Top 4 River Sightseeing Cruises in Budapest

1.Budapest Danube River Sightseeing Night Cruise with Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,553 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30Our pick

Board a glass-topped Legenda City Cruises boat near Jane Haining rakpart for a one-hour evening ride along Budapest’s illuminated riverbanks. You’ll see Parliament, Buda Castle, the Chain Bridge, Liberty Bridge, Elizabeth Bridge, and Margaret Island, with a welcome drink, 30-language audio guide, Wi-Fi, and indoor or limited open-air seating.

“We had a beautiful experience, the cruise is very well organised with no waiting time at all and no queuing! Trust me the queues for the evening cruises are endless. Very clean boat and the staff are very polite!! They offer you drink of your choice and you can have a seat inside or outside on the top of the boat.”

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2.Danube River Sightseeing Cruise with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,002 reviews · from $14Best value

Spend one hour on the Danube aboard Purpleliner, leaving from Dock 1/B at Batthyány Square. You’ll pass Parliament, Chain Bridge, Buda Castle, Gellért Hill, Central Market Hall, and more. Bring charged headphones and use the downloadable audio guide in one of six languages. Evening departures add city lights and sunset views.

“It was great , place easy to find, very informative! Amazing views. Many thanks”

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3.Sightseeing Cruise on the Danube

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 574 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $21

Spend 60 to 90 minutes aboard the Gróf Széchenyi, a handsome riverboat with wooden interiors, open balconies, live music, a bar, and access to the engine room. You’ll pass Parliament, Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion, Gellért Hill, and six Budapest bridges. This is a sightseeing cruise, not a guided tour.

“My server Martin was so amazing! Very attentive,polite and kind young man. I enjoyed our conversation immensely as well as the Tokaj wine that he highly recommended. My experience was enhanced by Martin and his very genuine smile and personality. He is an asset to the company and made the cruise exceptionally delightful!”

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4.Sightseeing Cruise on the Danube with Audio Guide in Budapest

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 229 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $14

Spend about an hour on the Danube, passing Parliament, Buda Castle, Margaret Island, Gellért Hill, and Budapest’s bridges. You’ll use a free mobile audio app rather than onboard speakers, so bring earphones and a fully charged phone. The boat has indoor and outdoor seating, plus food and drinks for purchase.

“we had amazing time! and it was cheaper then every one. high reccomand!!! just come and enjoy with them”

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