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Budapest: 1-Hour Highlights Cruise with Welcome Drink

4.1(2,532 reviews)Budapest, HungaryOperated by Portum Lines Llc
  • Duration1 hour
  • GroupShared · max 150
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Enjoy a beautiful and relaxing introduction to Budapest on this 1-hour, evening sightseeing cruise. See the many famous buildings along the river (the Banks of the Danube is a UNESCO World Heritage Site) with a beverage in your hand. Not guided tour. Experience the city more like a local - the boat functions as a floating coffee house or pub experience with its own bar available during the cruise. The city floats in the floodlight when the time of the day allows that. (As Budapest uses the illumination to commemorate certain events(, like Earth Hour, Fight Against Breast Cancer, national events, etc.) therefore they might appear in different colours or can be dimmed at certain times.) We do not provide or control city lights, just describes the average conditions customer may face. Use your favourite search engine to check the current status of the city lights.

What to expect

1 hour15 stopsShared tourMax 150 travellers
  1. Margit hid

    Budapest, Hungary

    Pass by

    Margaret Bridge

  2. Budapest Inner-city Mother Church Of Our Lady Of The Assumption

    Marcius 15. Ter, Budapest, 1056, Hungary

    Pass by

    Mathias Church

  3. Buda Castle

    Szent Gyorgy Ter, Budapest, 1014, Hungary

    Pass by

    Buda Castle

  4. Szechenyi Lanchid

    Budapest, 1051, Hungary

    Pass by

    Probably the nicest and the oldest bridge of Budapest, that was actually the first permanent bridge between the 2 sides of the city.

  5. Castle Garden

    Ybl Miklos ter 2-6., Budapest, 1013, Hungary

    Pass by

    Castle Garden

  6. Citadella

    Citadella setany 1, Budapest, 1118, Hungary

    Pass by

    Citadel

  7. St. Gellert Thermal Bath and Swimming Pool

    Kelenhegyi Ut 2, Budapest, 1114, Hungary

    Pass by

    St. Gellert bath and Hotel

  8. Gellert Hill

    Budapest, 1016, Hungary

    Pass by

    Gellert Hill

  9. Budapest University of Technology and Economics

    Muegyetem rakpart 3., Budapest, 1111, Hungary

    Pass by

    Budapest Technical University

  10. Balna

    Fovam ter 11-12, Budapest, 1093, Hungary

    Pass by

    The Whale

  11. Universita Corvinus Di Budapest

    Fovam ter 8, Budapest, Hungary

    Pass by

    The first economics university of Budapest.

  12. Pesti Vigado

    Vigado Ter 2, Budapest, 1051, Hungary

    Pass by

    Pesti Vigado - concert hall

  13. Hungarian Academy of Sciences

    Szechenyi Istvan ter 9, Budapest, 1051, Hungary

    Pass by

    Hungarian Academy of Sciences

  14. Hungarian Parliament Building

    Kossuth Lajos Ter 1-3, Budapest, 1055, Hungary

    Pass by

    Hungarian Parliament Building

  15. Margit hid

    Budapest, Hungary

    Pass by

    Margaret Bridge

Pickup & meeting point

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

Boraros ter (surli.cc/dcfkbl) departure and arrival. Use your phone's navigation to access the port https://maps.app.goo.gl/WUHZzSDdFDoJ7kks6

DOCK 42 (Carl Lutz rakpart) departure and arrival - Portum Lines. Use your phone's map for by searching for 'Portum Lines', here: goo.gl/maps/sS4sVvXaR6H85BNV8/ Please note that taxi scams are regular at Budapest. Suggest BOLT to and back from our port or other providers where app is available.

End / drop-off

Boraros ter (surli.cc/dcfkbl) departure and arrival. Use your phone's navigation to access the port https://maps.app.goo.gl/WUHZzSDdFDoJ7kks6

DOCK 42 (Carl Lutz rakpart) departure and arrival - Portum Lines. Use your phone's map for by searching for 'Portum Lines', here: goo.gl/maps/sS4sVvXaR6H85BNV8/ Please note that taxi scams are regular at Budapest. Suggest BOLT to and back from our port or other providers where app is available.

Redemption

• Your voucher contains the exact departure time, THE BOAT WILL LEAVE ON TIME nothing helps delaying that. No phone support! Please arrive min. 15 m. before departure, avoid arriving 5 m. before departure. • The port, is indicated on the voucher. Please use your phone's navigation app incl. offline navigation, you are 1 click away. DO NOT RELY ON the zip code or address only! • Alcohol consumption on the pier, disorderly conduct before/after the cruise is strictly forbidden by the local rules. The crew may deny entry upon violation. • Beware of the taxi scams in Budapest (see hajoznijo.hu/taxis), use bigger companies with apps, like Bolt or Uber. There might be a taxi shortage in case of special event and even in rain. • There are plenty of rideshare applications also at Budapest, see hajoznijo.hu/rideshare. • Please try our TelegramBot, Anna on t.me/portum_bot, she knows most of the good answers. • When you happen to miss the cruise or wish to modify within the same day, then as a gesture of goodwill you can use the same voucher on other departure times of the same day or the next for a fee of EUR 8 / person payable on the boat (cash/card). Gesture of goodwill, does not entitle you for a refund of any kind. • Seats are taken in the order of arrival; no assigned (good/better) seats, though seating options are available. The whole boat goes the same way. • Toilets on board are available, though not usable from about 5 minutes to arrival of the boat • Be prepared, the weather might change - rain, wind, etc. Likely there will be certain extent of wind on the ride • Seats, tables may not be reordered or moved due to safety • Do not block the entrance, the previous passengers need to leave, also the boat needs to be quickly cleaned • Respect other passengers while waiting in the line: no smoking, shouting, skipping the line etc. • Smoking is on the designated places only, violation will result in a fine!

Pickup details by option

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: Dock42 departure

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

DOCK 42 (Carl Lutz rakpart) departure and arrival - Portum Lines. Use your phone's map for by searching for 'Portum Lines', here: goo.gl/maps/sS4sVvXaR6H85BNV8/ Please note that taxi scams are regular at Budapest. Suggest BOLT to and back from our port or other providers where app is available.

End / drop-off

DOCK 42 (Carl Lutz rakpart) departure and arrival - Portum Lines. Use your phone's map for by searching for 'Portum Lines', here: goo.gl/maps/sS4sVvXaR6H85BNV8/ Please note that taxi scams are regular at Budapest. Suggest BOLT to and back from our port or other providers where app is available.

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: Boraros ter departure

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

Boraros ter (surli.cc/dcfkbl) departure and arrival. Use your phone's navigation to access the port https://maps.app.goo.gl/WUHZzSDdFDoJ7kks6

End / drop-off

Boraros ter (surli.cc/dcfkbl) departure and arrival. Use your phone's navigation to access the port https://maps.app.goo.gl/WUHZzSDdFDoJ7kks6

What's included

Included

  • Onboard Wi-Fi
  • A glass of welcome drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic welcome drink)
  • take your best shots of Budapest's unbeatable panorama
  • fast check-in with mobile voucher

Not included

  • Tour guide or audio guide
  • Food and drink (beyond what's mentioned)

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 30 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Adult (3–99)

Additional information

  • children under age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Seats are taken in the order of arrival; there are no assigned seats. Seating options available, you are free to change seats at any time.
  • pets are not allowed, service animals excluded
  • drinks or food can not be brought on board - a bar is available
  • wheelchair hoist not available, though wheelchair users able to walk short distance may access
  • electric wheelchairs are not allowed
  • no phone customer service

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it's cancelled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Budapest
Product code
14765P6

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

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