The Budapest 10 pm Late Night Dinner Cruise with live Music is a much loved program by tourists, as on this program you can enjoy the wonderful night lit river side attractions of Budapest on a with 2 free drinks or with a nice buffet style dinner and drinks.
Currently not available, please select a different program.
Please note that Budapest city lights are switched off at 10 pm.

Hungarian wine included (Kristof Borkowski photography)
Budapest night views are utterly romantic and beautiful as the city illuminates at night. The capital is is full of history too, telling tales of the past while admiring the UNESCO World Heritage sights Buda Castle, Hungarian Parliament, Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion, historical bridges and churches) on board.
Budapest Late Night Dinner Cruise with live Music
Inclusions:
- 1.5h Sightseeing Cruise on river Danube, departing at 10pm
- 2 Free Drinks
- Live Salon Music (4 members of Rajko Band)
- Optional 7 Tier Wine Tasting
- Optional Cocktail Cruise with 2 Cocktails included
- Optional 5 Tier Craft Beer Tasting
- Optional Dinner in Buffet Style
- AC (Air-conditioned boat in warm weather) / Heated in cold weather
- UNESCO World Heritage Sights in the city of Budapest
- Free for Children under 6
- E-Ticket via email (no printing needed)
Secure your seat on the dinner cruise now. In the high tourist season (from May to September) tickets for this late night Budapest river cruises are selling out quickly.
Prices of Late Night Cruise
The 10 pm Budapest Night Cruise can be booked with and without dinner. There are discount tickets for Students, while the cruise is free for under children under 6.
10pm Dinner Cruise: €46 for Adults / €42 for Students
10pm Cruise with 2 Drinks: €20 for Adults / €18.5 for Students
10pm Wine Cruise: €33 for Adults / €31 for Students
10pm Cocktail Cruise: €26 for Adults / €24 for Students
10pm Craft Beer Cruise: €29 for Adults / €27.5 for Students

Budapest Dinner Cruises
Book your 10pm night cruise (drinks / dinner cruise) now via the online booking form: please let us know about any dietary needs in the comments on the form (seen on the left side).
The 10 pm river cruise does not run every day, but most of the days in the high season.
The cruises are available from late February till December, see the timetable below.
Dates: 10 pm Budapest Cruise 2019
The 10 pm cruises are only available on certain days. Please see the dates for the late night cruises in 2019.
2019, January Cruises: 1, 4, 5 at 10 pm
2019, February Cruise: 23 at 10 pm
2019, March Cruises: almost every night at 10 pm, namely March 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 23, 28, 30
2019, April Cruises: almost every night at 10 pm, namely April 4, 6, 11, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27
2019, May Cruises: every night at 10 pm
2019, June Cruises: every night at 10 pm
2019, July Cruises: every night at 10 pm
2019, August Cruises: every night at 10 pm, except on August 20 when the Budapest Fireworks Cruise runs
2019, September Cruises: every night at 10 pm (exception: no cruise on Sep 29)
2019, October Cruises: every night at 10 pm
2019, November Cruises: 1, 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 at 10 pm
2019, December Cruises: 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 at 10 pm
Taxi Transfer
You can upgrade your existing cruise booking with a return Taxi Transfer for the price of €14 per person.
Hotel pick up: 30-40 minutes before the cruise starts at the reception of your hotel.
Drop off after the cruise: at your hotel, or any other destination in Budapest upon request.
Late Night Cruise & Hungarian Folk Package

Folk Show by Hungarian State Folk Ensemble
We are happy to offer you a great Budapest package deal of a night cruise on the Danube and a very famous folk dance show.
The 8 pm Hungarian Folk dance shows are in the Danube Palace behind the Gresham Palace (Hotel Four Seasons).
Why not save some Euros on our package deals?
After the Folk Show, many guests would like to finish off the evening with a spectacular night cruise, so we recommend securing your cruise seat or Folk + Cruise deal in advance.
