Downtown Sightseeing Cruise

3.6
(211 reviews)

1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Cruising is the most comfortable and advantageous way of sightseeing in Budapest. The panorama of the city is truly breathtaking and it is even more enchanting if you happen to see it from a cruise ship on the River Danube.

Onboard, you can marvel at the capital’s beauty, its most spectacular buildings as well as taking a look at the bridges of the Danube from a unique perspective, all while avoiding the crowds of tourists.

- Perfect opportunity to take spectacular photos
- Closed area in case of bad weather
- 60 minutes sightseeing cruise on the River Danube

What's Included

Audio guide
Sightseeing cruise
Food and drinks (option to purchase both during the cruise)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at Dock #11, next to the Elizabeth bridge, on the Pest side. Look for the "Silverline" logo. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the departure time

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour (approximately)
  • Danube River (Pass by)

    Cruising along the River Danube

    Admission ticket free
  • Buda Castle (Pass by)

    The Castle District: Along with the Bazaar Gardens the castle is located at top of the hills of Buda and it takes a truly breath-taking landmark by night

    Admission ticket free
  • Margaret Bridge (Pass by)

    Margaret Bridge – Right after the Chain Bridge the second place belongs to Margaret Bridge, which is the second permanent stone bridge of Budapest and only 20 years younger than its ancestor

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Chain Bridge – This unique looking construction was the first, permanent stone bridge, that connected the two towns Buda and Pest

    Admission ticket free
  • Hungarian Parliament Building (Pass by)

    he House of Parliament: Considerably one of the most beautiful government buildings in the world

    Admission ticket free
  • Margit-sziget (Pass by)

    The island between the banks of the River Danube represents a green oasis, especially during summer when its emerald spaces are much enjoyed by both locals and tourists.

    Admission ticket free
  • Gellert Hill (Pass by)

    Emerging at the foot of Elisabeth Bridge, Gellért Hill is amongst the most visited spots of the capital, due to the amazing view

    Admission ticket free
  • Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid) (Pass by)

    Liberty Bridge – Originally called Fővám Square Bridge after the place where the bridge is ending. At the Buda side, you can reach the Gellért Hill and Hotel Gellért which has one of the famous thermal baths of Budapest

    Admission ticket free
  • Budapest University of Technology and Economics (Pass by)

    The Budapest University of Technology and Economics is the most significant University of Technology in Hungary and is considered the world's oldest Institute of Technology which has university rank and structure. It was the first institute in Europe to train engineers at university level.

    Admission ticket free
  • Petofi Bridge (Pass by)

    Petőfi Bridge – Originally built in 1933 but in WWII it was blown up by German soldiers and had to be rebuilt after the war, in 1952

    Admission ticket free
  • National Theatre (Pass by)

    The new National Theatre is the most distinguished venue for theatrical plays in Hungary. Although there has been a Hungarian theatre in Budapest for the last 150 years, it only has a permanent and suitable home for theatregoers since 15th March 2002.

    Admission ticket free
  • Balna (Pass by)

    Balna (a.k.a. the Whale, due to its shape) is a modern shopping, cultural, and entertainment center on the east bank of the River Danube.

    Admission ticket free
  • Batthyany Square (Pass by)

    Batthyány Square is noted for the Szent Anna-templom (Church of Saint Anne), a Roman Catholic church built by the Jesuits between 1740 and 1761, and one of Budapest's most beautiful baroque buildings. The square is also known for its market hall.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note, that passengers may not be allowed to board if they appear intoxicated upon arrival.
  • We would like to call your attention that the audio guide which we provide is a free downloadable application for your mobile devices. The audio commentary will not be broadcasted through loudspeakers; therefore, we kindly ask you to bring and use your own earphones. We also recommend that you arrive and start your tour with a fully charged device.
  • Dear Guests! If you are late for your pre-booked program, we can guarantee the rebooking, subject to availability, for an additional surcharge of 50% of the original price, payed on the spot.
  • We kindly request that you do not bring your own food and drinks aboard the ship. Rest assured, we offer catering services onboard to ensure your comfort and satisfaction throughout the journey.
Supplied by Silverline Cruises Kft.

Tags

Day Cruises
Audio Guides
City Tours
Water Tours
Sightseeing Cruises
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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