Danube Evening Cruise

8.30 / 10

13,204 reviews | 170,841 travellers

It's worth it, from 8:30 p.m. beautiful Budapest illuminated at night

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Look at the Budapest Parliament at nightfall

Let's see the landmarks and monuments on a cruise!

It's worth it, from 8:30 p.m. beautiful Budapest illuminated at night

  Jessica Garcia

Budapest is magnificent when the sun disappears and its grandiose monuments are beautifully lit up. Take a 1-hour cruise along the legendary Danube River and enjoy panoramic views of its waterfront landmarks.

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Budapest is magnificent when the sun disappears and its grandiose monuments are beautifully lit up. Take a 1-hour cruise along the legendary Danube River and enjoy panoramic views of its waterfront landmarks.

Danube Evening Cruise

Embark at Pier 7, near Petőfi Bridge, and relax while the boat sails all the way to Margaret Island’s first bridge, exploring all of Budapest on the way.

You’ll float under some of the city’s most celebrated bridges like Chain Bridge, Elisabeth Bridge, and Liberty Bridge. You’ll also enjoy impressive 360º panoramic views of numerous attractions on both sides of the river, Buda and Pest.

Some of the highlights include the Hungarian Parliament Building, Gellért Hotel, Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion, and Matthias Church.

During the one-hour cruise, you’ll also learn about this fascinating city with individual pre-recorded commentary in English. A drink is also included, to choose between a glass of champagne, wine, beer, soft drink, or mineral water.

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Duration

1 hour.

Language

The activity takes place with an audioguide in English.

Included

1 hour cruise along the elegant Danube River.

Individual audio guide with prerecorded commentary in English.

One welcome drink: either champagne, wine, beer, soft drinks or mineral water.

Free wifi.

When to book?

You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Only some areas are accessible. Accessible toilets.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

Provide a safe and satisfying experience.

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.

Uphold fair employment standards.

Foster the growth of local communities.

Preserve the integrity of local culture.

Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.

Ensure ethical treatment of animals.

Operate with honesty and transparency.

Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

No printing of documentation required.
Pets

Permitted.
Frequently asked questions
Q - Is it possible to buy additional drinks on board?

A - Unfortunately not, the boat doesn't have a bar.

Q - Does the boat have open-air seating?

A - Yes, the boat is covered but also has some open-aired seats. The boat's windows can also be opened fully if the weather is good.

Q - Do we return to our initial starting point at the end of the activity?

A - Yes.

Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.

Q - How to book?

A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

If you have any other questions please contact us.
Cancellations

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
Meeting point

Meeting point

Vigadó tér 7.

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5 out of 13,204 reviews

8.3 / 10

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May / 07 / 2025

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Elisa

Spain

Realizamos el tour en un barco acristalado con una visión panorámica perfecta por si llueve, pero también hay una cubierta superior a modo de mirador donde puedes disfrutar también de las vistas desde arriba. Cuenta con una audio guía que va explicando las zonas por donde vas pasando. Una experiencia muy recomendable. Translate this opinion into English.

We took the tour on a glass-enclosed boat with perfect panoramic views in case it rains, but there's also an upper deck serving as a viewing platform where you can also enjoy the views from above. There's an audio guide that explains the areas you'll pass through. A highly recommended experience. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

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Nov / 28 / 2023

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Noelia Del Hoyo Fajardo

Madrid, Spain

Satisfechos con la experiencia, merece la pena ver Budapest de noche desde el barco, el cual además es muy moderno, parecía una nave espacial, acristalado tanto por las ventanas como el techo y con una pequeña zona exterior en la parte de detrás. Vas con audioguía y puedes seleccionar varios idiomas y te incluye bebida a elegir entre vino, champagne, cerveza o refresco. Lo único que no me gustaron fueron los barrotes de los laterales del barco, que te cortaban la panorámica. Translate this opinion into English.

Satisfied with the experience, it is worth seeing Budapest at night from the boat, which is also very modern, it looked like a spaceship, glassed in both the windows and the roof and with a small outdoor area at the back. You go with an audio guide and you can select several languages and it includes a drink to choose from wine, champagne, beer or soft drink. The only thing I didn't like were the bars on the sides of the boat, which cut off the view. Opinion translated. Show original.

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May / 07 / 2025

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Maria Carmen

Vigo, Spain

La actividad fue realmente interesante y enriquecedora. Durante todo el recorrido recibimos muchísima información sobre la ciudad, presentada de forma amena y accesible a través de la videoguía. El trato fue excelente. Sin embargo, echamos en falta la presencia de una persona que pudiera complementar la información con su experiencia directa y responder a posibles preguntas durante el recorrido por el Danubio. La experiencia muy agradable que aconsejo a quienes deseen conocer la ciudad. Translate this opinion into English.

The activity was truly interesting and enriching. Throughout the tour, we received a wealth of information about the city, presented in a fun and accessible way through the video guide. The service was excellent. However, we missed the presence of a person who could complement the information with their firsthand experience and answer any questions during the tour along the Danube. It was a very enjoyable experience that I recommend to anyone who wants to get to know the city. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

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May / 01 / 2025

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Verónica

Santiago, Chile

Todo bien en general, solo me pareció muy pequeña la superficie exterior del barco (asientos disponibles) en comparación a otros barcos que vi en el momento. Lo que hizo que pocas personas pudiesen subir. Yo logré quedar en la parte exterior pero abajo, que era pequeña. Translate this opinion into English.

Everything was fine overall, except the boat's exterior (available seats) seemed very small compared to other boats I'd seen at the time. This meant that few people could get on board. I managed to get on the outer part, but below, which was small. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

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Apr / 30 / 2025

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Carlos Sturla

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Primero el embarque fue desordenado no se sigue una fila. Segundo la bebida ejemplo la cerveza no está fría y el vino blanco tampoco. Y tercero la audioguía me está acorde como vacel barco y debería referirse a qué lado hay que mirar. Si Buda o Pest Translate this opinion into English.

First, boarding was haphazard, there was no line. Second, the drinks, for example, the beer wasn't cold, nor was the white wine. And third, the audio guide didn't match the ship's layout and should indicate which way to face: Buda or Pest. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Danube Evening Cruise

Danube Evening Cruise

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