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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Budapest

101 tours  ·  from $12 a head

Everything that leaves the embankment, from a one-hour lap to a full evening with a band. The 15 below are priced per head and honest about how long you are actually on the water.

Budapest: City Highlights Cruise with Welcome Drink - Finding Dock 42 beside Szent István Park
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Budapest: City Highlights Cruise with Welcome Drink

1.City Highlights Cruise with Welcome Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 35,610 reviews · from $14Our pick

See Budapest from the Danube on a one-hour cruise with a welcome drink, open-air views, glowing landmarks, and excellent value.

“Beautiful Night Cruise Experience— The night cruise in Budapest was magical—stunning views of the Parliament, Buda Castle, and Chain Bridge all beautifully lit up. Peaceful, scenic, and a perfect way to experience the city from the Danube. Highly recommended!”

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Budapest: Unlimited Prosecco, Beer and Aperol Spritz Cruise - Checking in and finding the right seat
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Budapest: Unlimited Prosecco, Beer and Aperol Spritz Cruise

2.Unlimited Prosecco, Beer and Aperol Spritz Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25,310 reviews · from $28Top rated

Cruise Budapest’s Danube with unlimited Prosecco, beer or lemonade, landmark views, music and an English audio guide for 75 minutes.

“The activity was scheduled at 7.15 pm and it started earlier, at 6.50. Luckly we were there. Awesome activity, we catch the sunset and it was beautiful. I highly recommend.”

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Budapest: 1-Hour Evening Sightseeing Cruise with Drink - Finding Dock 7 in central Budapest
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Budapest: 1-Hour Evening Sightseeing Cruise with Drink

Budapest Danube Cruise and Dinner Options, Live Music and Dance - From Akadémia 2 ponton to the evening cruise
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Budapest Danube Cruise and Dinner Options, Live Music and Dance

Budapest: Historic Cruise with Welcome Drink - Indoor warmth, outdoor views, and seating
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Budapest: Historic Cruise with Welcome Drink

6.Historic Cruise with Welcome Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,512 reviews · 1 hour · from $12Best value

Cruise Budapest’s Danube on a recreated paddle steamer with a welcome drink, warm seating, blankets, and audio guide for $12.

“Going at sunset was the perfect time to go. We had pastel pink skies into beautiful blue hour, a photography dream.”

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Budapest By Night Sightseeing Cruise - Choosing the right time after sunset
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Budapest By Night Sightseeing Cruise

7.Budapest By Night Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 5,835 reviews · from $16

See Budapest lit up from the Danube on a 50-minute evening cruise with Parliament, Buda Castle, Chain Bridge, bar service, and open-air views.

“Amazing views of an amazing city. Went an hour after sunset and everything was aglow truly beautiful experience and a memory to share”

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Budapest: Evening Cruise including Drinks and Live Music - Boarding the Gróf Széchenyi at Akadémia 2 ponton
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Budapest: Evening Cruise including Drinks and Live Music

8.Evening Cruise including Drinks and Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 5,512 reviews · from $24

Cruise Budapest by night with drinks, Hungarian folk music, cimbalom, and glowing views of Parliament, Buda Castle, and six Danube bridges.

“Brilliant experience, the musicians were incredible and the dancers were great. A beautiful view and excellent service. (I only rate low on the guide as there is no tour guide within this experience- I don’t want to mislead others.)”

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Budapest: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Danube River Cruise - Starting at József Attila Street
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Budapest: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Danube River Cruise

Budapest Danube River Sightseeing Night Cruise with Drink - From the central pier to the first river views
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Budapest Danube River Sightseeing Night Cruise with Drink

11.Budapest Danube River Sightseeing Night Cruise with Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,553 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30

See Budapest lit up from the Danube on a one-hour evening cruise with a welcome drink, audio guide, Wi-Fi, and indoor seating.

“Idyllic boat trip up and down the Danube. It was nice and warm on board and nice selection for the welcome drink. This trip is great for both newcomers and people who've been in Budapest a few times. Audioguides were available with headphones provided, although I wished the text was a little more informative, with more specific dates and historical figures. Overall a great experience!”

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Budapest: Unlimited Prosecco, Beer & Aperol Spritz Cruise - Boarding at Carl Lutz rkp.
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Budapest: Unlimited Prosecco, Beer & Aperol Spritz Cruise

12.Unlimited Prosecco, Beer & Aperol Spritz Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,371 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Cruise Budapest’s Danube with unlimited prosecco, beer, Aperol Spritz, and lemonade, plus glowing views of Parliament and Buda Castle.

“5 Star experience! Cruising the Danube at night is something not to be missed. Great value for money, lovely staff and a beautiful boat!”

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Budapest: Premium Sightseeing Cruise with Tokaj Frizzante - Boarding near Elizabeth Bridge
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Budapest: Premium Sightseeing Cruise with Tokaj Frizzante

13.Premium Sightseeing Cruise with Tokaj Frizzante

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,510 reviews · 1 hour · from $12

See Budapest’s Danube landmarks in one hour with a Tokaj Frizzante, open-air views, air-conditioned seating, and a 30-language audio guide.

“It was lovely. The staff had a bit of a challenge on their hands as it started snowing about 1.5 hours before, which meant it was tricky underfoot, but the teams worked hard to clear snow and assist where it was slippery. My children and I enjoyed it and the extra glass of prosecco was only £3.50 which was unexpected!”

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Budapest: Danube River Cruise with Dinner and Prosecco - Boarding at Akadémia dock 2
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Budapest: Danube River Cruise with Dinner and Prosecco

Budapest: 1-Hour Highlights Cruise with Welcome Drink - Buda Castle, Castle Garden, and Gellért Hill
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Budapest: 1-Hour Highlights Cruise with Welcome Drink

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