Sightseeing Cruises

Budapest Danube River Cruise in a Historic Paddle Steamer

Cruise boat on the Danube River in Budapest with modern glass building in background.

Guests enjoying a scenic view on a historic cruise in Budapest.

Woman enjoying a drink on a historic cruise in Budapest.

Cruise boat on the Danube River in front of the Hungarian Parliament Building, Budapest.

Duration

1 hr

Free cancellation

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Audio guide

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4.8/5(110)

Maria C

Couple

Verified booking

Apr 2026

Wonderful! I'd definitely do it again when I'm back—the audio commentary is very informative and practical for learning about the most important landmarks. They serve a welcome drink that you can enjoy during the tour, and the boat is an old vessel steeped in history. Highly recommended.

Carolina L

Couple

Verified booking

Feb 2026

It was a wonderful experience. The wooden steamboat looked like something out of a movie—it was charming. We spent almost the entire trip outside, enjoying incredible views. The parliament was the best part! We especially appreciated the service we received from Verónika, who was super friendly. We had a couple of drinks, and she was always very attentive. We recommend this experience and would do it again.

Alvaro F

Couple

Verified booking

Dec 2025

The boat is very nice, the ride is very quiet and goes at a nice pace to see the sights. We went in December and they have blankets for the cold.

Sail on a historic 19th-century paddle steamer as you enjoy 360º views of Budapest from the Danube River on this 1-hour cruise.

Spot the 13th-century Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion with its fairytale turrets, and the Chain Bridge, Budapest’s first bridge across the Danube.

Learn about Budapest’s history via the audio guide as you sail past Central Market Hall, its oldest indoor market, and the Liberty Statue, built in 1947.

Choose a daytime or evening departure to enjoy Budapest’s landmarks in daylight or beautifully lit after sunset.

1-hour daytime or evening Danube River sightseeing cruise

Boat tour in a historic 19th-century paddle steamer

Online audio guide in 28 languages: Hungarian, English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Russian, Chinese, Romanian, Korean, Greek, Czech, Polish, Japanese, Ukrainian, Swedish, Portuguese, Arabic, Turkish, Hindi, Finnish, Norwegian, Dutch, Croatian, Slovak, Vietnamese, Danish & Bulgarian

Welcome drink

Free WiFi onboard

Audio headset

Earphones

Snacks and beverages

TOTAL DURATION60 minutes
FREQUENCY1.5 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
1 Boarding point
Dock 10, Marcius 15. square, Budapest
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Sights covered
Buda Castle
Elisabeth Bridge
Liberty Statue
Liberty Bridge
Gellért Thermal Baths
Budapest University of Technology
Petőfi Bridge
Budapest Whale (Bálna) shopping center
Central Market Hall
Inner City Parish Church
Gresham Palace
Hungarian Parliament Building
Margaret Bridge
Margaret Island
Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Fisherman’s Bastion

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Kareema J
Couple
Verified booking
3 days ago
Nice relaxed trip along the Danube Thank you
Gandini G
Group
Verified booking
May 2026
Relaxing and interesting cruise in a wonderful landscape! Great!
Maria C
Couple
Verified booking
Apr 2026
Wonderful! I'd definitely do it again when I'm back—the audio commentary is very informative and practical for learning about the most important landmarks. They serve a welcome drink that you can enjoy during the tour, and the boat is an old vessel steeped in history. Highly recommended.
David W
Couple
Verified booking
Apr 2026
We had a great cruise. Thank you.
Marion A
Couple
Verified booking
Mar 2026
The view, the welcome, the boat. Definitely one of the most beautiful cruises on the Danube.

What to bring

Carry a valid photo ID for verification.

Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash.

What’s not allowed

Outside food and drinks are not permitted.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

This experience is accessible for strollers/prams.

Additional information

This experience offers outdoor seating only, except in the case of rain, snow, or fog. Blankets are provided but we recommend dressing in layers and carrying a warm jacket.

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