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San José Caves Shore Excursion with Boat Tour and Port Pickup

4.9 Excellent 33 reviews
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4h 45m
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German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Free cancellation Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Guidekin's take

Cruise days with port pickup in our Boat Tours comparison.

Trade-off: Meals excluded; 4h 45m includes a city bus tour.

Last checked: September 15, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

Built for cruise days: a driver waits at the terminal gate, takes you to the Coves de Sant Josep for the underground river boat ride and the walk through the chambers, then adds a panoramic drive around the city, rated 4.88 across 33 reviews. Guide, admission, transport and the boat are included at €120 per person for 4h 45m; meals are not.

From the guide

Skip the overpriced ship excursions. After the port shuttle drops you at the terminal gate, your Valencia & Go driver is already waiting — no queues, no confusion. We take you to Europe's longest navigable underground river: the Caves of San José, carved by water over millions of years into a cathedral of rock. Walk one kilometre through ancient stalactites and silent chambers, then board a flat-bottomed boat and drift deep into the cave where daylight disappears. On the way back, a 45-minute panoramic drive through Valencia — City of Arts & Sciences, the Turia Gardens, the old town. 4h 45min total. Back at the gate with time to spare.

The tour guide will provide commentary in your chosen language. However, the boat trip through the caves is operated by local boatmen and may be conducted entirely in Spanish. Regardless of this, your guide will always provide commentary on the caves and points of interest in your chosen language before and/or after the boat trip.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 3 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Excursion in German

from €120 / person
Guide: German

Excursion in Spanish-English

from €120 / person
Guide: Spanish, English

Excursion in French

from €120 / person
Guide: French

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 08:30
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 08:30. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 15, 2026.

What's Included

Official licensed local guide
Admission fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guided boat ride on the underground river
45-minute panoramic tour of Valencia by bus (City of Arts & Sciences, Turia Gardens, ancient centre)

What's Not Included

Meals
Gratuities

Itinerary

Coves De Sant Josep Stop 1
Navigate Europe's longest underground river on a guided boat ride through ancient stalactites and stalagmites. Your local guide explains the geology and history before entry.
50 min
Admission included
Valencia Stop 2
Scenic panoramic drive through Valencia with live guide commentary — highlights include the City of Arts and Sciences, historic center, and port area on the way back to the cruise terminal.
Pass by

Departure & Return

Start point

Free 5-minute port shuttle takes you to the pickup point. We send exact details via WhatsApp the day before.

End point

Free 5-minute port shuttle takes you to the pickup point. We send exact details via WhatsApp the day before.

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You will be accompanied by an official guide (from Valencia&Go) who will tell you the essential you need to know about Valencia, as well as all the secrets that are hidden inside the Cuevas de San José, its incredible history and curiosities in detail (in your chosen language). However, the boat trip through the caves is operated by local boatmen and may be conducted entirely in Spanish. If you have any questions, you can always ask the official Valencia & Go guide, he will be willing to answer them when you leave the caves.
  • Not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 120 / person