We’ve gathered for you our top recommended daytime cruises and boat tours in Budapest. Here you can find all the details about each cruise and choose the one that suits you best:
A daytime boat tour in Budapest offers several “advantages” compared to evening boat tours. First, the sights you will see during the cruise, such as the Parliament Building, Buda Castle or the Chain Bridge, appear clear and bright in daylight. You can admire the magnificent buildings up close and take excellent photos. Evening cruises have their own special atmosphere in Budapest, but if it is really important for you to properly see the city’s monuments during the cruise, you should choose a daytime tour.
If you are coming to Budapest with children and planning a family cruise, you will most likely prefer a daytime boat tour so you don’t have to drag the kids into late hours. In general, during the day we are more alert, focused and concentrated, and if it matters to us to understand and experience Budapest in the most ideal way, a daytime cruise is the right choice.
A daytime cruise in Budapest is cheaper than an evening cruise. Prices start at around €10 per person for a simple ride and can reach about €50 per person for cruises that include extras such as lunch and more.
There are many companies offering daytime cruises, including Legenda, Silverline and others.
All sightseeing cruises in Budapest depart from the central pier area on the Danube, and around it are all the city’s famous landmarks. We highly recommend taking advantage of this and walking around before or after your cruise.
On the Buda side (the western side), You should visit Buda Castle, of course, with the famous Royal Palace and the impressive Sándor Palace located next to it. Not far from them you will also find the Fisherman’s Bastion, which you must not miss. Afterwards, you can cross Budapest’s famous Chain Bridge to the eastern side of the city, Pest.
If you choose to walk north from there, do not miss the famous Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial and the central Liberty Square. Continuing further, you will reach the impressive Parliament Building, considered one of the city’s symbols and iconic landmarks. Heading south, we recommend not to miss the lively Jewish Quarter of Budapest, known as the city’s entertainment and nightlife district.
Most of Budapest’s restaurants and cafés are concentrated in Pest, the eastern side of the Danube. So plan your walk in a way that fits mealtime. If you are looking for restaurants very close to the river and within walking distance from the piers, try Costes Downtown, Corso or MÁK restaurant.
