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The 8 Best Budapest Night Tours

8 night tours  ·  from $14 a head

The 8 best Budapest night tours you can book, with what each costs, how late it runs and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason; start with it.

Budapest: By Night Sightseeing Cruise with Welcome Drink - Finding the dock at Vigadó Square
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Budapest: By Night Sightseeing Cruise with Welcome Drink

1.Budapest: By Night Sightseeing Cruise with Welcome Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 15,533 reviews · 50 min · from $15Our pick

Cruise the Danube from central Budapest for 50 minutes, with a Törley Prosecco or soft drink, panoramic upper deck, onboard bar, and QR-code audio guide in English or Hungarian. You will pass Parliament, Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion, Gellért Hill, and the illuminated bridges. Arrive early for the best seats.

“Must do whilst in Budapest. This particular cruise was very good. Easy to find ticket office and dock. On time and nice boat with a bar. We stayed indoors there are 2 floors and an outside bit on the top floor at the rear of the boat which is standing only. Nice glass of Prosecco style drink on entry. Highly recommended - great value”

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Budapest: Evening Cruise including Drink Options - Boarding at Akadémia 2 ponton
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Budapest: Evening Cruise including Drink Options

2.Budapest: Evening Cruise including Drink Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6,896 reviews · 1h 30m · from $21

Board the Gróf Széchenyi at Akadémia 2 ponton for a 90-minute, nonguided Danube cruise through central Budapest. Choose a drink package with wine, beer, or soft drinks, then move between the air-conditioned cabin and open upper deck. Expect illuminated landmarks, live music, and traditional dancing on many departures.

“Fun experience. There were great performances inside the boat.”

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Budapest Danube River Sightseeing Night Cruise with Drink - Elizabeth Bridge and Liberty Bridge under lights
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Budapest Danube River Sightseeing Night Cruise with Drink

3.Budapest Danube River Sightseeing Night Cruise with Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,553 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30

Join Legenda Kft. for an independent one-hour evening cruise from central Budapest. Sail past Buda Castle, Parliament, Margaret Island, and the city’s illuminated bridges in a glass-topped boat. Choose beer, wine, sparkling wine, soft drink, or water, then follow recorded commentary in 30 languages from an indoor seat or limited open deck.

“Idyllic boat trip up and down the Danube. It was nice and warm on board and nice selection for the welcome drink. This trip is great for both newcomers and people who've been in Budapest a few times. Audioguides were available with headphones provided, although I wished the text was a little more informative, with more specific dates and historical figures. Overall a great experience!”

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Budapest: Danube River City Lights Express Cruise - What the $14 price really buys you
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Budapest: Danube River City Lights Express Cruise

4.Budapest: Danube River City Lights Express Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,608 reviews · from $14Best value

Spend about an hour on the Danube with Silverline Cruises, passing Parliament, Chain Bridge, Castle Hill, Gellért Hill, Liberty Bridge, and Margaret Bridge. Head upstairs for the best photos, bring earphones for the downloadable audio guide, and arrive early if you want a good outdoor seat. Food and drinks are available to buy onboard.

“Great and enlightening experience. Wonderful views of main attractions fro Danúbio river. Excellent service. Enjoyed every moment. I strongly recommend.”

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Budapest Evening Cruise with Entertainment and Drink Options - Finding the port near the Shoes Memorial
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Budapest Evening Cruise with Entertainment and Drink Options

5.Budapest Evening Cruise with Entertainment and Drink Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,272 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $21

Sail from central Budapest beneath the Chain Bridge, past Parliament, Castle Hill, Fisherman’s Bastion, Gellért Baths, and the Palace of Arts. Choose a basic drink, wine tasting, beer, cocktail, or sparkling wine package. Live music from the Rajko Folk Orchestra adds a lively Hungarian touch, while indoor seating and open decks suit changing weather.

“Enjoyable boat trip. Helpful staff. It would be to good to offer a better glass of sparkling wine on entrance to the boat. It was flat and tasted not very pleasant.”

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Buda Castle District Dark History, Legends and Vampire Night Tour - Prince Eugene’s statue and the first big view
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Buda Castle District Dark History, Legends and Vampire Night Tour

6.Buda Castle District Dark History, Legends and Vampire Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,240 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $21

Walk from the Zero Kilometre Stone up to Buda Castle with a period-costumed guide. Hear tales of Vlad Dracula, Hungarian rulers, vampires, and 19th-century characters while visiting Matthias Church, the castle walls, and scenic Danube viewpoints. Expect stairs, cold weather, and a theatrical approach led by guides such as Fabian, Bernadette, Peter, and Zoltan.

“Most enlightening. Wonderful to hear some of the stories with the amazing backdrop of the castle district.”

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Budapest: Evening Cruise with 4-Course Dinner - Boarding at Jane Hanning rakpart
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Budapest: Evening Cruise with 4-Course Dinner

7.Budapest: Evening Cruise with 4-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,050 reviews · 2 hours · from $90

Board Silverline Cruises at Jane Hanning rakpart for a two-hour Danube dinner cruise timed around sunset. You’ll receive a four-course meal and welcome Prosecco while Budapest landmarks pass by, with live piano, singing, musicians, and Hungarian dancing adding to the evening. Staff members such as Zoe, Regina, Nora, and Dominic have earned special praise for warm, attentive service.

“food was delicious and good value too. Dominic our waiter is excelent and friendly”

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Budapest: Evening Cruise and Dinner with Welcome Drink - Finding Vigadó 6. kikötő
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Budapest: Evening Cruise and Dinner with Welcome Drink

8.Budapest: Evening Cruise and Dinner with Welcome Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 925 reviews · from $102

Spend two hours aboard an air-conditioned boat on the Danube, beginning with a welcome glass of sparkling wine and followed by a four-course dinner, live music, and Hungarian folklore dancing. You will see Budapest’s monuments lit up from the river, with vegetarian and gluten-free meals available. The cruise returns to Vigadó 6. kikötő.

“Great evening, fantastic views. Service was exceptional and food was great. Wine was very reasonable as it is everywhere in Budapest.”

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