Palma de Mallorca Shore Excursion: Palma, Deia and Sa Foradada
Description
While you are in port in Palma de Mallorca, head out on a private shore excursion to Palma and Deia, one of the most beautiful villages in Mallorca. First stop will be a walk around the charming village of Deia with your guide, and also will do a photo stop at the famous Sa Foradada pierced rock, and see the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Serra de Tramuntana (the Tramuntana mountain range). Next stop will be for enjoying a panoramic tour in Palma while we drive to Bellver Castle, located on top of a hill, and admire the views of Palma, the Cathedral of Santa Maria (La Seu) and the Royal Palace of the Almudaina. Continue on a sightseeing tour along the seafront of Palma de Mallorca and explore Palma de Mallorca’s old city center on a walking tour with your private guide.
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Itinerary
An excursion is much more than just to take you from your hotel in Mallorca to the venue. Our philosophy is that every excursion in Mallorca should be an experience and we use the best guides and choose the best itineraries to ensure that we create unforgettable experiences.
We will pick you up in a private vehicle (normally a mini bus) right outside where your cruise docks, and we will drive to the Tramuntana Mountain area.
We will stop here briefly to take in the gorgeous views and so you can take a few pictures to remember this experience! The name Sa Foradada comes from having a hole on the rock structure that is visible from several points in the mountain range. Legend has it that this hole is the result of a cannon shot during the war between North African corsairs and Christians under the orders of Mateu Sanglada in 1582.
Deia has been chosen as a place of residence for numerous writers, musicians and artists. Most famous of them Robert Graves, English poet and author, who settled there and was inspired by Deia to write his most famous book: “Yo, Claudio”. His house can be visited and his furniture, personal memories, photo books of literary are still preserved, and it is also a good example of what the typical Majorcan houses look like. Walk along the streets of Deia you will feel the bohemian vibe. The art is everywhere! It’s a peaceful village and excellent restaurants, one with a Michelin star! For a small village there is such a good choice of restaurants. Deià is a foodie heave as well as an artistic one.
Then we start the guided walk at the town hall square where we will admire its square; one of the landmarks of the city. From there, we will walk to the monumental area where we will find Palma Cathedral and the Almudaina Palace, two of the most important monuments in Palma de Mallorca. During the tour, our guide will explain you what you see so you can understand better how the city of Palma de Mallorca is, and the relation between the city and the places we pass during the guided walk.
You will be taken on a sightseeing tour on our coach from where you will have great panoramic views of the entire city including a photo stop with magnificent views over the whole of Palma. This tour will reach all the areas of Palma including the commercial area, the sea front, the port and the cruise area.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up and drop you off by your cruise ship or, if you are staying at a hotel, outside your hotel or at a pick up point nearby. For guests staying in Port de Sóller, private pick-up can be arranged upon request. Please note that private tour rates are based on departures from Palma City or the Palma Cruise Terminal. Due to the additional distance and transfer time required, a supplementary charge of €125 applies for collections in Port de Sóller. Once you have made the booking, we will send you first an email with the booking details, and then a second email confirming the departure time and departure point.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Please note that the itinerary may change depending on the time or weather and safety reasons
Reviews(10)
The guide took us to locations to enjoy fabulous views of the sea and the mountain. It was such a beautiful island to tour and learn all about the history. Guide Angela was excellent as well as driver Pedro.
Thank you Cheryl 🌴✨ We’re so pleased you enjoyed your Palma, Deià & Sa Foradada shore excursion with the stunning mix of sea and mountain views. Angela will be delighted with your praise, and we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to Pedro too. At Nofrills Excursions, with over 20 years of experience in Mallorca, we love creating well-organised tours that bring out the island’s beauty and history. We hope to welcome you again soon! — The Nofrills Excursions Team
This may have been our favorite city during our two week tour! Camy met us at the port and we had no problem finding her. What I loved most about this tour is there was a separate driver which allowed the tour guide (Camy) to focus on telling us about the sites. She was so prepared and even had a binder with notes in it so she could show us pictures as she was referencing certain topics. She was so detailed yet gave us free time to explore on our own and shop around. She guided us to the BEST bakery! It was a beautiful experience getting to learn so much about this town. I loved that it wasn’t filled with tourists too! We all had such a wonderful time! I highly recommend this tour company and Camy! You won’t regret it!
