Enjoy a true Hungarian night, try authentic meals, such as the rich Goulash soup, Chicken Paprikash and Sturdel on board of a Budapest River Cruise while admiring the marvellous riverside panorama from the comfortable boat. Listen to some well-known tunes performed by the Rajko Band members and if the weather is nice visit the outdoor terrace to feel the summer breeze on the Danube.
Count Szechenyi Event Boat- Evening Cruise
Goulash Dinner Cruise in Budapest with Live Music
The Goulash Cruise in Budapest with Live Music fee includes the following:
- Sightseeing on the river Danube in Budapest city
- Cruise with top attractions
- Self-Served Dinner (all you can eat)
- Hungarian Goulash Soup
- Chicken Paprikash with Homemade Noodles
- Hungarian Strudel Selection
- Vegetarian/ Vegan/ Gluten-Free / Lactose- Free meals can be requested 4 days in advance- please see below
- 1 Welcome Drink
- 1 Bottle Mineral Water
- 1 Drink of your choice (Beer, Wine, Soft Drink)
- Gypsy Trio Band playing live salon music
- Additional drinks are available for purchase at the Boat Bar (not included in the price)
Hungarian Rich Goulash Soup
- Student discount available
- Free for children under 6 of age
- E-Ticket via email (no printing needed)
Prices of Goulash Cruise in Budapest with Live Music
The price of the Goulash Cruise in Budapest with Live Music is very reasonable :
- 55 Euro for Adults with Dinner and 2 Drinks
- 52 Euro for Students with Dinner and 2 Drinks
- Children under 5: free of charge
- for group (15+) discounts please send your inquiry to info [at] budapestrivercruise.com
Budapest Hungarian Goulash Cruise
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage sights of Budapest from the river cruise, the boat will slide under the iconic bridges of Budapest and offer excellent views of the riverside attractions such as Gresham Palace, the Hungarian Parliament, Buda Castle Hill, the Art Nouveau Gellert Baths and more. Get your cameras ready for some lovely photos.
Goulash Cruise in Budapest with Live Music
The program is available from 7pm (the starting hours are subject to change. If there is a new starting hour, Guests will be contacted possibly 48 hours before the cruise date).
Goulash Cruise in Budapest with Live Music
The evening river cruise ticket includes the river cruise, 1 welcome drink, 1 Drink of your choice, bottled water, Hungarian Goulash Soup, Chicken Paprikash and Strudel along with live music.
Evening Cruises are available all year round (the boats are heated in wintertime and cooled with AC in summertime).
Cruise with Gypsy Music
Delicious Goulash & Chicken Paprikash Buffet on the Budapest Cruise
Taste the beloved Hungarian Goulash soup on board, followed by the famous Chichen Paprikash. Goulash and Chicken Paprikash are truly popular meals of Hungary so do not miss trying them.
Dessert on the Budapest Cruise
Enjoy the sweet selection of Strudels.
Special Dietary Needs
Nostalgia Boats with Open Deck (AC in summer, heating in wintertime)
The nostalgia boats (like Attila or Count Szechenyi) will take you on one of the finest experiences in Budapest: the night river cruise is 2 hours, and you are guaranteed to enjoy every minute of the 120-minute cruise from the Margaret Island down to the Rakoczi Bridge in the south and back to the Chain Bridge.
After dinner, you can visit the open deck to take photos and walk around the cruise ship.
This well-paced boat trip will let you feel the beauty of the night lit Budapest on your skin: the cruise is reported to be the highlight of many tourists’ Budapest visit. If you ask fellow tourists or read evening cruise reviews, you will hear ‘it was incredible, awesome, fantastic, exciting, romantic, unforgettable’ and most would use the term ‘beautiful’. Beauty indeed. Plus you will have a great evening and live music!
Budapest Chain Bridge Night BRC
When are the Budapest evening river cruises?
Each night, Budapest offers a river cruise of various programs and inclusions. Please check the full range of Budapest Dinner Cruises for further details.
Port of the Danube river cruise
The meeting point of the Danube river cruise is close to the Chain Bridge, which you usually see on all postcards, just behind the Gresham Palace (the Art Nouveau palace of the Four Seasons Hotel Budapest). The confirmation email gives you the exact location after your booking.
We will meet with our cruise guests 30 min before the cruise begins, please arrive at the dock on time not later than 15 min before the program starts.
How can I book my Budapest river cruise?
You can book your Danube river cruise via our online booking forms (see on the left side). Please note that we can only accept registrations with payment, as seats are limited on the cruise ships.
Live Music on the Budapest Evening Cruises
Chicken Paprikash with Homemade Noodles
Last updated: Nov, 2022