Danube Promenade Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Danube Promenade. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Budapest City Landmarks Walking Tour in 2 Hours

• Budapest Essentials Private Tour Highlights and Hidden Gems

• Budapest River Cruise with 1 Free Tokaj Frizzante and Audio Guide

• Budapest Free Walking Tour: Parliament and Shoes Memorial

• Walking Tour Budapest incl. the Shoes on the Danube Bank

It’s free to walk along the Danube Promenade, but many travelers visit on a wider tour of Budapest. Admire the views from the water on a boat cruise, starting from US$13, join a walking tour of the city from US$18, or take a private half-day city tour from US$220.

Yes, the Danube Promenade is an integral part of Budapest's UNESCO World Heritage–listed center, and offers a front-row seat to some of the city's most impressive buildings. Whether strolling down the banks of the Danube River or cruising along on a boat, you'll have a prime view of Buda Castle, the Chain Bridge, and the Hungarian House of Parliament. Consider taking a walking tour to dive deeper into Budapest's history—almost all of the city's landmarks have a fascinating backstory.

Per one customer who booked the Budapest Night Walking Tour with Danube River Cruise, "We thoroughly enjoyed our 2-hour night walking tour with Lujz. The city is incredible at night! Lujz was so knowledgeable and a delight and the icing on the cake was the boat ride and seeing the city from the river at night. [...] Would highly recommend this tour!"

Yes, you can walk along the Danube in Budapest. The most scenic spot to walk on the Pest side is known as the Danube Promenade, a pedestrianized area that passes between the Chain Bridge and the Elisabeth Bridge. It offers great views of Buda Castle.

The Danube Promenade is a pedestrianized riverfront boardwalk that runs between the Elisabeth Bridge and the Chain Bridge on the Pest side of Budapest. It's the site of the Shoes on the Danube Bank, a memorial to honor the Jews who were shot into the Danube in World War II.

The Danube Promenade is great to visit day or night. Visiting first thing in the morning is ideal if you want to take pictures without running into crowds, but if you come after sunset, you’ll be treated to gorgeous views of illuminated bridges and buildings.

The Shoes on the Danube Bank is a memorial sculpture that honors Jewish people who were shot into the river by fascist Arrow Cross militiamen in 1944 and 1945. The victims were forced to remove their footwear before being shot so that militants could sell the shoes for a profit.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Danube Promenade. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Budapest:

• House of Parliament (Országház)

• Budapest Danube River

• Buda Castle (Budai Vár)

• Széchenyi Thermal Baths (Széchenyi Gyógyfürdo)

• Matthias Church (Mátyás Templom)

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Budapest.