Budapest: By Night Sightseeing Cruise with Welcome Drink
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gygThe standout evening option of the entire list. At just 50 minutes and boasting 15,900+ reviews, this night cruise on the Danube is the quintessential Budapest moment — stunning, fast, and premium-feeling. Drop it into any post-session evening: after FP2 (18:00 Friday), after Qualifying (17:00 Saturday), or as a post-race Sunday celebration. Effortless logistics, maximum payoff.
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Budapest: By Night Sightseeing Cruise with Welcome Drink
From $13 per person
About this experience
Discover the beauty of Budapest from the Danube on a scenic cruise departing from the city center. Enjoy views of the Parliament, Buda Castle, the Chain Bridge, and the Citadel.
Experience the beauty of Budapest illuminated at night on this 50-minute sightseeing cruise with audio guide in English, providing spectacular views of all city sights from the unique perspective of River Danube. Depart from "Vigadó tér, Mahart Cruises Dock 5" or choose the Parliament Panorama option and go from: Batthyány tér Pier 1, offering central departures. We are offering a glass of Törley Prosecco for every passenger on our night cruises, included in the ticket price. Scan the QR code on board to access our audio guide in English or Hungarian! The guide is easy to use: simply select the topics you’d like to listen to, with the option to skip or replay your favorites anytime. Each section includes photos of the sights and their names for easy identification. For details of the route, please refer to our itinerary. Relax on the semi-open cruise deck and enjoy a wide selection of beverages from our bar. Additionally, our cruise is dog-friendly as well.
Highlights
- ✓Be our guest for a glass of welcome drink to set the mood
- ✓Departure from downtown Budapest, easy access to the river
- ✓Scan the QR code on board for the audio guide in English
- ✓Make the most of your stay in Budapest with this memorable night cruise
- ✓Experience the spectacular panorama of Budapest by day or night
What's included
- ✓Sightseeing cruise
- ✓Panoramic upper deck with excellent view
- ✓1 welcome drink
- ✓Audio guide in English via QR code
- ✓Bar on board
Not included
- ✕Snacks and additional drinks (available to purchase on board)
Good to know
When selecting the tickets, please make sure you check sunset times, as the city lights will turn on approximately 15-20 minutes after sunset. Cruise & Welcome drink: meeting point and place to exchange tickets is Vigadó tér 5. ponton, Mahart Cruises ticket office, open all day in the summer. From Batthyány tér Cruise: meeting point and place to exchange the tickets is at Batthyány tér Dock 1., follow the GPS link provided, open from 5 PM. We reserve the right to cancel or modify cruises in the event of extreme river conditions, such as flooding or critically low water levels. The cruise operates in all weather conditions. There is no seat allocation, seats are taken in order of arrival. The cruise takes a round-trip according to the itinerary, the Parliament will be visible in the first 15 minutes. The boat has restrooms on board, smoking is only permitted in the designated area at the back of the ship. Safety instructions are placed on the lower and upper decks, with pictograms.
Getting there
Look for the Yellow building on the shore of the Danube. Duna Corso is written on top, in between Chain Bridge and Elizabeth Bridge.
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“Very good, lovely to see everything lit up at night along the river so different”
15,932 reviews on GetYourGuide
Very good, lovely to see everything lit up at night along the river so different