Mallorca Old Town Walking Tour with Cathedral Skip The Line Tour
Description
Discover the most famous places of interest in Palma de Mallorca during a guided city tour of 90 minutes. Admire the cathedral, take a look at the imposing Almudaina Palace, discover the most important monuments and the narrow streets and enjoy the typical atmosphere of one of Spain's most historic old quarters. We offer two tour times: 11:30 13:30 — this slot is ideal, as the Old Town is quieter and the Cathedral less crowded. Recommended for a more relaxed experience and to avoid peak-hour crowds.
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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.
We will begin the tour by the famous Palma Cathedral, where we will begin our stroll around the area, taking in all the wonderful architecture and history this glorious city has to offer!
We will pass by one of the most famous structures within the city instelf, "Estatua Es Foner" o "El Hondero" which translates to "The Swinger". This beautiful structure was donated by the sculptor Jaume Mir in 1992. Jaume Mir was one of the most prestigious Mallorcan sculptors of the 20th century and his work and rigorous technique is internationally renowned.
We will continue to discover the "Old Town" of Palma walking through these beautyful gardens! "S´hort del Rei" which transaltes to "The Kings Gardens" located under the Almudaina Palace. In the 14th century this area had restricted access, and was full of fruit trees, plants, vegetables and colourful flowers. The current garden was renovated in the 1960s by the architect Gabriel Alomar. Alomar based the renovation of this space on traditional Andalusian gardens. Today the garden has cypresses, fountains and a large pond. Take advantage of the great photo opportunity here and capture some images to last a lifetime!
Here we will have the opportunity to walk along part of the old roman walls built to protect the city all those years ago. You will have the spectacular views of the Almudaina Palace from here and views of other parts of the city!
Once we come down from the walls we will stop for photos outside Palma Cathedral (La Seu), and hear how the Roman Catholic place of worship was built on the site of an old Arabian mosque. Then, head inside to admire its circular, stained-glass windows and Gaudi-designed features. The colorful, and often controversial, Modernist artist left his mark on the site, and his eye-catching altarpiece is thought to be the cathedral’s highlight. Since you are on our private guided tour you don´t need to wait in any long queues that accumulate at the cathedral (very long!).
Once we have finished the tour of the beautiful cathedral, you will be able to admire the beauty of The Royal Palace of La Almudaina, which dates back to the 14th century. It is the official residence of Their Majesties the King and Queen during their stays in Mallorca. Together with Palma Cathedral, they constitute a landmark of the capital of the Balearic Islands. A palace that reflects the artistic styles that have followed one another throughout the island's history.
While we continue to stroll through the beautiful old town of Palma you will come across the Ayuntamiento de Palma, located in Palma's Plaza de Cort. It was built between 1649 and 1680 by the architects Pere Bauçá, Miquel Oliver and Bartomeu Calafat. Some of the most outstanding elements on its façade are the balcony with seven large windows, the Rellotge d'en Figuera (Figuera Clock) and the Banc del si no fos (Bank of if you don't miss it). The building itself was declared a Historic-Artistic Monument belonging to the National Artistic Treasure by decree of 3 June 1931.
While you´re taking in the breathtaking views of Palma Old Town and the historic architecture, keep an eye out for The Cort olive tree! This unique tree, known as the Olivera de Cort, was planted in 1999 from Tramuntana mountain range, as a symbol of peace and rootedness to the land. The Cort Olive Tree is located in the middle of the square, right in front of the town hall. Despite the move and its age, it continues to bear fruit every year.
This one is for the Art lovers! A must-see building, due to its characteristics. The stylistic decoration of the façade right through to the interior design, shows a strong influence of Catalan modernism, especially some of Gaudí's work - take in all it´s glory and get the camera out to be able to cherish these moments forever!
By this point we will have covered the main areas in the old town, and our tour guide will be able to give you suggestions about places for a spot of lunch and a drink, including Sa Llotja where there are many tapas bars.
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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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please note that the itinerary may change depending on the time or weather and safety reasons
Reviews(54)
Very good tour, German-speaking, by Melanie. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Vielen Dank für Ihre tolle Bewertung! 😊🏛️⛪ Es freut uns sehr, dass Ihnen die **deutschsprachige Führung durch Palmas Altstadt und die Kathedrale** so gut gefallen hat. Ein besonderes Dankeschön für Ihre netten Worte über **Melanie**. Mit ihrem Wissen, ihrer Erfahrung und ihrer Begeisterung bringt sie die Geschichte Palmas auf besonders unterhaltsame Weise näher. Wir geben Ihr Lob sehr gerne an sie weiter! Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich für **Nofrills Excursions** entschieden haben. Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder auf Mallorca begrüßen zu dürfen! 💙🌴
I very much enjoyed my tour guided by Camy as she seems very knowledgeable and is very enthusiastic!! I would have continued my trip with her the entire day. Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🏛️⛪😊 We're delighted that you enjoyed discovering Palma's Old Town and Cathedral with Camy. Your comment that you would happily have continued exploring with her all day is probably one of the best compliments a guide can receive! We'll make sure Camy hears your kind words about her knowledge and enthusiasm. Thank you for highly recommending the tour and for choosing Nofrills Excursions. We hope to welcome you back for another experience in Mallorca! 💙🌴
Not quite the tour we were expecting. Basically a slow walk to the cathedral not much about palma or the old town really should be called guide to cathedral entrance
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry the tour was not what you expected, but we would like to clarify that this is certainly not simply a “slow walk to the Cathedral”. The tour takes you through Palma’s historic Old Town, with explanations about its history, architecture, monuments and local stories along the way, before continuing inside the Cathedral with skip-the-line entrance. Our guides deliberately make several stops throughout the Old Town to explain what guests are seeing rather than simply walking from one place to another. The Cathedral is one of the main highlights, but it is only part of the experience. We appreciate that you may have expected a different type of tour, but describing it as merely a “guide to cathedral entrance” does not accurately represent the itinerary or the experience provided.
