Budapest is a popular tourist destination due to the many gorgeous attractions and experiences it has to offer. It is a land of architectural wonders in Eastern Europe, and its social and culinary diversity is also unique enough to draw millions of visitors from all corners of the world to go and experience. When you visit the city, one of the experiences you should never let pass you by is going for a dinner cruise on the famous Danube River. It is one such treat that your eyes, mind, soul, and palates will truly love. And with so many options to choose from, settling on one may be confusing and to help you out, check below for our recommendations on the best dinner cruises in Budapest, Hungary.
1. Candlelit dinner cruise by Legenda Cruises, Budapest (from USD 78.0)
The romance of the Danube River at night is beckoning to be experienced in this candlelit dinner cruise by Legenda Cruises. It is a 2.5-hour cruise that will see you sail past many of the city’s beautiful sites as you dig deep on a four-course dinner. Enjoy the food and the wine, while you also feed your eyes on the wonderful sights of the Chain Bridge, the Budapest Parliament, and Elisabeth Bridge among others. The whole time, you will get entertained by local musicians who will be performing live Hungarian songs.
Candlelit Dinner Cruise by Legenda City Cruises, Budapest
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
2. Budapest evening cruise on the Danube (from USD 15.29)
Spend the best 90 minutes of your evening in Budapest cruising on the Danube River while sipping on your favorite cocktail. With this package, you will cruise under all the six main bridges in Budapest, while enjoying the beautiful views of the night from the open-air upper deck. The dinner will be a warm buffet featuring grilled, traditional, and vegetarian dishes as well as a selection of quality fine wines.
Budapest: Evening Cruise including Drinks and Live Music
Duration: 2 hour
3. Christmas dinner cruise with live music (from USD 57.0)
The experience of spending two hours cruising down the Danube River while you indulge in authentic Hungarian cuisines, drowned in fine wine on a fine Christmas Eve is simply comparable to none. It is your chance to fill up your belly with delicacies prepared by an award-winning chef while you listen to live salon music during the smooth cruise down the river. It is also a nice opportunity to feed your eyes on the best of the city sights, including the heart-melting views of the Citadella and the Buda Castle. When you get up on the open deck, you will behold the most beautiful scenes of the banks of Danube under the evening and Christmas illuminations.
Budapest 2-Hour Christmas Eve Danube River Dinner Cruise
Duration: 3 hours
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4. Budapest late-night dinner cruise on the Danube (from USD 13.0)
A late-night dinner cruise on the Danube is what you need to bring a perfect end to a hectic day of roaming from one attraction to another. The feeling that comes with sitting on the front-row seats sipping wine while soaking in the beautiful views of the city is simply comparable to none. With this cruise, you get to enjoy a buffet-style dinner that features traditional Hungarian dishes with live salon music entertainment in the background. While done with the dinner, grab your glass of wine and climb on the upper deck for an open-air view of Budapest’s panorama under the city lights. From this vantage position, you will be surprised how beautiful the Chain Bridge, the Gellert Baths and the Freedom Monuments are at night.
Late-Night Danube Cruise in Budapest with Live Music
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
5. Hungarian dance performance and Danube dinner cruise (from USD 47.0)
This cruise features a dinner and folklore concert on the Danube River. It starts with live music and dancing at the Hungarian Heritage House or the Danube Palace. This is then followed by a cruise along the Danube. Wine and a Hungarian buffet dinner will be offered, all while you enjoy the enchanting views of Budapest’s Panorama. Because the cruise comes late in the evening, it is a great order to wind up your evening – music and live concerts, dinner and a glass of wine or a bottle of beer.
Hungarian Dance Performance with Danube Night Cruise
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
6. St. Stephen’s Day fireworks dinner cruise (from USD 87.0)
St. Stephen’s Day is the biggest national holiday in Hungary, usually celebrated on August, 20th. Should you be in Budapest at this time, you will be in to join the celebrations in style. Hungarians leave no stone unturned in celebrating this day, and a more befitting way to celebrate it would be to go on a dinner cruise with folk and sightseeing along the Danube River. Enjoy a four-course dinner of Hungarian specialties, while you watch the marvelous scenes of fireworks explode about the city. In addition to the food and the beautiful sightings of the fireworks, you will also be treated to world-class onboard entertainment by Hungarian folk artists.
Budapest St Stephen's Day Dinner Cruise, Fireworks, Live Music
Duration: 4 hours
7. Danube River dinner cruise with a symphony orchestra concert (from USD 42.0)
This is a Budapest Gala Concert that features the Danube Symphony Orchestra. The venue is either at the Danube Palace or Pesti Vigado. The orchestra plays classical melodies featuring cimbalom folk instruments, performances by ballet dancers and soloists from Budapest Operetta Theater. Apart from enjoying the eclectic performances and the dances, you always have a choice to upgrade your package to include a dinner cruise on the Danube River once the concert is over. The cruise features a buffet meal, accompanied by sparkling wine – an experience that will be accentuated by the beautiful nighttime views of Budapest.
Danube Symphony Orchestra Concert with Dinner Cruise Option
Duration: 3 days 18 hours
8. Budapest New Year’s Eve party dinner cruise (from USD 252.0)
If you are in Budapest on the eve of the New Year, you can rest assured that it will be one of the best ways you will ever cross over to another year. However, it won’t hurt to add to the experience by going on a delicious five-course dinner cruise with live entertainment onboard. The four-hour dinner cruise starts with a sparkling glass of Hungarian wine which will add to the beauty of the views from the glittering river banks. Other than the food, the wine, and the music, you will enjoy the spectacular views of the Buda Castle District, the Hungarian Parliament Building, and the floodlit Chain Bridge.
Budapest New Year's Eve Gala Dinner Cruise
Duration: 6 hours
9. Valentine's day Budapest dinner cruise (from USD 86.0)
Delicious fine dining with great views afloat the Danube River would be a great way to spend Valentine’s day while in Budapest. This is a three-hour cruise that features a four-course dinner and entertainment. Enjoy the sites of the city’s panorama while you listen to soothing musicals from two competing pianists. The dinner is a la carte, with enticing vegetarian options. To crown it all, there is a glass of complimentary champagne for every guest to make the experience more romantic and memorable.
Valentine Day Budapest Dinner Cruise with Piano Battle Show
Duration: 3 hours
Memorable dinner cruises on the famous Danube River
Going for the best dinner cruises in Budapest, Hungary should never miss on your itinerary when you visit this cool Eastern European capital. We hope that our recommendations above give you the options you need for a great evening cruise in Budapest.
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