When the sun is set, taking an evening cruise in Budapest is “a must” for any traveler who desires to see the city at its best. In this article you can find helpful info and recommendation about the best river cruise in Budapest.
BOAT TOUR IN BUDAPEST: LEGENDA IS THE BEST COMPANY
There are several boat companies and different solutions. We tried them, and we recommend Legenda, a company with the best value for money and the best-rated company on Tripadvisor.
The Legenda company has an audio guide, excellent service, and the most beautiful new boats. A drink of your choice is also included. For information on the ships, click here.
Hungarian Parliament’s view from the Legenda boat cruise.
BEST TIME FOR THE RIVER CRUISE: SUNSET OR NIGHT
When the sun sets and the lights come on, the city acquires a whole new charm, especially when viewed from the river. If you have the opportunity to only take one boat ride, we recommend you do it at sunset or at night!
CLASSIC TOUR: 1 HOUR
This 1-hour long evening cruise will show the Royal Palace, the Parliament, the bridges, and other splendid sights all bathed in light. A truly remarkable sightseeing experience. To see other info: click here
RIVER CRUISE IN BUDAPEST: PRICE OF THE TICKET
The boat in Budapest can often be sold out, so the best solution is to reserve the tickets in advance. You can book your cruise tickets by clicking here. The boat tour we recommend is the “Danube Legend” which departs in the evening when the sun has set. We genuinely believe it is the best timing for the boat cruise!
Prices
- Adults: 19 euro,
- Students: 15,50 euro,
- Children 10 to 14 years: 10 euro,
- Children under 9 years: free.
The “Danube Legend” cruise includes:
- 1-hour cruise
- Audio and video guide in 30 languages
- Drink of your choice (1 glass), including sparkling wine, wine, beer, mineral water
- Wifi on board
Gondola: the new Legenda boat
DINNER ON THE BOAT: 2,5 HOURS AT CANDLELIT
Picture a candlelit dinner while sailing through Budapest’s iconic bridges and buildings! In this unique experience, the cruise lasts 2 and a half hours. You have plenty of time to see the city’s stunning landscape and admire several times the most well-known buildings from the boat.
Includes: music, a welcome sparkling wine, and a 4-course dinner. Drinks are excluded. Cost per adult: 71 euros.
To see the menu and other info: click here
USEFUL INFO ABOUT THE LEGENDA BOAT IN BUDAPEST:
- It is very important to be at the dock at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure.
- The Legenda boat departs from dock number 7
- The address is: Jane Haining rkp. 7, 1052
- Buy your tickets here: buy tickets.
- You can cancel your reservation for free up to 24 hours in advance by contacting the Legenda company directly.
How to get to dock 7, where the boat departures:
- From the metro stop in Deak Ferenc, walk to Vörösmarty square, then continue straight to the Danube. Once arrived at the Danube, cross the tram tracks and look for dock number 7.
- From the Ferenciek metro station, walk to the white bridge and take the steps to the right, descend and head for the Danube riverside. Soon after, you will find dock number 7.
- You can easily reach dock 7 using tram 2. Stop at the Vigadó stop. Cross the tracks, and you will be a few meters away from dock 7.
- For the exact location on Google maps: click here
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