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Budapest: Danube Cruise with Hungarian Dinner and Live Music

1. Budapest: Danube Cruise with Hungarian Dinner and Live Music

Take a cruise on the majestic Danube River and explore Budapest from a different perspective. Enjoy a traditional Hungarian dinner, and live folk music as you take in the city's sights and lights. Depart from the city center, board the Gróf (Count) Széchényi, the biggest vintage ship currently on the Danube. Marvel at its elegant wooden interior and designer carpets, the perfect setting for your travel photos. Make life-long memories as you sail along the river, taking in the sights. Admire the Parliament, Chain Bridge, and Buda Castle and Citadel from the water. Relax and enjoy Hungarian specialties. Listen to live music performed by 4 members of the award-winning Rajkó Folk Orchestra. Listen to local and international favorites, and make sure to make a request for your party. The buffet dinner includes all the Hungarian must haves: Alföld style Goulash soupTraditional beef paprikash with homemade dumplingsHungarian strudel variations (dessert) Drinks: One welcome drinkOne glass of beer, wine, mineral water, or a soft drink

Budapest: Evening Cruise and Dinner with Champagne

2. Budapest: Evening Cruise and Dinner with Champagne

Wine, dine, and dance on an evening cruise along the Danube River. Take in spectacular views of Budapest and watch live entertainment, including a folklore performance and music. Enjoy your choice of a 3-course meal with champagne. Begin your magical evening the moment you step aboard with a welcome glass of fizz. Alongside your dinner (vegetarian and gluten-free options available), stunning views are on the menu too.  Then, take in the inky-dark night and the unique riverscape. Marvel at the spectacular lighting of both the Buda and the Pest side that transforms the capital at night. To conclude your tour, the cruise will dock at the pickup spot and you can spend the rest of your evening as you like on land.

Budapest: Dinner Cruise with Operetta and Folk Show

3. Budapest: Dinner Cruise with Operetta and Folk Show

Climb aboard a pleasure boat for an exclusive dinner cruise through Budapest. Sail along the majestic River Danube and enjoy a meal prepared by the ship's chef. Enjoy live gypsy music and the folklore performance throughout this exciting evening. Experience an enchanting evening in Budapest as you sail along the Danube. See the sights as you tuck into a meal of local and international food, then sit back and relax with live gypsy music and an authentic folklore show by professional dancers. Join a night dinner cruise that divides the once-separate cities of Buda and Pest in the most beautiful capital city in Europe.

Budapest: Dinner Cruise with Live Music and Folk Dance Show

4. Budapest: Dinner Cruise with Live Music and Folk Dance Show

Feast on a sumptuous dinner buffet as you cruise by boat along the Danube River in the romantic atmosphere of Budapest at night. Listen to live music, and see the city's illuminated skyline as you go. Enjoy the evening views of the city accompanied by live music, while having a romantic dinner on board. Start and end your journey at the Academia ferry terminal. Spot sights like the iconic House of Parliament, the historic Chain Bridge, Buda Castle, and Fisherman’s Bastion on Castle Hill. Relax while listening to live salon music is performed by 3 members of the Rajkó Folk Orchestra and Ensemble. The performance will feature the marvelous original Hungarian instrument, the famous “cimbalom”. The unlimited buffet dinner includes: Soups Goulash soup (G, L) Seasonal vegetable cream soup (Vn, G, L) Hot main course Chicken fillet cooked in gravy (G, L) with ragout (G, L) Beef stew with Villány red wine (G, L) Stuffed cabbage from turkey (G, L) Oven-baked vegetables (G, V) Vegetable couscous (L, Vn) Side dish Rice (G, L, Vn) Dumplings (L, V) Roast potatoes with parsley (G, L, Vn) Dessert Variation of strudel (L, Vn) Somlói Galuska (V) Fruit bowl (only on request for those unable to eat other desserts) Salad Mixed salad with pesto (L, G, Vn) Pasta salad with yoghurt (L, G, V) Extra side Cucumber salad with sour cream (L, G, Vn) Drinks: one welcome drink and a glass of beer, wine, mineral water, or a soft drink. You will also be given a complimentary bottle of water.

Budapest: Sightseeing Cruise with Pizza and Unlimited Beer

5. Budapest: Sightseeing Cruise with Pizza and Unlimited Beer

Discover the beauty of Hungary’s capital on a sightseeing cruise along the Danube River. See some of the iconic landmarks of the city like the House of Parliament as you enjoy pizza and unlimited beer onboard. Begin your tour under the Elizabeth Bridge on the Pest side of the city. Glide as far as the Margaret Bridge, where the boat turns and takes you as far as the last bridge in Budapest. From here, take in the views of the National Theater and the Palace of Arts before the boat turns again and heads back to the starting point. Admire the sights as your gently cruise along the river. Choose to sit outside or inside as you enjoy pizza and beer throughout the relaxing journey.

