Budapest: Sightseeing Cruise From Buda + Audio guide

One river, two banks and a panorama filled with places you know from photographs. The Danube runs through the heart of Budapest, separating historic Buda from lively Pest. It is this combination of river, architecture and history that makes Budapest best experienced from different perspectives.

The cruise takes you along the riverbanks, where characteristic buildings and historic landmarks await on both sides. On the Pest side, you'll spot the Hungarian Parliament Building - a monumental Neo-Gothic landmark and one of the city's most recognisable symbols. Across the river, you'll see Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion, while Gellért Hill completes the distinctive Buda skyline.

Between these two parts of the city are the bridges, which play an important role in Budapest's landscape. They connect Buda and Pest while adding further landmarks to the route. One of them is the Széchenyi Chain Bridge - the first permanent bridge to connect the two banks of the Danube. From the boat, you can see its structure surrounded by the city's buildings and appreciate how naturally it fits into the Budapest skyline.

All you need to do is look in one direction to see Pest's monumental architecture, then turn your gaze towards Buda's historic hills. This variety makes it difficult to focus on just one place during the cruise. Along the way, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to take photos and capture the city in some of its most recognisable views.

With every passing moment, not only does the view change, but so does the way you experience the city. What may seem like a collection of separate landmarks from land begins to form a bigger picture from the water - the river, bridges, historic Buda and Pest's architecture come together to create one image of Budapest.

Let the Danube guide you between the city's two distinct sides and discover just how much you can see during one journey.