Danube Evening Cruise - Reviews

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8.30 / 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.

I travelled with teenagers

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.

I travelled with teenagers

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.

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.

I travelled with my partner

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.

I travelled with teenagers

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.

I travelled with my partner

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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Aug / 15 / 2026

Maria

Roma, Italy

I travelled with teenagers

Giro carino Budapest e bella ma purtroppo molti monumenti non sono illuminati. Il personale di bordo e stato molto gentile ed accogliente. Consiglio di arrivare un po' prima dei 15inuti dichiarati dato che i posti sopra all'aperto sono pochi e si esauriscono in fretta . Translate this opinion into English.

A nice tour of Budapest, which is beautiful, but unfortunately many monuments are not illuminated. The onboard staff was very kind and welcoming. I recommend arriving a little earlier than the stated 15 minutes since the outdoor seats are few and fill up quickly. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Aug / 12 / 2026

Diego

Alicante, Spain

I travelled with small children

Fantástico. El barco moderno y cómodo. El personal atento y profesional. El único inconveniente fueron otros viajeros que se empeñaban en quedarse de pie en los lados de la parte superior del barco para hacerse fotos, desobedeciendo a las chicas que como podían intentaban disuadirles de ello. Mi consejo es sentarse arriba pero lo más alejado posible Translate this opinion into English.

Fantastic. The boat was modern and comfortable. The staff was attentive and professional. The only drawback was other passengers who insisted on standing on the sides of the upper deck to take photos, disobeying the girls who tried their best to dissuade them. My advice is to sit upstairs, but as far away as possible. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with small children

Aug / 10 / 2026

Elena

Verona, Italy

I travelled with my partner

Il giro in battello è andato bene nonostante appena arrivata sembrava annullato , fortunatamente è stato prontamente rimpiazzato dalla gestione dei battelli e visto che mi ero già trovata inspiegabilmente annullata la visita al parlamento se saltava anche il battello non avrei più dato credito al sito. Devo ancora avere una spiegazione per i biglietti per il parlamento.....boh

The boat trip went well despite the fact that it seemed canceled as soon as I arrived; fortunately, it was promptly replaced by the boat management, and since I had already inexplicably found my visit to the parliament canceled, if the boat had also been canceled, I would have lost faith in the site. I still need an explanation for the tickets to the parliament.....who knows.

I travelled with my partner

Grazie per aver condiviso la sua esperienza. Siamo lieti che, nonostante l’imprevisto iniziale, la gita in battello si sia svolta regolarmente. Per quanto riguarda la visita al Parlamento, verifichiamo che l’importo relativo ai biglietti è già stato rimborsato. L’agenzia presso la quale è stata effettuata la prenotazione era stata inoltre informata alcuni giorni prima dell’impossibilità di effettuare la visita. Ci dispiace per gli inconvenienti e comprendiamo il disagio che possono aver causato. Ci auguriamo comunque che abbia potuto godere del resto della sua esperienza.

Aug / 10 / 2026

Francisco

Jaén, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Todo estupendo, una noche excelente y muy amena. El barco al estar descubierto fenomenal y con una copa que se agradece durante el paseo, además de los auriculares que dan toda la información necesaria para aprender su historia. Hay que hacer ese paseo nocturno por el Danubio. Translate this opinion into English.

Everything was wonderful, an excellent and very enjoyable evening. The open-air boat was fantastic, and the complimentary drink during the cruise was very welcome, as were the headphones that provided all the necessary information to learn about its history. This nighttime cruise on the Danube is a must. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Aug / 07 / 2026

Irene

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Tuve el inconveniente de que las luces del Parlamento las apagaron por la bajada del cauce del rio ese lunes. Me gustaría que la empresa se hubiera puesto en contacto conmigo antes del viernes que es cuando lo tenía, y me hubieran informado para poder cambiar el día o la hora, porque para pagar más por verlo de noche…Tuve que ponerme en contacto con la empresa para solicitar un cambio de horario, porque por su voluntad no salió nada, ni para decir te devolvemos el dinero si no estás de acuerdo.

I had the inconvenience of the Parliament lights being turned off due to the river's low water level that Monday. I wish the company had contacted me before Friday, which is when I was supposed to go, and let me know so I could change the day or time, because paying more to see it at night... I had to contact the company to request a change of schedule, because they didn't do anything on their own, not even offer a refund if I didn't agree.