Folk Theater & 10pm Dinner Cruise
Folk Theater & 10pm Wine Cruise
Folk Theater & 10pm Cocktail Cruise
Folk Theater & 10pm Craft Beer Cruise
Menu of the Budapest Danube Dinner & Cruise
This is the Menu of the Dinner & Cruise with Live Music boat tour in Budapest (7.00 pm – 8.30 pm and 10 pm – 11:30 pm):
Soups on the Budapest river tour
- Goulash soup with noodles – Alfold style goulash is one of the most traditional Hungarian soups, rich in meats and vegetables
- Seasonal Soups: Vegetable cream soup from fall to spring cruises, Fruit Soup in summer cruises. Both soups are an ideal option for vegetarians. Fresh tasty Hungarian vegetables and fruits give a wonderful characteristic flavor to the soup
Taste of Local Creams on the Budapest river tour
For a cold starter, take a gastronomical adventure: try two of the local specialties used as sandwich toppings in Hungary
- Korozott: Quark with Sweet Paprika, Caraway, Onion and Butter – usually eaten topped on fresh rolls with fresh vegetables (tomato, peppers, onions, cucumber) – ideal vegetarian option
- Tepertokrem: Pork Cracklings Cream (slightly chunky texture) with mustard, salt and pepper – hearty sandwich cream for pork lovers
Main courses on the Budapest river cruise Roasted Sea Fish with Chardonnay Sauce
- Roasted Chicken Breast with Basil & Cheese Sauce
- Pork Rib with Thyme and Mustard Sauce: slightly spicy pork ribs
- Mini Stuffed Cabbage: toltott kaposzta is a Hungarian style sweet and sour dish, the cabbage leaves are stuffed with a seasoned mixture of minced pork & rice, cooked
Buffet Dinner Cruise Budapest
in a rich sauce of stew sauce with lots of Hungarian pickled sauerkraut, usually served with sour cream topping – Hungarian specialty
- Chicken Leg Paprika: traditional Hungarian Chicken Paprika (csirkepaprikas) usually made with chicken legs with tomatoes, peppers, onions and sweet paprika – Hungarian specialty
- Vegetarian Courses: Homemade Dumplings with Spinach and Mustard & Mushroom Sauce, Grilled Vegetables, etc. (please see below)
Side dishes on the Budapest river trip
- Grilled Vegetables
- Homemade Dumplings with Spinach and Mustard & Mushroom Sauce
- Grilled Polenta Terrine with Feta Cheese
- Hash-brown Potatoes / Potato Lángos
- Noodles / Dumplings
- Steamed Jasmine Rice with Corn
- Steak Potatoes
Vegetarian dishes on the Budapest Danube cruise
- Grilled Polenta Terrine with Feta Cheese
- Homemade Dumplings with Spinach and Mustard & Mushroom Sauce
- Grilled Vegetables
- Soup of the Season: Vegetable Soup (Fall, Winter, Spring), cold Fruit Soup (Summer)
- Steamed Jasmine Rice with Corn
- Salads: see below
Salads, Fresh Greens on the Budapest Cruise
- Salad of the Season with various Dressings
- Corn Salad with Mayo Dressing
- Italian Pasta Salad
- Caesar Salad
Desserts on the boat tour in Budapest

Desserts on Buffet Dinner Cruise
- Sponge Cake pudding in Somló style (Somloi Galuska) is a huge favorite in Hungary, a sweet delicacy with some rum, sultanas, sponge cake, dark chocolate, topped with whipped cream
- Home-made Strudel
- Mini Tarts
- Fresh Fruits of the Season
- Dessert Variations Európa style
Drinks included in the Danube sightseeing tour price
- 1 Glass of wine (or juice) and 1 bottle of mineral water
Do you provide vegan food?
Hello Jan,
we recommend the Piano or the Folk Dinner Cruise for vegan guests.
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The menu includes vegan options by default.
Hope we can welcome you on board!
[…] of my trip to Budapest! There are several companies that do riverboat tours but we used Budapest River Cruise to do our night cruise. They have time’s all throughout the day, but seeing the lights of the city […]
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m interested in booking Light Budapest Dinner Cruise with Live Piano Music (1,5 hours) in November 2019 (I’m choosing the date now), could you please let me know the exact route for such kind of cruise?
Will it possible for me to order something extra (salads as an example)for my dinner?
Thank you in advance
Dear Olga,
the cruise passes by the riverside attractions, please see them here:
/attractions-river-danube-budapest
Yes, you can order extras on board.
Hi,
I have booked the 10pm dinner and cruise for tonight (17th Oct) but haven’t received any confirmation email in my inbox or junk. Can you tell me the confirmation info please and if this is booked?
Dear Tom,
since then we have emailed you and hope we can find a solution.
Hello, I have a question. I want to know if exist any reduce if we have budapest card ? and if it is exist, how can apply when i will buy the tickets online?
Thank you
Hello Ana-Maria,
the Budapest Card offers you a discount on the Guided Cruises (10.15 am Guided Cruise, 11 am Guided Cruise, 12.30 pm Guided Cruise etc).
Please see them on the below link:
/budapest-cruise-calendar
Hi I have booked on for tonight’s night cruise but I have not received an email confirmation and I don’t know where the boat picks you up from.
Thank you
Carys
Dear Carys,
thank you for contacting us.
I would like to confirm that we have received your booking, and the confirmation email has automatically been sent to your given email address.
I have now forwarded it from our backup email address.
Please check the junk/spam folder of your mailbox too.
