--- title: San Jose Caves Guided Tour from Valencia with Local Guide lang: en type: tour city: Valencia country: Spain price: 69 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.57 reviews: 938 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [de, en, it, pl, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Only half a day? rank_in_category: 19 of 19 (Day Trips from Valencia) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/tours/san-jose-caves-guided-tour-from-valencia-with-local-guide/ --- # San Jose Caves Guided Tour from Valencia with Local Guide **Guidekin's take:** 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 4.57 across 938 reviews. Cave admission, guide and air conditioned transport are included at €69 per person for 4h; cruise port pickup is a separate option. **Only half a day?:** 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) In our comparison: #19 of 19 in Day Trips from Valencia, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Pickup differs by option: Hotel pickup only on 5 of 7 options (Day Trip in Italian, Day Trip… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - 5 start times: between 08:00 and 13:01 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €25: ages 3 to 5 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup only on 5 of 7 options (Day Trip in Italian, Day Trip in Polish +3) ## Key facts - Price: from €69 per person for the Day Trip in English or Spanish option; other options up to €120 - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.57/5 from 938 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Valencia & Go - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: German, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:00, 08:30, 12:00, 13:00, 13:01 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.57 from 938 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 839 of 938. - 5 stars: 706 (75%) - 4 stars: 133 (14%) - 3 stars: 54 (6%) - 2 stars: 20 (2%) - 1 star: 25 (3%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Day Trip in English or Spanish | €69 / person | English, Spanish | Regular tour by boat: You will travel along the underground river on board a boat. 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 | €69 / person | Italian | Language: You’ll have an official guide in Italian. 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 | €69 / person | Polish | Language: You’ll have an official guide in Polish. 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 | €75 / person | French | Regular tour by boat: You will travel along the underground river on board a boat. Suitable for all ages | | Cruise Pick up / German | €120 / person | German | Premium pick up: Cruise ship passengers (in German) 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 | €120 / person | Italian | Premium pick up: Cruise ship passengers (in Italian) 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 | €120 / person | English, Spanish | Premium pickup: For cruise ship passengers 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 | ## What's included - San Jose Caves Admission Ticket - Professional guide (English, Spanish, Italian or Polish) - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - Food & Drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Coves De Sant Josep** (50m; admission included) - We will take a boat to across the underground river, the largest in Europe. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 08:30, 12:00, 13:00, 13:01 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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 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) Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJAQAAAFVIYA0RVK19UNNp2RI Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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. ## Compared with other Day Trips from Valencia | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #19 of 19** | €69 | 4h | 4.57 (938) | shared | | [Two wineries tour with wine tasting](/spain/valencia/tours/two-wineries-tour-with-wine-tasting/?format=md) | €125 | 5h | 4.99 (126) | private | | [Private Wine Tour with Wine Tasting and Full Lunch (day trip)](/spain/valencia/tours/private-wine-tour-with-wine-tasting-and-full-lunch-day-trip/?format=md) | €165 | 7h | 4.96 (121) | private | | [Adventures day: Thermal Springs, Waterfalls, private guesthouse](/spain/valencia/tours/adventures-day-thermal-springs-waterfalls-private-guesthouse/?format=md) | €89 | 7h | 4.89 (543) | shared | Ranked #19 of 19 in Day Trips from Valencia by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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