Danube River Cruise: Budapest Night Views

Experience a magical evening in Budapest with a Danube River cruise featuring folklore dance, live music, and a delicious dinner. Marvel at the illuminated cityscape and iconic landmarks while enjoying drinks and entertainment by the Rajko Folk Orchestra.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Akadémia 2 ponton - Once seated, the feast begins at 19:00. Feel free to wander and discover the ship’s numerous outdoor terraces, offering breathtaking views of the city’s landmarks.
What's Included
  • Outdoor observation decks
  • On-board WiFi
  • Danube cruise (90 minutes: 19:15-20:45)
  • Gulyas & Langos: Served bowl of Gulyas soup with mini langos, only if option purchased.
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • On-board restrooms
  • Live music entertainment and Folklore dance show
  • Buffet Dinner: self service warm buffet dinner only if “Buffet Dinner”…
What's Not Included
  • Additional drinks are available for purchase on board
Meal Options
  • Cucumber Salad - with two types of optional dressings
  • Goulash Soup - Alföld style Goulash Soup
  • Vegan Soup - Seasonal vegetable cream soup
  • Traditional Beef Stew - Beef stew with Villány red wine, side dish recommendation: Nokedli
  • Roasted Chicken Thighs - with vegetables
  • Vegan Vegetable Tart
  • Nokedli - side dish - Hungarian dumplings
  • Parsley…
Additional Information

Experience a serene evening in Budapest with a picturesque cruise along the Danube River. Enjoy drinks or a buffet-style dinner while taking in the city’s illuminated skyline. Be entertained by live music as you admire the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Budapest panorama, featuring the Buda Castle Quarter, the Chain Bridge (Clark Ádám Square), the…

Location
Akadémia 2 ponton
Idősebb Antall József rakpart
Easy acces by tram no.2, look for ship Gróf Széchenyi
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kenneth_l
Jun 6, 2026
Danube River Cruise and meal - Excellent activity. Highly recommend. A great evening. Food was excellent, music and service all fabulous
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Gamaliel_v
Jun 4, 2026
Great experience.. - Great...magnificent..The view,the music,the food... the drinks. I would do it again..if i ever come back..
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Christopher_j
Jun 3, 2026
Excellent meal, great... - Excellent meal, great entertainment. A very pleasant evening. The food was great and the musicians and performers were very engaging with the passengers.
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Mimi_b
Jun 2, 2026
ExcellentVery good and fun - Defintely worth the price. Good food good entertainment and excellent service. Beautiful scenery. Good Food and great entertainment.
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Nirmala_m
Jun 1, 2026
Amazing Danube - I was here with my daughter and this was our 1st family trip in years..and honestly the sign-up for the cruise was just the right thing we did! The dance, the music and the ambiance both inside and outdoors were splendid. We had booked 7pm to 9 pm slot and it was perfect with the sun setting-down, and the amazing view of Hungarian Parliament and other structures made it simply special. The only down part was the food..which was just average. Won’t recommend it. Otherwise the whole experience was out of the world feel. Thanks
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Engi_r
May 30, 2026
2 hours boat tour/dinner/live music - Absolutely amazing boat tour in Budapest! The service was excellent, and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. The live orchestra created a truly magical atmosphere, and the food was delicious. I chose the 2-hour dinner cruise with goulash and lángos, which was outstanding. The view from the upper deck was simply WOW!
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Lina_f
May 28, 2026
Very beautiful evening ... - Very beautiful evening The buffet was good Pleasant atmosphere Courteous staff Pleasant terrace Music
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Sarah
Jun 4, 2026
Family fun on the Danube - The buffet dinner was actually very good and we really enjoyed the Hungarian musicians and dancers. The views of Buda and Pest from the Danube were amazing. Our family of 3 from the US had a great time! To note, only a welcome drink is provided. No water with the meal or coffee after—everything is extra. Dress in layers! The boat was uncomfortably warm when we boarded and later on the outside decks (which unfortunately allow smoking), it was freezing.
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Chi226
May 29, 2026
Lovely boat trip highly recommend - Lovely cruise; although a little short was entertaining and the food was really nice. Loved the 4 piece quarter musicians very good and dancers fun and well trained. The decor of the ship was very nice old style. Staff were great! Only negative is better if does a longer route and show us after dinner not during.
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Nervic_a
May 27, 2026
Good entertainment and... - Good entertainment and the musicians were great. The local food was tasty, but unfortunately what was advertised wasn’t accurate. We weren’t able to enjoy the Budapest lights at night because the cruise ended too early. If you’re looking for the full lights experience, take a cruise that starts at 9 PM or later.
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From $56
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).