San Jose Caves Guided Tour from Valencia
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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)
- Could be in Spanish, don't worry! Our expert guide will explain everything in your language.
- Food & Drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
Select a meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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 (English and Spanish). Besides, on the boat tour you will go with a guide-boatman who will guide you along the way and will point out some key spots of the natural wonder. (could be 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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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.6
based on 787 reviews
Kate_C, May 2026
Absolutely incredible experience, the cave was stunning. Jorge was an amazing tour guide and very knowledgeable about Valencia history and important sites.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Kate! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the tour. Jorge will be delighted to know he helped make the tour even more memorable. We’d love to welcome you again on another adventure soon!
Terah_B, May 2026
Easy drive there, both guides were awesome for the drive and through the caves! Only photos on the second half of the cave journey but it was great overall.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your review 😊
We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the trip and that both guides made the experience great from the drive all the way through the caves.
It’s also good to know you appreciated the visit and the photo opportunity during the second part of the cave journey.
We hope to see you again on another tour soon!
Maria_Q, May 2026
Excellent tour, the guide was helpful, as were the boatman inside the caves, really enjoyed ourselves
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review 😊
We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that both the guide and the boatman helped make the experience even more enjoyable.
We hope to see you again on another tour soon!
jami_m, May 2026
The caves were amazing. It definitely worth going to. Ferran gave us lots of information on the drive to and from the caves. He was very nice. Just be aware of the different pickup times at the different stops
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your review 😊
We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed the caves and that Ferran made the experience more interesting with his explanations during the journey.
We also appreciate your note about the different pickup times — it’s very useful for future visitors.
We hope to see you again soon!
Jen_F, May 2026
Fun and very informative! Tour guide was great and getting to the caves was easier than I anticipated.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your great review! 😊
We’re really happy to hear that you had fun and found the tour very informative, and that our guide made the experience great for you. It’s also wonderful to know that getting to the caves was easier than expected.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in Valencia soon!
Douglas_D, May 2026
The boat tour of the caves was like no other. You see the geology in such close proximity and the history is fascinating.
Our guide from and back to Valencia was informative and entertaining. Thank you, Ferran, for making our time on the tour delightful.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊
We’re really glad to hear that the boat tour through the caves was such a unique experience and that you were able to enjoy the geology and history up close.
We’re especially happy to know that Ferran made your journey to and from Valencia both informative and entertaining, and we truly appreciate your kind words about his effort in making your experience so enjoyable.
Thank you for recommending us, we hope to welcome you again in Valencia soon! 🌿
Linda_L, May 2026
Central pick up details given however exact spot to wait would have been beneficial as its quite a vast area. Tour guide spoke good English, journey about 45-50 minutes depending on traffic, beautiful location with plenty of choices to eat clean toilets and a few gift shops. Boat ride very very interesting but only allowed photos inside the cave when they tell you its ok. Would thoroughly recommend.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your honest review, Linda. We’re glad you enjoyed the caves, the guide, and the overall experience. We appreciate your suggestion regarding the pickup point and will work on making meeting instructions even clearer. As for photos inside the cave, the restrictions are set to help preserve this unique natural site. Thanks again for recommending the tour!
Elizabeth_P, Apr 2026
The caves are beautiful! Very unique experience. We looked into getting there on our own from Valencia via public transport, it’s a long ride, the tour bus made the journey someone and easy. highly recommended.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you very much for your lovely review! 😊
We’re glad you enjoyed the caves and that the tour made the journey easy and comfortable for you. It’s great to hear that the experience felt unique and worthwhile.
We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in Valencia! ☀️
Pritam_D, Apr 2026
The guide was very good and friendly. Had goven all detaisl in place. The car drive was also very good and pubcutal and on time. As always viator has helped to get the toyr easy and well planned
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊 I’m very happy to hear you enjoyed the trip and felt well taken care of throughout the experience. It was a pleasure guiding you, and I truly appreciate your comments about the transport and organization as well. Hope to see you again on another adventure soon!
Agnes_S, Apr 2026
The pickup and the bus tour guide, Manuel was excellent. The boat tour guide spoke minimal English and therefore was not good. However, after returning to the bus, Manuel explained everything. Manuel is great.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your feedback 😊
We’re very happy to hear that Manuel made such a great impression and that you enjoyed the bus tour with him.
We’re sorry that the boat guide’s English was limited, but we’re glad Manuel was able to provide clear explanations afterwards.
We appreciate your comments and hope to see you again!
Dannielle_H, Apr 2026
What a great morning out, our guide met us at the meeting point and the van soon followed. Arriving in the early we had time for a quick coffee before entering the caves and the wait was so worth it. What an amazing place definitely worth your time.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your lovely review 😊
We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the experience from start to finish, and that everything ran smoothly from the meeting point to the visit.
