5 Shows in Budapest Worth Booking

1.Dinner Cruise with Live Music and Folk Dance Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,090 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $93Our pick

Board at Akadémia dock 2 for a 1.5-hour evening cruise with a warm Hungarian buffet, welcome drink, live music by three Rajkó Folk Orchestra musicians, and a lively folk dance show. You will pass Parliament, Chain Bridge, Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion, Gellért Hill, and the National Theatre.

“Excellent night ! Great foods lots to offer , great entertainment & music . The people who are serving are great . Great experience to see Danube in the night time . Good value for money I recommended it”

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2.Medieval Dinner Show with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 562 reviews · from $45Best value

At Lancelot XIII in central Budapest, you’ll eat a large Hungarian steak dinner while swordsmen, jugglers, fire performers, and belly dancers entertain between courses. The three-hour evening starts with apple palinka and includes 0.5 liters of draft beer. Expect a playful tourist show, generous portions, and a strongly themed tavern setting.

“The venue was nicely atmospheric and easy to find. We were sat on wooden benches (a little uncomfortable) and there seemed to be a staggered arrival time for the patrons. There was a very good belly dancer (who changed outfits in between shows) and a chap with lit up balls on strings which he swung around (was better than it sounds!) Guess he was the juggler. They both came on twice whilst we were there. There was also a sword fight skit involving some of the audience which was quite fun. The waiting staff were dressed as medieval wenches which added to the atmosphere. We chose to eat Lancelot's Challenge…”

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3.4 Course Dinner Cruise with Operetta, Folk Show and Welcome Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 272 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $109

Set out from Jane Haining rakpart at 7 pm for a roughly two-hour Danube cruise with a four-course dinner, one welcome drink, Hungarian musicians, singers, and folk dancers. You will pass Parliament, Buda Castle, the Chain Bridge, Gellért Hill, and other illuminated sights.

“A great evening on the cruise Staff were lovely and well organised. The musicians were great and kept us amused during the time on the cruise. Good choice of menu and drinks. Group entertainment with the dancers and we were also encouraged to participate during the show. Well worth the price and pleased i took extra cash for staff and musicians tip box”

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4.Full-Day Puszta Tour with Lunch and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 180 reviews · 8 hours · from $133

Spend eight hours beyond Budapest with a city walk in Kecskemét and a visit to the Lajosmizse horse ranch. You will ride in a horse-drawn carriage, watch traditional Hungarian horsemanship, taste pálinka, and eat a three-course lunch with wine. Guides may include Ingrid, Elizabeth, Maria, or Kristina.

“It was a fun trip with plenty of traditional food for everyone and great entertainment at the horse show. Unfortunately, the lead guide made it difficult for those of us with the English speaking guide as she was speaking Spanish and Italian over a microphone on the bus. Whenever the English speaking guide was speaking to, she would speak over her with the microphone. Regardless, it was a really fun trip. A great way to get out of the city and see some of the countryside. The farm was fabulous and the show was fun!”

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5.Puszta Horse Show and Countryside Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · 8 hours · from $133

Leave Budapest for Kecskemét and a traditional farm in Lajosmizse. You’ll see a skilled horse show, ride in a horse-drawn carriage, taste pálinka, and eat goulash, grilled chicken, dessert, wine, and mineral water. Live guides speak five languages, with pickup available at selected hotels.

“A tour guide got sick so I had to join the 1/2 day horse show and trip to palace group. The company handled the change very professionally and I felt it was a fair exchange. However, I cannot speak to the "countryside" portion of this tour. I liked the show. I wouldn't say it was "amazing", but it was fun and had some surprising highlights. I enjoyed the horse-drawn wagon ride afterwards. There was also a small petting zoo for the kids (and adults too!).”

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