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Where to Go: the 15 Best Hungary Boat Tours

17 boat trips  ·  from $12 a head

Good hungary boat tours fill up weeks ahead and the calm mornings go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Budapest: City Highlights Sightseeing Cruise - Why the evening departure is worth choosing
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Budapest: City Highlights Sightseeing Cruise

1.City Highlights Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 43,981 reviews · 1 hour · from $18Our pick

Review of Budapest’s one-hour Danube sightseeing cruise, with Parliament views, welcome drink, night lighting, seating tips, and honest value advice.

“This is my second time to Budapest and my second time doing a cruise. A wonderful way to see the Parliament House all lit up at night. 10/10”

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Budapest: Unlimited Prosecco, Beer and Aperol Spritz Cruise - Checking in and choosing your place on the boat
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Budapest: Unlimited Prosecco, Beer and Aperol Spritz Cruise

Budapest: Nighttime or Daytime Sightseeing Cruise - Finding Dock 1/B on the Buda side
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Budapest: Nighttime or Daytime Sightseeing Cruise

3.Nighttime or Daytime Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 21,062 reviews · 1 hour · from $14

Cruise the Danube for one hour past Budapest’s lit landmarks, bridges, Parliament, and Royal Palace for an affordable city view.

“very good choice of a cruise especially in the cold weather, the cruise is covered and the winds are big and allow you to take good photos and enjoy the scenery”

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Budapest: By Night Sightseeing Cruise with Welcome Drink - Finding the dock at Vigadó Square
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Budapest: By Night Sightseeing Cruise with Welcome Drink

Budapest: 1-Hour Evening Sightseeing Cruise with Drink - Boarding at 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 - The route from Parliament to the southern bridges
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Budapest Danube Cruise and Dinner Options, Live Music and Dance

6.Budapest Danube Cruise and Dinner Options, Live Music and Dance

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,428 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Budapest Danube dinner cruise review with illuminated landmarks, Hungarian buffet, wine options, folk music, dancing, tips, and honest value advice.

“Walked in, was handed an amazing glass of champagne. Everyone was quite friendly. The music and dancing were amazing. The sight was beautiful, food was amazing. Quite literally, this was the highlight of Budapest. Definitely worth once in your life.”

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Budapest: Evening Cruise including Drink Options - Boarding at Akadémia 2 ponton
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Budapest: Evening Cruise including Drink Options

7.Evening Cruise including Drink Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6,896 reviews · 1h 30m · from $21

Cruise Budapest’s Danube by night with a drink, live music, and glowing landmarks from the open-air deck for $21.

“It was wonderful, i booked the 7PM tour. You get to see all the beautiful buildings on the shore of the danube. The Tokaji wine was amazing, the waiters were just flying through the ship to ensure that everyone was alright. The music was also amazing, it went perfectly aith the vibe of the cruise.”

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Budapest: Historic Cruise with Welcome Drink - Bálna, Central Market Hall, and the Pest riverfront
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Budapest: Historic Cruise with Welcome Drink

8.Historic Cruise with Welcome Drink

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

Cruise Budapest’s Danube aboard a historic paddle steamer with a welcome drink, heated seating, blankets, Wi-Fi, and audio guide.

“a relaxing way to explore the River Danube. the paddle boat is fun and unique. it doesn't feel crowded as everyone has their own table and exceptional views. Go for the evening trips to enjoy the lights!”

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Budapest: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Danube River Cruise - Starting near the Basilica on 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 - Choosing your seat inside or above
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Budapest Danube River Sightseeing Night Cruise with Drink

10.Budapest Danube River Sightseeing Night Cruise with Drink

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

Review the Budapest Danube night cruise, with glowing landmarks, one included drink, audio in 30 languages, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Informative and quick. It’s December so sitting outside was a bit cold! There was plenty of indoor seating but I the views were much better without the glass windows”

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Budapest: Unlimited Prosecco, Beer & Aperol Spritz Cruise - Settling into the panoramic cabin
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Budapest: Unlimited Prosecco, Beer & Aperol Spritz Cruise

11.Unlimited Prosecco, Beer & Aperol Spritz Cruise

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

Review of Budapest’s 75-minute Danube prosecco cruise, with landmark views, unlimited drinks, practical tips, value, and drawbacks.

“Stunning cruise along the river. The views were spectacular. Well worth it. We done the 1930 slot and it was so special. Drinks were great too.”

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Budapest: Premium Sightseeing Cruise with Tokaj Frizzante - The welcome drink and onboard bar
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Budapest: Premium Sightseeing Cruise with Tokaj Frizzante

12.Premium Sightseeing Cruise with Tokaj Frizzante

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

Review of Budapest’s $12 Danube sightseeing cruise with Tokaj Frizzante, panoramic views, audio guide, seating tips, and practical advice.

“I loved that the boat was decorated for Christmas. The audio guide was clear and easy to use although a reminder onboard to download it would have been good (I remembered from the instructions emailed to me prior to the activity). The onboard drink and service was great.”

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Budapest: Danube River Cruise with Dinner and Prosecco - The route from Parliament to Gellért Hill
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Budapest: Danube River Cruise with Dinner and Prosecco

13.Danube River Cruise with Dinner and Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,471 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $53

Cruise Budapest’s Danube aboard the historic Gróf Széchenyi with Hungarian food, live music, Prosecco, and glowing riverside landmarks.

“It is a wonderful experience. must try in Budapest. The dance and music is above par. so is the food. but if you want to tip, do not take euros or cards, they don't work. not would they change it to ft for us. take ft in paper notes. We felt really bad not being able to tip.”

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Budapest: 1-Hour Highlights Cruise with Welcome Drink - Margaret Bridge and the northern riverfront
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Budapest: 1-Hour Highlights Cruise with Welcome Drink

14.1-Hour Highlights Cruise with Welcome Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,388 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $18

See Budapest’s Parliament, Buda Castle, and Danube lights on a one-hour cruise with a welcome drink, Wi-Fi, and flexible departures.

“Nice way to see the city at night. No narration while traveling. They should say the name of places you are going by..”

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Budapest: Candlelit Dinner River Cruise with Live Music - Boarding at Dock 7
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Budapest: Candlelit Dinner River Cruise with Live Music

15.Candlelit Dinner River Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,154 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $129

Enjoy a 2.5-hour Budapest Danube dinner cruise with live music, a four-course meal, welcome drink, and unforgettable night views.

“excellent,views , however I think seating and eating downstairs would have been better as we could only hear the live music and not see. However views of Budapest ,Stunning.”

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