Our guide Jeannine was wonderful! Provided just the right amount of information and the right number of stops. Great experience overall.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🏛️⛪😊 We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering Palma's Old Town and its magnificent Cathedral with Jeannine. Finding the right balance between history, local stories and free time is exactly what we aim for, so it's fantastic to know the pace and amount of information were just right for you. A special thank you for your kind words about Jeannine. We'll be sure to pass them on—she'll be delighted to know she helped make your visit to Palma such an enjoyable experience. Thank you for choosing Nofrills Excursions. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in Mallorca! 💙🌴
A very excellent tour. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and she knew a lot about the subject. I did not feel like anything was missed. Very enjoyable tour and would highly recommend
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🏛️⛪😊 We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that our guide's knowledge and passion made such a positive impression. Our goal is to bring Palma's fascinating history to life while giving our guests a deeper understanding of the city's landmarks, especially the magnificent Cathedral. It's especially rewarding to know that you felt nothing was missed and that the experience was both enjoyable and informative. That's exactly what we strive to achieve on every tour. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Nofrills Excursions. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in Mallorca! 💙🌴
A terrible experience. The tour guide was an irresponsible liar. She specified one meeting place after the tour and free time, but the bus arrived at a different location. We arrived at the meeting point indicated on the map 30 minutes before departure time. All of this company’s buses depart from the same location in Palma de Mallorca. For some reason, our bus left from a completely different place. The tour guide had our phone number but did nothing to contact us and warn us about these changes. Then she simply texted, “You weren’t there—sorry.” I regret the time we wasted… Do you think anyone even apologized on behalf of this company? NO. Think twice before buying tours from them. Wonderful “Spanish service” from this company and its guide.
Good guide got very historical along the way that ended in the Cathedral.
Tack så mycket för din fina recension! 😊⛪🌴 Vi är glada att höra att du uppskattade rundturen i Palmas gamla stad och besöket i den imponerande katedralen. Det är härligt att veta att guiden kunde dela med sig av så mycket intressant historia och ge en djupare inblick i stadens rika kultur och arv. Vi hoppas att denna upplevelse gav dig en perfekt introduktion till Palma och att du tar med dig många fina minnen från besöket. Tack för att du valde Nofrills Excursions. Vi hoppas få välkomna dig tillbaka till Mallorca igen snart! 💙☀️
Great walking tour of old town and cathedral. Really enjoyed all of the stories and history. Liked that we ended in cathedral so we could opt to spend more time there after the tour concluded. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon! Was really great.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌴⛪😊 We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring Palma's beautiful Old Town and Cathedral, and that the stories and history helped bring the city to life. We're especially pleased that you appreciated the way the tour finishes inside the Cathedral. This allows our guests to continue exploring at their own pace after the guided visit, giving everyone the freedom to spend extra time admiring one of Mallorca's most iconic landmarks. ✨ Thank you for your kind words. Our local guides are passionate about sharing Palma's history, culture and hidden stories, and it's wonderful to know that you had such an enjoyable afternoon with us. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Mallorca for another memorable experience with Nofrills Excursions! 💙☀️
Really good trip to get an insight into the old town of Palma and a really good understanding of the cathedral. We had Luis as our guide and he was very good with explanations, pace and keeping us in the shade where he could. Would really recommend.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌴⛪😊 We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering Palma's Old Town and that the tour gave you a great insight into both the city's history and its magnificent Cathedral. A special thank you for your kind words about Luis. He'll be delighted to know that you appreciated his knowledge, clear explanations and the care he took in choosing shaded spots whenever possible, helping everyone stay comfortable while exploring the city. 👏 Our aim is to combine history, local stories and a relaxed walking pace so that guests can fully enjoy Palma's unique atmosphere, and we're thrilled that you would recommend the experience. Thank you for choosing Nofrills Excursions, and we hope to welcome you back to Mallorca for another unforgettable tour soon! 💙☀️✨
Luis great guide. My name did not appear of his roster despite confirmation email from the vendor. I provide the confirmation email and reservation number to Luis. True professional and reached out to the office. Appreciated calm demeanor and kindness. Great tour of old town and of the cathedral. Knowledgeable , enjoyed his storytelling skill and learned a lot. What pleasure! Nice way to spend my afternoon in Mallorca. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌴⛪😊 We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed both the Old Town walking tour and the visit to Palma Cathedral. We sincerely apologise for the initial issue with your booking not appearing on the guide's list. Occasionally, technical issues can occur, but we're very pleased that Luis was able to resolve everything quickly and calmly so that you could enjoy the experience without any further inconvenience. A special thank you for your kind words about Luis. He'll be delighted to know that you appreciated his professionalism, storytelling and knowledge. Our guides are passionate about bringing the history and culture of Palma to life, and it's wonderful to hear that you learned so much while having an enjoyable afternoon. Thank you again for your understanding and for choosing Nofrills Excursions. We hope to welcome you back to Mallorca for another memorable experience soon! 💙☀️✨
