Budapest: Night Cruise Guaranteed Rooftop Seating & BYOB
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Budapest, Hungary
- 50 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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What's Included
- Restroom on board
- Alcoholic BeveragesFood and drinks are not included (but guests may bring their own).
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Budapest, F2VV+RCX, Hungary
The meeting point is at the Várkert Bazár BKV port, located on the Buda side of the Danube, between the Chain Bridge and the Elisabeth Bridge. Our staff member will be waiting for guests in front of the port entrance to assist with boarding.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Buda Castle (Pass By)
Erzsebet Bridge (Pass By)
Gellert Hill (Pass By)
Rudas Baths (Pass By)
Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid) (Pass By)
Universita Corvinus Di Budapest (Pass By)
Central Market Hall (Pass By)
Chain Bridge Lion Statue's (Pass By)
Gresham Palace (Pass By)
Hungarian Parliament Building (Pass By)
Margit hid (Pass By)
Margaret Island (Pass By)
Matthias Church (Pass By)
Fisherman's Bastion (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
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They were so easy to come onboard with. We had a hard time finding a cab there, but we made it with 1 minute to spare and they were SO nice about it. Very easy going and our guaranteed rooftop seats were still available for us! 10/10
The parliament was stunning all lite up at night and the sparkling water dancing below was magical. This is a must-do activity while in Budapest.
A great alternative if you don’t want to drink or are picky or don’t want to waste time trying to get to the bar for free booze.
I booked this tour because it was very reasonably priced, left from a close location to our hotel, and received very good reviews. When we arrived, there were many people queued for another cruise, and we waited probably an extra 10 minutes for our boat to disembark and for us to embark. At first it seemed a bit chaotic and unorganized, and I was hesitant about actually getting the “guaranteed” rooftop seat. However, our embarkation was smooth, we left soon after everyone was on board and the patrons took their seats quickly and in an organized fashion. The tour was quiet and smooth - we sailed to the Green bridge and turned and went the other direction, turning before the Margaret bridge. It was so calm and somewhat surreal. The guests were quiet and respectful and the approximately 50 minute cruise was the perfect amount of time to see the sights. I had low expectations when we were standing in the queue to board but was pleasantly surprised by the clientele and the smoothness of the ride. Highly recommend. Location to board just south of the Chain Bridge is optimal. Budapest at night from the Danube is a sight to behold. Highlight was the birds flying above an illuminated Parliament.
Great way to see the main attractions from the water! Good value for the money and rooftop was the way to go. This is a great way to get out on the river without a high cost and enjoy the magic of the buildings all lit.
What a beautiful event, a must do when you are in Budapest. Good value for money. A rooftop seat was great and you could see all Budapest has to offer.
My sister and I booked this tour a couple of days in advance. The boat is nothing fancy but is all you need. No loud music just you and others enjoying the view. All rooftop seating but I think an area for if it is raining. We went just before sunset so we got to see everything lit up at night. I think watching sunset at Liberty Bridge and then going on tour after dark would be just as good. VERY easy to find. It’s the only boarding boat on the Buda side between Chain Bridge and Elizabeth bridge. BE SURE TO WATCH for email they send after booking. Apparently that is how you get audio guide because it is through your phone which requires you to use data. We did not get to use audio guide. I didn’t see the email they sent and wasn’t using data.
Great value for money - just the right amount of time on the river - all main attractions seen! Highly recommend.
You board the boat plug into the information which doesn’t come in any order so you just have to hope you connect the right information to where you are. Would be good to have prompts
We went on an unseasonably cold September evening. Easy to find the docking point and well organised boarding and seating. Trip was fine but would have been massively enhanced if there had been a commentary to tell us about the beautiful buildings, bridges, castles etc.like they have on the Hop-on tourist buses.
We had a wonderful night experience in Budapest! The city looks absolutely beautiful at night, especially with all the buildings and bridges beautifully lit up. The atmosphere was lively and enjoyable, and seeing Budapest at night was truly memorable. Definitely a must-do experience when visiting Budapest!
