Budapest Danube River Nighttime Sightseeing Cruise

About this experience

Budapest Danube night cruise tickets: see the city lit up from the river Book tickets for a Danube River sightseeing cruise in Budapest and see the Hungarian Parliament, Buda Castle and the Chain Bridge from the water as the city lights come on. This is one of the easiest ways to get a first look at Budapest: you sit back on the boat, the riverbanks of both Buda and Pest pass by on either side, and you get the classic night view of the Parliament reflected in the Danube without walking a single step. The riverbanks you cruise past are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so in an hour or less you see many of the landmarks that most visitors come to Budapest for. It works well on your first evening in the city, before a late dinner, or as a relaxed break after a day of sightseeing on foot. Choose your Danube cruise option There are three ways to book this cruise. Check the option name when you book, because the length, extras, boarding pier and cancellation terms are not the same for every option: 1-hour night cruise with audio guide: an evening sightseeing cruise with an audio guide in 9 languages. Boarding is at Dock 11 on Jane Haining rakpart, on the Pest side of the river. 1-hour daytime cruise with welcome drink: a daytime sightseeing cruise with a welcome drink and the same 9-language audio guide. Boarding is from a pier on Jane Haining rakpart. 45-minute night cruise with music: a shorter evening cruise with relaxed background music on the boat. This option has no audio guide listed. The welcome drink is only part of the daytime option. The night options do not include a drink, so plan to have one before or after your cruise. What you see on a Budapest night cruise The highlight for most people is the Hungarian Parliament Building, which is lit in gold after dark and is best seen from the river. Across the water, Buda Castle sits on Castle Hill above the Buda riverbank, and the Chain Bridge, the oldest permanent bridge across the Danube in Budapest, is lit from end to end. You also pass other bridges, riverside hotels and historic buildings along the way. On the 1-hour options, the audio guide tells the story of the buildings you see. It is available in English, German, Hungarian, Italian, French, Spanish, Slovak, Russian and Korean. Bring your own earphones so you can listen comfortably. Boarding, tickets and how the cruise works After you book, your voucher is sent by email. Show it on your phone together with a valid photo ID at the starting point. The pier depends on the option you choose, so check your voucher for the exact boarding point and any instructions. We suggest arriving about 15 minutes before departure so you have time to find the right pier. Cancellation depends on your option. The 1-hour night cruise with audio guide and the 1-hour daytime cruise with welcome drink can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before the cruise starts. The 45-minute night cruise with music cannot be cancelled or rescheduled. Good to know before your Danube cruise This cruise is not wheelchair or stroller accessible, because you walk down a short flight of steps to the boat. Self-balancing scooters are not allowed for safety reasons. Guide dogs are welcome on the boat. Children aged 17 and under must be with an adult. You cannot bring your own food or drinks on the boat. Evenings on the river are cooler than in the city, so bring a warm layer, even in summer, and dress warmly in winter. Make more of your time in Budapest with a Hungarian Parliament audio guided tour to see inside the building you admire from the river, or relax in the thermal pools with Széchenyi Baths tickets. If you prefer a historic boat, compare this trip with the Danube cruise on a historic paddle steamer, or browse more things to do in Budapest.

Highlights

• See the Hungarian Parliament, Buda Castle and the Chain Bridge lit up from the Danube
• Choose a 1-hour night cruise with audio guide, a 1-hour daytime cruise with welcome drink, or a 45-minute night cruise with music
• Listen to the audio guide in 9 languages on the 1-hour options
• Cruise past riverbanks that are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site

What is included

• 1-hour night sightseeing cruise with audio guide (night option)
• 1-hour daytime sightseeing cruise with welcome drink (daytime option)
• 45-minute night sightseeing cruise with background music (45-minute option)
• Audio guide in English, German, Hungarian, Italian, French, Spanish, Slovak, Russian and Korean (1-hour options)

Not included

• Earphones for the audio guide
• Drinks on the night options
• Food

Before you go

Show your voucher on your phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point The boarding pier depends on your option, so check your voucher for the exact point Bring your own earphones for the audio guide The cruise is not wheelchair or stroller accessible, as there is a short flight of steps to the boat Bring a warm layer, as evenings on the river are cool

Cancellation terms

The 1-hour night cruise with audio guide and the 1-hour daytime cruise with welcome drink can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before the cruise starts. The 45-minute night cruise with music cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.