Daytime Cruise: Explore Buda & Pest by Boat

Experience the beauty of Budapest on a Danube River sightseeing day cruise. Enjoy a panoramic boat ride between Buda and Pest, with the option to visit Margaret Island. Book now!

Duration: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Danube River - Enjoy a cruise along the Danube River
  • Buda Castle - View from the outside
  • Elisabeth Bridge - View from the outside
  • Gellert Hill - View from the outside
  • Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid) - View from the outside
  • Budapest University of Technology and Economics - View from the outside
  • Balna - View from…
What's Included
  • Option to get off and explore Margaret Island (not available from April 20th due to renovation work)
  • Audio Guide in 30 languages
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • 1 glass of seasonal drink
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • Food
Additional Information

Daytime Cruise on Duna Bella: Enjoy a delightful journey aboard our panoramic boat, gliding between the stunning views of Buda and Pest, with an optional free visit to Margaret Island. All daytime cruises include a stop at the island, allowing passengers to disembark and reboard at their leisure. Please note, the final daytime cruise is the last to stop…

Location
Legenda City Cruises
Jane Haining rakpart
Our dock is located on the riverside near Elizabeth Bridge, directly in front of the Marriott Hotel. Look for a large blue and white number 7 sign at the entrance.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Q8108tqjamesw
Apr 24, 2026
A great run through the Danube to experience the best of Budapest - Great way to see the sights particularly the Parliament building. Everything ran smoothly and on time. Staff were absolutely brilliant and so helpful and friendly. Drinks as well!
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U3337edsarahg
Apr 20, 2026
Evening cruise - I wasn't sure whether to do a cruise or not as I had seen all the sites on foot. Booked an evening/night time cruise last minute and it was money well spent. We did the cruise as night fell and to see the sites lit up was breath taking. It was an excellently organised trip from boarding, head sets to welcome drink. Tip: Sit upstairs for an uninterrupted view of the sites.
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Ringlan69
Apr 19, 2026
In the middle of the Empire - We really enjoyed a cruise on the Danube in Budapest together with my husband and friends. The ride was excellently organized, and the audio guide was also very well prepared. The drinks were served as promised right at the start of the ride. The historical accompaniment in several languages worked flawlessly and was very interesting and pleasantly told. The music in the background further underlined the special atmosphere during the ride. I felt like I was in the middle of the Empire. Thank you for this wonderful ride!
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Hephy_o
Apr 4, 2026
The best! - Worth everything ✨️ Budapest is beautiful on the waters! Especially at night! Make sure to dress for the weather as it can get a bit chilly!
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Lynda_l
Mar 28, 2026
One of the best! - This was one of the nicest river cruises we have been on. Well worth the money. Great to see Budapest from the water.
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Melvyn_b
Mar 25, 2026
Lovely experience - Lovely relaxed experience - English narration on the sights via earphones - served drinks - stops at Margaret island for exploration
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Lydia_w
Mar 22, 2026
A great family experience! - A lovely cruise with a history lesson on the difference between Buda and pest 😁 A great experience for the whole family.
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Eleonora_t
Mar 16, 2026
Exceptional experience - Really exceptional experience!! The stopover on the island allowed us to see beautiful, relaxing green spaces and to get even deeper into the knowledge of Budapest's history The cabin crew was very kind!!
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Laneypops83
Mar 29, 2026
Nice trip on the Danube - We chose this as it was one of the options on the Budapest Card. The staff were welcoming and the audio guide informative. The included drinks were a nice touch. We stopped off at Margaret Island for some food and a walk. The map the boat staff give you has a voucher for 10% off at the Brasserie at the hotel which was a bonus. We were given tickets to get back on the boat as we left at Margaret Island.
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Happyhardeetraveler
Mar 24, 2026
Worst cruise Ever! - This is the worst narrated cruise we have ever been on. You have no idea which side of the river to look at or which building to look for. Save your dollars and take a walking tour of the city!
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From $23
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).