Great Evening Cruise in Budapest From Buda Side

Although most cruises in Budapest depart from the Pest side (the eastern bank), many travelers choose to take their cruise from the Buda side. If you are also looking for an evening or night cruise from Buda, we highly recommend checking out this tour by Purpleliner.

This cruise runs several departures in the evening, starting from 17:00 until 21:00, with each tour lasting about one hour. It operates on one of the most beautiful and stylish boats in Budapest - a very large vessel with plenty of upper-deck seating, illuminated by glowing lights that look spectacular at night.

We took this cruise in the 19:00 time slot, which we believe is the best option, as it allows you to enjoy both the sunset and Budapest’s dazzling night views, when all the famous landmarks such as Buda Castle, the Hungarian Parliament, and the Fisherman’s Bastion are beautifully lit up.

We chose to sit on the upper deck, and we always recommend everyone to do the same. This way you can enjoy the fresh air and get the best views of the sights. A clear advantage of this particular cruise is the presence of large screens on board displaying information about the landmarks you are passing, which adds real value not found in most other cruises.

The cruise departs from the Buda side, at Budapest Batthyány tér Dock, 1/b, 1011 Hungary (just north of Fisherman’s Bastion). Along the way, you will pass by the Chain Bridge, Elizabeth Bridge, Liberty Bridge, the Danube Promenade, Vigadó Square, the Statue of Saint Gellért, the Royal Palace, and the Parliament.

The crew is professional and well-organized, departures are on time, and there is an option to purchase food and drinks on board at reasonable prices. Overall, although this cruise does not include a complimentary drink like some others, considering the very affordable price (around €12 per person), it is definitely one of the best evening cruises you can take in Budapest. You can book this cruise from here.