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Budapest: Evening Sightseeing Cruise and Unlimited Prosecco

1. Budapest: Evening Sightseeing Cruise and Unlimited Prosecco

Discover Budapest at night on a boat trip along the Danube River. Sip on unlimited glasses of high-quality prosecco or homemade lemonade as you admire the Hungarian capital's top sights from the water. See the Hungarian Parliament Building, Liberty Bridge, and much more, and learn about the landmarks from the included audio guide. Choose whether to include a local food platter in your cruise experience. Board the boat on the Pest side of the river. Check in, choose your seat and settle down with a welcome drink of Hungarian sparkling wine, spritzer, or homemade lemonade. Take in the amazing views of Budapest's key attractions from your seat as you listen to the recorded English commentary. When you get thirsty, visit the bar for unlimited free refills on your sparkling wine, spritzer, or lemonade, or buy other drinks if you prefer. Head to the top deck to capture incredible photos of Budapest from the water or you on the boat. Relax as you enjoy the views, drinks, and lounge music. Choose our Dip 'n' Crust option and snack on 3 different types of dips /tuna cream, zakutzka with chorizo crumb, green spicy feta cream/ Home-made Rosemary Focaccia Once you've indulged, return to the dock.

Budapest: City Hightlights Evening Cruise with Welcome Drink

2. Budapest: City Hightlights Evening Cruise with Welcome Drink

Discover Budapest on a romantic sightseeing cruise along the River Danube. See the old buildings lit up and get the best views while sipping a complimentary glass of welcome drink (alcoholic/non-alcoholic). Climb aboard the boat at the pier at Dock 42 port next to Budapest's Szent István Park and receive your welcome drink upon arrival. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride as you cruise along the calm Danube River. See the stunning city of Budapest from a whole new perspective and admire the skyline. Sail down the river and marvel at passing monuments such as the National Parliament, Buda Castle, and the recently restored Várkert Bazár. Head to the open deck for perfect views of the illuminated Vigadó Concert Hall, or look at the floodlit monuments between the Margaret Bridge and Rákóczi Bridge from the comfort of an air-conditioned deck with panoramic windows. Feeling thirsty? No worries, treat yourself to another drink from the pub onboard or have a hot cup of coffee from the coffee house if you like. Finally, end your cruise sailing back to the pier with long-lasting memories and great pictures.

Budapest: Nighttime or Daytime Sightseeing Cruise

3. Budapest: Nighttime or Daytime Sightseeing Cruise

Get a different perspective on Budapest's landmarks with a sightseeing cruise at night or during the day. Cruise under the city's beautiful bridges, see the riverside promenade, and check out other Budapest sights. During the cruise, pass under some of Budapest's most well-known bridges: the Chain Bridge with its guardian lions, the Elizabeth Bridge, and the Liberty Bridge, famous for connecting the Central Market Hall with the Gellert Spa. Cruise by the Danube Promenade and take in Vigadó Square. See the statue of Saint Gellért atop Gellert Hill, as well as the Royal Palace and the Parliament. Purchase a cold beer in the summer months or a warm tea in the winter months.

Budapest: Historic Cruise with Audio Guide and Welcome Drink

4. Budapest: Historic Cruise with Audio Guide and Welcome Drink

Enjoy the fabulous scenery of Budapest on a one-hour boat tour (55-60 min cruising time) on the historic Kisfaludy Paddle Steamer! Step aboard the elegant, black and gold boat and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Hungarian reform era. As a replica of Lake Balaton's very first steamboat, Kisfaludy will transport you back to the 19th century and make you feel as if you are sailing on a real steamer from that time period! As you embark on the tour, find a seat that suits you best and savor a refreshing welcome drink of your choice (a glass of sparkling wine, beer or soft drink). Marvel at some of Budapest's best sights, such as the Hungarian Parliament, Buda Castle, and Fisherman's Bastion. On the other decks, an informative English audio guide provides interesting information about the famous sights along the way. Make sure to explore the exhibition in the salon which offers insights into the history of navigation during the reform era before disembarking the ship at the end of the trip.

Budapest: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Cruise and Walking Tour

5. Budapest: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Cruise and Walking Tour

Discover Budapest on your own terms with a 24, 48, or 72-hour pass for the hop-on-hop-off sightseeing bus with a boat and walking tour. See sights such as the Hungarian Parliament, Buda Castle, and Chain Bridge. Explore the Citadel, and see the Jewish Synagogue, Memorial, and Museum on Dohány Street. Set off on a 1-hour cruise of the Danube River to enjoy panoramic views of the imperial city by day and night, including the vast Gothic Revival façade of the Hungarian Parliament Building complex. Explore both Buda and Pest, hopping off at any of the 20 stops along the route. Your ticket includes a fantastic discount booklet, that provides great discounts at some of the city's most popular attractions, as well as a walking tour. Listen to informative commentary in multiple languages as you explore. Red Route Stops: Stop 1. St Stephen's Basilica Stop 2. Chain Bridge (Pest) Stop 3. Jozsef Attila Street Stop 4. Dohany Street Synagogue Stop 5. Astoria Stop 6. Andrassy Avenue Stop 7. Hungarian State Opera House Stop 8. Liszt Ferenc Square Stop 9. Heroes' Square Stop 10. Keleti Railway Station Stop 11. New York Palace Stop 12. Astoria Stop 13. Parisi Udvar / Hyatt Stop 14. Gellert Bath Stop 15. Castle Garden Stop 16. Funicular / Siklo Stop 17. Batthyany Square Stop 18. Margaret Bridge (Buda) Stop 19. WestEnd Shopping Centre Stop 20. Parliament

