Budapest By Night Sightseeing Cruise

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About the activity

Discover Budapest's beauty from the Danube on a scenic cruise departing from Vigadó Dock 5 or Batthyány té Dock 1. Enjoy views of the Parliament, Buda Castle, and Chain Bridge.

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Duration

50 minutes
Includes
- Sightseeing cruise
- Heated Cruise ship (from November until April)
- Hop-on hop-off grand tour ticket (if option selected)
- Audio guide
- Food and drinks (available to purchase on board)

Highlights & Description

Highlights

Experience the unique ambiance and scenic views of Budapest at night
From Downtown Budapest the most convenient departure point
Read our complimentary short guide in the description:)
Enjoy refreshing drinks from our bar on bar
Make the most of your stay in Budapest by a memorable night cruise!

Description

Experience the beauty of Budapest illuminated at night on a 50 minute sightseeing cruise covering unparalleled
views of all city sights from the unique perspective of the river. Departure from Vigado ter 5. ponton (Dock 5) or Batthyány tér Dock 1 provides central meeting points.

Relax on the semi closed cruise deck and enjoy the selection of the bar. Our cruise is dog-friendly, too!
Audio guide is not included in the ticket as it is currently under maintenance.

Let us treat you to a short guide:

Opened in 1849 the Chain Bridge was the first permanent bridge connecting Buda and Pest.
The bridge's lion statues were initially believed to have no tongues, however this is just a local legend.

Completed in 1902, it's the Hungarian Parliament is the third-largest parliament building in the world. It has 690 rooms inside and houses the National Assembly and the Holy Crown of the Hungarian Kingdom. The neogothic dome 96 meters high, symbolizing the year 896, when the Magyars settled in the Carpathian Basin.

Built in the 13th century, the Matthias Church served as the coronation church for Hungarian kings.
Named after King Matthias Corvinus, who married Princess Beatrice of Naples here in 1474.

Named after the fishermen who defended this part of the city walls during the Middle Ages, the Fishermen's seven bastions represent the seven Magyar tribes that settled in the Carpathian Basin.

The original Buda castle was built in the 13th century; the current structure dates back to the 18th century. It houses the Hungarian National Gallery and the Budapest History Museum. Its last habitant was governor Miklós Horthy between the two world wars.

The Hill comes into sight named after Saint Gellert, who was thrown to his death from the hill in 1046.
The Citadella atop the hill was built by the Habsburgs after the 1848-49 revolution.

At the base, two of Budapest’s most iconic thermal baths await: Rudas, with its Ottoman-era dome and rooftop pool, and the art nouveau Gellért Baths, famed for their mosaic halls and healing waters.

While the river connects everything, it also once divided. In 1873, Buda, Pest, and Óbuda officially merged into one city: Budapest. The Danube River, central to that identity, is not just a waterway but a historic lifeline flowing through centuries of Hungarian culture.

As we cruise turn at the southern point, you'll see the modern curves of the National Theatre and the Palace of Arts (MÜPA): cultural hubs for music, opera, and theater.

The Whale (Bálna) is a bold architectural blend of old and new, housing shops and exhibitions.

Passing under the elegant Liberty Bridge, we near Corvinus University, one of Hungary’s top institutions, and the bustling Great Market Hall, where locals shop for paprika, meats, and handmade goods.

Our journey concludes near the Vigadó Concert Hall, a stunning 19th-century venue and symbol of Budapest’s rich musical heritage: the perfect finale to this unforgettable Danube cruise.

Good to know before you go

When selecting the tickets, please make sure you check the sunset times, as public city lights will turn on approximately 15-20 minutes after sunset.
Meeting point and place to exchange the tickets is: Vigadó tér 5. ponton (DOCK 5), on the riverbank right below the tram 2 stop.
If you have selected the Parliament Panorama Cruise your voucher is your ticket.
Dress warmly if you are planning to enjoy a 360° view of Budapest on our terraces.
There is no seat allocation, seats are taken in order of arrival. Please respect the queue and DO NOT cut in front of other passengers waiting.
The cruise will take a round according to the itienary, the Parliament will be in sight in the first 15 minutes.
The cruiseship has restrooms on board, outside on the lower deck at the back of the ship.
Smoking is only permitted in the designated area at the back of the ship.
Safety intructions are placed on the lower and upper deck with pictograms.

Meeting point