Danube Evening Cruise - Reviews

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8.40 / 10

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Jul / 20 / 2026

Silvia

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Reservamos la actividad por civitatis. Te avisan por email del lugar exacto para subir al barco, ya que hay muchos. Nuestro barco era de la compañía Legend. Fuimos media hora antes para asegurarnos sitio arriba... y ya había muchísima gente esperando, así que recomiendo ir con bastante tiempo de antelación su quieres un buen sitio. La vista de los monumentos iluminados en la noche es espectacular y una actividad que sin duda alguna no te puedes perder en tu visita a Budapest. Recomiendo 100%. Translate this opinion into English.

We booked the tour through Civitatis. They notify you by email of the exact location to board the boat, as there are many. Our boat was from the Legend company. We arrived half an hour early to secure a spot on board... and there were already a lot of people waiting, so I recommend arriving well in advance if you want a good place. The view of the illuminated monuments at night is spectacular and an activity you definitely shouldn't miss during your visit to Budapest. I highly recommend it. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 03 / 2026

Laura

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

El paseo fue increíble, calculamos la hora de reserva para que coincidiera con el encendido del parlamento y no pudo ser más espectacular. Lo único malo: para entrar al barco no hay ningún tipo de orden, se accede desde una sala, sin pasillo ni cintas. Llegamos al muelle los primeros, con casi 1 hora de antelación, y no pudimos entrar al barco los primeros de los empujones que daba la gente por pasar cuanto antes a coger sitio. Muy agobiante... Estaría bien poner cintas formando un pasillo.

The boat trip was incredible. We timed our booking to coincide with the lighting of the parliament building, and it couldn't have been more spectacular. The only downside was the lack of any order when boarding the boat. You enter from a room, without any corridor or tape. We arrived at the dock almost an hour early, but we couldn't get on board first because of the pushing and shoving. It was very overwhelming. It would be good to put up tape to create a designated walkway.

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Sentimos que esta parte de la organización del servicio no fuese como esperabas. Nos alegramos de que, a pesar de esto, se haya disfrutado la visita. Translate this opinion into English.

We're sorry that this part of the service arrangements didn't go as planned. We're glad that, despite this, you enjoyed your visit. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jul / 30 / 2026

Diego

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with friends

El crucero nocturno es perfecto para admirar la belleza de la ciudad iluminada en la noche. Disfrutamos mucho de este paseo. Eso si, si quieres ir en la parte de arriba del barco o un buen sitio te aconsejo llegar con mas de media hora antes de la hora de salida del barco. Translate this opinion into English.

The night cruise is perfect for admiring the beauty of the city lights at night. We thoroughly enjoyed this trip. However, if you want a seat on the upper deck or a good spot, I recommend arriving more than half an hour before departure. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 16 / 2026

Soledad Carroza Jimenez

Salamanca, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Tenía mejor expectativas,la hora de entrar y asignar asientos. Al igual que lo cogí en español y de eso nada. Te dan unos cascos y si tienes que preguntar algo no tienen ni idea por qué no saben. Por 25€ que me ha costado no me convence. Los he hecho mejores.

I had higher expectations regarding the check-in time and seat assignments. I also booked it in Spanish, but it was completely unreliable. They give you headphones, and if you have to ask a question, they have no idea because they don't know the language. For €25, which is what it cost me, I'm not convinced. I've done better.

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Lamentamos que no hayas tenido la experiencia que esperabas. Agradecemos tus comentarios sobre la actitud del guía y la calidad del servicio. Tomaremos en cuenta tus observaciones para mejorar en el futuro. Translate this opinion into English.

We regret that you didn't have the experience you were expecting. We appreciate your feedback on the guide's attitude and the quality of service. We will take your observations into account to improve in the future. Opinion translated. Show original.

Sep / 16 / 2026

Inma Peralta

Spain

I travelled with friends

El barco super bien, nos embarcaron rápido, las camareras nos sirvieron una bebida y las vistas eran increíbles. Por otro lado, no elegiría esta opción por la audioguia, no cuentan las cosas al ritmo que las vas viendo, siempre por delante o por detrás y cuesta seguir el ritmo. Translate this opinion into English.

