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Budapest: Historic Cruise with Welcome Drink

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Water activity
Budapest: Historic Cruise with Welcome Drink
Top rated
4.697871 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.697871 out of 5 stars
3664 reviews

Take in the beauty of Budapest on a historic paddle steamer cruise. Enjoy the view from the open deck, sip a welcome drink and listen to the online audio guide on your own mobile with your earphones.

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Duration 1 hour
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Audio guide included
English, Chinese, Czech, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Korean, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Japanese, Polish, Swedish, Portuguese, Arabic, Turkish, Hindi, Finnish, Dutch, Norwegian, Croatian, Danish, Slovak, Vietnamese, Bulgarian

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Catherine – United Kingdom

Lovely sunset cruise along the river with gorgeous views of Budapest. The waiting staff were friendly and you could order more drinks after having your complimentary drink.

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Betty – Greece

Lovely nighttime cruise that you can see the best landmarks lit. Accompanied by a glass of wine. Really lovely and enjoyable experience. Totally recommend!

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    Starting location:

    Duna Cruises Budapest

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    Liberty Statue, Budapest

    Boat cruise

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    Liberty Bridge

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    Gellért Baths

    Boat cruise

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    Hotel Gellért

    Boat cruise

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    Budapest University of Technology and Economics

    Boat cruise

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    Bálna Budapest

    Boat cruise

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    Central Market Hall

    Boat cruise

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    Elizabeth Bridge, Budapest

    Boat cruise

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    Chain Bridge

    Boat cruise

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    Gresham Palace

    Boat cruise

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    Hungarian Parliament Building

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    Boat cruise

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    Buda Castle

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    Castle Hill, Budapest

    Boat cruise

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    Elizabeth Bridge, Budapest

    Boat cruise

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    Duna Cruises Budapest

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Highlights

  • See Budapest's top sights along the Danube in just 1 hour
  • Savor a glass of welcome drink for a truly delightful experience
  • Listen to the online audio guide on your own phone with your own earphone
  • Enjoy the historical ambience and the beautiful panorama of Budapest
  • Marvel at the iconic Parliament Building along with many other stunning sights

Full description

Experience the breathtaking views of Budapest on a historical boat tour and enjoy a welcome drink. Listen to an audio guide on your phone along the way to learn about this historical city.

You'll board one of two unique historical ships: the Kisfaludy Paddle Steamer, and the Hableány Paddle Steamer. Both are authentic historical vessels, and they are sister ships, looking similar and sharing the same design. These unique paddle steamers offer an unforgettable time-travel experience while showcasing Budapest's stunning landmarks.

As you begin your journey, find a comfortable seat and enjoy a refreshing welcome drink. Marvel at Budapest's beautiful panorama and explore the landmarks along the Danube with the online audio guide. This guide, accessible via a QR code on board, is designed to be used on your phone and is available in 25+ languages. It provides both readable and listenable content to enhance your experience.

If you need any help with the audio guide, our staff will be happy to assist you.

During our cruises, all passengers must comply with safety regulations and crew instructions. Any form of disturbance to fellow passengers is strictly prohibited.

Please note there is no allocated seating, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Includes

  • Sightseeing boat tour
  • Welcome drink
  • Guaranteed seating
  • Audio guide

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Meet near the Elizabeth Bridge (white suspension bridge) on the Pest side. Look for Duna Cruises. To get to the departure point, take tram 2, get off at Március 15 square and walk to Dock 10.

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What to bring

  • Headphones
  • Charged Smartphone

Not allowed

  • Smoking
  • Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
  • Party groups
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From $16.97 $13.58 per person

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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 3664 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Catherine – United KingdomApril 30, 2025 – Verified booking
Lovely sunset cruise along the river with gorgeous views of Budapest. The waiting staff were friendly and you could order more drinks after having your complimentary drink.
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Betty – GreeceApril 26, 2025 – Verified booking
Lovely nighttime cruise that you can see the best landmarks lit. Accompanied by a glass of wine. Really lovely and enjoyable experience. Totally recommend!
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Bram – United KingdomApril 26, 2025 – Verified booking
Stunning boat. Very smooth. Quality of welcome Prosecco was very poor

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