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Peñíscola & Game of Thrones Castle from Valencia: Full Day★ 4.72 (178) · 8h 30m
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Day trip to Peñíscola from Valencia: Castle & Beach★ 4.95 (21) · 8h 30m
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Ebro Delta River Cruise & Peñíscola Castle from Valencia★ 5.00 (6) · 10h 15m
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✓ 2026-08-12| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sagunto from Valencia: Roman Theatre, Castle & Museum | € 30 p.p. | € 30 | 4h | — | free | — |
| Xátiva from Valencia: Castle, Museum & Old Town | € 40 p.p. | € 40 | 6h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | free | — |
| Day trip to Peñíscola from Valencia: Castle & BeachBest value | € 69 p.p. | € 69 | 8h 30m | 4.95★ · 21 | free | — |
| Dénia Castle, Beach & Skulls Cave Day Trip from Valencia | € 79 p.p. | € 79 | 9h | — | free | — |
| Peñíscola & Game of Thrones Castle from Valencia: Full DayOur pick | € 89 p.p. | € 89 | 8h 30m | 4.72★ · 178 | free | — |
| Peñíscola day trip from Valencia: Castle & guided old town | € 89 p.p. | € 89 | 8h | — | free | — |
| Ebro Delta River Cruise & Peñíscola Castle from ValenciaTop rated | € 90 p.p. | € 90 | 10h 15m | 5.00★ only 6 reviews | free | — |
| Day Trip From Valencia to Sagunto: Roman Ruins & Castle | € 114 p.p. | € 114 | 4h | 5.00★ only 1 review | free | — |
| Private Day Trip from Valencia to Xàtiva Castle and Old Town | € 490 p.p. | € 490 | 8h | 5.00★ only 1 review | free | — |
| Alcalá del Júcar day trip from Valencia: Private guide & castle | € 510 p.p. | € 510 | 8h | — | free | — |
Real price per person across the 10 options: € 30–€ 510 (median € 89). With 100+ reviews: 1 of 10.
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Day Trip From Valencia to Sagunto: Roman Ruins & CastleA day trip from Valencia to Sagunto with hotel pickup and an English-speaking driver who acts as an informal guide, visiting the Roman Theatre (a National Monument partly carved into the mountainside), Sagunto Castle, Santa María Church, and the Archaeological Museum. The driver waits while you explore each site at your own pace, and the itinerary is flexible—you can stop for photos or linger as long as you want. Some attractions may close on public holidays or for maintenance, so verify opening hours before your departure date.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Valencia without a car—the pickup from your hotel and the driver's local knowledge mean you skip the logistics of renting, navigating to Sagunto or figuring out which sites matter most. The flexible itinerary lets you linger at the Roman Theatre or the castle as long as you want, and the driver waits while you explore.
Sagunto from Valencia: Roman Theatre, Castle & MuseumYou enter Sagunto's old town with a local guide, move through a museum of Iberian and Roman artifacts, walk the Roman Theatre with its original stone tiers still standing, then climb to the castle for views across the Mediterranean plains. Transport and all entry fees are included, and the half-day pace means you're back in Valencia by early afternoon.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Roman Spain without driving yourself or navigating buses — the guide handles the history, the vehicle handles the logistics, and the half-day length fits into a longer Valencia trip without eating your whole day.
Xátiva from Valencia: Castle, Museum & Old TownYou enter Xátiva's castle high on the mountain with a guide who knows the Hannibal-to-Reconquista timeline, walk through the old town to the Collegiate Church where the Borja family's story anchors itself, and spend time in the Fine Arts Museum seeing what the city lost and kept from 1707. Transport from Valencia and all entry fees are included, and you're back by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand a piece of Spanish history that doesn't make it into most guidebooks — the castle and museum visits are what let you do that in a single morning without arranging transport or tickets yourself.
Peñíscola day trip from Valencia: Castle & guided old townThis eight-hour guided day trip from Valencia takes you to Peñíscola, a coastal town less than two hours away, where an official local guide leads you through the old quarter and up to the castle—a fortress that once served as a palace and library for Pope Luna, one of Spain's most controversial religious figures. The tour includes castle entry, an air-conditioned vehicle from Valencia, and free time at Peñíscola beach; you choose your guide's language at checkout from English, Spanish, Italian, French, German or Polish.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a guide who knows the history and can explain what you're looking at—the castle, the architecture, the wall—rather than wandering on your own. The language options mean you can choose the guide who speaks your language, and the fixed itinerary and transport mean the day holds together without you arranging pickups, tickets or timing.
Dénia Castle, Beach & Skulls Cave Day Trip from ValenciaThis full-day guided tour from Valencia takes you to Cueva de las Calaveras, a prehistoric cave with illuminated underground galleries and archaeological history, then to the coastal town of Dénia for a walk through the Old Town and a visit to Dénia Castle on its hilltop overlooking the sea and Montgó Natural Park. The tour includes cave entrance, transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, and a guide speaking English, Spanish or Italian; the afternoon leaves time to swim, explore the harbour or eat tapas before the return to Valencia.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day combining inland caves and coastal exploration from Valencia, with a guide managing the route so you can focus on the cave walk and Old Town stroll rather than navigating between them yourself.
Private Day Trip from Valencia to Xàtiva Castle and Old TownThis private day trip from Valencia takes you to Xàtiva, a historic city in eastern Spain, with a local English-speaking guide, private transportation, and entrance to Xàtiva Castle included. You walk the fortress walls and towers that stretch along a ridge high above the city, learning about its strategic role through the centuries, then visit the castle's Fine Arts Museum before heading down to the old town's traditional streets and squares for lunch and free time. The eight-hour tour is built around your schedule, not a fixed group departure.Is it for me?Your guide speaks English throughout the day, so you follow the history and the stories without translation delays or confusion — useful if this is your first time in Spain and you want real context, not just a walk through old streets.
Alcalá del Júcar day trip from Valencia: Private guide & castleA private guided day trip from Valencia to Alcalá del Júcar, a whitewashed village perched above the Júcar River gorge, includes hotel pickup, an eight-hour itinerary with a professional guide, castle and cave entrance fees, and air-conditioned transport. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language of your choice. Lunch is arranged separately at a restaurant overlooking the village or river, where you'll eat regional Castilian cuisine and local Manchuela wine.Is it for me?Book the 1–6 person option if your group is family or close friends and you want the guide's full attention for questions and photo stops; the 7–15 person option works better if you're joining other travelers and prefer a lower per-person cost.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 10 of the 10 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Peñíscola & Game of Thrones Castle from Valencia: Full Day is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.72 out of 5 across 178 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 2 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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