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15 Best Budapest Experiences

The pick of the city, both banks of the Danube.

The 15 experiences travellers rate most in Budapest. The cruises, baths and tours people still talk about long after the trip home.

15 Best Budapest Experiences

Budapest: City Highlights Cruise with Welcome Drink - What you’re really buying: value for $14 and why this works
Budapest, City Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Danube Sightseeing Cruises, Tour Reviews

Budapest: City Highlights Cruise with Welcome Drink

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1.Budapest: City Highlights Cruise with Welcome Drink

One-hour Danube cruise from Dock 42 with a welcome drink and big Budapest skyline views. Night lights on Parliament, Buda Castle, and bridges.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“Beautiful views! We went at 7.30 so saw everything start to light up and walked around the parliament building afterwards. Boat was big, lots of seats and toilets. We sat outside but the inside seemed warm and cosy when we walked through. Really recommend it x”

35,610 reviewsFrom $14by Portum Lines Cruising

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Budapest: Unlimited Prosecco, Beer and Aperol Spritz Cruise - Boarding, welcome drink, and how to set yourself up for success
Budapest, Cruises & Boat Tours, Drinking Tours, Food & Drink, Party & Booze Cruises, Tour Reviews

Budapest: Unlimited Prosecco, Beer and Aperol Spritz Cruise

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Budapest: 1-Hour Evening Sightseeing Cruise with Drink - Getting to Dock 7 (Legends Can Be Easy If You Know the Target)
1-Hour Experiences, Budapest, Cruises & Boat Tours, Danube Sightseeing Cruises, Evening Experiences, Tour Reviews

Budapest: 1-Hour Evening Sightseeing Cruise with Drink

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Budapest Danube Cruise and Dinner Options, Live Music and Dance - Illuminated Landmarks You Can Actually Enjoy (Not Just Stare At)
Budapest, Concerts, Cruises & Boat Tours, Danube Dinner Cruises, Danube Sightseeing Cruises, Dining Experiences, Dinner Experiences, Tour Reviews

Budapest Danube Cruise and Dinner Options, Live Music and Dance

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6.Budapest Danube Cruise and Dinner Options, Live Music and Dance

Budapest at night from the Danube: 90-minute cruise, live folk music and dance, buffet dinner, and glowing Parliament and Buda Castle views.

★ 4.5

“I booked the 3 course dinner, which on the description said vegan option was available, and discarded the buffet option exacly due to that. When it felt like dinner should start to be served, I had to ask two waiters (the first one had no idea what I was talking about) that informed me that…”

7,428 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $54.42by Hungária Koncert Kft

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Budapest: St. Stephen's Basilica Entry with Terrace Option - Tickets, Terrace Upgrade, and Picking Up at Szent István tér
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Budapest: St. Stephen’s Basilica Entry with Terrace Option

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Budapest By Night Sightseeing Cruise - Getting On: Vigadó tér Dock 5 and the Central Departure Feel
Budapest, Cruises & Boat Tours, Danube Sightseeing Cruises, Evening Experiences, Tour Reviews

Budapest By Night Sightseeing Cruise

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9.Budapest By Night Sightseeing Cruise

A 50-minute Danube night cruise from Vigadó tér. See Parliament, Buda Castle, and Chain Bridge lit up, with drinks onboard.

★ 4.1

“During the early summer the best time to go is the 20:20 departure because you get to see the sun setting, the city lights coming on and all the views changing colour with the reflections of the lights on the river. It goes under a few bridges then comes back on it'self and turns around…”

5,835 reviewsFrom $16by Mahart Cruises

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Budapest: Evening Cruise including Drinks and Live Music - Shipboard Setup: Gróf Széchenyi and the Right Kind of Comfort
Budapest, Concerts, Cruises & Boat Tours, Danube Sightseeing Cruises, Evening Experiences, Tour Reviews

Budapest: Evening Cruise including Drinks and Live Music

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Budapest: Buda Castle District Vampires and Myths Night Tour - The Uphill Rhythm: Walking to Buda Castle Without Feeling Rushed
Buda Castle & Fisherman's Bastion, Budapest, Evening Experiences, Ghost, Vampire & Dark History Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Budapest: Buda Castle District Vampires and Myths Night Tour

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