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
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Additional Information

Experience a tranquil evening in Budapest with a picturesque Danube River cruise. 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 Hungarian…

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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Happy2travel3
Mar 3, 2026
Excellent Service! - Can't praise this company enough. My menobrain has been full throttle lately, so I had managed to book the Opera and the Cruise for the same night. I contacted them on the morning of our booking (when a reminder to download my Opera tickets made me realise my error!). They replied within minutes saying it was no problem and they had moved our booking to the next evening. The cruise itself was very enjoyable, with live music & traditional Hungarian dancing. (We didn't know if we were supposed to tip or not - it felt a bit awkward). The boat itself is a little dated. We opted for dinner with wine pairings. Our waitress was lovely. The food itself was very good, just big portions, and the wines were fine. Great views of all the landmarks lit up too.
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Annebury
Mar 2, 2026
Lovely way to celebrate an anniversary - Lovely way to spend an evening on a delightful cruise. Well run and great service from welcoming, helpful staff. Buffet food was very appetising amc surprisingly plentiful as they kept topping everything up and you could go up as many times as you pleased and food hot. Entertainment with traditional dancers and musician was good and so nice they came round each table to entertain you. Highly recommend and gd value.
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Emorya2026
Mar 2, 2026
Budapest cruise - Great way to spend your time in Budapest and see the city! Grat fun, Staff was great, atmosphere was lovely. We had a great time and would recommend it to everyone visiting Budapest.
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Alvina_l
Mar 1, 2026
Nice dinner and entertainment - Dinner was great and on a boat that was very smooth. The dancing and music was fum and entertaining. The string trio and the dancers even stopped by every table for a more personal experience. The food was also very good with both enough meat and non-meat options.
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Markrw3720ki
Feb 22, 2026
Highlight of the week - An unforgettable experience and the highlight of my trip to Budapest — absolutely worth the £70 per person. From the moment you step aboard, you’re welcomed with a glass of Prosecco and shown to your own private table, with most guests seated by the window for uninterrupted views. As the cruise sets off along the Danube, you’re treated to breathtaking sights of the city’s most iconic landmarks beautifully illuminated at night, including the stunning Hungarian Parliament Building and Buda Castle. The boat itself is elegant and well-furnished, creating a comfortable and refined atmosphere. The all-you-can-eat buffet features a delicious selection of local Hungarian dishes, with attentive table service available for additional drinks. The live band and dancers truly elevate the evening. The performers move around the boat, interacting with guests, taking photos at each table, and even playing song requests — a thoughtful and personal touch that makes the experience feel intimate and special. An outstanding evening from start to finish — highly recommended.
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Holtarzewska
Feb 19, 2026
Very nice! Staff was very... - Very nice! Staff was very welcoming, checking if anything was needed. Nice music. Also the dancers were interesting,
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Amac257
Feb 17, 2026
Brilliant night. - Absolutely brilliant from start to finish. Organisation great, boarded quickly, shown to seats, made very welcome. Music set the atmosphere and played all cruise. Food plenty and good quality and with arrival drink plus two “free” further drinks included in the ticket price excellent value for money. Views were spectacular. We loved every moment.
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Zouz_otaku
Feb 15, 2026
Very good time - The tourist thing that walks on the fire of God The staff is on small onions and super friendly Special mention to Fanni who took care of us throughout the meal by introducing us to the wines She learned French at school and made the effort to exchange a few words with us Thanks to her The meal was very good Super nice dancers (not easy to go to each table for photos for example) A beautiful moment on the Danube with Bucharest bright with a thousand fires
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Kenhass
Mar 12, 2026
Dinner cruise on the Danube. - Mixed reviews on the food. Goulash and meat dishes were amazing but the vegetable dishes were cold. Service was great. Entertainment was impressive.
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Mariam_m
Feb 17, 2026
A different dinner - Very funny Very good dinner and musicians played very well The beautiful cruise Seeing the buildings illuminated we really liked A very good experience
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From $52
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).