What to do · Budapest
One-Hour Danube Cruise with Legenda
Information
- From
- Ft20 adult
- Duration
- 1 h
- Season
- All year; daytime and afternoon-evening departures
- Who it's for
- All ages; under-10s free
What it is
Budapest is best understood from the river: the Parliament, the castle and the bridges are on both banks of the Danube. Legenda, a Budapest shipping company, runs one-hour cruises that go up to the Parliament and Margaret Island and down to Liberty Bridge, with a recorded commentary in about 30 languages at your seat.
- Duna Bella, by day: the one-hour trip, with a film about the monuments.
- Danube Legend, afternoon and night: the same route with the city lit up and a drink included.
- Candlelit dinner: a four-course dinner with live music, at 19:00.
Prices and times
| Day | Night | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | €20 | €25 |
| Student | €18 | €22.50 |
| Child aged 10 to 14 | €14 | €17.50 |
| Under 10 | Free | Free |
From 23 November to 31 December 2026, daytime boats leave at 11:00, 12:30, 14:00 and 15:30, and night boats from 15:40 to 21:00, almost every 20 minutes. The 15:30 departure does not stop at Margaret Island.
Where it leaves from
From pier 7, on Jane Haining rakpart, on the Pest bank, next to Vigadó tér. Tram 2, stop Vigadó tér.
Tips
- Go at dusk In winter it gets dark before 16:30: the 16:20 or 17:00 boat catches the sunset and the lights.
- Stay outside for a while The outer deck is the best for photos of the Parliament; bring a coat.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the cruise last?
One hour.
Do children pay?
Under-10s travel free; from 10 to 14 years, €14 by day.
Are there explanations in Spanish?
The recorded commentary is in 30 languages, but the website does not list them: ask about Spanish when you buy.
With young childrenAs a familyWith teenagersWith friends
Who runs it
- LegendaDuna Bella, one-hour day cruise Visit their website
- LegendaDanube Legend, night cruise with a drink Visit their website
- LegendaCandlelit dinner cruise Visit their website
