The Original Albufera Tour: Barraca, Boat Ride & Local Guide
Overview
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4 hours
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Just minutes from Valencia, explore Spain’s largest freshwater lagoon on a guided eco-friendly tour. Discover Albufera’s rice fields, wild birds, and the roots of paella with a certified local guide.
Stroll the Mediterranean dunes of El Saler, visit the Gola de Puchol where lake meets sea, and explore El Palmar, a quiet fishing village on an island in the lagoon. Glide across the calm waters on a traditional boat and spot native birds in their natural habitat.
Choose a sunset tour for breathtaking lake views, or a morning tour for a slower pace with a refreshing drink and fresh fruit included.
A cultural, scenic, and all-inclusive experience—perfect for couples and families or anyone seeking nature, beauty, and authenticity just outside the city.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We will send a WhatsApp message with all the collection details. Please put a correct phone number (if the phone number is invalid, we are not responsible), in case you don't have Whatsapp we will send an email through Viator.
Since we start the collections in Valencia until we return from the Albufera, it has an estimated duration of 4 hours.
We will not bathe on the beach or lake in this activity.
Throughout the year, we recommend that clients bring a jacket, sweater or sweatshirt for the boat ride, since at sunset it can get cold.
You can take your own food but you can't eat on the bus, you can only eat on the boat ride.
This activity does not have free time. Only 5 minutes to use the bathroom before taking the boat ride.
You have booked this experience: transportation from various pick-up points + excursion led by an official guide in the selected language + reservation management for the boat ride guaranteeing availability. (Bus + guide + management of reservations, so that you only worry about having a good time!)
The return transportation is included. With the same pick-up stops.
If you make the check out of your hotel you can take your luggage, as long as it is a cabin suitcase or a small backpack. You must notify us to guarantee space.
If you go at the afternoon: the schedule is approximated, we go to the best time to see the sunset from the lake (could change your pick up time 5 or 10 minutes)
The tour could be bilingual.
We recommend bringing insect repellent.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Parque Natural de la Albufera
Discover one of the most beautiful landscapes in Spain and visit the Albufera of Valencia, a range of forests, rice padies, lakes and valencian history, where you can enjoy a unique day out to the Mediterranean coast.
El Saler
We'll pick you up from the meeting point and head to the Albufera lake, just ten kilometres away from Valencia. We'll be making several stops during this activity. We'll visit El Saler to admire some virgin dunes, as well its beach and the Mediterranean sea. An unique enviroment.
What‘s Included
Oficial Tourist guide all the duration of the activity
Visit a traditional Valencian “barraca”: the iconic thatched house of the Albufera region.
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
In the morning tour for you will have a refreshing drink and fresh fruit included.
Morning option: visit the Bird Interpretation Center
Boat trip in an electric boat: the sustainable pleasure of silence.
Lunch
Dinner
Options
Albufera English or Spanish
Starting points:
Ciudad de la Justicia, Av. del Professor López Piñero, 14, Quatre Carreres, 46013 València, Valencia, Spain
Hotel NH Valencia Center, C/ de Ricardo Micó, 1, Campanar, 46009 València, Valencia, Spain
Torres de Serranos, C. de la Blanqueria, 1, Ciutat Vella, 46003 València, Valencia, Spain
Cruise pick up | ENG & ESP
Premium pick up: Cruise ship passengers
From cruise terminal: Start and finish at the cruise terminal
Morning Tour: The tour takes place in the morning, from approximately 9am to 1.30pm.
Starting point:
Trasmed-Grimaldi Valencia, Moll de Ponent, Poblados Marítimos, 46024 Puerto de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
Cruise pick up | Italian
Premium pick up: Cruise ship passengers
From cruise terminal: Start and finish at the cruise terminal
Morning Tour: The tour takes place in the morning, from approximately 9am to 1.30pm
Starting point:
Trasmed-Grimaldi Valencia, Moll de Ponent, Poblados Marítimos, 46024 Puerto de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
Albufera Excursion Italiano
Language: You will have an official guide in Italian.
