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Budapest Danube River Sightseeing Night Cruise
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Budapest Danube River Sightseeing Night Cruise

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Take in the illuminated highlights of Budapest during an evening cruise on the Danube River, which gives you some of the best opportunities to snap photos of the city's top landmarks lit up. Float past the UNESCO World Heritage–listed riverbanks in a glass-enclosed boat, toasting the sights with an included beverage (alcoholic or nonalcoholic). Highlights include the Chain Bridge, the Buda Castle District, the Hungarian Parliament, and others, which are all put into context with onboard film and audio guides available in multiple languages.
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Ages 0-99, max of 200 per group
Duration: 1h
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Audio guide: Norwegian, German, Swedish, Russian, Korean, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Danish, Dutch
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Highlights
  • Cruise along the UNESCO-listed riverbanks in a glass-covered vessel
  • Unobstructed photo ops from the water for Budapest's famous buildings 
  • Glass of Champagne, wine, beer, or nonalcoholic beverage included 
  • Enclosed boat means the cruise is suitable for all weather conditions 

  • Audio Guide - 30 languages
  • beer, sparkling wine, white wine, red wine
  • Still and sparkling water, Coke, Zero Coke, Ginger, Sprite, Orange Juice, Apple Juice ...
What's not included
  • Food

Make your way to the central Budapest pier (exact location provided after booking) ahead of your chosen departure time, and board the glass-covered boat for your Danube River cruise. Find a seat in the enclosed cabin—perfect for variable weather—as the boat pulls away and cruises along the UNESCO World Heritage–listed riverbanks. On the journey southward, listen to recorded commentary in your choice of 30 languages and enjoy an informative film on the Danube River's history. Sip a provided glass of wine, Champagne, beer, or a nonalcoholic beverage while taking in views of the Royal Palace, the Buda Castle district, the Parliament Building, the Chain Bridge, and Margaret Island. Along the way, snap photos of all of these famous landmarks, lit up for the night. Return to the pier at the conclusion of your tour.

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  • Legenda City Cruises, Budapest, kikötő, es, Jane Haining rkp. 7, 1052 Hungary
    Our dock is located on the riverside near Elizabeth Bridge, directly in front of the Marriott Hotel. Look for a large blue and white number 7 sign at the entrance.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 35015P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Working with multiple boats
    • Upper open deck seats are limited
    • Wheelchair Accessibility - Not all boats are fully accessible, please contact tour operator for more information
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 35015P1

