BUDAPEST
The best of it, both banks of the Danube.
The 15 most popular evening experiences in Budapest. The ones worth building an afternoon around, with prices, run times and who you book through.
Budapest evening Danube cruise with an included drink, multilingual audio guide, and Wi-Fi, passing Parliament and Buda Castle.
Most Popular“We had an excellent time on the cruise. The views are amazing. The staff were amazing and the audio description amazing”
A 50-minute heated Danube night cruise in Budapest with central departures, big-name sights lit up, and bar drinks onboard.
“Seeing Budapest at night is an amazing experience.”
Budapest evening Danube cruise with Hungarian folk music, cimbalom, and drinks. Pass the lit Parliament and Castle District at night.
“The live entertainment was really good with a live band and two dancers , the food was very fresh and had such a wide variety of different cuisines. The drinks were also very nice and very cheap.”
Gothic night walk through Budapest’s Buda Castle District: Vlad Dracula and Elizabeth Báthory myths, landmark photos, actor guide.
A 1-hour Budapest Danube night cruise with drink, 30-language audio, Wi-Fi, and big-window views of Buda Castle, Parliament, and Chain Bridge.
“Very well curated, and city lights were vibrant. Really enjoyed this little break of sitting back, relaxing, and cruising on the water”
Party in Széchenyi Thermal Bath from 9:30 PM to 2:00 AM with DJs, dancers, and drinks. Includes locker and options for coupons.
Budapest Danube evening cruise with live Rajko Folk Orchestra music, scenic views of Parliament and Castle Hill, and optional drinks packages.
“Nothing exciting. Boring tour. Too much hype around doing the river cruise. You can pretty much see everything from the shore itself. All the lights were off before the end of the tour which was sad.”
A 1h50 night walking tour in Budapest’s Buda Castle area with a costumed guide, vampire folklore, and Danube views for $21.77.
“Fabian the guide/ actor was fabulous. Very charismatic and funny. The stories are interesting and the sites are wonderful! Very recommended. We had lots of fun.”
Danube night cruise with a welcome drink, champagne tasting, and 4-course dinner plus live Hungarian folklore and traditional music.
“Great night , food and entertainment 1st class , perfect for my partner’s birthday.”
Budapest Danube evening cruise with a 4-course dinner on Silverline Cruises, timed for sunset lights and onboard music.
“Nice course of dishes, spectacular views, accompanied by beautiful music”
Budapest Danube sunset cruise with 2 cocktails included. Sail past Parliament, Buda Castle and Chain Bridge while you snap great photos.
“had a great evening. staff were great and the cocktails were amazing.”
Budapest Danube audio guide cruise with day, sunset, or night options, app audio on your phone, and classic sights from Parliament to Chain Bridge.
“crowded but comfortable cruise. nothing really unique.. long queues to board and photos are often hard to take clearly. worth a try but keep your expectations low.”
A 1-hour Budapest Danube sunset/night cruise with an audio guide in six languages, passing Chain Bridge, Parliament, Gellért Hill, and more.
“We enjoyed the cruise. The audio guide was very informative, ship was clean (unexpectedly, even the toilets). The best price for a cruise on the Danube. The bar served eye-catching cocktails, but we didn’t have a chance to try them, having to run around after a 4yo. Great experience. We’d do it again and recommend…”
Budapest at night by foot and Danube cruise, with a welcome drink and small-group stories about iconic landmarks.
“Having a picture with the illuminated Parliament and night cruising Danube river with all the infrastructures illuminated was simply breathtaking. Petra our guide was funny and knowledgeable. She made the entire tour fun and enjoyable. Thanks.”
Nighttime MonsteRoller e-scooters take you through lit-up Buda, past Chain Bridge, Matthias Church, and Fisherman’s Bastion. 1.5 hours.
“If you are confident and have riden these before then the tour would probably be very good, however, we had no experience at all, my daughter, who I thought would be brilliant on them after using e-scooters and a very good skate boarder, almost came off on a very busy road. They are clunky/big/heavy to…”
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