Historical Cruise: Danube Paddle Steamer Tour

Sail Budapest’s Danube on a 19th-century steamer. Enjoy a welcome drink and explore landmarks with a multilingual audio guide.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Danube River - Enjoy a panoramic cruise on the Danube River with a glass of Prosecco or Orange Juice.
  • Citadel - This famous landmark is a favorite among tourists and locals alike, offering a great spot for photos.
  • St. Gellert Thermal Bath and Swimming Pool - The Szent Gellért Thermal Bath in Budapest is a historic and beautiful spa that…
What's Included
  • Welcome drink (a glass of Tokaj Premium Frizzante or Orange Juice)
  • 1 hour panorama cruise in downtown Budapest (55-60 min cruising time)
  • Guaranteed seats - not assigned
  • Online audio guide in 25+ languages
  • Free Wi-Fi & restrooms available
  • Cash and card payment available at our bars and during table service
  • Umbrellas for rain and parasols for shade
  • Dogs allowed, but must be kept on a leash
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup or drop-off
Additional Information

1-Hour Historical Cruise with Audio Guide & Welcome Drink
The fleet includes two remarkable historical vessels: the Kisfaludy Paddle Steamer and the Hableány Paddle Steamer. These ships are authentic recreations of 19th-century paddle steamers, designed as sister ships with similar aesthetics and historical importance, providing an equally stunning…

Location
Dock 10
Jane Haining rakpart
Meet nearby the Elizabeth Bridge (white suspension bridge) on the Pest side. To get to the departure place take tram 2, get off at Március 15 square and walk to Dock 10. Look for Duna Cruises.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Armando_g
Aug 26, 2025
Great experience - Unique boat, boat lef on time, good service by staff. Its one of those things you have to do in Budapest, and this is one of the best options. Worth it.
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Ryan
Aug 24, 2025
A must do activity on your Budapest journey - This a must do experience if its your first time in Budapest that will tease your appetite to visit the various attractions you see on the danube in person. Great learning about the main attractions of Budapest and the staff are wonderful and friendly too.
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Kate
Aug 23, 2025
Lovely sunset cruise - Lovely cruise - just the right length so you see all the sights but not so long that the boy (9) got bored! Great staff, very friendly and the commentary was informative without being so long as to leva you no time to chat
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Thomas_s_vienna
Aug 19, 2025
Nice little tour on the Danube past the main sights - Boat trip pleasant even in warm weather (sunshades are provided in places without shade). Welcome drink good, audio guide via mobile phone/website. Quite enough, you also want to see and enjoy something and not just hear what can also distract. Only the price of the lunch trip of € 9.90 on the shipping company's website is irritating, especially since we paid € 18 p.p. via TripAdvisor.
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Haruka_k
Aug 17, 2025
The view along the Danube in Budapest was really beautiful... - The view along the Danube in Budapest was really beautiful. I've had boat cruises in Stockholm and Kulakov in Poland, but the Danube was the most beautiful, thanks in part to the lighting of the majestic buildings. The Japanese in the audio guide was also good because there was nothing wrong with it.
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Jamescreich
Aug 13, 2025
Paddle boat Danube tour - Lovely one hour river trip on a 100 year old paddle steamer. The route is a large oval so you get to see the attractions from both sides. Impressive. The day tickets are only €10 and they throw in a free glass of bubbly. Given most of the old town hotels and bars charge more than this for a glass of fizz you are effectively getting a free cruise. Costs about three times more at sunset. Audio guide provided in several languages. Staff very friendly and helpful. Great value overall.
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Curiosity754231
Aug 11, 2025
Great Experience - Lovely boat ride along the budapest river. Staff very friendly, easy to use online guide. Boat very unique i would recommend.
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Vagn_k
Sep 5, 2025
OK noting wrong and... - OK noting wrong and noting exceptional. I found a nice quiet place in the shade and the boat wasn't too crowded
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Francois_g
Aug 28, 2025
Small moment of relaxation on the Danube - Well organized cruise. The boat was nice and pretty. A drink is kindly offered to us. Pleasant time on the Danube.
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Elle_i
Aug 19, 2025
Very disappointed - No audio earphones provided No historical audio. Disappointing Annoying repetitive music playing. Do not recommend
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From $18
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).