It’s great to know the caves lived up to ожидания and were worth the wait. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Sharnay_K, Apr 2026
I booked a trip to the San José Caves through Viator for myself and my two boys (ages 4 and 11). The caves themselves were absolutely beautiful and definitely worth seeing — a really unique experience.
Unfortunately, the rest of the tour had major issues.
First, our tour guide did not speak English, even though we specifically booked an English-speaking tour. Because of that, we missed out on important information and history about the caves, which really took away from the experience.
The biggest problem, however, was the return transportation. On the way back, the driver changed all of the drop-off locations without clear communication. We were originally picked up at Ciudad de la Justicia de Valencia, and the booking clearly stated that drop-off would be at the same location.
When I questioned this, the transportation guide told me I was supposed to get off earlier at the City of Arts and Sciences — about a 15-minute walk from the original pickup point.
Even though it was not the location I was picked up from. I asked if he could take me back to the original pickup spot, and he refused, saying it was “not his problem.”
At that point, I was left in an unfamiliar area with two young children, about 1 hour and 30 minutes walk from my cruise port, with a strict boarding time of 7:00 PM. I contacted the tour coordinator for help, and instead of resolving the issue, I was told to take public bus #95 back to the port — which is not what I paid for.
This situation felt unsafe and extremely stressful, especially traveling alone with small children in a foreign country on a time-sensitive schedule. I ended up requesting a full refund and they denied it.
If you’re traveling solo and are comfortable figuring things out on your own, you might be okay. But if you’re traveling with kids, I would strongly advise against booking this tour due to the lack of organization, communication, and safety considerations.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your comment and honesty.
We always take our customers’ feedback into account to improve our services.
The guide hired by Valencia&Go did speak English; however, not all of the guides/boatmen inside the caves do. Nevertheless, we clarify this in the activity description, and our guide provides you with all the necessary information before entering the caves. Regarding the drop-off point: The confusion arose because instead of “City of Justice,” we mentioned “City of Arts and Sciences.” It is the same area, but we use that name because traffic regulations do not allow us to drop you off at the exact same spot where you were picked up.
We understand the confusion and apologize for it. We have taken steps to ensure this does not happen again so that the experience is completely satisfactory.
Once again, thank you for sharing your feedback with us.
Kari_Y, Mar 2026
The caves are amazing and highly recommended. Our guide Joquim was fantastic. The bus ride was about 45 min, but, was fine as you got to see a bit of the outskirts of Valencia. While there are no photos permitted at the beginning of the boat tour, it makes sense because you need to mind the cave walls and ceiling, you are permitted to take photos later in the tour which is more than enough to capture the beauty of the caves and water. Super amazing! Tip while waiting for entry to the caves which is 45-60 min, the coffee is great and the fresh squeezed Valencian orange juice was the best I’ve ever had. One of first or second stalls on the right as you walk up towards the ticket booth.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your detailed and wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Joaquim made your visit to the caves fantastic and that you enjoyed both the boat tour and the journey through the outskirts of Valencia. It’s great to know our tips about coffee and fresh orange juice were useful too! Your feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you on another Valencia&Go tour soon!
Jim_H, Feb 2026
Great unique experience with wonderful guides. Temperature was perfect and there was time for pictures!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed a unique experience with our guides and had perfect weather for taking pictures. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you on another Valencia&Go tour soon!
Michael_S, Feb 2026
Ferran was great, providing all of the history and logistics we needed. Overall, worthy short detour from the grandeur of Valencia!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that Ferran provided all the history and guidance you needed, and that you enjoyed the detour. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you on another Valencia&Go tour soon!
Vijay_K, Feb 2026
Our pick up went smooth with Benito. He gave gret information about Valencia on our drive to the San Jose Caves. The caves are amazing! A must do!!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review Vijay! We're happy you enjoyed the tour and that Benito gave you all the info to enjoy it even more. We hope to see you again! There's so much more to discover in Valencia!
Sheri_H, Dec 2025
It was fantastic! Our tour guide was very sweet. We were taken to the San Jose Caves and she made sure we got there in time to enjoy some shopping and a cup of coffee and snack before the tour started. It was a relaxing tour in a boat. The inside was beautiful! The water was clear and the lights showed the magnificence of the cave.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to know you enjoyed the experience and that your guide helped make the day enjoyable from start to finish. We truly appreciate you choosing us for your excursion and hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future!
Kahia_P, Dec 2025
It was beautiful and lovely experience. It took about 45 min to destination but the cave and river was something to see
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again on another tour!
Matt_M, Dec 2025
We signed up for an English tour and only had English on Bus. Once we got on the boat tour thru the cave it was all Spanish so we learned nothing. Very beautiful views, but disappointed in the tour.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you very much for sharing your feedback. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the beautiful views, but we are sorry to know that part of the experience did not meet your expectations.