Thank you so much for your incredible review! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear this was one of your favorite stops during your two-week journey — that truly means a lot! Camy will be so happy to know her preparation and attention to detail made such a strong impression. The fact that she could focus fully on guiding while a separate driver handled the transport is exactly what makes this tour special. This experience is part of our new premium service line, which includes a private guide and driver — designed to offer a more in-depth, relaxed, and personalised experience. We’re so glad you enjoyed the balance of rich storytelling, visual aids, and free time — plus that visit to the best bakery! 😄 If you return to Mallorca, we’d love to welcome you on another premium tour. Just search No Frills Excursions on Google — and from 2025, you’ll find our exclusive WhatsApp service at the bottom of our page. Mention that you've already toured with us and we’ll gladly offer you a return guest discount!
The island was great but the private guide, charging more than $1,000, was almost 30 min late coming to get us at the port, with no apology. He spoke our language, English, yet we couldn't understand him and he often did not understand us. When i asked him to find on his phone the name of the villages where we were visiting so i could see it in writing so I could know where we were, he did it once, not again for the other villages. When I then asked him to write the names of the villages on paper he got angry. I was already highly frustrated at this point. I knew what a good private guide was and he was not one, far from it! The so called professional guide started threatening me if i was not happy after he sent us off to find lunch somewhere, that he would call his boss and cancel the trip. I didnt know if he might leave us stranded in the mountains of Mallorca. Luckily the driver was able to interpret for us to the guide which helped a little bit. She did not speak English, but understood it better than the guide. She was very nice. We had a driver and a guide, so the driver could stay with the car and the gide could guide around and educate us, but the guide sent us off on our own in at least 3 villages to find our way around with little to no explanation of the history, culture, or not even a recommendation at what restaurant to eat. He seemed to care most about taking photos for us, which really was not my primary interest. That is why we paid for guide and driver, not just a driver. Most drivers take good photos so we did not need a guide for that.. Also most drivers know the little amount of history that he shared with us.....We did not go to many of the places listed on the tour and then the guide had the nerve to tell us near the end that we owed him for 2 hours extra, in cash. $250. I asked to talk to his manager on the phone and explained we had only stayed out 1 hr extra so was willing to pay $125 more. Truly it was the worst tour of my life and I have been on many happy successful tours all around the world. All but this one.
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We're very sorry to hear that the experience didn’t meet your expectations and that you felt disappointed — that is never what we want for our guests. However, we would like to respectfully clarify a few points. According to our GPS records, the full itinerary was covered as planned — and in fact, even more locations were visited than originally listed. Regarding the start time, there was indeed a 20-minute shift, but this was communicated to you well in advance, weeks before the tour, to adjust for port logistics that day. About the additional charge: the tour ran 1.5 hours longer than scheduled, but we only charged for 1 extra hour, and this was communicated and agreed upon during the tour. We’re truly sorry if there was any communication difficulty with the guide. All our guides are professionals, but of course, interpersonal dynamics and expectations can sometimes differ. We are already reviewing this situation internally to ensure it’s handled better in the future.
Excellent option in Mallorca The tour was a blast with very friendly guides I strongly recommend this option instead of visiting the places on your own
Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊 We're thrilled to hear you had a great time and that our guides helped make the day enjoyable and memorable. Palma, Deià, and Sa Foradada are such special places to explore, and we’re so happy you felt this tour was a great way to experience them — especially without the stress of planning everything on your own. If you return to Mallorca, we’d love to welcome you on another adventure! And starting in 2025, we’ll also offer an exclusive WhatsApp service for direct clients — perfect for getting quick answers, personal tips, or custom recommendations from our local team with over 20 years of experience.