The boat was great, we boarded quickly, the waitresses served us drinks, and the views were incredible. On the other hand, I wouldn't choose this option because of the audio guide; it doesn't explain things at the pace you're seeing them, always in front of or behind, and it's hard to keep up. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 16 / 2026

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled with friends

El audio no se correspondía con lo que se veía. Imágenes no actualizadas. Información poco interesante en ocasiones (hoteles que no se veían, p.e.). Preferible centrarse en los edificios q se iban viendo y su uso actual. Ejemplo de ello es Castillo de Buda, no se dijo su uso actual ni el estado en el q se encuentra en este momento.

The audio did not match what was being seen. Outdated images. Occasionally uninteresting information (hotels that were not visible, for example). It would be better to focus on the buildings that were being seen and their current use. An example of this is Buda Castle; its current use and the state it is in at this moment were not mentioned.

I travelled with friends

Lamentamos que la experiencia no haya cumplido con tus expectativas en cuanto a la información proporcionada durante el tour. Tomamos nota de tus comentarios para valorar posibles mejoras en la descripción de los edificios y su contexto actual. Agradecemos sinceramente tus aportaciones.

Sep / 12 / 2026

Danila

Roma, Italy

I travelled with my partner

La gita è molto bella perchè la citta la sera è magnifica. L'organizzazione è buona e anche il drink offerto è un'ottima idea. Un appunto da fare riguarda l'audioguida che ha un volume moto basso, ma soprattutto la spiegazione non segue il percorso che viene fatto e molti palazzi che si incontrano lungo il tragitto non sono descritti come invece ci si aspetterebbe. Translate this opinion into English.

The tour is very nice because the city is magnificent at night. The organization is good, and the complimentary drink is also a great idea. One thing to note is that the audio guide has a very low volume, but above all, the explanation doesn't follow the route taken, and many buildings along the way aren't described as you might expect. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 09 / 2026

Jmcrespodp

Valladolid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

crucero nocturno por el Danubio, Budapest. Buena empresa de barcos, modernos, cómodos. El más pequeño no obstante tiene muy pocos sitios arriba al aire libre. Buena atención y la bebida de obsequio correcta. Las vistas garantizadas para hacer cuantas fotos y videos quieras, como Colina de Buda, y Parlamento de Budapest. Ojo, que apagan las luces alrededor de las 22 horas, según las fechas. Translate this opinion into English.

Night cruise on the Danube, Budapest. Good company, modern and comfortable boats. The smallest one, however, has very few open-air seats on the upper deck. Good service and the complimentary drink was adequate. Guaranteed views for taking as many photos and videos as you want, such as Buda Hill and the Hungarian Parliament Building. Note that they turn off the lights around 10 pm, depending on the date. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 08 / 2026

Cristóbal

Spain

I travelled with my partner

En general, ha sido una experiencia positiva. Buena atención, bien el detalle de ofrecer una bebida, asientos aceptables. Lo que ha hecho bajar la valoración ha sido la no coincidencia/sincronización de la descripción del audio con el edificio al que se refería.

Overall, it was a positive experience. Good service, a nice touch offering a drink, and acceptable seating. What lowered the rating was the discrepancy between the audio description and the building it referred to.

I travelled with my partner

Lamentamos que la sincronización del audio con el edificio haya afectado tu experiencia. Trabajaremos para mejorar este aspecto y garantizar una visita más fluida en el futuro. Agradecemos tus comentarios positivos sobre la atención recibida, la bebida ofrecida y los asientos. Esperamos verte de nuevo pronto. Translate this opinion into English.

We regret that the audio synchronization with the building affected your experience. We will work to improve this and ensure a smoother visit in the future. We appreciate your positive feedback regarding the service, the beverage, and the seating. We hope to see you again soon. Opinion translated. Show original.

Sep / 07 / 2026

Mario

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with friends

El crucero fue una pasada. El barco era muy grande y bonito. Dentro del precio te entra una bebida, ya sea cerveza, vino o refresco. Las vistas son espectaculares, y merece la pena ir con tiempo para sentarte en la parte de arriba del barco. Hay audioguía en muchos idiomas que te van contando historias y curiosidades de cada monumeno. Es una experiencia muy recomendable de realizar y disfrutar, sobre todo al principio de tu viaje, para tomar perspectiva de como es la cuidad. Translate this opinion into English.

