Budapest Evening Cruise with Drink Options
Description
Sail beneath all 6 of Budapest’s legendary bridges and soak in the city’s rich history and culture from the most stunning vantage point — the water. Make the experience your own by choosing your favorite drinks, whether it’s a refreshing beer, a glass of fine wine, or a soft drink to enjoy along the way. Discover why Budapest is known as one of Europe’s most beautiful cities as you pass a dazzling collection of UNESCO World Heritage sites. On the Buda side, take in the majestic Buda Castle, the fairytale-like Fisherman’s Bastion, Gellért Hill, and the impressive Citadella. Across the river, admire the magnificent Parliament Building and the striking Müpa Budapest building, all glowing in spectacular evening lights. Relax in the comfort of an air-conditioned cabin or step onto the open-air deck for a panoramic, picture-perfect view of Budapest by night. This is more than a cruise, it’s a romantic and unforgettable experience you won’t want to miss.
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Itinerary
Your tour will start in the city centre. Our port is located between Széchenyi Chain Bridge and the Parliament (near to the Shoes Memorial): Port Akadémia 2
Board your sightseeing boat for your cruise. Settle in the lower part, inside deck with its panoramic windows or head for the open deck to see and feel the full force of Budapest's impressive sights.
Pass by under the oldest and one of the most beautiful bridges of Budapest.
Have a chance to see the luminated baroque style castle district that was referred to as the Royal Palace or Royal Castle and gave home to Hungarian kings.
Admire the beauty of the magnificient Castle Hill!
Watch for the one of a kind tower of this magical church decorated with colorful tiles!
Explore one of the most iconic landmark of Budapest from a new point of view!
Pass by the most memorable landmark of Budapest which dominates the city's view!
Admire the beauty of Europe's second largest Parliament from the river!
Have a look at this three-way bridge connecting Buda and Pest across the Danube as well as linking Margaret Island to the banks.
Feel free to imagine yourself being treated in one of the most prestigious Thermal Baths in Budapest!
Percieve this modern whale shaped building and its' terrace from aboard.
Let yourself be amazed by the moden look of the "MÜPA", the Palace of Arts!
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1,341)
The walk along the Danube with the city illuminated is beautiful; one enjoys magnificent views accompanied by music, which makes the walk more pleasant.
Champagne is provided when you enter the boat. There is not a “guide” explaining what you see but if you are familiar with Budapest, this is not a deal breaker. The boat ride was about 1 hour and the city lights are breathtaking. I appreciate this cruise did not have loud obnoxious music which detracts from the overall experience.
Lovely experience in Budapest: the boat sails slower than others, making the experience more peaceful and beautiful!!
It was ok. Very packed, too many people on board. I kept getting pushed on my chair. The welcome drink wasn’t very pleasant. Should have booked a smaller cruise with commentary.
The boat was comfortable, we chose the welcome drink option, but there was some mistake and we ended up winning the dinner (goulash and langos), which were very tasty. There was live music, very friendly (more friendly than the waiters). Only it wasn't better because, in reality, as this time of year (we went in May), nightfall later, it ended up not being a night cruise
Rip-off, an Aperol cost almost double. After I inquired whether the tip was included, I was told no. But it was inside.
Vielen Dank für Ihr Feedback. Wir entschuldigen uns für die Unklarheiten bezüglich der Preise und Trinkgelder und sind Ihnen dankbar, dass Sie uns darauf aufmerksam gemacht haben.
Dear Viator Support and Hungária Koncert Team, I am writing to request a full refund for our Budapest Evening Cruise booked for Friday, May 29, 2026, at 9:30 PM (Booking Reference: 1403752755). Due to gross incompetence, severe misdirection, and rude behavior by your on-site staff, my partner and I were completely denied boarding and left deeply victimized on our very last night in Budapest. We arrived early and lined up at the correct location, Akadémia Dock 2, at 9:20 PM as explicitly instructed on our ticket. While in line, a female staff member approached us, checked our ticket, and insisted that we were in the wrong line. She forced us to leave our spot and directed us to another area. When we moved to the second location, another female staff member there looked at our ticket and claimed that this was not our boat either. Even though I explicitly pointed out that our ticket clearly stated "Dock 2", she refused to listen and firmly directed us to Dock 1. We followed her instructions and waited in line at Dock 1. However, when we reached the front of the line, the staff there told us that this was the wrong boat and that we belonged back at Dock 2. By the time we rushed back to Dock 2 and explained the situation, the staff member who had initially misdirected us flatly denied her mistake and claimed she never said such a thing. Instead of helping us board the cruise we had rightfully paid for, the staff told us that we could not get on the boat and that we had to write an email to request a refund. They then tried to force us to buy new tickets on the spot to be allowed on board. They even suggested that we pay the price difference to upgrade to an unlimited drinks option, but they ultimately refused to let us board at all. I explicitly explained to them that it was our last day in Budapest, we had budgeted our money accordingly, and we did not have the extra funds to pay twice for the same tour. Despite this, we were left behind on the pier. We paid for a service that we were actively prevented from using solely due to the conflicting and incorrect instructions given by your own employees. This completely ruined our final evening in the city. I demand a full refund for this booking immediately. I expect a prompt response regarding the actions that will be taken concerning the staff at the pier and the processing of our refund. Sincerely, Sercan Uslu
Dear Sercan Uslu, thank you for taking your time to write to us about your experience. We are very sorry to hear that you could not join our cruise. If you have any problems during the boarding, please make sure that you call us or contact us immediately, so we can help you find your way to the correct program. As our customer service was available the whole time during the boarding period, we cannot accept your request. Kind regards, Hungária Group
The views were incredible. A beautiful city. Great service on board. It's a great way to get to know the city. This city had so much history and it is worth learning about it.
Night cruise tour was awesome. Much recommended to everyone. Cruise was big and comfortable. We enjoyed that experience.
The evening prosecco cruise is a wonderful and enjoyable way to see the skyline and river views of Buda and Pest. The staff is very friendly and service is prompt. Just be aware that this particular river cruise boat is not visible from shore as it sits behind a large river cruise boat. And you must board through the first boat to get to the correct boat. The process and where to queue are not well marked and it is quite chaotic with many people and large groups all boarding at the same time on two boats.
