Budapest Christmas Markets Private Tour and Danube Evening Cruise
Overview
Visit the most famous Christmas markets in Budapest on this walking tour. Listen to your guide tell you holiday stories about Christmas traditions important to locals.
Wander the small streets and contemplative squares of the famous Christmas markets lit up with holiday lights.
The Christmas market offers plenty of exciting foodie items, handmade craft gifts and the most delicious warming drinks such as spiced mulled wine as well as great gift ideas including decorations, jewellery, winter clothing and accessories.
Get the personalized experience on your private tour
We invite you for a traditional chimney cake and a cup of mulled wine.
In the evening enjoy a relaxing evening cruise on the Danube river with drinks. During the cruise you have the possibility make marvellous pictures, cruise under the famous Chain bridge! Please note the cruise is not private!
What's Included
- Entrance ticket to the Saint Stephen's Basilica
- One hour evening River cruise on Danube river with a drink ( NOT PRIVATE)
- Mulled wine and chimney cake
- Professional private guide
- 2,5 hours private guided walking tour in the Christmas markets with a local guide
- Gratuities
- Pick up service
Meeting Location
Budapest
Jane Haining rkp. 7, 1052 Hungary
What To Expect
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St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
1 hour 10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Vorosmarty Square (Vorosmarty ter)
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Danube River
1 hour 10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Gellert Hill (pass by)
Buda Castle (pass by)
Fisherman's Bastion (pass by)
Szechenyi Lanchid (pass by)
Hungarian Parliament Building (pass by)
Legenda City Cruises
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Budapest Christmas Markets Private Tour and Danube Evening Cruise?
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Activity code: C-26923P61
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- Entrance ticket to the Saint Stephen's Basilica.
- One hour evening River cruise on Danube river with a drink ( NOT PRIVATE).
- Mulled wine and chimney cake.
- Professional private guide.
- 2,5 hours private guided walking tour in the Christmas markets with a local guide.
- Gratuities.
- pick up service.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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 Christmas Markets Private Tour and Danube Evening Cruise is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Budapest Christmas Markets Private Tour and Danube Evening Cruise 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
- Entrance ticket to the Saint Stephen's Basilica
- One hour evening River cruise on Danube river with a drink ( NOT PRIVATE)
- Mulled wine and chimney cake
- Professional private guide
- 2,5 hours private guided walking tour in the Christmas markets with a local guide
- Gratuities
- Pick up service
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
