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Hungarian Wine Cruise: Danube Sights and Tastings
3.5
13 Ratings
Budapest
Savor Hungarian wines and gourmet food on a Danube cruise. Marvel at iconic sights like Parliament and Buda Castle. Book your unforgettable journey now.
Savor Hungarian wines and gourmet food on a Danube cruise. Marvel at iconic sights like Parliament and Buda Castle. Book your unforgettable journey now.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Akadémia 2 ponton - Embark on an unforgettable sensory journey through the exquisite flavors of Hungary at our exclusive wine tasting event.
This special evening is dedicated to Hungarian wines and delectable delicacies, expertly paired with our carefully chosen traditional dishes.
Savor the complexity and heritage of Hungarian wines while…
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Akadémia 2 ponton - Embark on an unforgettable sensory journey through the exquisite flavors of Hungary at our exclusive wine tasting event.
This special evening is dedicated to Hungarian wines and delectable delicacies, expertly paired with our carefully chosen traditional dishes.
Savor the complexity and heritage of Hungarian wines while admiring the breathtaking views of Budapest.
Enhance your experience with our engaging presentation that explores the history, production techniques, and stories behind the featured wines. Discover the fascinating tales that have shaped these exceptional vintages.
Elevate your knowledge during this magical evening. Whether you are a seasoned wine expert or an enthusiastic hobbyist, we promise unforgettable experiences and a delightful atmosphere! Enjoy an evening of elegance, taste, and discovery!
Members of the Rajkó Orchestra will create an authentic Hungarian ambiance on the ship, providing familiar and beloved tunes throughout the evening.
What's Included
- Tastings of 5 Hungarian wines from 5 different regions
- Live Music by the Rajkó Folk Ensemble
- Sightseeing cruise on the Danube
- Tasting of 5 traditional meals paired with the wines
- Tastings of 5 Hungarian wines from 5 different regions
- Live Music by the Rajkó Folk Ensemble
- Sightseeing cruise on the Danube
- Tasting of 5 traditional meals paired with the wines
What's Not Included
- Additional drinks are available for purchase on board
- Additional drinks are available for purchase on board
Meal Options
- Eggplant cream - Served with sourdough bread, paired with a wine from Balatonfüred-Csopaki Wine Region (northern coast of Balaton)
- Duck breast with plums in balsamic vinegar, sweet potato mousse - Paired with wine from Balatonboglár Wine Region - (southern coast of Balaton)
- Beef stew cooked with Villányi Merlot - Served with traditional dumplings…
- Eggplant cream - Served with sourdough bread, paired with a wine from Balatonfüred-Csopaki Wine Region (northern coast of Balaton)
- Duck breast with plums in balsamic vinegar, sweet potato mousse - Paired with wine from Balatonboglár Wine Region - (southern coast of Balaton)
- Beef stew cooked with Villányi Merlot - Served with traditional dumplings and paired with Villányi Wine Region (south-west)
- Hungarian stuffed cabbage made with turkey meat - Paired with wine from Nagy-Somlói Wine Region– the country’s smallest historic wine region
- Somlói Cream dessert - Paired with a dessert wine from Tokaj-Hegyaljai Wine Region – the world’s first closed wine region, since 1737
Additional Information
Experience the world-renowned Hungarian wine culture firsthand while enjoying an unforgettable cruise on the River Danube! Two must-have activities, double the pleasure. The river cruise will take you to astonishing sights such as the House of Parliament, the Basilica, and the Great Market Hall on the Pest side, as well as the Buda Castle, the…
Experience the world-renowned Hungarian wine culture firsthand while enjoying an unforgettable cruise on the River Danube! Two must-have activities, double the pleasure. The river cruise will take you to astonishing sights such as the House of Parliament, the Basilica, and the Great Market Hall on the Pest side, as well as the Buda Castle, the Fisherman’s Bastion, and the Gellért Bath on the opposite side of the river.
- Legal drinking age is 18 in Hungary
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Akadémia 2 ponton
Idősebb Antall József rakpart
Between the Chain Bridge and the Parliament, Akademia dock no. 2. Look for boat "Grof Szechenyi".