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    • Budapest, kikötő, es, Jane Haining rkp. 7, 1052 Hungary
      Our dock is located on the riverside near Elizabeth Bridge, directly in front of the Marriott Hotel. Look for a large blue and white number 7 sign at the entrance.
    • Pass by
      Danube River
      Buda Castle
      Erzsebet Bridge
      Gellert Hill
      Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid)
      Budapest University of Technology and Economics
      Balna
      Szechenyi Lanchid
      Matthias Church
      Hungarian Parliament Building
      Margaret Bridge
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    • Legenda City Cruises
      6,427
      Budapest, Hungary
      Joined in September 2009
    • laurasD5020WE
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best night of our trip!
      Very enjoyable evening. Very easy to check-in, no queue despite walking past huge queues for other boats leaving. Friendly, efficient service. All four courses were delicious. Live singers were very good. Read some reviews that it was cold on board bit it was actually very warm and cosy. Great views of all the lit up riverside architecture. Overall great value for money. Would highly recommend.
      Written December 2, 2024
    • milevam2016
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Romantic Budapest
      I would like to say thank you to very cooperative young lady working on the telephone. She helped to solve a problem in a very short time - 3 minutes. The next thank you goes to the crew on a daytime cruise on 1st Dec. 2024 at 11.00 o'clock. Higly recommend the cruise, Budapest from a different perspective is very romantic even during the day.
      Written December 2, 2024
    • 859gavino
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      An amazing evening, well worth the price.
      This is a must do on a visit to Budapest , the staff were friendly, accommodating, the staff spoke a number of languages. Views were amazing and the food was exquisite.
      Written December 1, 2024
    • rachaellouiseb2024
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Beautiful 🤩
      A beautiful experience! The food, entertainment and service was all perfect! It made our trip to Budapest memorable. Thank you x
      Written December 1, 2024
    • Patricia O
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      5/5
      Amazing! A must-do when in Budapest, dinner is great and sights are especially beautiful at night! Excellent service and the music was a brilliant accompaniment.
      Written November 29, 2024
    • Darryl C
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Potential for romantic evening
      Good choice for each course, starters ok but mains excellent, the duck and pork delicious and melt in mouth. Great views of Budapest at night in relaxing atmosphere, unless you have a party of 8 loud chavs sat behind you which completely ruins the ambience! Most of boat were couples apart from the party sat behind us and the boat is amazingly stable and glides back and forth along the Danube keeping within main sights.
      Written November 28, 2024
    • B2214KEsuep
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing dinner cruise
      Just did the dinner cruise and was a great way to finish our stay in Budapest. The food was fabulous and had a bottle of wine for a very reasonable price. Watching the city lit up at night was amazing. Best part of our stay. Do book early as we got a table by the windows as booked a couple of months in advance.
      Written November 28, 2024
    • uhsigmanu
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best views of the city at night
      There’s nothing better than seeing the city illuminate from a dinner cruise. This evening experience really offers the best views of all the majestic buildings of the city. You are offered a multiple course meal and are served a complementary drink when you arrive. That drink is either beer, wine, or champagne. Note water is not included in the service, but you can purchase it. They offer both sparklingand still water. You also have an opportunity to purchase cocktails from a very vast selection, including an entire bottle of wine. You can stand on the deck and take some of the most majestic unobstructed views of the major monuments in the city. The staff is very professional and the services is excellent.
      Written November 27, 2024
    • G4012GRgregs
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A Budapest must-do!!!!
      This is a must do when visiting Budapest. To see so many landmarks all lit up at night is an experience in itself. The food, service and music were all first class and would definitely do it again if re-visiting.
      Written November 25, 2024
    • cornish8
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      You must try it!
      The cruise was a lovely experience, just the right length for those with limited time. The crew were friendly and courteous. Well worth it!
      Written November 23, 2024
    • tubbies74
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      " very nice evening, but..!!"
      This was a very nice experience.. Slow pace up and down the Danube with musicians playing live music.. But!!! Unfortunately, because we " booked late," we weren't able to sit and dine at a window table.. So we were in the middle of the dining area for the 2.5hr cruise.. So that was disappointing. The service was, unfortunately, slow. I'm not sure why, so everyone who was dining was at different levels in regards courses ..infact, a few tables were still being served their deserts towards the end of the cruise finishing.. The actual cusine, when delivered to the table, was delicious and had no issues with this part of the dining experience.. There wasn't a running commentary in regards the buildings that pass by, so if you choose to go in this dining cruise, you may wish to have perhaps a tourist map or booklet if you need to know what you see as the boat passes by.. Dress code.. *************** Although we dressed for the occasion, many diners didn't, so don't be worried about how you dress, smart casual, however you define it, is good..
      Written November 19, 2024
    • brownthomas75
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Super boat trip - great way to see city from the Danube
      Lovely boat clean etc - we were on the 530pm trip so it’s was fab seeing the city lights on - the audio commentary was v good and the free drink of choice was great
      Written November 18, 2024
    • margaretkA9535BS
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      WONDERFUL, absolutely a gem of an experience
      Everything about this cruise was wonderful, and beyond expectations. Once we boarded, we were sat at our table, and offered drinks while a duet was playing music and singing contemporary dinner music. We chose our 4 course dinner options while the boat was gently paddling downstream, and the sights were visible. We cruised for 2.5 hours, listening to the live music, enjoying the sights and each other's company. I expected a guide to point out the different sights, but there was none -- instead, it was an uninterrupted, well-crafted and -served romantic meal over electric candlelight with the beautiful sights of Budapest in view. There were 50 customers on board. The only drawback: if you appreciate wine, never ever order red wine in this area of Europe (Hungary, Czech Republic, Germany). They serve it COLD. Just order champagne. Bring a guidebook or do your homework if you'd like to know what you're viewing.
      Written November 17, 2024
    • F3045INjamesc
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Just better than average
      Commentary out of synch with boat so we were past the sight before we heard about it. Also not loud enough as people chatting (not loudly) practically drowned out the earphone commentary. First drink was tea (no other option) and second served so near to landing it had to be rushed.
      Written November 16, 2024
    • Adamcarne1
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great tour with Alex!
      Great experience. Would recommend! Informative and fun. (Even for the inexperienced Segway driver!) Beautiful city and people.
      Written November 16, 2024
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    Igor E
    1 contribution
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2024 • Family
    Disappointing Experience with Wingbuddy and CroisiEurope’s "Jewels of the Danube" River Cruise (Sept 25 - Oct 4, 2024)

    Unfortunately, this was one of the worst cruises we have ever taken. I strongly recommend thoroughly reading reviews before booking any trip with Wingbuddy, a travel agency based in Montreal, Canada. While their official website shows only 4-5 star ratings, our experience was far from that.

