San Jose Caves Guided Tour from Valencia with Local Guide
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Valencia, Spain
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Visit the Caves of San José the convenient way, with this half-day trip from Valencia. 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. 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 our feet.
- Save time with an included Caves of San José entry ticket
- Learn all about the Caves of San José from your guide
- Cruise along the atmospheric underground river by boat
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- San Jose Caves Admission Ticket
- Professional guide (English, Spanish, Italian or Polish)
- Food & Drinks
Meeting and Pickup
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Get picked up from Valencia and head off in an air-conditioned vehicle to the Caves of San Jose. After a scenic drive, you’ll arrive at the caves, with admission included to help you sidestep the long entrance lines and get in quickly.
Once inside, find out about the origins of the cave and discover an underground labyrinth with stalactites and stalagmites aplenty, and a guide to lead the way so you don’t get lost.
The highlight of the trip is an underground riverboat ride inside the caves. You can then finish the trip with a seamless return transfer to the start point in Valencia.
Once inside, find out about the origins of the cave and discover an underground labyrinth with stalactites and stalagmites aplenty, and a guide to lead the way so you don’t get lost.
The highlight of the trip is an underground riverboat ride inside the caves. You can then finish the trip with a seamless return transfer to the start point in Valencia.
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Coves De Sant Josep
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Travelers appreciate the unique cave exploration by boat, valuing the mix of guided photo stops and walking segments that enrich the experience. Guides receive consistent praise for their friendliness, professionalism, and bilingual communication, enhancing tour engagement. The caves and underground river stand out for their beauty, clear waters, and immersive effects, widely regarded as a must-see. While transit is generally comfortable, some note issues with older buses and air conditioning, slightly affecting satisfaction.
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Not all guides speak English.
Pick up time was delayed and there was no communication about that as we waited.
What a cool experience! It’s otherworldly in there!! There are no pictures for the majority (understandable, if regrettable), but it has to be seen to be believed anyway. Very cool!
Had a lovely driver and enjoyed the trip to the San Jose caves - exploring in a boat was great, however for health and safety reasons photos were prohibited until the end of the tour which was disappointing. The experience was also over very quickly - no more than 1hr. Ideally this would be combined with a couple more stops, things to see and do to justify the journey which was closer to a 2hr round trip. Otherwise a lovely experience.
Viator cancelled this the day before due to not having enough people.
We had no other option because the Viking experience was full.
Need to be able to climb in and out of unsteady boat. Must not be claustrophobic. Be able to watch for hidden obstacles in the dark ceilings.
Lovely experience to do with a partner seeing the cave was beautiful a great romantic thing to do with your partner
Very interesting. Our guide Anise provided so much information about the caves and the city of Valencia.
Omg this was just so nice :)
The tour operator explained a lot of details which were so interesting and there was a surprise music and lights show INSIDE THE CAVES WHILE ON A BOAT INSIDE A MOUNTAIN! and it was coldplay!
honestly worth it, something special and unique :D
The van showed up right on time. The hotel staff was rude saying I couldn’t wait inside. The guide and driver were fantastic! She spoke English and Spanish the entire time. Told us interesting facts. She led us to the caves and made sure we were first in and stayed together. After we were done she gave us time to look at the shops or the picture of us in the caves. I loved all of that.
The caves were really nice. You got to go in a boat, then get out and walk for a little and then back in the boat.
The problem I had is that the boat driver spoke the entire time in Spanish. I was under the impression that this was an English/spanish tour. I’m sure there were a lot of facts he said that would have been nice to hear. I feel this should be posted in the explanation of the tour. Also, we were told not to take pictures while in the boat till we got through the low hanging parts of the cave. On the first boat he never let us take pics. So on the ride back I had to keep asking when we could take pictures. It wasn’t until the very end.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback.
Regarding the hotel staff, please note that the hotel is completely independent from Valencia & Go, so unfortunately, their decision about whether guests can wait inside their facilities is beyond our control and is not something we can manage or take responsibility for.
Regarding the language spoken inside the caves, we would like to clarify that our tour description clearly states that not all of the boat drivers inside the caves speak English. This is precisely why our guide provides all the relevant explanations and information about the caves during the journey there, before entering. Therefore, you did not miss any of the information included as part of our guided tour. We kindly invite you to check the tour description again, where this information is specified.
Finally, the restrictions regarding taking photos inside the caves are established for safety reasons. Visitors must follow the instructions given by the cave staff and boat drivers regarding when and where photography is permitted. These rules are in place to ensure the safety of everyone on board and are not something Valencia & Go can modify.
We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the excursion, the caves, and especially the work of our guide. Thank you for highlighting their professionalism.
Kind regards,
Valencia & Go Team
The caves were disappointing ( rather boring)
The guide on the boat in the caves only spoke Spanish, this should be noted when booking the tour.
Waste of money
The guide ( Monica) was quite good
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi David,
We’re sorry to hear that you found the caves boring; unfortunately, making thousand-year-old caves more exciting is one of the few parts of the tour that is beyond our control. 😉
Regarding the language, we clearly state before booking that the boatmen inside the caves only speak Spanish. This is precisely why we include an English-speaking guide who accompanies the group and provides all the necessary explanations in English. We always recommend checking this information before booking to avoid any surprises during the experience. 😉
We’re glad, however, that you thought Monica was a great guide. At the end of the day, we can choose our guides, organise the experience and clearly explain what is included before you book. Making sure the caves are to everyone’s taste… that part is still beyond us.
