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The 15 most popular budapest danube cruises, compared side by side. What you see from the water, how long you are aboard, what it costs and which operator to book, so you can pick your boat in a couple of minutes.
Hop-on Budapest bus plus Danube cruise and Pest walking tour. 27 stops, 16-language audio, and iconic views of Parliament and bridges.
Most Popular“No access for disabled too high a step up on to bus and off again. No help to near the bus to pavement.”
A 1-hour Budapest Danube night cruise with a welcome drink, 30-language audio, and great bridge-and-palace views from a glass-topped boat.
“very nice evening route. we had a great time. the only negative is the light reflects too much on the windows, so you can't take nice videos and photos with your mobile phone”
Take a 90-minute Danube paddle steamer cruise in Budapest with goulash, fresh lángos, live music, dancers, and a Prosecco welcome drink.
“It was an enjoyable experience. The Hungarian food was tasty. The music was entertaining; however, the violinist could have played better. We missed the dancers on our end that we saw on the other end of the ship. The best part was near the end when the two dancers came to our table and one…”
Candlelit Danube dinner cruise in Budapest with live music, welcome drink, and a 4-course meal plus night views of Parliament.
“The food, staff,music,boat and the organisation were absolutely faultless. It was the perfect end to 4 glorious days in Budapest. To achieve the quality of food of that scale was definitely not we had expected. Superb. We would highly recommend it.”
Budapest Danube dinner cruise with 4-course table-service meal, live Hungarian folk music and dance, and night views for 2 hours.
“The cruise was wonderful from start to end. The staff were attentive, the food was delicious and well presented, the music and entertainment was fabulous and the views were stunning. This cruise really was the perfect addition to my husband’s surprise birthday weekend in Budapest. Worth mentioning only your welcome drinks are free - additional…”
A 60-minute Budapest Danube cruise from Batthyány Square with a phone audio guide in 6 languages, passing Parliament and Chain Bridge.
“We had a good view and saw the important sights of Budapest and the service was nice.”
Budapest Danube sunset cruise with unlimited Prosecco cocktails and beer. See Parliament and Buda Castle from MS Stadt Wien.
“Great selection of cocktails and staff were very attentive. Excellent value for money”
Budapest Danube sunset cruise with unlimited Prosecco, cocktails, and DJ music, plus UNESCO skyline views from Akadémia Dock 2.
“really enjoyable, u can have as much prosecco as you like along with different cocktails, a great way to meet new people. views are lovely”
A budget-friendly 1-hour Danube cruise from Vigadó tér Dock 6 with big Budapest sights, indoor commentary, and flexibility to catch the next boat.
“Cheap and easy tour. No opportunity to hop off at any point apart from our initial boarding, check with staff if this is what you want to do. We didn't want to get off so didn't bother us.”
Budapest’s Danube in one hour with a free Tokaj Frizzante, heated comfort, and a phone audio guide in 30 languages.
“Note: bring a coat and hat in cold weather! All seats are outside! This was a nice, straightforward tour with seats (guaranteed not assigned). The bubblies and orange juice is a nice touch (you can order other drinks on board). There’s”
Budapest Danube sunset cruise with unlimited Prosecco for 90 minutes, plus cocktails and great views of Parliament, Buda Castle, and more.
“Great addition to your trip. Highly recommend. Worth your money.”
Air-conditioned bus tour of Budapest highlights plus a 1-hour Danube cruise from MAHART. Guided in English; city views included.
“This was a fantastic tour! Our tour guide was exceptionally knowledgeable with the history of Budapest and Hungary! We made several stops and had plenty of time for pictures!”
Walk Budapest’s lit streets and add a 1-hour Danube cruise with drink, led by an English guide in a group of 10.
“The sights were wonderful and educational. However, our tour guide almost lost our group walking so fast through the crowded river walk portion. And directions back to where we started were limited.”
Small-group Budapest Danube cruise plus walking tour with big sights, a great guide, and no museum-ticket hassles.
“Tour was informative and took us to lots of nice places. Guide was was friendly and willing to answer lots of questions. It was of good length and interactive.”
Sail Budapest’s Danube day or night on a 1-hour open-air panoramic boat passing Parliament, Castle District, and bridges.
“What I liked the most was the view, what I liked the least was the ship and its amenities.”
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