An unforgettable experience! We took the 8:45 cruise and watched the sunset. We arrived early and got seats on the upper...
Tomás
The Chain Bridge, Parliament, Buda Castle... This nighttime cruise along the Danube comes with an audio guide and a drink included, the perfect way to see Budapest all lit up after dark.
A Night on the Danube
A nighttime cruise along the Danube is honestly one of the best things you can do in Budapest. Once the sun goes down, Europe's second-longest river takes on a whole new life, and the city lights just make everything look that much more beautiful.
The cruise leaves at whatever time works best for you, departing from Pier 7 on Jane Haining rkp, just a short walk from the historic city center. Once you're on board, you'll have an audio guide and a drink waiting for you. You'll be able to choose from champagne, wine, beer, soda, or water.
Over the course of the cruise, you'll sail all the way from Petőfi Bridge to Margaret Island, taking in Budapest from one end to the other. And all of it bathed in the city's gorgeous nighttime glow.
You'll drift under some of Budapest's most famous bridges, the Chain Bridge, Elizabeth Bridge, and Liberty Bridge, while soaking in views of both the Buda and Pest sides of the city.
You'll also get to see the illuminated Parliament building, the Gellért Hotel, Buda Castle, Fisherman's Bastion, and Matthias Church all from the water.
After 1 hour on the river, the cruise circles back to where you started.
Which Monuments Will You See?
From the boat, you'll catch some of the city's most stunning illuminated landmarks:
- Chain Bridge
- Budapest Parliament
- Buda Castle
- Gellért Hotel
- Margaret Island
- Fisherman's Bastion
Details
Free cancellation
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
Meeting point
Pier 7 on Jane Haining rkp
Reviews of our customers
Reviews of our customers
- July 10, 2026
Tomás
Gran Canaria, EspañaAn unforgettable experience! We took the 8:45 cruise and watched the sunset. We arrived early and got seats on the upper deck. The weather was perfect...
As a coupleIs this useful? - July 7, 2026
Rosa Salas
Boadilla Del Monte (madrid), EspañaA lovely little trip on the Danube. Important: if you plan to travel at night, don't leave later than 10:00 PM because they turn off all the lights at...
As a coupleIs this useful? - June 26, 2026
Anónimo
EspañaDespite being there 15 minutes before the departure, as indicated on the page, there was already a huge line to get in and we couldn't go up. Still, w...
Is this useful? - June 13, 2026
Valeria
Caba, ArgentinaI loved the sunset tour; it was just getting dark and the lights of Parliament were on... a dream. I highly recommend doing it at that time, as the ci...
As a coupleIs this useful? - June 10, 2026
Toñi
Murcia, EspañaThe activity has been very, very pleasant. It's very beautiful to see all the monuments from the Danube, like Buda Castle, the Parliament, the Bridges...
As a coupleIs this useful? - June 5, 2026
Cristina
Vienna, AustriaThe boat ride is worth it, and the audio guide is very helpful. The situation at the pier was a bit chaotic. Many people weren't sure whether to wait ...
Is this useful? - May 20, 2026
Ana
Granada, EspañaVery well organized. A must-do cruise. It's breathtaking to see so much beauty. It's best to choose a time close to sunset so you can see all the illu...
With friendsIs this useful? - May 18, 2026
Murilo Vinícius Ardenghe
Campinas, BrasilThe tour is well worth the visual experience. Organization and punctuality are very positive points. On the negative side: at times I felt a little di...
As a coupleIs this useful? - May 12, 2026
Teresa
EspañaIt's worth seeing the illuminated buildings. Although it can get cool at night, the boat is completely enclosed with glass. In our case, when the boat...
As a coupleIs this useful? - May 4, 2026
Laura
Tenerife, EspañaHello We really enjoyed seeing Buda and Pest from the river with the illuminated buildings, the explanatory audio was passable although it wasn't of...
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