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Budapest: Historical Cruise with Hableány Paddle Steamer

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Discover the beauty of Budapest aboard a historic-style paddle steamer. Explore the city’s landmarks with a 30-language audio guide on your phone.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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  • Audio guide
    Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Turkish
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    1 hour
  • Includes
    • 60-minute Budapest Danube sightseeing cruise
    • A historic-style cruise experience
    • Budapest’s top 10 most beautiful landmarks
    • An intimate, family-friendly atmosphere
    • Guaranteed unassigned seating, indoors or outdoors
    • 30-language online audio guide via smartphone
    • Outdoor viewing deck with Budapest panoramas
    • Onboard bar, with cash and card payments accepted
    • Heated deck in winter
    • Free Wi-Fi and restrooms on board
    • Blankets, umbrellas and parasols, weather permitting
    • Dog-friendly cruise
    • Hotel pickup or drop-off
    • Meal (snacks available for purchase)
    • Earphones
    • Table Service
    • Live Guide
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • 60-minute Budapest Danube sightseeing boat tour
  • A historic-style Danube river cruise experience in Budapest
  • Budapest’s top 10 most beautiful landmarks, including the Hungarian Parliament.
  • 30-language online audio guide via your smartphone
  • An intimate, family-friendly atmosphere, ship bar on board

Description

Experience Budapest from the Danube on a 60-minute sightseeing cruise with the historic atmosphere of classic steam travel.

Aboard the Hableány Paddle Steamer, enjoy a more intimate, family-friendly way to see the city, with guaranteed seating for every guest and panoramic views from the outdoor deck.

Sail past Budapest’s best-known riverside landmarks, including the Hungarian Parliament Building, Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion, Gellért Hill and the city’s iconic bridges. The Hableány’s nostalgic character evokes the golden age of Danube steam navigation, adding a distinctive historical atmosphere to your sightseeing experience.

Follow the route with a 30-language online audio guide, available on your own smartphone. Simply scan the QR code on board and use your own earphones for the best listening experience. If you need help accessing the guide, please ask a crew member.

Free Wi-Fi is available on board.

The boat has an onboard bar with a wide selection of drinks, available to purchase with cash or card.

Blankets, umbrellas and parasols are available according to the weather, while the deck is fully heated during winter.

Dogs are welcome on board.

Around sunset, we slightly adjust our route to pass Parliament at its best light.

Please note: seating is not allocated and is available on a first-come, first-served basis, indoors or outdoors.

Please always follow crew instructions and safety regulations.

Good to know before you go
  • Seating is guaranteed but unassigned, indoors or outdoors, on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early to secure your preferred spot.
  • The online audio guide is available in 30 languages. Please bring a smartphone and earphones; scan the QR code on board to access it. Ask a crew member if you need help.
  • Free Wi-Fi and restrooms are available on board.
  • Drinks are available to purchase at the onboard bar; cash and card payments are accepted. Alcohol is not served to guests under 18.
  • In rainy weather, covered seating may be limited, but umbrellas are provided. The covered deck is fully heated in winter. Parasols and blankets are available on board; just ask a crew member if you need one.
  • Large items, including strollers, children’s bikes and scooters, are not permitted on board but can be stored safely at the dock.
  • Accessibility is limited. If needed, a companion may check boarding conditions in advance.
  • Around sunset, the route is adjusted for the best views of the Parliament.
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
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3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    3-99 years
  • Children
    0-2 years
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