Budapest Danube Cruise with Kisfaludy Paddle Steamer
Overview
Experience Budapest from the Danube on a 60-minute sightseeing cruise with the historic atmosphere of classic steam travel.
Aboard the Kisfaludy, enjoy a lively, social way to see the city, with guaranteed seating for every guest. Sail past Budapest’s best-known riverside landmarks, including the Hungarian Parliament, Buda Castle and the city’s iconic bridges.
The Kisfaludy’s nostalgic character evokes the golden age of Danube steam navigation, inspired by the story of Hungary’s first steamship on Lake Balaton.
Enjoy a welcome drink (Prosecco or orange juice), or redeem the single-use €2 discount voucher you receive upon boarding on any drink at the bar. Follow the route with our 30-language online audio guide. Scan the QR code and listen on your phone with your own earphones.
The boat features free Wi-Fi, restrooms, a fully heated deck in winter, plus blankets, umbrellas and parasols for changing weather.
At sunset, the route is adjusted for the best Parliament views.
What's Included
- Guaranteed seating: indoor or outdoor, first-come, first-served
- Restroom and free Wi-Fi on board
- Fully heated deck during winter
- Weather-ready comforts: blankets, umbrellas and parasols
- Budapest’s top 10 most beautiful landmarks
- Outdoor viewing deck with Budapest panoramas
- Dog-friendly cruise
- Onboard bar, with cash and card payments accepted
- A historic-style cruise experience
- A lively, social atmosphere aboard a larger paddle steamer
- Welcome drink (Prosecco or orange juice) or €2 off at the bar
- 60-minute Budapest Danube sightseeing cruise
- 30-language online audio guide via your smartphone
- Meals Snacks available for purchase on board
- Hotel pickup or drop-off
- Table Sevice
- Earphones
- Live Guide
Meeting Location
Budapest
Jane Haining rkp. 10, 1052 Hungary
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Hungarian Parliament Building (pass by)
Buda Castle (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- No alcohol will be served to anyone under age 18. Proof of age may be required.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Budapest Danube Cruise with Kisfaludy Paddle Steamer?
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Activity code: C-334886P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Guaranteed seating: indoor or outdoor, first-come, first-served.
- Restroom and free Wi-Fi on board.
- Fully heated deck during winter.
- Weather-ready comforts: blankets, umbrellas and parasols.
- Budapest’s top 10 most beautiful landmarks.
- Outdoor viewing deck with Budapest panoramas.
- Dog-friendly cruise.
- Onboard bar, with cash and card payments accepted.
- A historic-style cruise experience.
- A lively, social atmosphere aboard a larger paddle steamer.
- Welcome drink (Prosecco or orange juice) or €2 off at the bar.
- 60-minute Budapest Danube sightseeing cruise.
- 30-language online audio guide via your smartphone.
- Meals. Snacks available for purchase on board.
- Hotel pickup or drop-off.
- Table Sevice.
- Earphones.
- Live Guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Budapest Danube Cruise with Kisfaludy Paddle Steamer is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- No alcohol will be served to anyone under age 18. Proof of age may be required.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Budapest Danube Cruise with Kisfaludy Paddle Steamer will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Guaranteed seating: indoor or outdoor, first-come, first-served
- Restroom and free Wi-Fi on board
- Fully heated deck during winter
- Weather-ready comforts: blankets, umbrellas and parasols
- Budapest’s top 10 most beautiful landmarks
- Outdoor viewing deck with Budapest panoramas
- Dog-friendly cruise
- Onboard bar, with cash and card payments accepted
- A historic-style cruise experience
- A lively, social atmosphere aboard a larger paddle steamer
- Welcome drink (Prosecco or orange juice) or €2 off at the bar
- 60-minute Budapest Danube sightseeing cruise
- 30-language online audio guide via your smartphone
- MealsSnacks available for purchase on board
- Hotel pickup or drop-off
- Table Sevice
- Earphones
- Live Guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- No alcohol will be served to anyone under age 18. Proof of age may be required.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
