Sightseeing Cruises

Budapest Danube River Cruise in a Historic Paddle Steamer

4.8/5(123)

Bruno (

Group

Verified booking

5 days ago

Very nice, highly recommended—especially for those of us who went at sunset; the lights were on when we returned. They were very kind to offer us a welcome glass of prosecco or fresh orange juice.

Marinella M

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The welcome included a glass of Prosecco, and everyone was invited to sit at the edge of the boat's hull so they could get a perfect view of the monuments.

Francesco V

Group

Verified booking

Jul 2026

Budapest was a total disappointment—a dirty, unsafe, and completely run-down city, with the stench of urine in the streets and lots of people rummaging through trash cans. The only bright spot was the wonderful cruise on the Danube

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.

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 DURATION1 hour
FREQUENCY1.5 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
Timeline
Map
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
Bruno (
Group
Verified booking
5 days ago
Very nice, highly recommended—especially for those of us who went at sunset; the lights were on when we returned. They were very kind to offer us a welcome glass of prosecco or fresh orange juice.
Marinella M
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The welcome included a glass of Prosecco, and everyone was invited to sit at the edge of the boat's hull so they could get a perfect view of the monuments.
Francesco V
Group
Verified booking
Jul 2026
Budapest was a total disappointment—a dirty, unsafe, and completely run-down city, with the stench of urine in the streets and lots of people rummaging through trash cans. The only bright spot was the wonderful cruise on the Danube
Gianpiero R
Group
Verified booking
Aug 2026
Very nice and well-organized. The tour lasted 1 hour and included a welcome cocktail.
Domenico S
Group
Verified booking
Jul 2026
Places seen rom Danube river!!!!!

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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