Budapest Historic 19th Century Steam Boat Cruise

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Sightseeing & Views

• Like on any boat tour in Budapest, the cityscape is breathtaking throughout the trip. The best spot for sightseeing on this cruise is the front panorama deck, where you board the ship.

The Ship

• The boat tour offers an authentic historical experience aboard a replica of a 19th-century paddle steamer, the Kisfaludy, that once sailed Lake Balaton.

19th Century Maritime Museum

• On the lower deck, there is a captivating maritime museum that displays the lifestyle of 19th century sailors.

The Drinks

• The cruise includes a complimentary welcome drink of your choice - water, prosecco, orange juice or beer.

The Top Deck

• The small top deck has four tables, but the chimney and captain's cabin somewhat block the view.
• The orientation of half the tables is perpendicular to the Danube, so one side of the city is always behind your back. The main deck doesn't have this issue.

The Main Deck

• The main deck has a front open-air area with a 360° panorama. Additionally, there is a roof-covered rear area with equally splendid views.

• You can take a closer look at the paddle wheel in the middle or visit the maritime museum on the bottom deck.

• You can also find free umbrellas, which they likely hand out during rainy weather.

The Audio Guide

• During the cruise, you can enjoy an English-speaking audio guide through loudspeakers.
• The guide was synchronized with the attractions we passed by and provided brief introductions, trivia, and historical information about the landmarks.
• Sometimes loudspeakers can get drowned out by the noise of a crowd, which makes them hard to hear. I didn't experience this during my daytime cruise, but it may be more challenging to hear during the more popular night cruise.
• In between the narration, there's a pleasant classical piano music playing.