Danube River Cruise
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The best way to experience the 'Pearl of the Danube': a roughly one-hour boat trip past the Parliament, the Chain Bridge and Buda Castle, all lit up at night.
The Danube riverbanks of Budapest, including Buda Castle district and Andrássy Avenue, are together listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Night cruises usually depart from a pier near Vigadó Square on the Pest bank. They head north past the Parliament or around Margaret Island before returning. The whole trip takes about 1 hour and passes the Chain Bridge, Elisabeth Bridge, Fisherman's Bastion and the brightly lit Parliament. Many routes include a drink or audio commentary, and there are also dinner cruises. Fares range from about 5,000 to 15,000 forints, and tickets can be bought online in advance.
For a cheaper way to enjoy the river views, you can take the public ferries D11 or D12 with a BKK transit ticket.
Opening hours
About 10:00–23:00, all departures
Nearby sights
- Széchenyi Chain Bridge
- Váci Street & Vörösmarty Square
- Rudas Baths
- Shoes on the Danube Bank
- Buda Castle
- Hungarian Parliament Building
- Gellért Hill
- St. Stephen's Basilica