Budapest: Daytime Hop-on Hop-off Cruise with Welcome Drink
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Budapest: Daytime Hop-on Hop-off Cruise with Welcome Drink
From $13 per person
About this experience
Explore Budapest at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off Danube river cruise. Stopping on the Buda side and at Margaret Island, this cruise is both a flexible and scenic adventure.
Experience the enchanting beauty of Budapest during daytime on this 65 minute sightseeing cruise on the Danube covering unparalleled views of all city sights from the unique perspective of the river. Departure from Vigado ter 5. ponton (Dock 5) provides a central and comfortable meeting point, just a few minutes walking distance from Vörösmarty tér. As you glide along the river, you will encounter the Chain Bridge, the Parliament, the Buda Castle, the Matthias church, Fishermen Bastion, Liberty Statue and many other famous sites. Hop off the cruise at our Buda-side stop: Batthyány tér where you can explore the Buda Castle, the Fishermen Bastion and the Matthias Church. Hop off the cruise at our Margaret Island stop for a leasurely stroll in the park, explore the Benedictine monastery ruins or visit the Japanese Garden and the Great Music Fountain. Relax on the panoramic cruise deck and enjoy the selection of the bar, located on the lower deck. Our cruise is dog-friendly so you can bring your own furry company aboard.
Highlights
- ✓Cruise past Budapest’s top sights: Parliament, Castle Hill, and several bridges
- ✓Hop on and off at Margaret Island for a lovely afternoon stroll
- ✓Multiple daily departures for easy scheduling
- ✓Option to purchase refreshing drinks from our bar on board
- ✓Make the most of your stay by seeing the city from a unique perspective
What's included
- ✓Daily ticket
- ✓One Welcome drink (fruit juice)
- ✓Multiple stops
- ✓Air-conditioned boat
- ✓Restrooms aboard
Not included
- ✕Audio guide
- ✕Food and Drinks (available to purchase during the cruise)
Good to know
The duration is 1-hour 15-minutes, the cruise departs from Vigadó tér Dock 5, then stops at Batthyány tér and Margaret Island. You can hop-off from the boat to explore these locations or stay aboard and continue the cruise. We reserve the right to cancel or modify cruises in the event of extreme river conditions, such as flooding or critically low water levels, which affect safe nautical operations. However, the cruise operates in all weather conditions; rain or storm do not impact our schedule.
Getting there
Address: 1051 Budapest, Jane Haining rakpart, Vigadó tér Dock 5. Streetview: https://maps.app.goo.gl/u8tRUovhHSAHK1r69 Please present your voucher at the ticket office for registration when you arrive.
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“Great cruise, with lovely landmarks”
“Excellent cruise”
121 reviews on GetYourGuide
Great cruise, with lovely landmarks
Excellent cruise
Bella esperienza, sicuramente da fare se siete a Budapest. Purtroppo, perde molti punti a causa del comportamento di una parte del personale addetto al bar, che è estremamente scortese e poco attento ai clienti.