Thank you for joining us, David!
Easy pickup from the cruise port. Type Transmed into Google Maps instead of using the recommended pin because the meeting point is just outside the cruise port building while Google Maps was saying it was 24 -40 min walk! Our guide Benito was friendly, helpful and provided information to us about Valencia going there and back. He even brought us around the city centre pointing out notable items. The caves itself was really interesting. Note that the actual tour in the caves is only done in Spanish. Wish I understood what the guide inside said. Other than that, I enjoyed the tour.
Caves were a great experience and the tour overall was well organised. Transport to and from the caves was on time and there was little waiting around.
The caves are definitely worth a visit considering how close it is to Valencia. The logistics were super smooth.
Great experience. Alessandro, great tour guide and so sweet and nice. He also recommended the best Italian restaurant.
Short bus ride to caves and bus guide gave a lot of historical information on the way (funny). Caves via boat....super cool. Couldn't do this back home.
It was absolutely amazing, the local guide Alessandro (Alex) was an amazing guide who is very fun to talk to and incredibly useful throughout the entire tour. The attraction itself feels magical
So easy not to have to think about where you are going. Caves was a nice experience. Joaquin was the perfect guide.
The actual experience is about 45 minutes but it’s definitely worth it. It’s one of the more surprising places I’ve seen. Each boat has 10-14 people. If you’d rather have a more personal experience and kayak that’s also a possibility at the location with a different type of excursion.
The caves were absolutely beautiful, however our tour guide arrived after the bus and was very difficult to understand. The bus was in very poor condition; the PA system was hardly working , the ceiling fabric was falling down and the air conditioning was leaking (poring water on another guest resulting in his returning with another tour. The return trip was horrible. The ac was not working and the sun was unbearable. I was ill from the heat on the bus and changed the remainder of my day as a result. I highly suggest the caves; I would however schedule with a different tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We are very sorry for the inconvenience you experienced and appreciate you sharing your feedback. The issues you described with the bus do not meet the quality standards we require from our transportation providers, and we have reported the situation on the same day.
We are glad you enjoyed the Caves of San José and sincerely regret that the transportation issues negatively affected the rest of your experience.
The caves were amazing .
The bus ride was hot and uncomfortable.
The guide was great fun. I think his name was as Joacim
The pick up location was not the same as the drop off location. The pick up buses air conditioners were leaking on the front left of the passengers. In the way back, still leaking without cooling. Miserable in the already 90+ degree heat. The tour guide was hard to understand and the cave guides weren't unstandable at all.
It is a fun trip if a little expensive for what it is.
The guide on the bus was interesting and had a good knowledge of the area as well travelled to the caves.
Once in the caves the boatman spoke no English on the way out. Luckily we had an English guide on the way back otherwise we would have had no information about the cave.
It’s an hour each way on the coach and about 50 mins in the caves.
Unique experience boating underground! It was a lovely cool 20 degrees so it was a nice break from the heat. Tour in the caves was only an hour long. Our guide was very very informative!
Quick tour, worth the four hours if your in valencia, was a good afternoon, lots of bad reviews about ac on the bus, our bus was comfortable and the ac worked well, we all had two seats to ourselves, tour guide was helpful and spoke english well, thanks
I love underground caves, especially ones that have under rivers so when I was recommended this activity by a friend, I literally jumped at it & quickly booked myself on to it when I was still at the UK airport! Glad I did. The 1st part which was the bus ride to the caves & Tour guide giving info on historic landmarks we passed was ok. I took a few pictures & listened to the guide but admittedly after a while I started to zone out & fall asleep. I wasn't the only one too lol
The caves themselves were good - heads up you'll spend quite a bit off time ducking your head as some of those cave ceilings are crazy low ( thankfully Tour guide had warned us in advance about this but even then it still surprises you!)
Was guided by a third party site to book this outing and the date got changed unknown to us.. Got a call asking where we were and I explained we were not in Valencia. I explained the mix up and said it wasn’t my fault but we lost our money and they wouldn’t swap the date.. Very poor customer relations 🤬
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We are sorry about the situation, but we would like to clarify that Valencia & Go does not change booking dates without the customer’s request. The date can only be selected or modified by the customer or through the platform where the booking was made.
We must also respect the established cancellation and modification policies for all bookings. Unfortunately, we cannot take responsibility for an error or change made outside our management.
Very nice, some extra tour guide info on the bus around Valencia and showing us the traditional farm houses as well as some nearby cities as we drove to the caves. Guide was friendly and helpful and the cave tour was very unique!
The overall experience was fine, nothing amazing but overall enjoyable. It is not really a guided tour, it is a charter bus that you meet and it takes you to the caves, which you have a timed ticket to wait for and then you enter the cave boats without your "guide" on your own (which is completely fine as the guide is just there to coordinate logistics). Bus ride was decently comfortable, not great AC but ok for the hour each way. The caves were cool, but IMO underwhelming given the overall time and cost of the excursion.
Travelled to the caves by air conditioned coach and the caves themselves are a really nice excursion away from the heat. Travelling through them by boat was memorable and something a bit different.
Buses were comfortable with AC. Tour guide on bus spoke fluent english and did a great job explaining all the sights on the way. Caves were amazing and the river guide was friendly and polite.
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