Safety Score
7/10
Currency
HUF
Language
Hungarian
Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Run by Duna-Weser Kft · company details
From €24.80 per person
You book directly with Duna-Weser Kft. FreeCityGuides takes no commission — the price is set by the operator.
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Duration
1.3 h
Languages
English
Group
Group tour
Fitness level
Easy — suitable for most travellers
A 75-minute sunset or night cruise on the Danube past Parliament, Buda Castle and the Chain Bridge, with unlimited Hungarian sparkling wine, spritzers, beer and lemonade.
Cruise the Danube between Buda and Pest at sunset or after dark and see the city's landmarks from the water. The boat passes the Hungarian Parliament, Buda Castle, Fisherman's Bastion, Gellért Hill and the Chain Bridge, turns at the tip of Margaret Island, and heads south past the Müpa cultural district. Your ticket includes unlimited Hungarian sparkling wine (dry, rosé or semi-sweet), signature spritzers such as Aperol, Hugo, Rossini and Limoncello, chilled beer, and homemade lemonade or water. An English audio commentary covers the city's history as you go. You can sit in the panoramic indoor lounge, which is heated in winter, or stand on the open-roof upper deck for photos. Premium spirits, cocktails and light snacks are available to buy on board.
Meeting point
One of three docks (chosen when booking): Akadémia 3. ponton, Széchenyi rkp. 2, 1054 Budapest; BudaBestBoat, Carl Lutz rkp., 1133 Budapest; or Dock 8A, 1052 Budapest
Open in Google MapsDanube River
Sightseeing cruise through the centre of Budapest past its UNESCO-listed riverbanks and bridges.
Hungarian Parliament Building
Panoramic view of the Parliament, especially striking when lit at night.
Buda Castle
The royal palace complex and its terraces above the river.
Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Cruise under Budapest's oldest suspension bridge.
Fisherman's Bastion
The towers and lookout terraces of the Castle District skyline.
Gellért Hill
Cliffs, thermal baths and the Liberty Statue.
Margaret Island
The boat turns at the tip of the island.
Müpa Budapest
The modern cultural district in the south of the city.
End point
Same as meeting point
Tap a stop to see it on the map.
Sunset and evening departures. Landmark lighting is set by the city and may change without notice. Toilets on board close once docking begins.
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Set by Duna-Weser Kft. Bookings and refunds are handled by the operator.
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