San José Caves Shore Excursion with Boat Tour and Port Pickup

4.9(37)4 h 45 minFree cancellationBy Valencia & Go

About this activity

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.

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

Meeting and pickup

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

Cancellation policy

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

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