San José Caves Shore Excursion with Boat Tour and Port Pickup
Description
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.
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Itinerary
Navigate Europe's longest underground river on a guided boat ride through ancient stalactites and stalagmites. Your local guide explains the geology and history before entry.
Scenic panoramic drive through Valencia with live guide commentary — highlights include the City of Arts and Sciences, historic center, and port area on the way back to the cruise terminal.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(27)
The caves were very fascinating, and furthermore, seeing them by boat is truly very relaxing. The guide Alessandro Cannata was truly very helpful and pleasant. I recommend this excursion to everyone.
I had a wonderful trip through the caves, especially thanks to Alex, who was kind, very nice, and above all, always available!!!!
Very evocative experience, recommended to everyone. The guide Alessandro was pleasant, efficient, and knowledgeable.
A truly beautiful and exciting experience with Monica as our guide, who allowed us to discover a truly unique place.
Fantastic day out away from the city. Easy directions for the pickup locations. The tour guide to the location and there were amazing. Would recommend to anyone.
Well done Alessandro, you explain things well
Great experience, great guide (Monika) !
Very nice guy and passionate guide! Highly recommended!!
The tour exceeded my expectations. Our guide (Ferran) was super attentive, explaining everything and removing the questions raised. It was a very good service. I recommend
The experience with Ferran was a 10/10. Very good narrative from the moment they pick you up until they drop you off again. Very clear and attentive.
