Currency
Hungarian Forint (HUF)
Language
Hungarian
Time Zone
CET (UTC+1)
Best Time to Visit
May–Sep
Typical Duration
7-14 nights
Price Range
$1,354-$8,300 per person
Port Type
Port of Call
Tender Port
No
Gateway to Hungary's spiritual and cultural heritage, featuring the stunning Basilica of Esztergom and scenic Danube River views.
Cruises that visit Esztergom
- cruises to Esztergom
- Esztergom sailings
- Esztergom cruises
- 7-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
- 7-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
- 8-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
- 9-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
- 10-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
- 10-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
- 11-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
- 11-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
- 14-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
- 14-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
- 14-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
Build Your Day in Esztergom
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 1:00 PM
Usually about 5 hours ashore
Getting around:
Basilica of Esztergom
I visited with my family and it took us a few hours to do it justice.
Closed · Opens 8 AM Thu
Visegrád Castle - Citadel
Incredible views and lots of activities hosted by the staff.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu
Aqua Island Esztergom
It’s a small place but with plenty of things to do.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu
Tesco Hipermarket Esztergom
Very clean....easy to find items
Closed · Opens 6 AM Thu
Csülök Csárda
High quality food at very reasonable prices.
Closed · Opens 12 PM Thu
NEXT Restaurant
The food was delicious, the atmosphere cozy, and the service outstanding.
Closed · Opens 12 PM Thu
Mediterraneo Étterem
Best service best food the waiter was so nice and kind!
Closed · Opens 12 PM Thu
Mária Valéria Bridge
Very unique experience for me.
Primate of Esztergom Cellar and Restaurant
Friendly staff, delicious dinner, good wine, design interior... Good choice.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Thu
Castle of Esztergom
Small but really worth it.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Café La Fontana Esztergom
Very great drink options and nice outdoor seating!
Closed · Opens 8 AM Thu
View To Basilica of Esztergom/Ostrihom
Breathtaking scinery .!
ZONE Bevásárlópark
Nice to shop
Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu
BorYou Bar & Bistro
Friendly service, tasty food, good choice of wine by the glass.
Closed · Opens 12 PM Thu
Hungarian Environment and Water Museum
There are several interactive elements that our boys (6 &9) enjoyed a lot.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu
Nautilus Hajós Bár
Lovely chilled atmosphere, lovely drinks and wonderful service.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Negra Kávézó
Amazing cocktails and nice personal.
Closed · Opens 8 AM Thu
Gatto Rosso Olasz Étterem & Pizzeria Esztergom
Kind staff, fast service, good food.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Thu
Esztergomi Piac
Closed · Opens 7 AM Thu
MediaMarkt Esztergom
In-store pickup·Delivery
Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu
Esztergomi Szénrakodó
That's an industrial historical monument.
Strand büfé Esztergom
Great beer and food for reasonable price, hood location.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
BeerLegal Beer&Bistro
Tasty food, good beer, located in city center, very kind staff
Closed · Opens 12 PM Thu
Maláta bár
No takeout·No delivery
Sörakadémia
No food but a great place for a drink or beer.
Closed · Opens 8 AM Thu
42 Restaurant
Kind and attentive service, amazing elevated food, beautiful place.
Closed · Opens 6 PM Thu
Elizabeth Park
Cool for morning walks near the River
Koriander Vendéglő
Extremely good tasting food, great and perfect Service.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu
Kuzin Bisztró
Top, service, people, food, atmosphere ❤️
Closed · Opens 8 AM Thu
Esztergom Szent István Square
Really nice view and
Krea Alkotók Boltja
Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu
Dark Gate
You have a sidewalk
Kidobunk ha kedvünk tartja
Closed · Opens 11 AM Thu
Vietnami vegyesbolt
Closed · Opens 8 AM Thu
nonna
My wife had a margherita, she said, it was one of the best she ever had.
Closed · Opens 12 PM Thu
Drexpa Music Pub
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 3 PM Thu
Középkori feljáró
It is really medieval :-)
SUPERZ. Esztergom
Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Haranggyűjtemény
Anita Souvenir
The selections are really nice and high quality.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu
Vaskapu A keresztpont
Szökőkút
Walkway entrance to Esztergom Castle
Portobello
Onsite services
Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu
Esztergomi Kis-Duna
Kilátópont a Bazilikára
Kis Duna sétány
Merx Kreatív
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM Thu
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
About Esztergom
Esztergom serves as a charming port of call along the Danube, welcoming river cruise passengers from two premier cruise lines: Riverside Luxury Cruises and Amadeus River Cruises. With 267 upcoming cruises and a strong presence during the peak summer months of May through September, this Hungarian destination is a popular stop on seven-night itineraries that connect some of Central Europe's most captivating cities, including Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, and Visegrád.
Perched on the banks of the Danube, Esztergom invites passengers to explore its rich spiritual and cultural heritage during their time ashore. The town's most iconic landmark, the stunning Basilica of Esztergom, dominates the skyline and offers visitors a glimpse into Hungarian history and architecture. With its manageable size and riverside charm, Esztergom provides the perfect balance of cultural immersion and relaxation that river cruise travelers seek.
Perched on the banks of the Danube, Esztergom invites passengers to explore its rich spiritual and cultural heritage during their time ashore. The town's most iconic landmark, the stunning Basilica of Esztergom, dominates the skyline and offers visitors a glimpse into Hungarian history and architecture. With its manageable size and riverside charm, Esztergom provides the perfect balance of cultural immersion and relaxation that river cruise travelers seek.
Cruise Lines at Esztergom
- Riverside Luxury Cruises (121 cruises)