Budapest: Danube Sunset Cocktail Cruise

6. Budapest: Danube Sunset Cocktail Cruise

Watch the sunset over Budapest on this river cruise along the Danube. Marvel at panoramic views of the city skyline at dusk as you savor three delicious cocktails.  Board the cruise and spend some time on the comfortable terrace or cool down on the air-conditioned lower deck. Warm up for a night out with a variety of cocktails. Spend the evening with your friends and family watching as the city lights up and the stars come out.

Budapest: New Year’s Eve Boat Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

7. Budapest: New Year’s Eve Boat Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

Spend New Year's Eve on an evening cruise in the middle of the Danube. See Budapest from the water while relaxing in an informal atmosphere without any formalities or mandatory events. Celebrate with light finger foods and unlimited drinks. Start your New Year's celebrations by boarding the boat. After leaving the dock at Szent István Park, see everything on Margaret Island (Margisziget) that is worth seeing, then head south until you reach the new National Theatre. Once back in Parliament around midnight, Champagne will be prepared so you can enjoy the first moments of the New Year with a glass of Champagne. Your cruise also includes unlimited local wine, beer, and soft drinks, paired with finger foods. Following the Hungarian National Anthem sail for another half an hour to an hour longer before returning to the port. After the boat returns to the port around, the party continues onboard until 2:00 AM.

Budapest: Daytime Sightseeing Boat Cruise

8. Budapest: Daytime Sightseeing Boat Cruise

Enjoy this daytime sightseeing cruise on the legendary blue Danube and sail between the Buda and Pest sides of magical Budapest. Board the boat directly at the pier in central Budapest, and sip a drink of your choice. You can choose a glass of champagne, wine, beer, a soft drink, or mineral water along with a complimentary special Duna Bella lemonade. During the cruise, you’ll see the majestic Chain Bridge and Elisabeth Bridge, admire the massive Budapest Parliament Building, see the Buda Castle on the hill, and circle Margaret Island. You’ll learn about the main sights from the 30-language audio guide. In the summer, you can make an optional stop at the cool and green Margaret Island, if you like. You’ll receive a free map of the small island with recommended walking tours and information about sights to see. Afterward, you’ll board the boat for the return trip to central Budapest.

Budapest: City Sightseeing Booze Cruise w/ Unlimited Drinks

9. Budapest: City Sightseeing Booze Cruise w/ Unlimited Drinks

Discover the sights of Budapest from the water on this sightseeing cruise. Relax with selected drinks from the open bar as you sail. Admire views of the Bronze Shoes, the Citadella fortress, and the Hungarian National Theater. Board the ship in the heart of the city and embark on a panoramic sightseeing tour of the capital city of Hungary. Cruise past some of the most prestigious hotels of Budapest, the Bronze Shoes, and the House of Parliament. Capture pictures as you go by the Gellért Hill, the Castle District, the Citadella, and the Hungarian National Theatre. Have unlimited access to beverages like house wines, draught beer, champagne (sweet and dry), soft drinks, tea, coffee, and mineral water. Warm up for a night out in Budapest or take the party on board with the option to purchase shots onboard. Finish your tour at your boarding point.

Budapest: Sightseeing Danube River Cruise Ticket

10. Budapest: Sightseeing Danube River Cruise Ticket

Your sightseeing cruise begins at Dock no.6 Mahart Terminal, where you’ll board the boat for the hour-long cruise. An audio guide is available onboard, in both English and German. There is one stopover during the cruise, and you can get off to see the sights of the city, taking your time, your ticket is valid for 1 hour. You’ll pass by the imposing building of the Parliament as you cruise along the Danube River, and you’ll enjoy panoramic views of Margaret Island as well. See the attractions of Castle District, including the Royal Castle, the Matthias Church, and the Fisherman’s Bastion. On Gellért Hill you’ll see the Liberty Monument and the Citadel. The tour continues in a southerly direction, and you’ll have views of the bridges of Budapest, the National Theater, and the Palace of Arts. On the return cruise, you’ll see the universities of Budapest and the Central Market Hall, before the tour ends back at Vigadó Square, in the city center.

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What people are saying about Budapest

It's better buying the tickets ahead of time. We went on Sunday and it was crowded. I really enjoyed the palace and the garden.

This experience was great value and when they say unlimited Prosecco they mean it! Would highly recommend.

Very romantic, nice trip. Jazz music in the background, beautiful views and good vibe.

We went on the 5pm sailing. It was busy, but we found a seat. It had amazing views!

Very nice, I liked that they had non alcohol beverage