Budapest By Night Sightseeing Cruise
Experience the beauty of Budapest illuminated at night on this 50-minute sightseeing cruise, providing spectacular views of all city sights from the unique perspective of River Danube. Depart from "Vigadó tér, Dock 5" or "Batthyány tér, Dock 1", both of which are excellent central meeting points. Relax on the semi-open cruise deck and enjoy a wide selection of beverages from our bar. Additionally, our cruise is dog-friendly as well. Unfortunately, the audio guide is not included at the moment, as it's currently under maintenance. Let us treat you to a short guide: Opened in 1849, the Chain Bridge was the first permanent bridge connecting Buda and Pest. The bridge's lion statues were initially believed to have no tongues, however this is just a local legend. Completed in 1902, the Hungarian Parliament is the third-largest parliament building in the world. It has 690 rooms inside and houses the National Assembly and the Holy Crown of the Kingdom of Hungary. The neo-gothic dome is 96 meters high, symbolizing the year 896, when the "Magyars" settled in the Carpathian Basin. Built in the 13th century, the Matthias Church served as the coronation church for Hungarian kings. It is named after King Matthias Corvinus, who married Princess Beatrice of Naples here in 1474. Named after the fishermen who defended this part of the city walls during the Middle Ages, the Fishermen's Bastions represent the seven Magyar tribes that settled in the Carpathian Basin. The original Buda castle was built in the 13th century; however, the current structure dates back to the 18th century. It houses the Hungarian National Gallery and the Museum of History. Its last permanent resident was governor Miklós Horthy, who lived here between the two World Wars. Next, we pass by the Gellért Hill. It's named after Saint Gellért, the first bishop in the Kingdom of Hungary around 1030. The Citadel atop was built by the Habsburgs after the 1848-49 revolution to serve as a military fortress. At the foot of the hill, two of Budapest’s most iconic thermal baths await: Rudas, with its Ottoman-era dome and rooftop pool, and the art-nouveau Gellért, famed for its mosaic halls and healing waters. In 1873, Buda, Pest, and Óbuda officially merged into one city: Budapest. The Danube River, central to that identity, is not just a waterway but a historic lifeline flowing through centuries of Hungarian culture. As the cruise reaches its southernmost point, you'll see the modern curves of the National Theatre and the Palace Of Arts: cultural hubs for music, opera, and theater. Passing under the elegant Liberty Bridge, you can see the Corvinus University, one of Hungary’s top institutions and the bustling Great Market Hall, where locals shop for groceries and handmade goods. Our journey concludes in front of the Vigadó Concert Hall, a stunning 19th-century venue and symbol of Budapest’s rich musical heritage: the perfect finale to this unforgettable Danube cruise.