In the tour description, we indicate that not all the boat guides inside the caves speak English. For this reason, during the journey to the caves, our guide provides all the explanations in English about what you will see inside, so that no important information is missed. After the boat ride, our guide also checks with the group and answers any questions you may have about what you saw inside the caves.
We truly appreciate your comments, as they help us continue improving. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back for a fully satisfying experience in the future.
b1pilot, Nov 2025
There is a small restaurant, a playground for kids, and 2 gift shops at the site of the caves and nothing else.
Your cave tour start time is preset, so you may have to wait.
If you want to kayak, you have to do the evening tours. The earlier tours are very full boats.
Once aboard the boat, you will wait a while for your turn to float through the river. It was not very busy in November, but there was still a wait. The summer must be crazy-busy.
There are no photos allowed for most of the trip in the pretty locations. They will sell you a photo at the entrance for 6 euro.
The tour guides were great. Joachim made it fun.
They will not pick up at the port unless the van is filled with just cruise passengers. You will have to catch the van downtown if there are only a couple of you.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
¡Hola! ☀️
Thank you for your detailed review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the visit and that Joachim made the experience fun.
We appreciate your comments about the waiting times, on-site services, and port pick-up details — very helpful feedback for future travellers.
Thanks for sharing your experience with us! 🍊✨
Juan_G, Nov 2025
Great experience, caves and underground river were beautiful. Guide was professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
¡Hola! ☀️
Thank you for your review! Delighted you enjoyed the caves, the underground river, and our professional guide.
Thanks for recommending us! 🍊✨
holly_d, Nov 2025
This was, by far, my favorite experience in Valencia. This is an amazing natural wonder. Viator made the experience very easy and enjoyable.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review!
We're delighted to hear that this was your favorite experience in Valencia. The caves are indeed a spectacular natural wonder, and we're very happy that everything felt smooth and enjoyable for you.
We hope to welcome you again soon for more experiences in Valencia! 🌞✨
Best regards,
Valencia & Go
Ali_E, Nov 2025
Absolutely perfect!!! The experience and transport was phenomenal. Would highly recommend. Tour worked efficiently and on time.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the experience and that everything ran smoothly. We’d love to welcome you back for another adventure in Valencia soon!
— Valencia & Go
Catherine_C, Nov 2025
this was such a lovely tour. we enjoyed the beautiful views and interesting history on the way to the caves. our guide Ferran was wonderful! he was so funny and knowledgeable. we enjoyed our tour through the caves as well & the gentlemen conducting that tour were wonderful as well.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊 We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the beautiful views, the history, and your tour through the caves. We’re especially glad to hear that Ferran and the cave guides made your experience fun and memorable. We hope to see you again soon for more amazing adventures in Valencia! 🌞🧡
— Valencia & Go
Donna_M, Nov 2025
The trip to the caves was very nice. The caves are spectacular. I just wish it wasn’t quite so commercial, but then hiw would I have been able to go?
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! 😊 We’re glad you enjoyed the caves — they’re truly spectacular. We understand your point and appreciate your honest feedback.
Hope to see you again for another Valencia adventure!
The Valencia & Go Team
Barbara_H, Oct 2025
We had an interesting drive with some comentary from our guide. The caves itself was an enjoyable experience.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks for your review! 😊 We’re glad you enjoyed the caves and our guide’s commentary.
Hope to see you again for more Valencia adventures!
Valencia & Go
Mike_B, Oct 2025
The guides were very nice and spoke about the sites, history, and culture during the entire drive to and from the caves.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks for your kind words! 😊 We’re happy you enjoyed our guides and their stories about Valencia’s sites, history, and culture.
Hope to see you again soon!
Valencia & Go
Scott_M, Oct 2025
Very unique tour. Our tour guide was easy to find and she gave us tons of information on the ride to the caves
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your kind review!
We’re glad to hear you found the meeting point easily and enjoyed the journey to the caves with our guide.
We hope to see you again soon for another great experience with Valencia & Go! 🍊
Kevin_H, Oct 2025
Caves were beautiful and tour schedule was well executed. The weather was bad so that is the only damper on an otherwise excellent tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Kevin, thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the caves and the tour schedule. We’re sorry the weather wasn’t on our side, but we’re glad it didn’t stop you from having a great experience overall.
We hope to welcome you again in the future under sunnier skies!
Best regards,
Valencia & Go
Geoff_P, Oct 2025
A good introductory tour of Valencia old town followed by great food & wine in a really nice location. Emily was a brilliant & informative host.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much! 🍊 We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the old town tour and the food & wine experience — and we couldn’t agree more, Emily is a fantastic host! Hope to welcome you again soon for another lovely experience in Valencia.
Valencia & Go ✨
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