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(13 Ratings)
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Barbarags9076to
Feb 5, 2026
"I highly recommend - Excellent cuisine with choice!@
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Robert_g
Sep 10, 2025
Excellent Trip - Lovely food, wine and atmosphere. Very attentive and excellent food and wine pairing. Can highly recommend.
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924rem
Apr 17, 2023
Lovely boat cruise and wonderful wine tasting - The wine tasting boat tour was great. The staff was really friendly, especially Sara, who gave us so many tips and explained the wines very well. All of the wines presented were very unique and traditional for Hungary (red, white, rose, dessert). The setting of the city at night is a must see from the Donau.
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Theshipprofessor
Aug 3, 2019
Very good trip - Exciting tour, good wines, nice staff. 100% recommended. It's a steal. The best way to get around the city.
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Koviubiacsajszi
Aug 3, 2019
Interesting cruise, wine's are good, worth price - The tour was what they promised, not more, not less. I enjoyed it a lot. My friends had some trouble finding the dock, but the hostesses helped them on the phone.
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Neuvirtsarounddawrld
Aug 3, 2019
Great tour, wonderful staff - The tour was great as well as the boat. We enjoyed it a lot. The staff was really kind, especially Fabian, who was very friendly with us. The wines were tasteful and most had a very special buqe, which they told us is a specialty in Hungary.
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Chantal_s
Aug 12, 2019
Good evening - We really enjoyed this wine tasting. Our somillier was very knowledgable. Unfortunately we were seated next to a food cruising group so it wasn’t a very intimate experience
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Elizabeth_d
Oct 10, 2025
Lovely staff. Beautiful... - Lovely staff. Beautiful views. Great wine. Very ordinary food. Wine and dine food was no different than the cheaper plan where people served themselves from a buffet. Food was cold when brought to us.
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Michelle_b
Sep 3, 2019
Nice boat ride, undrinkable wine - Beautiful boat ride, but save yourself the trouble and book either the dinner cruise or the beer tour. We dumped most of our wine overboard and switched to beer and cocktails. The boat was nice, it was a beautiful evening, and the food was decent.
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Normansantafe
May 13, 2019
Quite Disappointing - We took this cruise this evening (May 13th).
As it turned out, it was not only a "wine tasting" cruise but a number of other "theme" cruises all on the same boat, which was surprising, as we'd expected, though I suppose we had no reason to do so, that the boat would be small(er) and limited to our "themed" activity.
So the "wine tasting tables" were in the center - no window locations - while the "dinner cruise" tables were along both sets of windows. There was another group up front and one above, though I don't know what their "themes" were. The "dinner cruise" folks had a drink and began eating before we were served our first wine to taste.
If one was "take an evening cruise as inexpensively as possible," that's the one I'd do next time unless I opted for a very expensive but well-done one.
Too, though "snacks" supposedly were included, the "snacks" consisted solely of a basket of breadsticks, some burnt. So I guess having 2 breadsticks means one has had "snacks" though that's not really what I think "snacks" means.
As a consequence, though we'd had our primary meal at lunch in anticipation of "snacks" offsetting tasing 7 wines, we had to order food.
We had and shared goulash soup, chicken paprika, and a chef's salad. The soup was little more than a spicy beef stew, the chicken paprika was good but not exceptional, and the salad was "croutons with dressing" - virtually no lettuce, and diced chicken squares found only after wading through the croutons and dressing. Too, it took asking 3 different servers to get flatware with which to eat the chicken.
Unfortunately it was a cold, windy evening, so enjoying the cruise from the exposed decks was difficult, though that was the only location where the (interesting) narration was broadcast. Too, one of the highlights of the evening cruise was to see the important building lit up at night, but the course taken meant that that excluded almost all of the Parliament building - perhaps the most famous and interesting sight in the City.
One really good aspect of the experience, though, was that the price included transfers to and from our hotel. That worked out very well. The driver was on time both going and returning, pleasant and professional, and drove carefully. Also, due to my own inexperience communicating via text and iPhone overseas, I had to deal w/ the office a couple of times, and the people there were very clear and responsive.
While we don't like to give mediocre reviews, I'd vote this one as a definite "pass".
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