The cruise was amazing. The boat was very large and beautiful. A drink is included in the price, whether it's beer, wine, or soft drink. The views are spectacular, and it's worth arriving early to get a seat on the upper deck. There's an audio guide in many languages that tells you stories and interesting facts about each monument. It's a highly recommended experience, especially at the beginning of your trip, to get a sense of the city. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 07 / 2026

Anna

Lleida, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Actividad muy bonita, en nuestro caso lo hicimos por la noche. A pesar de que sea con audioguia y que dependiendo de la ubicación en el barco sea mas o menos comodo visualmente, esta actividad explica muchas cosas emblemáticas e importantes de la ciudad y da fotos preciosas. Bebida incluida que es un plus. Translate this opinion into English.

A very nice activity; in our case, we did it at night. Although it includes an audio guide, and depending on your location on the boat, the viewing experience can be more or less comfortable, this activity explains many iconic and important aspects of the city and provides beautiful photo opportunities. A drink is included, which is a bonus. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 04 / 2026

Alessandra

Italy

I travelled with my partner

Giro serale al tramonto (che però non si vede perché il sole viene nascosto dalle colline di Buda) resta una bella esperienza da fare, le spiegazioni sono ottime con audio guida e la durata è perfetta (un’ora). Nel nostro caso però arrivati davanti al parlamento che illuminato di sera è uno spettacolo, ci si è piazzata un’altra barca enorme davanti e non ci siamo goduti a pieno la vista (bastava che la nostra barca rallentasse un po’ e si mettesse dietro per vedere bene il monumento) Translate this opinion into English.

An evening tour at sunset (which, however, is not visible because the sun is hidden by the Buda hills) is still a wonderful experience. The audio guide provides excellent explanations, and the duration is perfect (an hour). In our case, however, when we arrived in front of the parliament, which is a spectacular sight when lit up at night, another huge boat parked in front of us, and we didn't fully enjoy the view (our boat would have only slowed down a bit and moved behind us to get a good view of the monument). Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 03 / 2026

Anonymous

United Kingdom

Lovely night time river cruise. Slightly spoiled by people walking around and blocking the views to take pictures away from their seats. Also a lot of the headphones didn't work and the ones that did the audio wasn't very clear on what it was referring to so I didn't know where to look. Would still do it again though!

Thank you for your feedback regarding the river cruise. We apologize for the issues you experienced with the headphones and the audio clarity. Your comments are valuable to us, and we will work to improve these aspects for future guests.

Sep / 03 / 2026

Anonimo

Roma, Italy

I travelled with teenagers

Tutto bene. Solo il sistema dell'audio guida un paio di volte si è mutato e comunque anche quando funzionava il volume al massimo era troppo basso. Anche i contenuti sembrano poco legati tra loro e quando spiegava gli edifici spesso non specificava da quale parte del fiume guardare per individuarli. Personale molto gentile.

All good. Only the audio guide system changed a couple of times, and even when it was working, the volume was too low. The content also seemed unrelated, and when explaining the buildings, he often didn't specify which side of the river to look from to locate them. Very friendly staff.

I travelled with teenagers

Ciao! Grazie per il tuo feedback. Ci scusiamo per i problemi riscontrati con il sistema audio. Stiamo lavorando per migliorare la qualità del suono e assicurarci che le spiegazioni siano più chiare e dettagliate. Apprezziamo i tuoi commenti e speriamo di rivederti presto! Translate this opinion into English.

Hi! Thanks for your feedback. We apologize for the issues you're experiencing with the audio system. We're working to improve the sound quality and ensure our explanations are clearer and more detailed. We appreciate your comments and hope to see you again soon! Opinion translated. Show original.

Aug / 29 / 2026

Federica

Italy

I travelled with friends

L’esperienza è suggestiva. Peccato non ci sia scritto da nessuna parte che sia necessario arrivare con largo anticipo per potersi assicurare i posti migliori. Alcuni posti infatti hanno delle barriere architettoniche e non è possibile fare foto. Le cuffie con l’audioguida a malapena si sentono per quanto il volume sia basso, pur mettendo il volume al massimo. Le ragazze portano i drink inclusi con sufficienza e disprezzo, senza un minimo di cortesia.

The experience is impressive. It's a pity that nowhere is it written that you need to arrive well in advance to secure the best seats. Some seats, in fact, have architectural barriers and it's not possible to take photos. The headphones with the audio guide are barely audible due to how low the volume is, even when turned up to the maximum. The girls bring the included drinks with a sense of sufficiency and disdain, without a hint of courtesy.

