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San Jose Caves Guided Tour from Valencia with Local Guide

4.6 Great 928 reviews
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4h
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German, English, Italian, PL, French, Spanish
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Ratings & Reviews

4.6
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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Guidekin's take

Only half a day? in our Day Trips from Valencia comparison. For a half day out, choose Day Trip in English or Spanish: San José cave boat, entry and transport at €69 per person for 4h; food excluded.

Trade-off: Food and drinks excluded.

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

Overview

Guidekin summary

A half day out of the city to the Coves de Sant Josep, where the visit is a boat ride along an underground river between stalactites, with pickup points around Valencia, rated 4.58 across 928 reviews. Cave admission, guide and air conditioned transport are included at €69 per person for 4h; cruise port pickup is a separate option.

From the guide

Your excursion is departing from Valencia city to discover the largest underground river in Europe declared a world heritage site by UNESCO.

An amazing underground labyrinth where the magic of nature comes to life. Stalactites and stalagmites intertwine in a stone dance, while vast rooms reveal the grandeur hidden beneath your feet.

You will: discover the origins of the caves, witness their evolution throughout the years, and behold the breathtaking views of the Sierra de Espadán Natural Park.

We will pick you up from the meeting points in Valencia and right after we will start your adventure driving to ''la Vall d'Uixò''.

After the visit inside the caves (1 hr approx) we will have 30 minutes free time to discover an Iberian Roman settlement (that has incredible views of the region), drink something, have a brunch or just take a rest at the natural area.

Official guide speaks your chosen language; the boat ride, run by local boatmen, may be in Spanish only.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 7 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Day Trip in English or Spanish

from €69 / person
Guide: English, Spanish

Regular tour by boat: You will travel along the underground river on board a boat.

What this option includes

Suitable for all ages

Starting points:

Ciudad de la Justicia de Valencia, Ciudad de la Justicia, Av. del Professor López Piñero, 14, Quatre Carreres, 46013 València, Valencia, Spain

Hotel NH Valencia Center, C/ de Ricardo Micó, 1, Campanar, 46009 València, Valencia, Spain

Torres de Serranos, C. de la Blanqueria, 1, Ciutat Vella, 46003 València, Valencia, Spain

Day Trip in Italian

from €69 / person
Guide: Italian

Language: You’ll have an official guide in Italian.

What this option includes

Pick up point: You will be picked up at Serranos Towers at the stairs that go up the towers.

Starting point:

Torres de Serranos, C. de la Blanqueria, 1, Ciutat Vella, 46003 València, Valencia, Spain

Day Trip in Polish

from €69 / person
Guide: Polish

Language: You’ll have an official guide in Polish.

What this option includes

Pick up point: You will be picked up at Serranos Towers at the stairs that go up the towers.

Starting points:

Ciudad de la Justicia de Valencia, Ciudad de la Justicia, Av. del Professor López Piñero, 14, Quatre Carreres, 46013 València, Valencia, Spain

Hotel NH Valencia Center, C/ de Ricardo Micó, 1, Campanar, 46009 València, Valencia, Spain

Torres de Serranos, C. de la Blanqueria, 1, Ciutat Vella, 46003 València, Valencia, Spain

Day Trip in French

from €75 / person
Guide: French

Regular tour by boat: You will travel along the underground river on board a boat.

What this option includes

Suitable for all ages

Cruise Pick up | German

from €120 / person
Guide: German

Premium pick up: Cruise ship passengers (in German)

What this option includes

Duration: 4 hours: Longer than the regular excursion: 45min of panoramic bus tour through Valencia before coming back to the port

From cruise terminal: Start and finish at the cruise terminal

Starting point:

Trasmed-Grimaldi Valencia, Moll de Ponent, Poblados Marítimos, 46024 Puerto de Valencia, Valencia, Spain

Cruise Pick up | Italian

from €120 / person
Guide: Italian

Premium pick up: Cruise ship passengers (in Italian)

What this option includes

Duration: 4 hours: Longer than the regular excursion: 45min of panoramic bus tour through Valencia before coming back to the port

From cruise terminal: Start and finish at the cruise terminal

Starting point:

Trasmed-Grimaldi Valencia, Moll de Ponent, Poblados Marítimos, 46024 Puerto de Valencia, Valencia, Spain

Cruise pickup | ENG & ESP

from €120 / person
Guide: English, Spanish

Premium pickup: For cruise ship passengers

What this option includes

Duration: 4 hours: Longer than the regular excursion: 45min of panoramic bus tour through Valencia before coming back to the port

From cruise terminal: Start and finish at the cruise terminal

Minimum of passengers: We need a minimum of 8 passengers to make the pick-up.

