Sightseeing Cruise on the Danube with Audio Guide in Budapest
Description
Cruising is the most comfortable and advantageous way of sightseeing in Budapest. The panorama of the city is truly breathtaking and it is even more enchanting if you happen to see it from a cruise ship on the River Danube. Onboard, you can marvel at the capital’s beauty, its most spectacular buildings as well as taking a look at the bridges of the Danube from a unique perspective, all while avoiding the crowds of tourists. - Perfect opportunity to take spectacular photos - Closed area in case of bad weather - 60 minutes sightseeing cruise on the River Danube
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Cruising along the River Danube
The Castle District: Along with the Bazaar Gardens the castle is located at top of the hills of Buda and it takes a truly breath-taking landmark by night
Margaret Bridge – Right after the Chain Bridge the second place belongs to Margaret Bridge, which is the second permanent stone bridge of Budapest and only 20 years younger than its ancestor
Chain Bridge – This unique looking construction was the first, permanent stone bridge, that connected the two towns Buda and Pest
he House of Parliament: Considerably one of the most beautiful government buildings in the world
The island between the banks of the River Danube represents a green oasis, especially during summer when its emerald spaces are much enjoyed by both locals and tourists.
Emerging at the foot of Elisabeth Bridge, Gellért Hill is amongst the most visited spots of the capital, due to the amazing view
Liberty Bridge – Originally called Fővám Square Bridge after the place where the bridge is ending. At the Buda side, you can reach the Gellért Hill and Hotel Gellért which has one of the famous thermal baths of Budapest
The Budapest University of Technology and Economics is the most significant University of Technology in Hungary and is considered the world's oldest Institute of Technology which has university rank and structure. It was the first institute in Europe to train engineers at university level.
Petőfi Bridge – Originally built in 1933 but in WWII it was blown up by German soldiers and had to be rebuilt after the war, in 1952
The new National Theatre is the most distinguished venue for theatrical plays in Hungary. Although there has been a Hungarian theatre in Budapest for the last 150 years, it only has a permanent and suitable home for theatregoers since 15th March 2002.
Balna (a.k.a. the Whale, due to its shape) is a modern shopping, cultural, and entertainment center on the east bank of the River Danube.
Batthyány Square is noted for the Szent Anna-templom (Church of Saint Anne), a Roman Catholic church built by the Jesuits between 1740 and 1761, and one of Budapest's most beautiful baroque buildings. The square is also known for its market hall.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note, that passengers may not be allowed to board if they appear intoxicated upon arrival.
- We would like to call your attention that the audio guide which we provide is a free downloadable application for your mobile devices. The audio commentary will not be broadcasted through loudspeakers; therefore, we kindly ask you to bring and use your own earphones. We also recommend that you arrive and start your tour with a fully charged device.
- Dear Guests! If you are late for your pre-booked program, we can guarantee the rebooking, subject to availability, for an additional surcharge of 50% of the original price, payed on the spot.
- We kindly request that you do not bring your own food and drinks aboard the ship. Rest assured, we offer catering services onboard to ensure your comfort and satisfaction throughout the journey.
Reviews(383)
Very bad experience. We missed the cruise because the meeting point they listed was wrong. I do not recommend it at all.
We are sorry to hear about your experience and the confusion regarding the meeting point. Did you contact our Customer Service team or speak with a member of our staff at the meeting point at the time? We would be happy to better understand what happened and look into the circumstances of your experience. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
Audio guide not working, cabin invaded by exhaust fumes. Poor quality, not worth the price
The boat ride is just okay. After a point it feels too long only one spectacular view is the lighted parliament nothing beyond that
The Danube cruise allows you to enjoy the view of the main monuments of Budapest. We did it at sunset when the colors and the light are exceptional. Due to the energy crisis, the monuments were turned off. Drink service on board. A bit of excessive heat on the lower deck, which lacks openings.
Not enough good views on the boat
Cool old boat without air conditioning, a bit crowded and poor view from the boat. The boat crew was very polite and helpful. The crew on land was more concerned with their cell phones.
Our experience was just ok and not really the fault of the tour operator. Excessive heat caused power reductions and the city wasn’t lit up as it normally would be. Disappointed but understandable. It was still in the mid 30’s C / high 80’s F at 9:30PM. It was uncomfortable. The audio guides were very educational but due to the sights not being lit up, they were difficult to identify. I am confident that other travelers will have a better experience when the temps settle down.
The entire cruise was spent with very loud music that made it impossible to hear the audio guide. We asked to lower the sound level; it lasted a few moments before starting up even louder. Really a shame... I don't know if this is the case with other companies, but I do not recommend Silver Cruise if you want to have a quiet crossing.
Hundreds of tourists packed together looking for a photo that tries to convey that we were living an exclusive experience, when it was the complete opposite. We arrived half an hour before it started and there was a long line. When we boarded, the top part was already full and the rest of the people were looking for the best possible spot among a large bottom part with poor visibility and the minimal back part. We stayed standing on the stairs, in the middle of a crowd of people taking photos. The audio guide is a loudspeaker that we did not hear at any time. Too many people, everywhere. I think it is better to pay a little more to go on a less crowded boat (or arrive 1 hour earlier and get a good spot from which not to move). I think a mini cruise on the Danube is an experience that must be lived mandatorily.
Best night ever. Left on time, price nice, tour thoroughly explained, speed the right one, embarkation on time.
