Historical Cruise: Danube Paddle Steamer Tour

Sail Budapest’s Danube on a 19th-century steamer. Enjoy a welcome drink and explore landmarks with a multilingual audio guide.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Danube River - Enjoy a panoramic cruise on the Danube River with a glass of Prosecco or Orange Juice.
  • Citadel - This famous landmark is a favorite among tourists and locals alike, offering a great spot for photos.
  • St. Gellert Thermal Bath and Swimming Pool - The Szent Gellért Thermal Bath in Budapest is a historic and beautiful spa that…
What's Included
  • 1 hour panorama cruise in downtown Budapest
  • Welcome drink (a glass of Tokaj Premium Frizzante or Orange Juice)
  • Online audio guide in 30 languages
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Heated area, blankets
  • Restrooms
  • Cash and card payment available at our bars and during table service
  • Dogs allowed, but must be kept on a leash
  • Umbrellas and parasols
  • Guaranteed seats - not assigned
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup or drop-off
Additional Information

1-Hour Historical Cruise with Audio Guide & Welcome Drink
Our fleet includes two remarkable historical vessels: the Kisfaludy Paddle Steamer and the Hableány Paddle Steamer. These ships are authentic recreations of 19th-century paddle steamers, designed as sister ships with similar aesthetics and historical importance, providing an equally stunning…

Location
Dock 10
Jane Haining rakpart
Meet nearby the Elizabeth Bridge (white suspension bridge) on the Pest side. To get to the departure place take tram 2, get off at Március 15 square and walk to Dock 10. Look for Duna Cruises.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sidhuemily
Feb 8, 2026
A sweet trip on a lovely... - A sweet trip on a lovely boat. It’s a bit more expensive than other boat trips, but it’s a smaller group, a relaxed vibe & snuggly blankets.
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Charlayne2403
Feb 7, 2026
100% would recommend - This experience was absolutely lovely from the start! There were benches to sit down whilst queuing with warm blankets to sit down on. When getting on the boat they hand you a glass of Prosecco or orange juice and are extremely welcoming. We sat inside and it was lovely and cosy, the boat was nice and warm throughout the whole cruise. They came round to the table about 15 minutes in to ask if you wanted anymore to drink or snacks. We both got a cocktail each and some crisps and nuts. The cocktails were so tasty. Would 100% recommend this trip. They take it nice and steady so you have time to really take in the sights in the evening and take some lovely photos.
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Linda_s
Feb 6, 2026
River danube cruise - Excellent cruise would highly recommend. Easy to find the boat. The staff were great and very informative.
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Afilal
Jan 27, 2026
Recommended 👌 - The experience was very nice and joyful The staff also was very kind We explored the city through the perfect view from to boat Highly recommended 👌
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John_b
Jan 27, 2026
Trip good, Viator app terrible - Great little trip on an attractive and well maintained paddle steamer style boat. Staff were friendly, helpful and courteous throughout. However, the Viator service left a lot to be desired. The tickets never arrived in the app on my iPhone, I had to access them via my Mac and print/forward prior to leaving for Budapest which was a pain. Next time will book direct with the relevant operators.
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Christine_h
Jan 23, 2026
Also recommended in winter - It was a nice information-rich trip by ship. The German audio guide worked great. The reception with a glass of sparkling wine was pleasant. Nice service.
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Beth_l
Jan 18, 2026
Good company and lovely tour - Lovely little trip along the Danube, lasted about 50mins and we got a free prosecco and purchased some hot chocolates. Staff were really helpful and friendly. Our original booking had to be cancelled due to weather conditions and the tour company booked us on to alternatives at a time of our choosing (three times since it was pretty bad weather). Would absolutely recommend.
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Giovanni_m
Jan 12, 2026
Pleasant and economical experience - Choice among others as not interesting at expensive dinners. The offer is essential, with welcome drinks and any drinks for a fee. The wooden boat is pretty. The staff is polite, if a bit hasty. Perhaps they could intervene more actively to facilitate an optimal distribution of places. A family of three with a small child, who arrived after the others, risked having to split up because there were no longer three nearby places available, and we moved. Showing up early allows you to choose the best seats.
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Neil
Jan 5, 2026
Fantastic, romantic cruise down the Danube. - Fantastic, romantic cruise down the Danube. Beautiful paddle steamer. Lovely and warm inside with a glass of wine. Very relaxed after a day sightseeing. Evening was definitely the best time with all the lights from the shore.
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Nischit_v
Jan 1, 2026
Winter Wonderland On The Danube - It was exactly what it said it is in the description. You get to the dock, and as you're walking into the boat, they give you a drink of either orange juice or wine. It was a gorgeous ride up and down the Danube, especially since it was snowing. A waiter comes by shortly after you get seated and asks if you want a drink, and that's about all the time I saw the waiter. I was outside of the cabin taking pics. Nice way to see the city from the river and kill an hour. I'd recommend it if you're looking to get warmed up to the city your first night. That's when I did this was my first night in Budapest.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).