    We booked our trip well in advance in February 2024, which included flights, transportation, and hotel stays before and after the cruise. We paid 50% upfront. The day after booking, Wingbuddy sent our Air Canada flight tickets—without baggage included. This meant that each checked bag would cost us $85 per person for both the outbound and return flights. When I asked to cancel the package and receive a refund, I was informed it was impossible because the tickets had already been issued, despite Air Canada allowing refunds up to 24 hours before the flight. Their trip description says not including any baggage for a transatlantic flight ?!
    There was no intention to fight.

    A few weeks before the trip, Eastern Europe experienced flooding. Wingbuddy sent us the embarkation voucher and hotel/transportation information, but there was no mention of any disruptions. Only two hours before leaving for the airport in Toronto did we receive an "urgent" email informing us that the itinerary had changed. Instead of embarking in Vienna as planned, we would have to take a bus to Budapest, with the ship being replaced the following day. This meant we spent the second day of our trip on a four-hour bus ride to a hotel in Budapest, and then another bus trip the next day to a Hungarian village, only boarding the ship late in the evening. Two days of our cruise were lost.

    We were fortunate the cruise happened at all—previous groups on the same itinerary had spent 9 days traveling by bus with just one day on the ship. Wingbuddy clearly knew about the situation well in advance and failed to notify customers, depriving us of the opportunity to cancel or reschedule. Their lack of transparency and communication is deeply concerning.

    As for CroisiEurope, the cruise company, we were equally disappointed. Overall very poor customer service. Very non-caring, rigid. Food overall was unhealthy , especially the breakfast. The ship itself was in bad condition, with dirty carpets throughout and outdated furniture. I cannot recommend CroisiEurope; you're better off spending a little more for a higher-quality cruise experience.

    The only positive aspect of the trip was the transportation, as the drivers were punctual and provided good service.

    In conclusion, Wingbuddy's lack of transparency and communication, combined with CroisiEurope's non-quality service, made for a highly disappointing trip. Their primary focus seems to be on securing payments, with little regard for customer satisfaction or the quality of the experience. I would advise potential travelers to be cautious and consider other options.
    Written October 16, 2024
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    Natalie A
    Rishon Lezion, Israel29 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well..at first we arrived and thought wow..what a great experience.
    We took the 2.5 ours cruise with romantic dinner that cost us 65 euros! (With only one welcome drink..got to pay if you want more drinks)
    The sights we saw a long the cruise were pretty poor since the boat goes back and forth all the time just to let you “enjoy” the terrible food in the meantime! The only beautiful sight we came across is the parliament building which looks beautiful at night but that you can watch also from land.
    First dish was very small! The soup was cold and tasted terrible! The main dish was poor as well. The desert was the only nice thing to eat there.
    Not worth the money nor the food!
    We finished the cruise and went to eat in a restaurant.
    Felt like a tourist trap that we fall into.
    Written October 9, 2021
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    terry T
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    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2022
    We travelled with Viking on a Danube River cruise which should have begun from Budapest and finished at Regensburg. When we arrived at Budapest airport we needed to wait for over an hour for other passengers to arrive and then we were told that we would not be docking in Budapest but would need to travel by bus to a mooring at Komarom, more than 85 kilometres from Budapest. The next day we travelled back to visit Budapest for what was a short visit and that was it. The boat left Komarom the day after and we never got to see the beautiful views of Budapest from the river. We only had one full daytime cruising but generally we were moving along the river at night. The moorings were often doubled up with our balcony being against another boat making our balcony unusable at these times unless you're okay with looking into someone's bedroom. When we made our final stop, some distance from Regensburg, we had another long bus journey to visit the city. That night we moved further back down the river and then had to depart at 3 a.m. to get out flight from Munich. We paid over £9k for the cruise which seems a lot for what was a series of glorified bus journeys. We also booked on the basis of no gratuities needed, yet Viking still took £30 to cover. To top it all off we had contracted COVID the day after we returned (no testing was done when arriving for your holiday). Having said all this the accommodation, service and food were all very good otherwise perhaps two stars would have been adequate.
    Written September 17, 2022
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    This review refers to an other cruise company. Legenda City Cruises has nothing to do with Viking Danube Cruises. Please, remove this review from our site. Thank you.
    Written September 18, 2022
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    Ruby K
    Sligo, Ireland465 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2022
    I had originally booked the fireworks cruise that was unfortunately cancelled by the government due to a storm warning, Legenda promptly got in contact to explain this and offer full refund or change to an evening cruise, I went on the evening cruise and was very happy with the cruise, I would definitely recommend the evening cruise it was lovely to see the city lit up at night especially the parliament building.
    The whole experience was excellent and very well organised and professional.
    The staff were very friendly and welcoming, sandwiches before boarding were a nice touch and a drink onboard.
    I really enjoyed the audio guide it was very informative and interesting and the cruise was great with wonderful views.
    I would highly recommend Legenda cruise.
    Written September 7, 2022
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    Brittany_11_10
    Los Angeles, CA1,856 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2021
    For the most part, the sunset river cruise with Legenda was good. The cruise itself was perfectly fine, with an audio guide and interesting commentary about the city, the architecture, etc., complimentary drinks (beer, wine, and juice), and pleasant onboard staff.