Lovely place. Nice tram ride to the port. Fenanfo made the roads look like a breaze. Jenny very helpful. Nice relaxing day.
Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate you taking the time to let us know what you think of No Frills! Here at No Frills Excursions we take pride in what we do; we are local excursion experts that are from or have lived here on the Island for many years. We have over 20 years of experience within the excursion industry which has resulted in No Frills Excursions having thousands of great reviews on Trip Advisor. We like to think we offer the best service when we compare ourselves to the other agencies and that is because we know what we´re doing and we know the best ways to do it! We have the best itineraries available thanks to our knowledge and years of experience. We work with some of the best guides available on the island, along with the best coaches and drivers. Here at No Frills we believe an excursion is more than just picking you up from your hotel and taking you to your destination, we believe it's about making once in a lifetime memories and experiences, which is why we go that extra mile to make your trip the most enjoyable and memorable experience. If you need anything at all, please have in mind you can contact us via our website that has our whatsapp contact details where we would be more than happy to help you with any doubts in regards to any excursion and/or booking. Many Thanks, No Frills Excursions
We had a great tour with our driver Juan and our guide Jeanine. Lots of walking, great scenery and her knowledge of the areas we visited was outstanding! I recommend this tour! At the end we stopped at a cafe and had the best hot chocolate I’ve ever had in my life!
We had a great time, the tour was wonderful, the area was truly beautiful. What made it really special was our guide, Michael, he was very knowledgeable and shared local colorful history and tidbits! If you decide to take this tour, please request for Michael, the British guide!
This review is long over due since our trip occurred on May 20, 2019. The Palma de Mallorca and Valldemossa visit was the first of five ports during our Royal Caribbean Western Mediterranean cruise. The trip was also the first time me and my wife was in Europe. Natalia (from Russia) was by far the best tour excursion guide we had for the week. She was very prompt and made sure we got to all our attractions prior to the big busload crowds arrivals so we could have plenty of time to visit without feeling rush. She was very accommodating/flexible to any of our requests. She was very friendly/engaging and provided excellent historic content to the trip, along with appeared to go out of her way to ensure our visit would be memorable and unique. We really appreciated her panoramic commentary video she took of us on one of the ledges in Palma de Mallorca with the Mediterranean sea in the background. I would recommend requesting Natalia any time you are doing the Palma de Mallorca to Valldemosse excursion. In addition, I would recommend using a Viator excursion over the cruise ship excursions every time.
Excellent tour!! Our guide Albert was the best explaining the history of the city. Recommended a very good restaurant. Will definitely do it again.
<p>This was a PRIVATE tour for our group of 7. Your agent No Frills Excursions sent a mini coach for over 20 people to pick us up. The obvious intention was to add on other passengers. Also as it happened 5 persons from our group did not join the tour as they were very tired from the previous day's tour. The guide told us that since 5 persons in our group were not coming he was taking other passengers. This was not true as he had already come with a mini coach. Then he told us that since the other passengers had Valledemosa on their itinerary, he was going to skip the Palma sightseeing and take us to Valledemosa, Deia and Sollet Valley. Hence we could not see the beautiful Cathedral of Palma. Also after we had gone a few miles, he told us that he had to pick up some more people from the Port and so the coach returned to the Port to pick up 3 more people. Then despite the delay, he gave a half hour break in Valledemossa and in Soller valley. As a result of all this, we barely managed to get back to the cruise ship 5 minutes before the All Aboard time of 6.30 pm. The guide had told us that if we had time on our return trip he would take us to the Cathedral to take some pictures. Even that could not be done as we simply had no time. To say that we were very very disappointed on this tour would surely be an understatement!!</p>