Me and my partner absolutely loved this cruise, we decided to go for the time when the sun was just setting and the views could have not been any better. The staff were very friendly and polite.
A wonderful open-air boat trip, comfortably seated and very relaxed.
If you're looking for a pleasant, quiet, and not overwhelmed ride, this is the best option I saw there. It's not a party boat; it's a peaceful boat to enjoy the beauty of Budapest.
They don't play music, there are no flashy lights that are distracting at night, and even when full, everyone sits up high and no one bothers anyone. It departs promptly, and the time and route are perfect.
We took the night cruise in August, and it was unforgettable.
It was great experience, everything is as described. Leaving on time, friendly staff and easy to find.
A nice, relaxing cruise along the Danube. The upper deck is accessible to everyone. Highly recommended.
We had a good time the boat was on time they don’t have bar you can take snack and drinks by yourself
My wife and me liked this boat tour very much! No annoying loud music or any other distractions, just spectacular views of Budapest and chance for romantic being with your beloved. Nice audio tour, clean restrooms, possibility to bring your own snacks and beverages, AND the best price in the market - just perfect experience. Thanks, guys!
Exactly what we were looking for! A nice quiet ride on the Danube, not super crowded so we had a great seat on the side of the boat. Saw all of the sights and we were able to bring our favorite drinks on board.
A kind, welcoming crew and a beautiful cruise !
A little boat, so no big crowds. We had to ask for the audio guide, but it was immediately given to us, with more information and anecdotes given by a crew/guide member !
You will need to have your own headphones, though.
Loved doing this at night. Skip the booze cruises and go with this ship where everybody can fit on the top of the ship and everyone has a great view of the city. You can bring your own alcohol if you want to have a glass of wine and the quality of the tour in the people on it is just fabulous without the extra booze running around
It was cold and no one told us that there is a possibility to go down inside.
The view was nice but still no story was spoken on the microphone 🎤
10/10, it was such a beautiful experience!! I would come back again and again if I ever had the chance again, that’s for sure. 🐙
Basic as expected. No frills. A chair and a 50 min sailing trip. No guide no food . Again as expected and what I paid for.
Worth mentioning the boat leaves and arrives from the Buda side
A totally recommended experience, we left on time and took a trip along the river, we enjoyed the Budapest sunset. It is a basic boat with its chairs to enjoy the views, you can choose exterior or interior. I recommend it without a doubt
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The cruise was nice and Budapest in the evening is wonderful with all the lights and the beautiful monuments. I gave three stars because I chose this cruise because there was the audio guide that they did not provide us instead.. So if you are looking for a cruise where there is all the information about what you are seeing, do not choose this one.
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More economical cruise than others, it leaves from the Buda bank, between the Chain Bridge and the Sisi Bridge. Enjoyed it to the fullest, you can bring something to snack on and they offer an audio guide in different languages via a QR code on your phone (bring headphones). Unlike other cruises we saw, with music, lights, and people lining up to order at a bar, this is a quiet, calm cruise made for enjoying what matters, the very light of a city that, at night, is unique. Very pleasant staff, I would recommend it without hesitation.
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Docking pier on the Buda side, perhaps due to the language barrier we didn't notice any signs or placards that could give us certainty that we hadn't made a mistake. In any case, pickup and end of the tour were on time. We preferred outdoor seats to enjoy the natural light reflected on the river and the monuments at sunset. There is no audio explaining the route, but a link to access with your smartphone is provided before departure. Satisfied
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Everything perfect.
What was booked matches the activity exactly.
It would only be necessary to have a little more lighting on the pier when the ride is at night.
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Everything great. The tour very entertaining and enjoyable. 100% recommended. The views from the Fisherman's Bastion are impressive.
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Excellent experience and being able to bring your own drinks. It is the right tour to see from the Danube.
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We left almost at 8:50 PM and it wasn't 8:30 PM when we were already docking, not even 50 min, we couldn't see any monument lit up, since they turned them on at 8:30 PM, in other words, nothing nocturnal about it.
They also didn't offer any audio in Spanish.
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