Budapest: Candlelit Dinner River Cruise with Live Music

6. Budapest: Candlelit Dinner River Cruise with Live Music

Spend a magical evening as you feast on a catered candle-lit dinner aboard one of the most elegant and modern cruises in Budapest. Listen to live music, enjoy a festive welcome drink, and admire the city’s sparkling historical sites along the Danube River. Once you board the boat, be led to your table to receive your complimentary welcome drink. Then, sit back and relax as you enjoy your catered 4-course dinner while listening to live music performed by local Hungarian artists. As you dine, benefit from retractable windows that ensure the best possible photo opportunities of the iconic Hungarian Parliament, which shines like a topaz jewel at night. Continue along the waters and marvel at the nighttime views of the enchanting Buda Castle, the grand Statue of Liberty, and the impressive Citadella on top of Gellért Hill. Sail past other famous landmarks along the river like Margaret Island, the Palace of Arts (MUPA), the National Theatre, and the Vigado Concert Hall. Glide under the illuminated Chain, Margit, and Erzsébet Bridges and watch as the Pest promenade comes to life with the sounds of street musicians and people dining on the patio-lined restaurants.

Budapest: 6-Course Dinner Cruise with Operetta and Folk Show

7. Budapest: 6-Course Dinner Cruise with Operetta and Folk Show

On this Budapest dinner cruise in addition to our enthusiastic band of musicians, folklore dancers dressed in traditional Hungarian costumes guarantee your absolute comfort and diversion. Wine and dine with utter elegance and do not be surprised, that as the evening nears its end, you will start to feel like a local more and more. Our Budapest dinner cruise and folk show on the river Danube offers 3 hours of pure entertainment. If you enjoy delicious meals and special, authentic and stirring activities, our folklore and operetta dinner cruise is just perfect for you. Lose yourself in the world of delicious meals, breath-taking panorama, fantastic spirit and traditional, colourful costumes while you are cruising down the Danube.

Budapest: 6-Course Dinner Cruise with Piano Show

8. Budapest: 6-Course Dinner Cruise with Piano Show

Admire evening views of Budapest on a dinner cruise on the Danube river. Enjoy watching talented musicians competing in a good-hearted rivalry during the pianist show. Hop aboard a comfortable and spacious catamaran ship and watch as the pianists play songs and build tension to drive up the competitive atmosphere between them. Listen as a beautiful singer joins the fray and adds to the emotion evoked by the music. See whose performance has more interesting melodies and who has better skills overall. Delight your taste buds with a hearty meal while taking in the show. Capture pictures of Budapest from the river as you cruise along.

Budapest: 3-Course Dinner Cruise and Piano Show

9. Budapest: 3-Course Dinner Cruise and Piano Show

Enjoy a 3-hour dinner cruise in Budapest along the Danube River. You’ll be served a 3 or 6-course meal and enjoy the entertainment of 2 pianists in a unique Piano Show. The hostess onboard provides commentary about the melodies played during the piano show. The cruise begins under the Elizabeth Bridge on the Pest side. You’ll head towards the Margaret Bridge where the boat turns and cruises to the last bridge of the city. At this point, you’ll be able to see the National Theater and the Palace of Arts. From here, the boat turns once again and heads back to the starting point. During this cruise, you’ll have views of many monuments and landmarks, including the Hungarian Technical and Economic University, Eötvös Lóránd University of Science, the National Theater, the Palace of Arts, the University of Corvinus, Pesti Vigadó, the Ministry of the Interior, Kossuth Square, the Parliament Building, Margaret Island, Matthias Church, the Royal Palace, the Fisherman’s Bastion, and the Statue of Liberty.

Budapest: Danube Sightseeing Cruise with Lángos and Drinks

10. Budapest: Danube Sightseeing Cruise with Lángos and Drinks

Embark on a journey on the River Danube in Budapest with an authentic Hungarian lángos of your choice and unlimited beer or soft drink onboard. Discover the magnificent historic sights of Budapest while enjoying the delicious, deep-fried delight. Immerse yourselves in the tastes and cultural attractions of Budapest, from the best vantage point possible. Savor a lángos, a deep-fried flatbread scone with a traditional topping of garlic oil, grated cheese, and sour cream, or pick a more exotic option, accompanied by a hot or cold drink. Tickle your taste buds with a stuffed lángos wrapped with ham and cheese, or a Hungarian lángos complete with sour cream, cheese, Hungarian sausage, onion, and spicy paprika topping. If you have a sweet tooth, choose the Nutella variant with hazelnuts and strawberry.

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based on 4,646 reviews

Absolutely incredible experience. It was very emotional, the concert was incredible, great value for money and the staff were amazing. A beautiful boat with stunning views and the food was divine. You got a song choice and a special serenade at your table too. Very romantic and special. The best night we had in Budapest. Highly, highly recommend. It was great that you could just relax and go as you please from the food, to the bar, to your table, to watching the music closely, to the outside deck with your drink and back. We didn't want it to end! My only negative, very mild, criticism that it felt like we had to be fast with the courses so that all of the strudel and bread hadn't gone before we were full. The goulash soup and stew was incredible. Beautiful wines and cocktails and a comfy and intimate setting with a welcome drink and amazing staff. Great that we could include hotel pick up too!

Booked New Year’s Eve gala and dinner cruise by the window. Lovely experience, food was great, staff were amazing.

One of the best things we've done in Budapest. Good food, good entertainment and service. Can't miss.

very friendly staff lovely views food amazing it was top

Excellent way to see all the buildings lit up at night.