--- title: San José Caves Shore Excursion with Boat Tour and Port Pickup lang: en type: tour city: Valencia country: Spain price: 120 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 33 duration_minutes: 285 languages: [de, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Cruise days with port pickup rank_in_category: 1 of 3 (Boat Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-15 data_updated: 2026-09-15 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/tours/san-jos-caves-shore-excursion-with-boat-tour-and-port-pickup/ --- # San José Caves Shore Excursion with Boat Tour and Port Pickup **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €120 per person - Duration: 4h 45m - Rating: 4.88/5 from 33 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Valencia & Go ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Excursion in German | €120 / person | German | - | | Excursion in Spanish-English | €120 / person | Spanish, English | - | | Excursion in French | €120 / person | French | - | ## 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) ## Not included - Meals - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Coves De Sant Josep** (50m; admission included) - 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. 2. **Valencia** (pass by, no stop) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-15 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Free 5-minute port shuttle takes you to the pickup point. We send exact details via WhatsApp the day before. ## Good to know - 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 ## How it compares in Boat Tours Ranked **#1 of 3** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [san-jose-caves-guided-tour-from-valencia-with-boat-ride](https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/tours/san-jose-caves-guided-tour-from-valencia-with-boat-ride/?format=md) — 4.66 (35) 2. 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