The 15 Costa Blanca Day Trips from Valencia to Book First

1.Peniscola Day tour, Game of Thrones

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 233 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $105Our pick

Travel from Valencia in a small air-conditioned van with a local guide such as Toni or Miguel. See Peñíscola’s Game of Thrones filming spots, its whitewashed old town, and Pope Luna’s Templar castle, with lunch and free time included.

“Enjoyed the whole day and especially because I made a new friend. The tour was paced well and break for lunch was one hour where we were all taken to same restaurant and seated together (lunch was not included) Peniscola makes for a great day trip and for Game of Thrones fans to see where they filmed “Marine””

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2.Valencia City Excursion – From Albir, Benidorm & Calpe

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 146 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $47Best value

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Albir, Benidorm, or Calpe to Valencia for roughly five hours of free time. Add a walking tour, Oceanografic, or Mestalla Stadium visit on the day. Guides such as Kathy, Cathy, Charlotte, and Nicola help you get oriented.

“Pickup was very efficient and smooth. Arrived to Valencia within a couple of hours and took the walking tour. It was very hot on the day, that couldn't be helped but it was the only downside to making it more enjoyable. We decided to do our own thing for the afternoon though we could have picked from either two excursions. Valencia is a beautiful city and worth seeing however the day was very hot so not a lot of sightseeing could be done and the would be ideal for a city break to have more time to explore as it's a big city. Pickup in the evening was no issue,…”

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3.Day Tour in Peniscola, Game of Thrones

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 122 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Travel from Valencia to Peñíscola with guides such as Tony, Toni, Miguel, or Kika. Walk the old town, see Game of Thrones filming spots, tour the Templar castle, enjoy lunch by the sea, and have free time for photos, shopping, or the beach in summer.

“Our guide Tony was very nice and knowledgeable. He showed us the filming locations from Game of Thrones in Peñíscola, shared videos with us, took us to lunch, and then guided us through the castle. The castle tour itself was interesting, although it was very windy that day and unfortunately the garden was closed. Overall, the experience was pleasant, but I feel the tour could be better organized. For example, it might make more sense to visit the castle first and have lunch afterward. That way, guests who finish lunch earlier could enjoy some free time instead of everyone waiting together before going to the castle and then having limited…”

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4.Morella & Peñíscola Day Trip Transfer + Lunch

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

Spend 11 hours with a small group of up to 15, visiting Morella Castle, its cloister and main church, then Peñíscola’s old town and Papa Luna Castle. Guides such as Joaquin and Ferran add useful local context, while lunch in Morella is included.

“most wonderful trip to see two of the best small towns and castles close to Valencia. the guide was great and very knowledgeable. only 6 people in a minivan. if given a choice, better to have lunch in Pensacola, cheaper and more choices. do know, that sea side restaurants are overpriced and have terrible food.”

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5.Full Day Tour to Peñíscola from Valencia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $82Top rated

Travel from Valencia to Peñíscola in an air-conditioned vehicle with an official guide, often Marcela, and a maximum of eight people. Visit the Sea Museum, Casa de las Conchas, and Papa Luna’s castle, then enjoy free time for lunch and shopping.

“Marcela was a great tour guide and we really enjoyed the balance of a guided tour and free time. Peniscola was a very cute beach town - and it was the perfect time of year to visit before it was overrun with tourists. It has a ton of restaurants and small shops. It was quite hilly but it was beautiful. While the castle was closed, we took a short boat ride and saw the castle and coast from the water.”

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6.Full Day Tour to Altea, Benidorm & Villajoyosa from Valencia

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 9 hours · from $118

Travel from Valencia in a group of up to eight with Marcela or another certified English, Spanish, or German-speaking guide. Visit Villajoyosa’s chocolate museum, see Benidorm’s skyline, stroll Altea’s old streets, and stop at St Michael Arcangel Church.

“Perhaps more time in Altea and slightly less in Benidorm.”

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7.Altea Benidorm and Villajoyosa from Valencia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $120

Travel from Valencia in an air-conditioned vehicle with up to seven people, stopping in colorful Villajoyosa, high-rise Benidorm, artistic Altea, and a Russian Orthodox church. English-speaking guides such as Marcela and Joaquim lead the day, with chocolate museum entry included.

“We had a great day. All 3 towns we visited were different and interesting. We enjoyed having Marcella as our guide. She made the towns more meaningful. Was an extremely pleasant person to spend a day with. We recommend this trip.”

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8.Chulilla and the Hanging Bridges Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 14 reviews · from $170

Spend up to seven hours exploring Chulilla with a Spanish or English-speaking nature guide. Walk through the Moorish quarter, climb toward the medieval castle, and follow a moderate route across hanging bridges above the Turia River. Plan for stairs, slopes, and roughly 10 kilometers of hiking.