They do not have to be from the same reservation

Starting point:

Trasmed-Grimaldi Valencia, Moll de Ponent, Poblados Marítimos, 46024 Puerto de Valencia, Valencia, Spain

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 08:00, 08:30, 12:00, 13:00, 13:01
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 08:00, 08:30, 12:00, 13:00, 13:01. 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

San Jose Caves Admission Ticket
Professional guide (English, Spanish, Italian or Polish)
Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

Food & Drinks

Itinerary

Coves De Sant Josep Stop 1
We will take a boat to across the underground river, the largest in Europe.
50 min
Admission included

Departure & Return

Start point

Only available if you buy the option ''Pickup at the cruise terminal'' The guide will wait for you at the main entrance of the TRASMED terminal (where is the customers parking), *Please write us a message with the pick-up point you prefer We will meet in front of the building of ''Ciudad de la Justicia'' at the bus stop. The pick-up time is illustrative: we will send a confirmation message one day before with all the meeting point details (could change around 20-30 minutes), *Please write us a message with the pick-up point you prefer Torres de Serranos (where are the stairs to go up the towers) The pick-up time is illustrative: we will send a confirmation message one day before with all the meeting point details (could change around 20-30 minutes), The guide will arrive with the bus to the main entrance of the hotel. The pick-up time is illustrative: we will send a confirmation message one day before with all the meeting point details (could change around 20-30 minutes).

End point

Only available if you buy the option ''Pickup at the cruise terminal'' The guide will wait for you at the main entrance of the TRASMED terminal (where is the customers parking), *Please write us a message with the pick-up point you prefer We will meet in front of the building of ''Ciudad de la Justicia'' at the bus stop. The pick-up time is illustrative: we will send a confirmation message one day before with all the meeting point details (could change around 20-30 minutes), *Please write us a message with the pick-up point you prefer Torres de Serranos (where are the stairs to go up the towers) The pick-up time is illustrative: we will send a confirmation message one day before with all the meeting point details (could change around 20-30 minutes), The guide will arrive with the bus to the main entrance of the hotel. The pick-up time is illustrative: we will send a confirmation message one day before with all the meeting point details (could change around 20-30 minutes).

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Write in the special requirements the place you choose for the meeting point when making the reservation. Entering a meeting point is required. The company is not responsible for the non-collection in case of not having the information from the client.
  • If your booking is a last minute one (made it from 07:30 p.m.-07:30 a.m.) your meeting point will be TORRES DE SERRANOS
  • The schedule is approximated, we will send a WhatsApp message with all the collection details one day before. Please write a correct phone number (if the phone number is invalid, we are not responsible of missing information) in case you don't have Whatsapp the activity provider will send an email through Viator.
  • If you do not leave the information of your favorite pick-up point, we will automatically assign you: Torres de Serranos.
  • Being late is not our responsability.
  • The duration of the activity (from the collection until we return from the caves) is 4h.
  • We will not bathe in the river in this activity.
  • Inside the caves there is a constant annual temperature of 20ºC.
  • You will have 30 minutes of free time to use bathrooms, bars and shops or just for relaxing at the area.
  • You can take your own food/drinks. But is not allowed to eat inside the bus.
  • You have included the transportation to go and return (same pick up point)
  • If you check out from your hotel, you can take your luggage with you. You must notify us to guarantee space.
  • 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.
  • For your safety: you can take photos only in designated areas. To protect the cave fauna, flash photography is not allowed.
  • For this regular tour, pickup at Trasmed-Grimaldi, Moll de Ponent, Poblados Marítimos, 46024 Puerto de Valencia is not available, as this meeting point is exclusive to a different product.
  • Not recommended for unpuctual people.
  • Not recommended for people with claustrophobia or mold allergies.

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 69 / person