The Historic Cruise in Budapest is one of our favorite boat tours and one of the most recommended you will find here. This is a one-hour cruise operated by Duna Cruises, running on one of two beautifully restored 19th-century paddle steamers. The boats are clean, well-organized, and offer comfortable seating with excellent viewing angles.
This cruise includes a glass of Tokaj Premium Frizzante or orange juice, along with an audio guide in more than 25 languages. Along the way, you will pass by many of Budapest’s most famous landmarks such as the Liberty Statue, Liberty Bridge, Gellért Baths, Hotel Gellért, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Bálna Budapest, the Central Market Hall, Elizabeth Bridge, Chain Bridge, Gresham Palace, the Hungarian Parliament Building, Margaret Bridge, Fisherman’s Bastion, Buda Castle, and Castle Hill.
The departure point is at Elizabeth Bridge Dock 10 (the nearest metro station is Március 15. tér). It’s not just us who love this cruise, it is also one of the most popular and highly rated cruises on GetYourGuide, with over 5,000 verified reviews giving it an excellent score of 4.7 out of 5.
The cruise operates about 3-4 times per day between 1:00 pm and 5:30 pm, or in the evening between 7:00 pm and 8:30 pm (times may vary).
The price ranges from €11 per person for daytime cruises to €29 per person for evening cruises. You can book it here.
Dock 10, Elizabeth Bridge (nearest metro: Március 15. tér)
