RIVER & CANAL CRUISES
Reviewed, compared and ranked by the people aboard.
The 15 most popular budapest 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“Brilliant to be able to do both bus and boat in one day different perspectives of the city”
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 comfortable and new boat, seats at both an open-air deck and an inside deck. Staff very attentive and friendly.”
Take a 90-minute Danube paddle steamer cruise in Budapest with goulash, fresh lángos, live music, dancers, and a Prosecco welcome drink.
“I will definitely recommend this dinner cruise, the whole experience was smooth. The whole logistics of the bringing in their guest are systematically well organized. The food was great and you will really enjoy the experience coz we did. The staffs are wonderful. Highly recommended.”
Candlelit Danube dinner cruise in Budapest with live music, welcome drink, and a 4-course meal plus night views of Parliament.
“This dinner cruise is amazing and you definitely get what you paid for, my partner and I both rated it 150/10! You get to choose from a delightful menu for a starter, soup, main and dessert. The crew is incredible and friendly. The music was perfect with a light guitar and harmonica player and the…”
Budapest Danube dinner cruise with 4-course table-service meal, live Hungarian folk music and dance, and night views for 2 hours.
“Very impressed with the whole experience. The staff were professional and very helpful. The food was amazing. They catered for all options. The live folk music made it very special and was topped off by the 2 dancers. A real treat. Best way to see the city at night .”
A 60-minute Budapest Danube cruise from Batthyány Square with a phone audio guide in 6 languages, passing Parliament and Chain Bridge.
“quick boarding on/off, everything as promised, functional event”
Budapest Danube sunset cruise with unlimited Prosecco cocktails and beer. See Parliament and Buda Castle from MS Stadt Wien.
“All of the staff were very attentive and very nice! We boarded on time and enjoyed a welcome drink upon check-in. There were many seating options and wonderful views. An absolute must-do while visiting Budapest!”
Budapest Danube sunset cruise with unlimited Prosecco, cocktails, and DJ music, plus UNESCO skyline views from Akadémia Dock 2.
“Drinks were so good and strong. Not as much of a guided tour but sights were beautiful and drinks were great! Recommend!”
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.
“This might not be the most luxurious vessel but definitely worth the money to see the river at night. So glad we booked for 9.00 pm as after dark the buildings are stunning”
Budapest’s Danube in one hour with a free Tokaj Frizzante, heated comfort, and a phone audio guide in 30 languages.
“Such a pleasant experience I had got my day wrong and the host was gracious to allow us on a Tuesday instead of the missed Monday one . Can’t thank her enough”
Budapest Danube sunset cruise with unlimited Prosecco for 90 minutes, plus cocktails and great views of Parliament, Buda Castle, and more.
“Fabulous way to experience this beautiful city by night. Went with my 4 sisters and niece and it was a highlight of our trip. No shortage of prosecco or other cocktails if you don't like prosecco. Top deck is the best for the views but you need to go to the main deck or bar…”
Air-conditioned bus tour of Budapest highlights plus a 1-hour Danube cruise from MAHART. Guided in English; city views included.
“We were a small group and our guide was Rauf. It gave a feeling of private tour. Visited a few places where the history was very interesting. Fortunately the last stop was buda castle where we were staying so we did not have to go back to pest side. All in all, this one is…”
Walk Budapest’s lit streets and add a 1-hour Danube cruise with drink, led by an English guide in a group of 10.
“Terrific time shopping and cooking with Kinga and Berti our guides. We had a wonderful electic group of participants in this cooking class which made the experience even more fun. What a delightful and delicious experience! Would recommend this to anyone who enjoys a relaxed approach to food and wine.”
Small-group Budapest Danube cruise plus walking tour with big sights, a great guide, and no museum-ticket hassles.
“Panna was such an amazing tour guide. I would definitely recommend to try it out to anyone visiting Budapest. It was both informative and interesting!”
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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