“physical-demanding activity. be prepared for 10km hiking, up and down, and a lot of stairs”

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9.Hiking Peñon de Ifach in Calpe and visit Altea – OFFICIAL GUIDE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $153

Leave Valencia at 9:00 am for a private, English-led outing to Calpe’s Peñon de Ifach and Altea. Guide Jan has led the hike, which can be adjusted to your level. Expect about an hour of driving, four hours around the rock, and two hours in Altea.

“It was an amazing experience. The hiking was lead by our very nice and friendly and knowledgable guide making the whole experience super enjoyable. If you like hiking- and beautiful nature- it can be tailored for your level of difficulty and it’s a def recommend :)”

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10.Historic Bocairent, Covetes del Moros Caves and Pou Clar Pools

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Howard leads this eight-person day trip from Valencia to Bocairent, the Covetes dels Moros caves, Barranco de Tarongers, and Pou Clar. Expect coffee, history, a 6-kilometer mountain walk, tight cave passages, and time beside clear natural pools. Bring lunch and sturdy shoes.

“A great trip with lots of variety. Bocairent is a beautiful town and the caves are fascinating. Be prepared for stooping low! Then a lovely walk through stunning mountain scenery and exploration of some ruined mills. All rounded off with a swim in some beautiful pools. Howard, as ever, was a great guide. Highly recommended.”

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11.Bocairent and Covetes dels Moros Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8 reviews · from $170

Travel from Valencia to Bocairent, a mountain village in the Sierra de Mariola, then crawl through the Covetes dels Moros, a Berber cave complex carved into rock. Your seven-hour trip includes transport, tickets, and a Spanish or English-speaking guide, with private and small-group options.

“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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12.Via ferrata Ponoig, cerca de la Nucia

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $65

Join a small group of up to eight for a four-hour K4 climb near Polop. You’ll use iron clamps to reach the Sleeping Lion, enjoy views toward Benidorm and Altea, then abseil 25 and 35 metres. English, Spanish, and French instruction is available.

“Long story short: We had a great time and lots of fun. Our guide Toni was super cool- thank you very much for taking us to the top of the mountain and giving us breathtaking views! I'd definitely recommend! Of you're planing to do this trip you should be a little fit and wear good shoes. I'm looking forward to come back to Alicante and doing more fun activities with Alicante Adventura.”

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13.Discover the Medieval Splendour of Bocairent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 6 hours · from $82

Travel 85 kilometers from Valencia to Bocairent with a live guide in English, Spanish, or Italian. Walk the Magic Route, enter the Arab Caves, visit the medieval quarter, bullring, and church, then enjoy one hour of free time before returning.

“We liked everything, but it would be better if the tour company considered to make this tour a bit longer, with more free time and lunch in Bocairent. 5,5h (including the trip is not enough). The place is fantastic! Special thanks to Paco who accompanied us to the caves, he payiently helped us out there and provided us with the valuable information! Thanks to our guide-driver who safely brought us to Bocairent and back to Valencia.”

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14.Aquatic canyoning near Benidorm. Estret de les Penyes Bollulla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

Start at Restaurante la Cascada Casa Federico near Bolulla for a three-hour canyoning route through Estret de les Penyes. Expect a dry opening, rope descents, warm pools, jumps, and the 20-meter Toll Salt waterfall. Guides including Omar and José support beginners throughout.

“We had a great adventure. Omar was our guide and he did a fantastic job. He really took care of us, especially seeing that all four of us were beginners. We really felt safe with him leading our group. The canyoning experience was more than I expected. It was simply amazing! The pictures advertising this adventure do not even start to make justice of the natural beauty within the canyon. You really have to experience this with your own eyes/ senses. I most definitely recommend this experience to all those young at heart with a sense of adventure. It is an experience not to be missed! Thanks again Omar for…”

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15.Visit Relleu and its “Caminito del Rey”

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $53

Join a small guided group from the northern Costa Blanca for a half-day walk above the Amadorio Canyon. You’ll cross a glass-bottom platform, visit Relleu’s chapel and Moorish castle, then relax at a local bar. English, German, and Spanish tours are available.

“Peisajul este incredibil! Adrenalină...pură!🤣 Ghida noastră, o doamna extraordinară, pasionată de ceea ce face și o mare iubitoare a muntelui! Preluare conform planificării. Vizita în Relleu și la castelul maur ne-a dat prilejul sa vedem alte peisaje minunate! Absolut recomandat și de neratat!”

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