I travelled with friends

Siamo lieti che l’attività sia stata apprezzata e terremo conto di questo aspetto per migliorare il servizio che offriamo.

Aug / 26 / 2026

Sergio

Málaga, Spain

I travelled with my partner

100% recomendable. Una experiencia única. Todo muy bien organizado. Tienes una bebida gratis, las camareras del barco te la traen a tu asiento para que no pierdas detalle del paseo. Cada asiento tiene unos auriculares para poder ir escuchando en tu idioma todas las explicaciones de lo que íbamos viendo. Es preferible llegar media hora antes si quieres coger asientos en la parte de arriba para poder disfrutar mejor de las vistas. Translate this opinion into English.

100% recommended. A unique experience. Everything was very well organized. You get a free drink, which the boat's waitresses bring to your seat so you don't miss a thing. Each seat has headphones so you can listen to all the explanations in your language about what you're seeing. It's best to arrive half an hour early if you want seats on the upper deck to better enjoy the views. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 23 / 2026

Maria Pilar

Valencia, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Todo muy bien. El barco puntual, el personal amable. Las vistas del Parlamento iluminado impresionantes. Con audio guía en español y una bebida. Lo único, que no nos gustó, que cogimos el último barco y antes de entrar quitaron las cintas para hacer la fila al entrar y hubo gente maleducada que se coló sin respetar la fila. Pero eso no es culpa de la compañía del barco ni de Civitatis. Lo demás, perfecto. Translate this opinion into English.

Everything was great. The boat was on time, and the staff was friendly. The views of the illuminated Parliament were breathtaking. An audio guide in Spanish and a complimentary drink were included. The only thing we didn't like was that we took the last boat, and before boarding, they removed the tape used to form a queue, and some rude people cut in line. But that's not the fault of the boat company or Civitatis. Otherwise, everything was perfect. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 21 / 2026

Otello Pontini

Italy

Organizzazione perfetta! Unica pecca delle persone, sempre le stesse, dopo aver visto i monumenti da loro lato si spostavano, alzandosi, dall’altro lato, quando veniva invertita la rotta, non facendo vedere nulla alle persone sedute correttamente. Forse sarebbe meglio impedire quest movimento Translate this opinion into English.

Perfect organization! The only flaw was the people, always the same ones, after seeing the monuments from their side, they would move, standing up, to the other side, when the route was reversed, preventing the people seated correctly from seeing anything. Perhaps it would be better to prevent this movement. Opinion translated. Show original.

Aug / 19 / 2026

David Mendoza Hernández

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Es un crucero muy recomendable, puedes ver toda la ciudad desde el río totalmente iluminada, saliendo desde el muelle situado frente al hotel Marriott hacia el sur de la ciudad, de vuelta hasta el Parlamento y con final en el mismo muelle de partida. El único aspecto que mejoraríamos es la audioguía, cuya narración consideramos, en ocasiones, algo confusa, porque en ella no se describen o ubican con precisión los edificios de los que se va hablando, siendo a veces difícil localizarlos a tiempo. Translate this opinion into English.

This cruise is highly recommended. You can see the entire city illuminated from the river, departing from the pier opposite the Marriott Hotel and heading south, returning to Parliament and ending at the same pier. The only aspect we would improve is the audio guide, whose narration we found somewhat confusing at times. It doesn't accurately describe or locate the buildings being discussed, making it difficult to find them in time. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 17 / 2026

Hector Enrique Vera Fuerte

Paracuellos De Jarama, Madrid, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Experiencia muy relajante, con audio guía en Español (y un sin fin de idiomas más) en tu asiento. Incluye una bebida a elegir, que puede ser una cerveza, una copa de vino o champagne, o simplemente un refresco. Barco impecable, la tripulación muy amables. Un embarcadero muy bien montado que bien podría ser la puerta de un finger en el aeropuerto. Y las vistas y explicaciones excelentes. Estos del muelle 7, me da la impresión que son los mejores. Muchas gracias por tan bonita experiencia. Translate this opinion into English.

A very relaxing experience, with an audio guide in Spanish (and countless other languages) at your seat. It includes a choice of drink, which can be a beer, a glass of wine or champagne, or simply a soft drink. The boat was immaculate, and the crew was very friendly. The dock is beautifully designed and could easily be mistaken for an airport jet bridge. The views and explanations were excellent. Those at dock 7 seem to be the best. Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience. Opinion translated. Show original.

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