    I suppose the only irritating aspect wasn't really about Legenda itself but rather the other sightseers. I know by now that people are rude and inconsiderate everywhere in the world, in all situations, and I really shouldn't continue to be surprised by this. But people, if we're passing by, say, the Parliament Building, and you didn't arrive onboard early enough to get a "good" seat, it's quite rude to stand in front of those people seated in the good seats (I'm talking the outside seats) to take photos--and stay there basically the whole time the ferry passes by the building. Anyway, not on Legenda, but maybe they can have a "stay in your own darn seat" policy :)
    Written November 12, 2021
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    Lesley M
    Troon, UK24 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The timing of the cruise at 8.00pm in July was perfect. The cooler evening temperature , the breeze and the golden hour of light made this an excellent experience. A drink was offered promptly as we left the dock. The sound quality in the headphones was not always 100% but I would recommend that they are used. A lovely evening and value for money.
    Written July 25, 2022
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    Andrew S.A.
    Bucharest, Romania30 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was an interesting cruise, quite simple and not that great for photos as the windows were not as clean as it would've been necessary. You sit only inside the cabin so you can't get outside to take better photos. The boat was old and a bit filthy, also the location, deck 7, was the furthest from the center than any other cruise on the Danube. The staff were very polite and nice. The headphones were horrible, they were old and some of them not functional (mine for example was only in arabic, couldn't change the language).
    But for a spin and a nice view to soak it in it's perfect!
    Written February 21, 2020
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    BLM
    Essex, UK17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2019 • Friends
    I surprised my best friend for her 21st with a river cruise and she absolutely loved it! Very easy to find the boat, simple to get on board too but would recommend getting there at least 20 mins early so that you can get a great seat.

    You get a headset to listen to what you’re looking at which was great for a while but on the way back up the river it’s quite nice to take out the headphones and just relax because they play the same recording.

    Complimentary glass of bubbly which was gratefully received.

    Could not fault the boat ride, it was beautiful and the sights are just stunning. But make sure to bring a jacket because it can get a bit breezy!
    Written February 2, 2020
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    Angharad
    Plymouth, UK100 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2023 • Couples
    It was really nice to do a boat trip on the Danube and see all the sights but the commentary wasn’t great, it was done as if the river was talking rather than just pointing out facts. If you sit on the right hand side you go closer to the parliament building for good photos.

    It was a bit disorganised with the free drink and collecting the glass, they got to our row after 40 mins on the boat and then wanted the glass back minutes later!

    Would book in person or direct on their website as the tickets were cheaper and there was a student rate available in person.
    Written January 22, 2023
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    Mia
    4 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2020 • Couples
    The boat was alright and quite comfortable if you want to sit down for the entire ride. However, there is no deck, so even taking a good picture is challenging. The service was quite poor (we had to ask for a glass of water three times). The audio guide was quite idiotic, didn't provide any interesting facts and it was unclear as to what buildings the explanations were referring to.
    Written February 15, 2020
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