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Illumination tours in Budapest
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This website offers programmes which gives you the opportunity to admire the world famous night illumination of Budapest – on the ground, on water or from the air!
We also recommend this programme to visitors looking for a lively dinner with a folklore show or to the ones who wish to spend a romantic candlelit meal on a ship on the river Danube.

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  1. BUDAPEST SIGHTSEEING BY NIGHT
    (ILLUMINATION TOUR)

The Budapest panorama is just as impressive at night as it is during the day. During our night sightseeing we visit the most beautifully illuminated sights of the Hungarian capital.

The sightseeing includes the following sights:
Heroes’ Square, Parliament Building, Matthias Church, Fishermen's Bastion, Buda Castle.

Programme period: 1 March 2024 -
  31 December 2024
Days: all (except 24,25 and 31 December)
Minimum number of participants:  1 person Meeting point: hotel
Meeting time: as agreed, adjusted to sunset Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
The sightseeing is organised with a guide and driver.
Please let us know what language you require for guiding.
We can provide guiding in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German and Japanese.
Price differs from number of participants.
Number
of people
1 2

3

4

5

6-7

8-10

Price per head
(EUR)
190 110 75 65 60 55 45
10+ participants: please write an e-mail.
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  1. NIGHT CRUISE ON THE RIVER DANUBE (1 HOUR),
    TRANSFER BACK TO THE HOTEL

The world famous illumination of Budapest is perhaps offers the most memorable experience when seen from a ship. The most well-known cruise programme of the city is „LEGENDA”. From the deck of the ship there is a wonderful panorama of the city. During the cruise you can enjoy guiding in 30 different languages. The programme includes 1 glass of drink.

How it is done:
  1. Sign up on this website.
  2. With the confirmation received (voucher) go to the ship station.
    (Budapest, V. Vigadó square, pier No. 7.)
  3. At the end of the cruise the driver will be waiting for you at the exit. Our agency provides a driver exclusively for you, not a taxi.

Programme period: 1 March 2024-
  31 December 2024

Days: all (except 20 August, 24,25 and 31 December)

Minimum number of participants:  1 person

Meeting point: pier
Budapest, V. Vigadó square, pier No. 7.

Timetable:

January-February 18:30          
March 18:30 19:30 20:15 21:00    
April   19:30 20:15 21:00 21:30  
May-August     20:15 21:00 21:30 22:15
September   19:30 20:15 21:00 21:30  
October 18:30 19:30 20:15 21:00    
November-December 18:30          

Duration: cruise 1 hour + transfer

This programme is provided without a guide, there is only a driver.

Price differs from number of participants.

Number of people 1

2-4

5-7

8-10
Price per head
(EUR)
58 55 50 40
10+ participants: please write an e-mail.
Please come to the ship station with the printed voucher. Since boarding is on a first come first served basis, make sure to be at the check-in desk of the ship station 15 minutes prior to departure time.
If your hotel is near Vigado square ship station, you can buy ONLY A SHIP TICKET for this programme (CLICK HERE).
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  1. NIGHT CRUISE ON THE RIVER DANUBE (1 HOUR),
    ON THE WAY BACK PHOTO SHOOTING ON CASTLE HILL,
    WITH RETURN CAR TRANSFER

The most well-known cruise programme of the city is „LEGENDA”. From the deck of the ship you can see the most important sights of the city. As part of this programme, we take you to Castle Hill by car after the cruise, which also offers a wonderful panorama of the illuminated city and the opportunity to take your best pictures of Budapest.

  1. Sign up on this website.
  2. You are picked up in the hotel by your guide and driver.
  3. Your guide will get on the ship with you.
  4. At the end of the cruise photo shooting from Castle Hill with the guide and driver.
  5. Return to the hotel.
Programme period: 20 April 2024-
  31 October 2024
Days: all (except 20 August)
Minimum number of participants:  1 person Meeting point: hotel
The sightseeing is organised with an English speaking guide and driver.
April Meeting at your hotel 19:00 19:45 20:30 21:00
Departure of the boat 19:30 20:15 21:00 21:30
Transfer to Castle Hill 20:30 21:15 22:00 22:30
Arrival to your hotel 21:15 22:00 22:45 23:15
May 1 - May 20 Meeting at your hotel 19:45 20:30 21:00 21:45
Departure of the boat 20:15 21:00 21:30 22:15
Transfer to Castle Hill 21:15 22:00 22:30 23:15
Arrival to your hotel 22:00 22:45 23:15 23:55
May 21 - July 31 Meeting at your hotel 20:30 21:00 21:45
Departure of the boat 21:00 21:30 22:15
Transfer to Castle Hill 22:00 22:30 23:15
Arrival to your hotel 22:45 23:15 23:55
August Meeting at your hotel 19:45 20:30 21:00 21:45
Departure of the boat 20:15 21:00 21:30 22:15
Transfer to Castle Hill 21:15 22:00 22:30 23:15
Arrival to your hotel 22:00 22:45 23:15 23:55
September Meeting at your hotel 19:00 19:45 20:30 21:00
Departure of the boat 19:30 20:15 21:00 21:30
Transfer to Castle Hill 20:30 21:15 22:00 22:30
Arrival to your hotel 21:15 22:00 22:45 23:15
October Meeting at your hotel 18:00 19:00 19:45 20:30
Departure of the boat 18:30 19:30 20:15 21:00
Transfer to Castle Hill 19:30 20:30 21:15 22:00
Arrival to your hotel 20:15 21:15 22:00 22:45
The sightseeing is organised with a guide and driver.
Please let us know what language you require for guiding.
We can provide guiding in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German and Japanese.