Pick up point: You will be picked up at Serranos Towers at the stairs that go up the towers.
Starting point:
Torres de Serranos, C. de la Blanqueria, 1, Ciutat Vella, 46003 València, Valencia, Spain
Albufera Excursion Polish
Language: You’ll have an official guide in Polish.
Pick up point: You will be picked up at Serranos Towers at the stairs that go up the towers.
Starting point:
Torres de Serranos, C. de la Blanqueria, 1, Ciutat Vella, 46003 València, Valencia, Spain
Cruise pick up | German
Premium pick up: Cruise ship passengers
From cruise terminal: Start and finish at the cruise terminal
Morning Tour: The tour takes place in the morning, from approximately 9am to 1.30pm.
Starting point:
Trasmed-Grimaldi Valencia, Moll de Ponent, Poblados Marítimos, 46024 Puerto de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
Reviews
281 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Between history and nature: perfect tour with Monika
shinobi81,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exceptional tour! Our guide Monika introduced us to the soul of Valencia, starting from the Arab origins of the Albufera and the importance of rice cultivation. It was fascinating to visit the interior of a Barraca, the typical fishermen's house: a real dive into local history. The tour then continued with a beautiful walk on the park's wild beach and a relaxing boat ride on the lake. Monika is extremely knowledgeable and makes every detail interesting. Highly recommended for those looking for an authentic experience!
Worth a visit
Ana L,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00pick-up was on time. At the first stop is wasn’t made clear when we got off the bus that we would be there for a while. If we had known we would have taken our coats. Ground was uneven in places so comfortable shoes needed & if you’re bitten easily take mosquito spray! Unfortunate we weren’t taken to ‘Visit a traditional Valencian “barraca”: the iconic thatched house of the Albufera region’ as advertised! This trip would have been easily done without a guide
Valencia Albufera TOP
fratics,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The ride to Albufera was very nice and the guide Alessandro was always very prepared and patient! Definitely to add to your trip to Valencia 5 stars!
Positive experience
S7258HBdeliab,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful experience, Alessandro very prepared, told us many interesting anecdotes. He also showed us some typical animals of the area. Recommended
Great experience
Allan W,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience seeing Albufera with a very knowledgeable guide. We all really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it to others
Sunset excursion not to be missed
Dadagemma,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Experience to do if you visit Valencia. The organization was great and the guide, Alessandro, as well as prepared, nice and helpful gave us a lot of skills and extra info about the city of Valencia and how to live it. The boat trip was preceded by a couple of stops that allowed us to know and better understand the Albufera and everything that revolves around it; the sunset from the boat in the middle of the lagoon was the icing on the cake. Absolutely to do!
A wonderful trip
R8919KEelenap,,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We chose to take a guided tour of the Pompeii ruins by purchasing the two-hour guided tour! Igor , our guide, proved to be prepared, kind helpful and witty!
Tour to the Albufera
orstar,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Evening tour to the Albufera Fantastic guided tour to the Albufera nature reserve with our super guide Jorge. We started the tour starting from Valencia with the minibus heading towards the Pujol Gorge. During the trip Jorge made ina beautiful overview of Valencia's history. We visited the Pujol Gorge with sighting of several protected birds. There was a chance to visit a barraca, a typical period house used by rice farmers. The day ended with a ride in the gate overlooking the sunset. Not to be missed! Our guide Jorge and 'was fantastic with detailed and in-depth explanations Thank you Jorge!
Wonderful trip, excellent sunset eco boat, lagoon walk and excellent guide
AngelaUK1,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alessandro was an excellent guide and the boat trip was the highlight. Beautiful sunset and wonderful experience - thank you
Boat trip, barraca, rice fields.
628bobbyv,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Guys, you did great. You put your full 100% into it. You had humor, you were fun, you were serious in your story. And knew how to answer the questions!
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