The 9 Best 1-Day Tours in Valencia

1.Albufera Day Trip with Boat Tour and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 556 reviews · from $55Our pick

Leave Valencia by transfer for El Saler’s dunes, the Gola de Puchol pier and Palmar, a small fishing village in the lagoon. A guide explains the area’s ecology and ties to Valencia before you board a boat. Choose a morning trip with a drink and snack, or an afternoon outing aimed at sunset. Guides have included Eva, Manuel and Benito.

“The tour was brilliant! So glad we booked this and got to visit this beautiful part of Valencia. Pick up was very smooth, location really easy to find. Good communication beforehand as well. Coach was comfortable enough but was a little cramped. The tour guide was absolutely brilliant, so energetic, knowledgable and just a lovely person. The tour itself was amazing but the boat tour was definitely the highlight. We brought insect repellent with us but our guide had some we could use if needed. The boat was spacious and the views were amazing. The sunset was beautiful and we were dropped off in the same location we were picked…”

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2.Private Wine Tour with Wine Tasting and Full Lunch (day trip)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $192Top rated

Set out from Valencia with guide-host Johan for a private, roughly seven-hour trip to Utiel-Requena. Visit Requena’s historic wine caves, then family-run Bodega Vera de Estenas for a tour and tasting of three wines. Two tastings and a three-course lunch are included, with pickup and return by private vehicle.

“Great agenda and guide - Johan knew exactly how to spend the time and made it both informative and fun!”

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3.Utiel-Requena Cave & Winery Day Trip with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · 6 hours · from $128

Travel from Valencia to Requena for a short old-town walk, a tasting in Murviedro’s 12th-century caves, then a visit to family-run Vera de Estenas. The six-hour trip includes transport, a bilingual guide, six wines and local snacks. Seasonal grape picking or treading may be available.

“Our guide was fantastic, he was great at explaining the history and landmarks along the way. I liked the wine at the first winery better and we arranged to ship 6 bottles back to the USA. The second winery was a more inclusive experience. We tasted grapes from the vineyard, almonds right off the tree and 4 different wines.”

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4.Morella & Peñíscola Day Trip Transfer + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 45 reviews · 11 hours · from $153

Travel from Valencia to Morella and Peñíscola in a small group of up to 15, with a guide in English, Spanish, or French. Walk Morella’s steep, cobbled lanes, visit its castle, cloister, and main church, then explore Peñíscola’s old town and its mix of Muslim, Roman, and Templar architecture. A typical Morellan lunch is included.

“Great experience from all points of view. It was my first experience; even so, it deserved a lot.”

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5.Day trip exploring waterfalls, springs and caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 8 hours · from $130

Leave Valencia with Kiu of Dreamtours Valencia for an eight-hour outing of waterfall swims, mineral springs, a historic town walk and local lunch. Small groups, watershoes, entry fees and Kiu’s photography are included. Bring swimwear and a change of clothes; lunch and drinks are extra.

“We had a wonderfull time with Kiu, he is very charming. We really hit it of from the first moment. The communication was perfect. Beforehand he gave us very usable tips and things to do in Valencia. We had a beautiful and emotional moment after the jump which will be treasured. Kiu told us a lot of information about the surroundings with a smile and patience. Be prepared to have a great, active day with Kiu. We would really recommend this trip. Greetings from the Indian cheesehead and the Dutchies(inside joke hahaha). Thank you for a lovely day which we will remember forever. And succes with your endeavors.”

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6.Day Trip to Peñiscola with Castle Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 14 reviews · 8 hours · from $94

Travel from Valencia in a group of up to eight for an eight-hour day in Peñíscola. An official guide leads you through the Sea Museum, the walled old town and the 13th-century Templar castle, with Game of Thrones filming locations, Mediterranean views and free time to eat or browse. Marcela is one guide associated with the tour.

“Un’esperienza imperdibile. La visita alla piccola città medievale con il suo castello è stata molto interessante. La nostra guida Marcela è professionale, preparata e molto gentile e ha reso la giornata speciale. Una visita consigliatissima!!”

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7.Valencia Day Trip with Swimming and Hiking in Montanejos

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $57

Travel from Valencia to Montanejos for time at the Fuente de los Baños spring and an optional guided hike above the Mijares River. The spring flows at 6,000 litres per minute and stays near 25°C year-round. A tour leader such as Veronika may help coordinate the day, but bring sturdy walking shoes and water shoes for the rocky river entry.

“Veronika was hands down the most organised tour leader we’ve ever had and it made life so much easier. Pre tour she sent out a confirmation and also set up a voluntary WA group. She was friendly, professional and responsive. A credit to your company. Also a nod to the driver who wrangled those mountainous turns and some narrow town lanes with top gear level driving skills (we missed her name but thank her also). The river was busy (as expected), but full of happy families and such a place of natural beauty and what clear water.”

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8.Bocairent and Covetes dels Moros Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8 reviews · from $170

Travel from Valencia to Bocairent, a mountain village by the Sierra de Mariola, for a guided visit to its old quarter and the Covetes dels Moros. The caves require crawling and are not suited to everyone. The seven-hour trip includes transport, tickets and a guide; one past outing was driven by Josemi, though staff can vary.

“Our guide was just a driver, a expensive one at that. We shared his car with another couple. we didnt have any information about the cave visit until after he bought the tickets and he told us that you had to do a lot of crawling on your knees in the cave. My husband went in but i couldnt crawl so I waited with the guide for the other 3 people to finish which took about 90 minutes , the driver thought it should be 30 minutes.We arrived in the town about 10.30 and walked a little bit ,looked at the church from the outside then we went to the…”

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9.Guided Day Trip to Xàtiva and Anna

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8 reviews · from $170

Travel from Valencia by car to Xàtiva, where a hilltop castle offers views and a glimpse into the city’s past as a state prison. Then visit Anna’s restored palace, known for Moroccan-influenced carvings, art, and gardens. The seven-hour tour includes a guide, transport, and entry tickets. Guide Jesus is noted for punctuality and competence, though your guide may differ.

“Trip was not a day trip, we were back in 5 hours. Guide did not speak English well so we were not given much information. Anna was not particularly picturesque. We were dropped 30 minutes walk from our hotel on return.”

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