Daytime and Sunset Cruise on the Danube with Drink Options

Budapest, Hungary

1 hour (approx.)
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Overview

Toast the fabulous view on a cocktail cruise along the Danube River in Budapest. See sights like the Buda Castle, Gellért Hill and Fisherman’s Bastion from the boat’s upper deck while enjoying either three beers or two cocktails. You’ll pass the impressive Parliament along the way, along with other UNESCO World Heritage sites. There will plenty of terrific opportunities for photos, as well as seasonal drinks like mulled wine during winter months.

Afternoon cocktail and beer cruise along the Danube River
Sip on two cocktails, three beers, or non-alcoholic drinks as you cruise
Admire Parliament House, the Castle District, Chain Bridge and other Budapest landmarks from the water
Select drinks from a tempting cocktail list that includes mojitos, piña coladas and more
Enjoy the extra choice of warming grog or mulled wine on a winter cruise
Buy additional cocktails and other drinks from the onboard bar, if you wish

What's Included

Drinks - if specified by purchased ticket option
1 hour long Danube River cruise on the Gróf Széchényi ship

Food and additional drinks (available on board)
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Akadémia 2 ponton
Budapest, Id. Antall József rkp., 1051 Hungary
1054 Budapest, Széchenyi rakpart 6 (Akadémia port 2) Look for ship "Gróf Széchenyi". Boarding through "Stadt Wien"

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.12:00 pm

Itinerary

After joining up with your host in central Budapest, you’ll head to the Danube where your cruise will be waiting. Choose between the fresh air of the upper deck or the cool interior with large viewing windows.

Enjoy a chilled cocktail or beer while admiring the impressive panorama from the water. You’ll travel under the famous Chain Bridge and past the regal Parliament building, home to Holy Crown of Hungary.

Snap some photos as you pass the Gellért Baths, a popular spot for thermal waters, as well as the lookout towers of Fisherman’s Bastion and the magnificent Buda Castle.

Your ticket includes up to two cocktails or three beers while you cruise the Danube. If you choose the cocktail route, you won’t be disappointed! The list is comprehensive and designed to suit your tastes. Soft drinks and water are also available on board.

Your riverside tour will conclude back at its original departure point.

Cocktail list on board:
• Cuba Libre
• Old Fashioned
• Mojito
• Pina Colada
• Sex on the Beach
• Tequila Sunrise
• Gin Fizz

Buda Castle (Pass By)

Matthias Church (Pass By)

Hungarian Parliament Building (Pass By)

Margit hid (Pass By)

Varhegy (Pass By)

Szechenyi Lanchid (Pass By)

Fisherman's Bastion (Pass By)

Citadella (Pass By)

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

Gellert Hill (Pass By)

National Theatre (Pass By)

Balna (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum age for consuming and purchasing alcohol is 18.
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 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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Featured review

Pamela_K

We took the 2pm cruise and it was a beautiful day, sunny and warm. The staff were friendly, informative, and courteous.

Reviews

3.8

based on 22 reviews

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Enjoyed the Daylight Cruise on the Danube

tsc444, Oct 2019

The Daylight Cruise on the Danube was very enjoyable. We had a great time, and the scenery was wonderful. We highly recommend that to anyone who will visit Budapest.

Response from Host, Nov 2019

Thank you for your kind words. Hope to see you again in Budapest. Join our programs next time too! Gabriella

Afternoon on the water

Pamela_K, Sep 2019

We took the 2pm cruise and it was a beautiful day, sunny and warm. The staff were friendly, informative, and courteous.

Great way to see Budapest from the river

andrewcardiff, Dec 2018

This was a great, fairly small group tour with decent cocktails (or beers) for the priceIs just make sure you order your second drinks in plenty of time to be able to finish them!

This tour was great! The boat was so...

Mandi, Nov 2017

This tour was great! The boat was so warm which was fantastic since it was so cold outside! We were able to see everything along the river and the drink tickets get you 3 pretty large beers or 2 cocktails. The only small issue I had was that there was no commentary at all so we didn't know what we were looking at until we were able to check our map or look it up online. Other than that the tour was great and I would still recommend this!

Good. A bit hard to find the...

m.dickman, Oct 2017

Good. A bit hard to find the starting point and most seats were inside, but staff was pleasant and sights were beautiful.

Nice big, clean boat with plenty of...

Emily R, Oct 2017

Nice big, clean boat with plenty of seating both outside and in. I went for the cocktails - which were very nice! And my boyfriend opted for the beer which surprisingly he almost didn't manage - very generous bottles. There are speakers giving info on the history of the various landmarks you sail by which was nice. Great price too. Would recommend :

Cruise was ok. There was information...

Julie-Ann H, Aug 2017

Cruise was ok. There was information being played which was informative but we had to ask them to turn down the music as we could not hear it properly. Also it was a coldish day and asked them to put on the heat which did not happen.

Ok trip and super view of the city from...

Berit L, May 2016

Ok trip and super view of the city from the river side.

This cruise was very well organized...

Rosemary D, Oct 2015

This cruise was very well organized with clear instructions where to meet. The cocktails were full sized and served in proper glass cocktail glasses so with the hour and a half boat trip I thought it was excellent value for money. I would recommend this tour on the beautiful danube

Great lively seeing Budapest at night...

Jennifer R, Oct 2015

Great lively seeing Budapest at night on the river.

Excellent way to see Budapest from...

Amber M, Aug 2015

Excellent way to see Budapest from the river. My best pictures from my trip were taken on this cruise. Drinks were excellent.

I was disappointed as we spent a lot...

Isabel S, Nov 2014

I was disappointed as we spent a lot of intervals moored up, not even moving. I read that there were hot cocktails available in the winter months but there were none. Also the music was terrible. However the views of parliament and the bridges at night were incredible and the staff were polite.

I enjoyed the sights and cocktails...

NELL J, Sep 2014

I enjoyed the sights and cocktails. Worth doing. No commentary was disapppointing. Waited 30 mins at meeting place and as just walked to boat and left there.

the budapest cocktail and beer...

kevin m, Sep 2014

the budapest cocktail and beer cruise is worth doing, i chose the coctail cruise and was given a nice this of cocktails to choose from, it is a good way to spend a hour on the danube, while looking at all the sites from the river.

Fin tur op og ned af floden med udkig...

Karina M, Sep 2016

Fin tur op og ned af floden med udkig til byens mange smukke bygninger og seværdigheder. At vi også var begunstiget med fremragende vejr, gjorde ikke turen dårligere - og det var i den forbindelse rigtig dejligt med overdækning og mulighed for at skabe fin gennemluftning i salonen. Gode muligehder for at tage fotos. Serveringen og kvaliteten af de serverede drinks var dog noget kritisabel - langsommelig hvilket var et stort minus i varmen og ikke i den bedste kvalitet mojito med mintblade. der var kedelige og halvrådne samt uden ordentlig smag - en kold vand eller øl på flaske havde været langt bedre!

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