Could you please let us know if you have received it?
Thank you for your kind cooperation.
Hi,
Can you please let me know with your student prices, does a UK student card/status qualify?
Thanks!
Hello Kelly,
yes, of course.
A valid student ID is needed, independent of nationality.
Have a lovely time on board in Budapest.
I have made a booking for 5th of June and payment has been made but I have not received tickets yet. Also can I request our seats near the window to better enjoy the city?
Dear Manish,
thank you for contacting us.
I would like to confirm that we have received your booking for the Budapest river cruise, and the confirmation email has automatically been sent to your given email address. Please check the junk/spam folder of your mailbox too.
I have now forwarded it from our backup email address.
I’m afraid we cannot guarantee window seats on the boat on this program, but we will try our best so that you can be seated by or near the window. After dinner you can go to the open air terrace on the upper deck to enjoy the views of Budapest night skyline by the Danube. You can carry your drinks too. I hope this helps. Thank you for your understanding.
Hello, I need 5 Seats with drinks only for 17.07.2019. Can we sit togeather? Can we sit near the window? How much does it costet? Thank you
Dear Nour,
yes, of course, your group will be seated together.
Window seating cannot be guaranteed for this program, but we will do our best if you use the Comment section in the booking form.
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Have a great time in Budapest.
Hi, I just want to confirm that I have booked on line for June 8, 2019, Budapest 10 pm night cruise with 2 drinks for 2 people, under my name : Andam Dewi. I have also booked on line the taxi for that date for 2 people. Can you clarify that? Thank you.
Dear Andam,
thank you for contacting us.
I would like to confirm that we have received your booking, and the confirmation email has automatically been sent to your given email address.
I have now forwarded it from our backup email address.
Please check the junk/spam folder of your mailbox too.
Hi! Could you please advice what drinks are included in cruises at 20eur and 26 eur (10pm cruise)?
Dear Raina,
The ticket of 10pm Cruise with 2 Drinks (€20) includes 2 free drinks of your choice (wine, beer or soft drink).
The 10pm Cocktail Cruise (€26) includes 2 Cocktails of your choice.
Hi, is this a narrated cruise? Or is there an option to hear via headphones?
Dear Alina,
I’m afraid there is no guide on this cruise, as there is live music. Thank you for your understanding.
My correct email address is hashimkhan836@yahoo.com
Hi, I have booked a cruise for tonight 10 pm but I havent recived a confirmation email. Can you please send it to me ASAP.
Thanks
Dear Hashim,
thank you for your booking.
I would like to confirm that we have received your booking and the auto confirmation has been sent to your given email address.
Now I have re-sent the confirmation from our backup email address to make sure you will receive it. Please check your spam folder too.
Could you please let us know if you have received it this time?
Thank you for your kind cooperation.
Sorry I had a type in my email. Please send it again .
Hello Hashim,
thank you for your emails.
We have just sent you an email, please check your inbox folder and get back to us.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Hello, i have just booked for 3 people river cruise for 10pm (+2 coctails menu for 10/06/2018. Although I received the confirmation that the payment was done, i didn’t receive the confirmation of our booking as well as the information about where to take the boat.
Could you please send me the confirmation/information email as soon as possible as we need to be there in a few hours?
Best regards
Gulcin
Dear Gulcin,
yes, the confirmation email has been sent to your given email address. Have a nice time in Budapest!
Hello,
I have paid and booked the night river cruise but I only receive the payment email by paypal. Do I only need to show the paypal email to participate in the night cruise or do I need to show anything else?
Thank you very much
Dear Jon,
thank you for contacting us.
I would like to confirm that we have received your booking, and the confirmation email has automatically been sent to your given email address.
I have now forwarded it from our backup email address.
Please check the junk/spam folder of your mailbox too.
Hi
I want to know more about what is the requirement of students discount?
Thank you
Hi Donald,
you need to have a valid Student ID to be able to buy student tickets.
Hi
I am attempting to book a 10pm late night dinner + cocktail cruise for 2 adults on June 7th, however your site is not connecting me to paypal like it is supposed to. Can someone help me book/pay for this cruise please? Thank you.
Dear Lauren,
thank you for contacting us.
We will soon be in touch with you via email. Thank you for your patience.
Hi,
I booked tickets for 19th September. But unfortunately, our flight to Budapest has been cancelled due to the air strike in France. Is there any chance that I can apply for a full refund?
Hello Adijan,
thank you for your emails.
We are very sorry to hear that. We have already sent you an email with regards to your request.
I hope I could be of help.
Are kids, around the age of 3 years, allowed on the river cruise?
Dear Adjian,
thank you for contacting us. Yes, kids are allowed on the 10pm Late Night Cruise. The cruise is free for children under 6 years old.