4 tours · €69–€150 per person · ★ 4.8
For a San José caves tour, we read every listing and picked 4 tours by hand, all rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices go from €69 per person for a shared guided trip to €150 for a private visit with transport. The shared boat trip to Coves de Sant Josep from Valencia bundles cave entry and the river ride with transport from the city, so you do not need to arrange the journey or buy admission separately.
A quick way to choose: the shared underground river boat tour in Vall d'Uixó excludes hotel pickup, so cruise passengers need to reach its meeting point themselves; the shore excursion has port pickup. The shared boat trip's meeting time can change with the cave ticket slot, and its listing says it is unsuitable for people with claustrophobia. The best reviewed San José caves tours come first below.
Enjoy a unique experience in a private group and in a personalized way. Ask all your questions directly and worry only about adding unforgettable mome...
Skip the overpriced ship excursions. After the port shuttle drops you at the terminal gate, your Valencia & Go driver is already waiting — no queues, ...
Discover the largest navigable cave in Europe. We'll travel by boat through the underground river of the San José Cave with an expert local guide, exp...
Your excursion is departing from Valencia city to discover the largest underground river in Europe declared a world heritage site by UNESCO. An amazi...
Tours and prices on this page last updated September 17, 2026
Editorial picks checked: September 15, 2026 · Ranked by Cave inclusions, shared or private travel, cruise pickup and booking restrictions. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
We compared all 4 trips from Valencia to the Coves de Sant Josep for shared or private travel, cave admission, the underground boat ride and cruise port pickup.
For shared travel, book Day Trip in English or Spanish at €69 per person for 4h, entry and boat included; boat commentary may be in Spanish.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose Caves with Local Guide | All ages per operator | €69 per person | 4.58★ (928) | 4h | Cruise port pickup is a separate option |
| Visit to the Sant Josep Caves | Private vehicle and boat ride | €150 per person | 4.88★ (43) | 3h 30m | Per person pricing for private parties |
| San José Caves Shore Excursion | Cruise port pickup | €120 per person | 4.88★ (33) | 4h 45m | Meals are not included |
| San Jose Caves Tour with Boat Ride | Tickets secured, minimum two | €69 per person | 4.66★ (35) | 3h 30m | Not suitable for claustrophobic people |
Our editorial picks require a rating of 4.5★ or higher and at least 50 traveler reviews. Read our methodology.
Choose San José Caves for half a day centred on the underground boat ride. San Jose Caves Tour with Boat Ride suits travellers who want cave tickets arranged. The listed excursions have a median total duration of 4 hours. For example, San Jose Caves Tour with Boat Ride costs €69 per person and is rated 4.66 from 35 reviews.
Budget around €95 per person for a cave trip. For pickup, the San José Caves Shore Excursion serves the cruise port; hotel pickup is recorded for none of 4 tours. The middle half of listed per person prices runs from €69 to €128. San José Caves Shore Excursion costs €120 per person, rated 4.88 from 33 reviews. It includes cruise port pickup; meals are not included.
Start with shared trips if you need strollers and infants accepted. San Jose Caves Tour with Boat Ride is marked unsuitable for people with claustrophobia. 3 of 3 shared tours are marked as accepting strollers and infants. This does not establish whether a stroller can go aboard the cave boat. San Jose Caves Tour with Boat Ride costs €69 per person and is rated 4.66 from 35 reviews.
Choose Visit to the Sant Josep Caves for a vehicle reserved for your party, with a boat ride included. Budget €150 per person. Private and shared medians are €150 and €69 per person: a spread between different products, not a premium for the same tour. Visit to the Sant Josep Caves: €150 per person, rated 4.88 from 43 reviews. Shared example, San Jose Caves with Local Guide: €69 per person for the English or Spanish day trip, rated 4.58 from 928 reviews.
Budget €69 per person for San Jose Caves with Local Guide's English or Spanish day trip: cave entry and the underground boat ride are included. San Jose Caves with Local Guide is rated 4.58 from 928 reviews at €69 per person. Entry and the boat ride are stated inclusions for its English or Spanish day trip option.
Use the language filter for Spanish, German, Italian, French or Polish. San Jose Caves with Local Guide offers English or Spanish, but its boat commentary may be in Spanish. San Jose Caves with Local Guide's English or Spanish day trip costs €69 per person and is rated 4.58 from 928 reviews. Check the tour language offered on your chosen departure.
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Figures in these answers come from the 4 tours on this page, as of September 17, 2026.