Budapest Highlights Sightseeing Cruise
Overview
1 hour
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a beautiful and relaxing introduction to Budapest on this 1-hour, evening sightseeing cruise. See the many famous buildings along the river (the Banks of the Danube is a UNESCO World Heritage Site) with a beverage in your hand. Not guided tour. Experience the city more like a local - the boat functions as a floating coffee house or pub experience with its own bar available during the cruise.
The city floats in the floodlight when the time of the day allows that. (As Budapest uses the illumination to commemorate certain events(, like Earth Hour, Fight Against Breast Cancer, national events, etc.) therefore they might appear in different colours or can be dimmed at certain times.)
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
children under age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult
Seats are taken in the order of arrival; there are no assigned seats. Seating options available, you are free to change seats at any time.
pets are not allowed, service animals excluded
drinks or food can not be brought on board - a bar is available
wheelchair hoist not available, though wheelchair users able to walk short distance may access
electric wheelchairs are not allowed
no phone customer service
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Margaret Bridge
Margaret Bridge
Buda Castle
Buda Castle
What‘s Included
Onboard Wi-Fi
A glass of welcome drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic welcome drink)
take your best shots of Budapest's unbeatable panorama
fast check-in with mobile voucher
Tour guide or audio guide
Food and drink (beyond what's mentioned)
Options
24w
Departure time
Reviews
2,374 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The lights that fascinate
Sipontina M,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The lights that fascinate you Enlightened Budapest is a sight. The cruise is a great route to see it. Surely if I return I would not choose the pizza option on board.
Views were beautiful, the...
Jodie J,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Views were beautiful, the outside section of the boat got crowded fast, I wish we’d got there earlier so we could have better seats/photo opportunities. There’s no audio/tour guide so it’s hard to know what you’re looking at but was a good experience.
Worth the price
Matthias L,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Definitely worth the price,nice cruise with beautiful views and complimentary drink it's a must do in Budapest.
Very good experience....
Aaron G,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good experience. Better to be located at the front or back but outside, as the views are amazing.
Wonderful cruise
Giovanni I,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Wonderful experience. Beautiful cruise along the Danube with welcome cocktail (also non-alcoholic). Friendly staff. Recommended!
This is a river cruise...
Gary M,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a river cruise without audio commentary. Which is was fine for us as we just look in the views. Get there early if you want a good spot on the boat as there’s limited space on the open top deck. Overall we really enjoyed it.
Highly recommend
Mikefow,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely trip up the Danube, the city looks stunning at night. Arrive early if you want outside seating for the best views. A great 1 hour tour.
Very beautiful
Alessandra A,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00All very nice, quiet environment and helpful staff. The time indicated was respected. I recommend it.
Not recommended.
Marilia P,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Bad experience. You couldn't enjoy the view because the windows of the cruise ship were filthy. It was a night cruise. We sat on the porch even though it was cold. Also the wine offered is of low quality.
A very good and relaxed sailing
S6028VXsergios,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00a very good experience, one hour enjoying both shores of the Danube, almost when the day was coming to an end, with drinks, very nice atmosphere, nice attendants, good explanation of what we saw
From €14.00
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