Price differs from number of participants.
Number
of people
1 2 3

4

5 6-7 8-10
Price per head
(EUR)
108 58 54 50 46 42 35
10+ participants: please write an e-mail.
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  1. CANDLELIT DINNER CRUISE ON THE RIVER DANUBE
    WITH RETURN TRANSFER
As part of this programme you can eat a 4-course luxury dinner while enjoying the beautifully illuminated Hungarian capital by night. From November to March the ship starts at 19:00 and arrives at 21:30, so the duration of the cruise is 2.5 hours.

How it is done:

  1. The driver meets you at your hotel. Our agency provides a private car exclusively for you, not a taxi.
  2. Transfer to the ship station.
  3. Cruise with luxury dinner.
  4. At the end of the cruise private car transfer back to the hotel.

Prior to the programme you can choose between two types of dinner:
1. Kid's Dinner Package (3-12 years)
Price includes the following:
- ticket to the ship
- a glass of lemonade
- 3-course luxury dinner
- return transfer by car
(On the ship you can enjoy food and drink, to be paid separately.)

2. Exclusive Dinner Package
Price includes the following:
- ticket to the ship
- welcome drink
- 4-course luxury dinner    
- return transfer by car
(On the ship you can enjoy drinks, to be paid separately.)

Programme period: 1 March 2024 - 31 October 2024 Days: all (except 20 August, 24,25, 26 and 31 December)
Minimum number of participants:  1 person Meeting point: hotel
Departure from hotel: 18:15
(Departure of the boat: 19:00)
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
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Price differs from number of participants.
Number of people 1 2 3-4 5-8
Kid's Dinner Package (3-12 years) - - - -
Exclusive Dinner Package 130 125 120 115
8+ participants: please write an e-mail.
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  1. DINNER WITH FOLKLORE SHOW
    WITH RETURN TRANSFER

As part of this programme we are serving traditional Hungarian dishes in the restaurant. During dinner professional dancers are performing a Hungarian folk dance show.

The programme is available between 1 April and 31 October 2024.

How it is done:
  1. The driver meets you at your hotel. Our agency provides a private car exclusively for you, not a taxi.
  2. Transfer to the restaurant.
  3. 3-course dinner with folk show.
  4. After dinner transfer back to the hotel.
Our agency makes reservations in one of these restaurants depending on occupancy.

Restaurant
BORKATAKOMBA

Restaurant
VADASPARK

A

Hungarian Appetizer (sausage, salami, vegetables)
Hungarian Goulash as main dish
Mixed Strudel

Hungarian Appetizer (sausage, salami, vegetables)
Hungarian Goulash as main dish
Mixed Strudel

B

Consomme
Roasted pork accompanied with
“Letcho” (Hungarian ratatouille)
“Somló” Sponge Cake
Consomme
Roasted pork accompanied with
“Letcho” (Hungarian ratatouille)
“Somló” Sponge Cake

C

Chiken soup Ujházy style
Zander fillet from Lake Balaton
“Dorozsma” style
Gundel pancake

Green asparagus soup
Zander fillet from Lake Balaton
“Dorozsma” style
Gundel pancake

Please choose the preferred menu (A, B or C) and indicate it in the comments section on the sign up page. Guests can choose different menus of their choice. The menus include a welcome drink, mineral water, 2 glasses of wine and coffee. Other drinks to be paid on the spot.
Price differs from number of participants. Days: all
Minimum number of participants:  1 person Meeting point: hotel
Meeting time: 19:00 Duration: cca. 3 hours
Restaurants offering folk shows are located on the outskirts of the city, so the ride takes about 30 minutes there and 30 minutes back.

Price differs from number of participants.
Number
of people
1 2

3-4

5-6 7-8
Price per head
(EUR)
80 56 50 46 43
8+ participants: please write an e-mail.
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  1. HELICOPTER SIGHTSEING IN BUDAPEST
    WITH RETURN CAR TRANSFER

We are offering the special experience of enjoying the world famous illumination of Budapest from the air during a helicopter flight! We are sure this will be a real lifetime experience!

The programme can be organised in every season.
Duration of flight: 20 minutes

How it is done:
  1. The driver meets you at your hotel (private car).
  2. Transfer to Budaörs airport.
  3. Helicopter flight.
  4. Transfer to the hotel.
Our agency is providing one of the world’s most well-known and reliable type of helicopter: Robinson R-44 Raven flown by an experienced pilot.
Number of participants: 1-3 persons.

Programme period: 1 March -31 December 2024 Days: all (except 20 August, 24,25,26 and 31 December)
Minimum number of participants:  1 person Meeting point: hotel
Meeting time: as agreed, adjusted to sunset Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
The sightseeing is organised with an English speaking driver.

Price differs from number of participants.
Number of people 1 2

3

Price per head
(EUR)
480 240 160
3+ participants: please write an e-mail.
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Please sign up for all programmes at least 5 days prior to the requested date.

Signing up process:

  1. Please click on “Sign up” for the chosen trip. Fill in the form and pay reservation fee with credit card (30 EUR/trip/person). Accepted cards: Visa, Mastercard.
  2. We confirm signing up by e-mail. Please make sure you bring it along.
  3. The remaining price of the trip should be paid on the spot in cash to the guide. Accepted currencies: HUF, EUR, CHF, GBP, JPY, USD.
Cancellation fees:

4 days prior to date: free
1-3 days prior to date: 50%
On the date: 100%

Discount for children:

Up to 6 years: free
7-16 years when travelling with 2 adults: 25%
For dinner programmes with 2 adult participants: 20%

Please do not hesitate to contact us!

Payment through above indicated bank Acceptable cards
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