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Budapest 1-Hour Danube River Sightseeing Cruise with Audio Guide
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Budapest 1-Hour Danube River Sightseeing Cruise with Audio Guide

by Silverline Cruises Kft.

1 hour
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Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
€21.60€24Save 10%
2 adults × €10.80
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This 1-hour boat cruise on the River Danube offers views of Budapest’s major landmarks from the water. Passengers will see the Castle District including Buda Castle, the Chain Bridge connecting Buda and Pest, and Margaret Bridge, the city's second permanent stone bridge. The cruise continues past the Hungarian Parliament Building, Margaret Island’s green spaces, and Gellért Hill near Elisabeth Bridge. Other sights include Liberty Bridge, the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Petőfi Bridge, the National Theatre, Balna cultural center, and Batthyány Square with its baroque Church of Saint Anne. The tour is conducted on a boat equipped with a closed area for bad weather. An audio guide is provided via a free mobile app that passengers must download and listen to through their own earphones. Food and drinks are not included but can be purchased onboard. The cruise avoids crowded tourist spots by offering a relaxed way to see the city’s riverside architecture from the Danube.

Highlights

1-hour sightseeing cruise on the Danube River
Audio guide available through mobile app
Views of Buda Castle and Castle District
Passes Chain Bridge and Margaret Bridge
Sees Hungarian Parliament Building and Margaret Island
Covered area available for bad weather

What's included

Audio guide via downloadable mobile app
Sightseeing cruise on the River Danube

What's not included

Food and drinks (can be bought during the cruise)

Itinerary

1

Danube River

The cruise travels along the River Danube, offering views of Budapest’s waterfront.

2

Buda Castle

The Castle District includes Buda Castle and the Bazaar Gardens, located on the hills of Buda, notable for its impressive night views.

3

Margit hid

Margaret Bridge is Budapest’s second permanent stone bridge, built 20 years after the Chain Bridge.

4

Chain Bridge

Chain Bridge is the first permanent stone bridge linking the towns of Buda and Pest.

5

Hungarian Parliament Building

The House of Parliament is considered one of the most beautiful government buildings worldwide.

6

Margit-sziget

Margaret Island is a green island in the Danube, popular in summer for its open spaces.

7

Gellert Hill

Gellért Hill, located at the foot of Elisabeth Bridge, is a popular viewpoint in Budapest.

8

Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid)

Liberty Bridge, formerly Fővám Square Bridge, connects to Gellért Hill and the Hotel Gellért thermal baths.

9

Budapest University of Technology and Economics

This university is Hungary’s leading technology institute and the oldest European university-level engineering school.

10

Petofi Bridge

Petőfi Bridge was originally built in 1933, destroyed during WWII, and rebuilt in 1952.

11

National Theatre

The National Theatre is Hungary’s main venue for theatrical plays. Although Budapest has had a Hungarian theatre for the last 150 years, it has only had a permanent and suitable home for theatregoers since 15th March 2002.

12

Balna

Balna, nicknamed the Whale, is a modern shopping and cultural center on the Danube’s east bank.

13

Batthyany Square

Batthyány Square is known for the Church of Saint Anne, a Roman Catholic church built by the Jesuits between 1740 and 1761, and is one of Budapest’s baroque buildings. The square also features a market hall.

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

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

Languages

German (audio)English (audio)Italian (audio)French (audio)Hungarian (audio)Spanish (audio)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Passengers may be denied boarding if they appear intoxicated upon arrival.
The audio guide is a free mobile app requiring earphones and a fully charged device; no loudspeaker commentary is provided.
Late arrivals can request rebooking subject to availability and an additional 50% surcharge paid onsite.
Bringing food and drinks onboard is not allowed; catering is available during the cruise.
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