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Budapest Audio Guide Cruise with Day, Sunset and Night Options

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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Hungarian

Overview

Cruising is the most comfortable and advantageous way of sightseeing in Budapest. The panorama of the city is truly breathtaking and it is even more enchanting if you happen to see it from a cruise ship on the River Danube.

Onboard, you can marvel at the capital’s beauty, its most spectacular buildings as well as taking a look at the bridges of the Danube from a unique perspective, all while avoiding the crowds of tourists.

• Perfect opportunity to take spectacular photos
• Closed main deck in case of bad weather
• 60 minutes sightseeing cruise on the River Danube

What's Included

  • Panoramic view of Budapest's most famous highlights
  • Sightseeing Cruise
  • Restroom on board

    Meeting Location

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    Budapest
    Jane Haining rkp. 11, 1052 Hungary

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    What To Expect

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    Danube River (pass by)

    Cruising along the River Danube
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    Buda Castle (pass by)

    The Castle District: Along with the Bazaar Gardens the castle is located at top of the hills of Buda and it takes a truly breath-taking landmark by night
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    Margaret Bridge (pass by)

    Margaret Bridge – Right after the Chain Bridge the second place belongs to Margaret Bridge, which is the second permanent stone bridge of Budapest and only 20 years younger than its ancestor
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    Szechenyi Lanchid (pass by)

    Chain Bridge – This unique looking construction was the first, permanent stone bridge that connected the two towns Buda and Pest
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    Hungarian Parliament Building (pass by)

    The House of Parliament: Easily one of the most beautiful and iconic government buildings in the world
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    Gellert Hill (pass by)

    Emerging at the foot of Elizabeth Bridge, Gellért Hill is amongst the most visited spots of the capital, due to the amazing view
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    Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid) (pass by)

    Liberty Bridge – Originally called Fővám Square Bridge after the place where the bridge is ending. At the Buda side, you can reach the Gellért Hill and Hotel Gellért which has one of the famous thermal baths of Budapest
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    Budapest University of Technology and Economics (pass by)

    The Budapest University of Technology and Economics is the most significant University of Technology in Hungary and is considered the world's oldest Institute of Technology which has university rank and structure. It was the first institute in Europe to train engineers at university level.
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    Petőfi Bridge (pass by)

    Petőfi Bridge – Originally built in 1933 but in WWII it was blown up by German soldiers and had to be rebuilt after the war, in 1952
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    National Theatre (pass by)

    The new National Theatre is the most distinguished venue for theatrical plays in Hungary. Although there has been a Hungarian theatre in Budapest for the last 150 years, it only has a permanent and suitable home for theatregoers since 15th March 2002.
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    Bálna (pass by)

    Balna (a.k.a. the Whale, due to its shape) is a modern shopping, cultural, and entertainment center on the east bank of the River Danube.
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    Batthyany Square (pass by)

    Batthyány Square is noted for the Szent Anna-templom (Church of Saint Anne), a Roman Catholic church built by the Jesuits between 1740 and 1761, and one of Budapest's most beautiful baroque buildings. The square is also known for its market hall.
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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Please note, that passengers may not be allowed to board if they appear intoxicated upon arrival.
    • We would like to call your attention that the audio guide which we provide is a free downloadable application for your mobile devices. The audio commentary will not be broadcasted through loudspeakers; therefore, we kindly ask you to bring and use your own earphones. We also recommend that you arrive and start your tour with a fully charged device.
    • Dear Guests! If you are late for your pre-booked program, we can guarantee the rebooking, subject to availability, for an additional surcharge of 50% of the original price, payed on the spot.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: Will I get seasick on Budapest Audio Guide Cruise with Day, Sunset and Night Options?

    A: 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. Read more Feb 2023

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-15186P42

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    Average 3.76 out of 5 stars based on 205 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

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    What's Included

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    • Panoramic view of Budapest's most famous highlights
    • Sightseeing Cruise
    • Restroom on board
    • Downloadable audio guide app in 15 languages

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Please note, that passengers may not be allowed to board if they appear intoxicated upon arrival.
    • We would like to call your attention that the audio guide which we provide is a free downloadable application for your mobile devices. The audio commentary will not be broadcasted through loudspeakers; therefore, we kindly ask you to bring and use your own earphones. We also recommend that you arrive and start your tour with a fully charged device.
    • Dear Guests! If you are late for your pre-booked program, we can guarantee the rebooking, subject to availability, for an additional surcharge of 50% of the original price, payed on the spot.
    • We kindly request that you do not bring your own food and drinks aboard the ship. Rest assured, we offer catering services onboard to ensure your comfort and satisfaction throughout the journey.
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