Private Tour: Palma de Mallorca Old Town
Description
Get to know Palma de Mallorca’s history and sights on a comprehensive 3-hour walking tour with a private guide. Focusing on the area in and around Palma de Mallorca Old Town, the leisurely paced tour puts the spotlight on historical monuments such as Palma Cathedral, Almudaina Palace and the Arab Baths with commentary tailored to your interests. If you want to see some of Antoni Gaudi’s work in the city, upgrade to include admission to Palma Cathedral.
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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.
Meet your private guide in central Palma de Mallorca, near the Parc del Mar, and take a leisurely stroll to the so-called ‘monumental area’ where the bounty of the city’s sights can be seen. As you walk, feel free to ask your guide as many questions about the city and the island as you wish; one of the benefits of a private guide is that the commentary is tailored to your interests.
Learn about the island’s Jewish heritage and the community that lives in Mallorca today as you explore the old 16th-century Jewish quarter, and then finally discover the Art Nouveau side of the city by taking a look at Palma de Mallorca’s intriguing Modernist architecture and developments.
Stop for photos outside Palma Cathedral (La Seu), and hear how the Roman Catholic place of worship was built on the spot where an Arabian mosque one stood. If the site is of particular interest to you, upgrade to include admission and head inside to admire the circular, stained-glass windows and Gaudi-designed features. The colorful, and often controversial, Modernist artist left his mark on the site, and his attention-grabbing altarpiece is considered the cathedral’s highlight.
Pass Almudaina Palace, which was originally built as an Arabian fortress, and then head through the streets of Palma de Mallorca Old Town, a charming warren of twisting streets, churches and 16th-century courtyards filled with trees and fountains. Scout out hidden gems such as the Convent of Santa Clara and the Arab Baths, and hear interesting tidbits of their history from your guide.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that the itinerary may change depending on the time or weather and safety reasons
Reviews(33)
Our guide was very knowledgeable, entertaining and made it fun for our kids! We enjoyed every step and would go back for more!
Thank you so much, Sarah! 🌴✨ We’re delighted you enjoyed your Private Palma Old Town Tour and that your guide made it both fun and engaging for the whole family — especially for the kids! It’s great to hear that the mix of knowledge, entertainment, and storytelling made every step enjoyable. That’s exactly what we aim for on our private tours — a relaxed and personalised experience for all ages. At Nofrills Excursions, with over 20 years of experience in Mallorca, we take pride in creating memorable, family-friendly tours full of history, culture, and fun. We’d love to welcome you back again soon for more discoveries in Palma! 🌞✨ — The Nofrills Excursions Team
We asked guide Jeanine to focus on the local architecture and she gave us a highly detailed tour on that aspect of Old Town. She led us through the most interesting areas that are off the typical tourist path. She explained the details & history of various architectural styles found in the neighborhood. It was a memorable tour.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! 😊 We're thrilled to hear that Jeanine tailored the tour perfectly to your interests. Her deep knowledge of local architecture and ability to take guests off the beaten path truly sets her apart — we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to her. It’s always our goal to provide memorable and meaningful experiences, and we're so glad this tour left a lasting impression. If you're planning another visit to Mallorca, we'd love to welcome you again! Just search for No Frills Excursions Mallorca to see more of what we offer. And starting in 2025, we’ll also have an exclusive WhatsApp service for direct clients — perfect for planning custom experiences or asking questions with the help of our local team with over 20 years of experience.
Great, nice and very knowledgeable guide! Nice variety of stops about culture, history, cuisine etc.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your private tour of Palma de Mallorca's Old Town. It’s great to know that our guide's knowledge and the variety of stops made your experience memorable, covering culture, history, and cuisine. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you on another tour soon
Marta did not turn up. We waited 20 minutes at the meeting point. No apology, nothing. We contacted Viator who refunded quickly but again, no apology
Peter was excellent. You will love this tour. He goes at your pace.! The reason is Fivestars isn’t because of peter it’s because we were not told the port is almost 5 miles from the meeting point so you need to take two cabs if you have a child need to make sure that you have a Cab big enough for your stroller So if the company is reading this, please tell Cruise passengers that they need to get 2 to 3 calves depending on the size of their group to get to the meeting point! That would’ve been nice to know before we started out on a 1 mile track before hailing Cabs with an 18 month old
Pete was fabulous, extremely knowledgeable on history and entertaining personality. Pete took pictures for us and was attentive to explaining the architecture and culture.
Our original guide called in sick. New guide offered non-private option or cancelation. Chose to go. Our guide was extremely prepared and very interesting. At conclusion we were left with good direction on how to continue on our own. Good experience.
I was excited for this tour having been to palma several times and done my own exploring as well as a segway tour I was hoping for something different. Our guide had some good local info of the old buildings and quarters etc but we paid for the cathedral to be included on the tour but turns out this does not mean a tour of the cathedral. Our tour therefore was only approx 2 hours and then we were left to walk around the cathedral on our own
Dear traveller Thanks for taking the time to share your experience on trip advisor.
Very knowledgeable guide, could answer all our questions about the history of Palma and Mallorca, as well as show us the hidden historical gems that other tourists easily miss.
A thoroughly enjoyable and informative morning learning a lot about Palma. Peter is an engaging host who was keen to ensure we drew the specifics we wanted from the tour. Highly recommended.
