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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.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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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
    • Historic paddle steamer experience
    • Outdoor viewing deck with panoramic Budapest views
    • An intimate, family-friendly atmosphere
    • 30-language online audio guide
    • Guaranteed seating
    • Heated indoor area during winter
    • Weather-ready comforts: blankets, umbrellas and parasols
    • Free Wi-Fi
    • Restroom on board
    • Hotel pickup or drop-off
    • Meal (snacks available for purchase)
    • Earphones
    • Table service
    • Live guide
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Enjoy a 60-minute Budapest Danube sightseeing cruise
  • Experience the historic atmosphere of a classic paddle steamer
  • See Budapest’s iconic landmarks, including the Hungarian Parliament
  • Take in panoramic views of Buda and Pest from the open deck
  • Access a 30-language online audio guide on your smartphone.

Description

A historic Danube experience
On this 60-minute sightseeing cruise, you see Budapest from the Danube aboard the Hableány Paddle Steamer, which brings the historic atmosphere of classic steam travel to the river.

Inspired by steam navigation history
The Hableány takes its inspiration from a remarkable chapter of Hungarian steam navigation history. The original paddle steamer was built by Count Ödön Széchenyi, son of Count István Széchenyi, and became famous for its journey from Budapest to Paris in 1867. Today’s Hableány carries the character of that era back to the Danube, with a design inspired by the historic vessel and the atmosphere of Hungary’s Reform Era.

A more intimate way to see Budapest
As a smaller boat, the Hableány gives you a relaxed and intimate way to discover the Hungarian capital. Its distinctive paddle-steamer design and historic character create a special setting for families, couples and travellers looking for a different way to see Budapest from the water.

Panoramic views along the Danube
You cruise through the heart of the city and pass Budapest’s best-known riverside landmarks: the Hungarian Parliament Building, Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion, Gellért Hill and the city’s iconic bridges. From the open deck, you can enjoy wide panoramic views and the UNESCO-listed riverside scenery.

Audio guide and onboard bar
You can follow the route with an online audio guide in 30 languages. Just scan the QR code on board and listen on your own smartphone. We recommend bringing your own earphones, and our crew will gladly assist if you need any help. At the onboard bar, you can choose from a wide selection of drinks, including seasonal specialties, and enjoy them while taking in the views of Budapest from the Danube.

Good to know before you go
  • We recommend arriving 15-20 minutes before departure to allow enough time for boarding.
  • Seating is unassigned, indoors or outdoors, on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • The online audio guide is available via QR code on board. Please bring your own smartphone and earphones.
  • Drinks are available for purchase at the onboard bar by cash or card. Alcohol is not served to guests under 18.
  • Strollers, children’s bikes and scooters cannot be taken on board, but may be stored securely at the dock.
  • Accessibility is limited. If required, a companion is welcome to check the boarding conditions in advance.
  • Covered seating may be limited in rainy weather. Umbrellas are provided.
  • If you need any assistance, feel free to ask a crew member.
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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?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
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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