Budapest Guided Audio Sightseeing Cruise on the Danube River with Day, Sunset and Night Options
by Silverline Cruises Kft.
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This sightseeing cruise on the River Danube in Budapest lasts one hour and offers day, sunset, and night departure options. Passengers travel along the river to view many of Budapest’s key landmarks from the boat. The route passes Buda Castle located on the hills of the Castle District, the Chain Bridge which connects Buda and Pest, and Margaret Bridge, the city’s second permanent stone bridge. The cruise continues past the Hungarian Parliament building, Gellért Hill near Elizabeth Bridge, Liberty Bridge, and the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, known as Europe’s oldest university-level engineering school. Other sights include Petőfi Bridge, rebuilt after World War II, the modern National Theatre opened in 2002, the Balna cultural and shopping center on the east bank of the Danube, and Batthyány Square with its baroque Church of Saint Anne and market hall. The boat has a closed main deck available in bad weather and onboard restrooms. An audio guide application is available for download and provides commentary, which passengers listen to on personal earphones. Food and drinks from outside are not allowed, but onboard catering is offered. Passengers can take photos from the boat without the crowds common at land viewpoints.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Danube River
The cruise travels along the River Danube, providing views of Budapest from the water.
Buda Castle
The Castle District sits atop Buda’s hills, including the Bazaar Gardens. Buda Castle is a prominent landmark, especially notable at night.
Margit hid
Margaret Bridge follows Chain Bridge; it is Budapest’s second permanent stone bridge, completed about 20 years after Chain Bridge.
Szechenyi Lanchid
Chain Bridge was the first permanent stone bridge connecting Buda and Pest.
Hungarian Parliament Building
The Parliament building is a widely recognized government structure noted for its architecture.
Gellert Hill
Located at Elizabeth Bridge’s foot, Gellért Hill is a popular vantage point offering city views.
Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid)
Liberty Bridge was originally named Fővám Square Bridge. It connects to Gellért Hill and the Hotel Gellért, known for its thermal baths.
Budapest University of Technology and Economics
This university is Hungary’s top technical institute and Europe’s oldest university-level engineering school.
Petőfi Bridge
Petőfi Bridge was built in 1933, destroyed during World War II, and rebuilt in 1952.
National Theatre
The National Theatre, opened on 15th March 2002, is Hungary’s main venue for theatrical plays. Although Budapest has had a Hungarian theatre for the last 150 years, it only gained a permanent and suitable home for theatregoers since that date.
Balna
Known as the Whale for its shape, Balna is a modern center for shopping, culture, and entertainment on the Danube’s east bank.
Batthyany Square
Batthyány Square features the baroque Church of Saint Anne built by Jesuits between 1740 and 1761, plus 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
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Budapest Guided Audio Sightseeing Cruise on the Danube River with Day, Sunset and Night Options
by Silverline Cruises Kft.
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$27.68Overview
This sightseeing cruise on the River Danube in Budapest lasts one hour and offers day, sunset, and night departure options. Passengers travel along the river to view many of Budapest’s key landmarks from the boat. The route passes Buda Castle located on the hills of the Castle District, the Chain Bridge which connects Buda and Pest, and Margaret Bridge, the city’s second permanent stone bridge. The cruise continues past the Hungarian Parliament building, Gellért Hill near Elizabeth Bridge, Liberty Bridge, and the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, known as Europe’s oldest university-level engineering school. Other sights include Petőfi Bridge, rebuilt after World War II, the modern National Theatre opened in 2002, the Balna cultural and shopping center on the east bank of the Danube, and Batthyány Square with its baroque Church of Saint Anne and market hall. The boat has a closed main deck available in bad weather and onboard restrooms. An audio guide application is available for download and provides commentary, which passengers listen to on personal earphones. Food and drinks from outside are not allowed, but onboard catering is offered. Passengers can take photos from the boat without the crowds common at land viewpoints.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Danube River
The cruise travels along the River Danube, providing views of Budapest from the water.
Buda Castle
The Castle District sits atop Buda’s hills, including the Bazaar Gardens. Buda Castle is a prominent landmark, especially notable at night.
Margit hid
Margaret Bridge follows Chain Bridge; it is Budapest’s second permanent stone bridge, completed about 20 years after Chain Bridge.
Szechenyi Lanchid
Chain Bridge was the first permanent stone bridge connecting Buda and Pest.
Hungarian Parliament Building
The Parliament building is a widely recognized government structure noted for its architecture.
Gellert Hill
Located at Elizabeth Bridge’s foot, Gellért Hill is a popular vantage point offering city views.
Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid)
Liberty Bridge was originally named Fővám Square Bridge. It connects to Gellért Hill and the Hotel Gellért, known for its thermal baths.
Budapest University of Technology and Economics
This university is Hungary’s top technical institute and Europe’s oldest university-level engineering school.
Petőfi Bridge
Petőfi Bridge was built in 1933, destroyed during World War II, and rebuilt in 1952.
National Theatre
The National Theatre, opened on 15th March 2002, is Hungary’s main venue for theatrical plays. Although Budapest has had a Hungarian theatre for the last 150 years, it only gained a permanent and suitable home for theatregoers since that date.
Balna
Known as the Whale for its shape, Balna is a modern center for shopping, culture, and entertainment on the Danube’s east bank.
Batthyany Square
Batthyány Square features the baroque Church of Saint Anne built by Jesuits between 1740 and 1761, plus 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
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.