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By Duna Cruises

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is €12 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover Budapest from the Danube
    See Budapest from a different perspective on a 1-hour sightseeing cruise aboard an elegant ship that blends modern comfort with the stylish feel of the ’60s and ’70s. Enjoy a welcome drink and 360° panoramic views of the city.

    See the iconic landmarks
    Cruise past the Hungarian Parliament, Buda Castle, the Chain Bridge and other landmarks lining the Danube.

    Relax in comfort, whatever the weather
    Choose the open-air panorama deck for unforgettable photos, or the air-conditioned enclosed deck with large windows. Coffees, cocktails and other drinks are available at the onboard bar.

    Discover the stories behind the sights
    Learn about Budapest’s sights with our online audio guide in 30 languages. Scan the QR code onboard and read or listen on your phone. Please bring your own earphones.

    Good to know
    Departs from Dock 10 near Elizabeth Bridge. Please arrive 15–20 minutes before departure. Seating is guaranteed but unassigned (first come, first served).

Activity location

  • Jane Haining rkp. 10
    • 10 Jane Haining rakpart
    • 1056, Budapest, Hungary

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Jane Haining rkp. 10
    • 10 Jane Haining rakpart
    • 1056, Budapest, Hungary

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Elegant Cruises

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  • English

Elegant Cruise

Price details
€14.00 x 2 Adults€28.00
Total
Price is €28.00

Elegant Cruises

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

Elegant Cruise

Starting time: 21:00
Price details
€22.00 x 2 Adults€44.00
Total
Price is €44.00

Elegant Cruises

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

Elegant Cruise

Starting time: 19:30
Price details
€28.00 x 2 Adults€56.00
Total
Price is €56.00

Elegant Cruises

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

Elegant Cruise

Starting time: 16:30
Price details
€34.00 x 2 Adults€68.00
Total
Price is €68.00

Elegant Cruises

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

Elegant Cruise

Starting time: 18:00
Price details
€36.00 x 2 Adults€72.00
Total
Price is €72.00

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Bathrooms
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    Free Wi-Fi onboard
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    Online audio guide in 30 languages (please bring your own earphones)
  • Inclusions
    Guaranteed seating (unassigned, first come, first served)
  • Inclusions
    Welcome drink (a glass of Tokaj Premium Frizzante or Orange Juice)
  • Inclusions
    1 hour Danube sightseeing cruise in city centre Budapest
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    Access to the elegant, climate-controlled interior with panoramic windows
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    Access to the open-air panoramic deck with 360° views of Budapest
  • Exclusions
    Food
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
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    Table Service
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    Earphones
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    Snacks available for purchase on board
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    Live Guide

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • No alcohol will be served to anyone under age 18. Proof of age may be required.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Belvarosi Nagyboldogasszony Foplebaniatemplom (Pass by)

Cruise past the Inner City Parish Church, one of Budapest’s oldest churches, located beside the Danube near Elizabeth Bridge.

Szechenyi Lanchid (Pass by)

Cruise beneath the iconic Széchenyi Chain Bridge, one of Budapest’s most famous landmarks connecting Buda and Pest across the Danube.

Gresham Palace (Pass by)

Cruise past the magnificent Gresham Palace, a striking Art Nouveau landmark overlooking the Danube at the Pest end of the Chain Bridge.

Hungarian Parliament Building (Pass by)

Cruise past the spectacular Hungarian Parliament Building, Budapest’s most iconic riverside landmark and one of the largest parliament buildings in the world.

Margaret Bridge (Pass by)

Cruise to Margaret Bridge, one of Budapest’s most elegant bridges, where the boat turns and begins the return journey along the Danube.

Halaszbastya (Pass by)

See the fairytale-like Fisherman’s Bastion rising above the Danube on Castle Hill, one of Budapest’s most distinctive landmarks.

Buda Castle (Pass by)

Cruise past Buda Castle, the historic royal palace complex overlooking the Danube from Castle Hill.

Rudas Baths (Pass by)

Pass the historic Rudas Thermal Bath, known for its centuries-old Ottoman-era dome and its riverside location beneath Gellért Hill.

Elisabeth Bridge (Pass by)

Cruise beneath Elizabeth Bridge, a striking white suspension bridge connecting the Buda and Pest sides of the city.

Liberty Statue (Pass by)

Perched atop Gellért Hill, Budapest's Liberty Statue stands as a timeless sentinel, a symbol of resilience and freedom, overlooking the city with an air of quiet majesty.

St. Gellert Thermal Bath and Swimming Pool (Pass by)

See the impressive Art Nouveau Gellért Thermal Bath near the foot of Gellért Hill as you cruise along the Buda side of the river.

Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid) (Pass by)

An architectural masterpiece, seamlessly connects history and elegance, providing a tranquil space where the city's rich past unfolds against the stunning backdrop of the Danube River.

Budapest University of Technology and Economics (Pass by)

Pass the riverside campus of the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, one of Hungary’s leading technical universities.

Balna (Pass by)

Cruise past Bálna Budapest, a modern glass-fronted riverside building whose distinctive shape inspired its name, meaning “whale” in Hungarian.

Central Market Hall (Pass by)

See Budapest’s historic Central Market Hall near Liberty Bridge, famous for its colourful tiled roof and grand 19th-century architecture.

Location

Activity location

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    Jane Haining rkp. 10
    • 10 Jane Haining rakpart
    • 1056, Budapest, Hungary

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Jane Haining rkp. 10
    • 10 Jane Haining rakpart
    • 1056, Budapest, Hungary

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