I travelled with my partner

Civitatis es un servicio intermediario y, como tal, de no ser que el proveedor o el cliente nos avisen, no tenemos forma de saber si hubo cambios ni de ayudar con ellos. En el futuro, si deseas recibir ayuda, recomendamos que nos contactes. Translate this opinion into English.

Civitatis is an intermediary service and, as such, unless the supplier or the client notifies us, we have no way of knowing if there have been changes or of assisting with them. In the future, if you require assistance, we recommend that you contact us. Opinion translated. Show original.

Aug / 05 / 2026

Micaela Soldado Santos

Spain

El crucero es una bonita experiencia, pero por restricciones gubernamentales y escasez de agua, hay déficit de energía, por lo que los monumentos no están iluminados y no se pueden apreciar desde el barco. Deberíamos haber tenido un descuento o posibilidad de adelantar la hora para hacerlo diurno. Hemos estados llamando durante dos días y escrito correos sin recibir respuesta.

The cruise is a lovely experience, but due to government restrictions and water shortages, there's a power deficit, so the monuments aren't illuminated and can't be appreciated from the boat. We should have received a discount or the option to move the cruise time forward to a daytime tour. We've been calling and emailing for two days without receiving a response.

Sentimos que la experiencia no se haya ajustado del todo a lo esperado. En Civitatis solo deseamos que nuestros clientes vivan las mejores experiencias posibles. Para ello, tomamos nota de todos los comentarios con intención de mejorar. Translate this opinion into English.

We regret that the experience did not fully meet your expectations. At Civitatis, we strive to provide our customers with the best possible experiences. To that end, we take note of all feedback with the aim of improving. Opinion translated. Show original.

Aug / 04 / 2026

Ana Martín Yera

Spain

I travelled with teenagers

La audioguía estaba desincronizada respecto al movimiento del barco, además de estar leída en un tono monótono y son aportar detalles de interés. Y como nos tocó los días que no estaban iluminados los edificios (de lo que no tiene culpa la actividad), tampoco pudimos disfrutarlo en su plenitud.

The audio guide was out of sync with the boat's movement, and the narration was monotonous and offered no interesting details. And since we happened to be there on days when the buildings weren't illuminated (which wasn't the fault of the activity), we couldn't fully enjoy it.

I travelled with teenagers

Lamentamos que la audioguía no haya estado sincronizada con el movimiento del barco y que su tono no haya sido el adecuado. Agradecemos tus comentarios sobre la falta de detalles de interés y la iluminación de los edificios, los cuales no están bajo nuestro control. Tomaremos en cuenta tus observaciones para mejorar la experiencia. Translate this opinion into English.

We regret that the audio guide was not synchronized with the ship's movement and that its tone was not appropriate. We appreciate your feedback regarding the lack of interesting details and the lighting of the buildings, which are beyond our control. We will take your observations into account to improve the experience. Opinion translated. Show original.

Aug / 03 / 2026

Maria Angeles

Spain

No me gustó porque las luces edificios estaban apagadas. Y no se veía nada. Y en el barco la gente gritaba mucho Además hacia mucho calor esperando la fila. Luego recibi un email indicando que sino suspendía devolvían 5 euros por cada entrada. De momento no he recibido nada. Gracias

I didn't like it because the building lights were off. You couldn't see anything. And on the boat, people were shouting a lot. Plus, it was very hot waiting in line. Then I received an email saying that if I didn't cancel, they would refund 5 euros per ticket. I haven't received anything yet. Thanks

Sentimos que nuestro proveedor local no haya podido cumplir con el servicio reservado con la calidad habitual. Te pedimos disculpas por lo ocurrido, y te informamos que ya hemos tramitado una compensación acorde. Translate this opinion into English.

We regret that our local provider was unable to deliver the reserved service to its usual standard. We apologize for the inconvenience and have already arranged appropriate compensation. 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.

I travelled with friends

Jul / 28 / 2026

Alicia

Spain

I travelled with teenagers

El crucero en barco es muy aconsejable hacerlo por la noche ya que es una maravilla ver los monumentos iluminados. El parlamento es precioso. Recomiendo ir un buen rato antes si quieres subir a la parte superior del barco donde las vistas son espectaculares. Translate this opinion into English.

The boat cruise is highly recommended at night, as it's wonderful to see the illuminated monuments. The parliament building is beautiful. I recommend arriving well in advance if you want to go up to the top deck of the boat, where the views are spectacular. Opinion translated. Show original.