Budapest Danube Cruise and Dinner Options, Live Music and Dance
Overview
1 hour 30 minutes
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Enjoy a relaxing evening in Budapest with this scenic Danube River cruise. Sip drinks or have buffet style dinner while enjoying the city's illuminated view. You’ll be entertained by live music as you admire the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Budapest panorama, which includes the Buda Castle Quarter, the Chain Bridge (Clark Ádám Square), the Hungarian Parliament building, the Gellért Baths and Gellért Hill with its' Liberty Statue.
You’ll be awed by the sparkling city lights while enjoying beverages and live music entertainment performed by three members of the Rajko Folk Orchestra, playing popular favourites as well as local classics for your amusement.
The cruise is leaving from a center based port with easy access by public transportation
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
After taking your assigned seats, the feast starts at 19:00. You are free to roam and explore the ship and its' many outdoor terraces to experience the stunning view of the city's sigths.
Options
"C" Menu (V): Served Dinner
Vegetarian Menu
Buffet Style Dinner
Live Entertainment: Music and Dance Performance Duration: 2 hours: Sightseeing cruise is 90 minutes: 19:15-20:45 Dinner & Welcome Drink: Buffet style dinner and 1 welcome drink (Prosecco or Juice) Transfer is not included
Wine & Dine - Tasting
Wine & Food Tasting: 5 wines from different regions paired to perfection with 5 traditional meals Sample Food Menu:: Eggplant cream with sourdough bread;Duck breast & sweet potato mousse; Beef stew; Stuffed cabbage; Somlói Cream dessert Presented Wine Regions:: Balatonfüred-Csopaki; Balatonboglár; Villányi; Nagy-Somlói; Tokaj-Hegyaljai
Goulash Cruise (no folklore)
Gulyas & Langos: This option includes a welcome drink (Prosecco or juice) and a bowl of goulash served with mini lángos. Table service.
"B" Menu: Served Dinner
Poultry Menu
"A" Menu (Pork): Served Dinner
Firework Special Holiday Event
Live Entertainment: Live music and folklore performance during the cruising Duration: 3 hours: Event duration: 19:00-22:00; ship docks during the fireworks Full Buffet + Soft Open Bar: 12 course buffet style dinner and soft open bar (unlimited beer, wine, prossecco & soft and warm drinks) included. Best View of the Fireworks: Ship stays at the departure point (next to the Parliament) during the firework and drone show.
What‘s Included
Outdoor observation decks.
WiFi on board
Gulyas & Langos: Served bowl of Gulyas soup with mini langos, only if option purchased.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Restroom on board
Live music entertainment and Folklore dance show
Buffet Dinner: self service warm buffet dinner only if "Buffet Dinner" option purchased.
Wine & Food tasting: Served dinner and wine pairing only if "Wine&Dine" option purchased.
Additional drinks are available for purchase on board
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7,528 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing
KrishnaPrema K,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great food. Amazing music and performances. If you do this in summer you won’t see the buildings lit up as daylight is up until late. So prepare for that.
Disappointing,. Buffet ...
Alexandra P,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Disappointing,. Buffet food was less than average. Cruise was average. Not what was expected. Tour description set up higher expectations overall. Will not recommend, feel . Is overpriced .
Disappointed but not in the food
Mary M,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The food on this cruise was excellent and we had pretty good service. We enjoyed the music as well but it all felt a bit kitschy. Our biggest mistake was not checking the time of the tour and when the sun would go down. Our primary goal with this tour was to see the buildings along the Danube lit up. Tour ended well before the sun went down.
No. Not a good value.
Robin D,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00I generally don't leave bad comments, but skip this one. It was $95/person for a boat ride and some very, very mediocre food. Then, when the bill comes, there is a service charge and a tip for service. Plus, the musicians want a tip. Also, the dancers are waiting at the exit for a tip. The quality showed in that at least 50% of the boat was empty. This is extremely way over priced. You don't even get a free glass of water!!! You have to pay for water. Pick a night cruise or something else. This is a huge NO on value.
Go for the experience, not the food!
Carolyn G,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We were first in the queue and got shown to our seat, which was up a flight of stairs, and offered a welcome drink. There was no introduction as to what would happen, timings etc. The musicians started first and there was some dancing which was all very good. The buffet dinner was very disappointing however, the quality was mediocre at best. That said, the whole experience of being on the boat, cruising the Danube, taking in the view while the music played was all very enjoyable.
A fast-paced wine tour along the Danube.
Paul L,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00There was a good variety and quantity of food and wine and a large bottle of still or sparkling water is offered to customers when they are seated. However, I would have liked to have had a hot beverage, such as tea or coffee, at the end of the meal, as is customary when dining. Also, there was no time to order a hot beverage or a digestif, as the cruise ship docked very shortly after the dessert and dessert wine were served. The cruise ship only had deck space for viewing of the Buda side of the river during the cruise. I would have liked to have had the opportunity to view the Pest side of the river on deck during the cruise as well.
Enjoyable Dinner Cruise
Donna N,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The dinner and wine pairing is lovely. The music and dancers are very entertaining. It is a lovely scenic dinner tour.
Great cruise
927mariefrancoised,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was perfect! It is fantastic to sail on the Danube and admire the illuminated monuments!
Enjoyable and pleasant experience
julie w,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Warm welcome. Modest good food. Buffet was crowded but gets topped up regulary. Live music nice and traditional.
Amazing experience
Deempi S,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience with such lovely atmosphere . Live music singing and dancing . It was lovely . Also as were non alcoholic ,they had variety options of Non alcoholic beverages. The dinner was cool.Thank u so much
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