Private Day Trip to Morella & Peñíscola from Valencia

Two medieval castles and a 2-km fortress wall in one day from Valencia

A private guided day trip from Valencia to Morella and Peñíscola, visiting two castle fortifications and exploring the hilltop town surrounded by its massive stone walls. The tour includes entrance to both castles, private transportation, and a guide who speaks English or Spanish; the full day runs 9 hours and covers countryside routes between the two towns. Food and drinks are not included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Morella and Peñíscola from Valencia

• Travel through Valencia countryside
• Discover Morella hill-top town
• Admire Morella city walls and streets
• Visit Morella castle and basilica
• Head east to Peñíscola
• See Peñíscola medieval architecture
• Visit Peñíscola castle and Game of Thrones sites

The Experience

The day starts with a drive east from Valencia through the countryside toward Peñíscola, where you'll see the medieval castle that doubled as Pope Luna's home in the Game of Thrones series. The castle sits on a rocky peninsula, and the old town around it carries traces of Islamic, Roman and Templar architecture layered into its streets and monuments. After exploring Peñíscola, you head inland to Morella, a hilltop town built on a cone-shaped rock and ringed by a 2-km defensive wall you can walk along the steep, cobblestone streets inside it.

In Morella, your private guide takes you through the old city center to see the Gothic Basilica of Santa Maria, the historic city gates, and the Santa Lucia aqueduct. The castle itself is an Islamic fortification from the 13th century that became strategically important to the Crown of Aragon. The guide explains the history and culture of the sights along the route, so the countryside between the two towns becomes part of the story rather than dead time in a car.

Your private transportation and guide are included for the full 9 hours, and entrance to both castles is covered. The route is built around your pace—you're not moving with a group schedule or waiting for others to finish. Bring your own food and drinks or plan to eat in one of the towns; the tour does not include meals.

What’s included

• Private transportation from Valencia to both towns and back.
• entrance to Morella castle and Peñíscola castle.
• a private guide in English or Spanish for the full 9 hours.
• pickup from your Valencia location.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Europe prime tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a dedicated guide explaining the history as you move between the two towns at your own pace, rather than following a group schedule.

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Top questions

What is the 2-km wall around Morella that the tour mentions?

Morella is surrounded by a massive defensive wall that you walk along during the tour, winding through steep cobblestone streets inside the fortified hilltop town. It's the defining feature of the place and the reason the town sits so dramatically on its cone-shaped rock.

Is the Game of Thrones castle in Peñíscola the same one I enter on this tour?

Yes. The castle in Peñíscola that served as Pope Luna's home in the series is included in your tour entry; you explore it as part of the day in the medieval town.

How long do I spend in each town?

The full day is 9 hours from pickup in Valencia, split between Peñíscola and Morella, with driving time between them. Your private guide adjusts the pace at each stop based on what interests you, so the time in each town is flexible rather than fixed.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation, or is it included?

Private transportation is included for the entire day—your guide picks you up from your Valencia location and drives you to both towns and back.

What language does the guide speak?

Your private guide speaks either English or Spanish, depending on which you select when you book.

Can I bring a child in a car seat?

Yes, specialized infant seats are available; let the operator know when you book if you need one.