Mallorca · PALMA OLD TOWN & CATHEDRAL
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Palma rewards an hour with someone who knows it. Below are the best ways to see the old town and La Seu: skip-the-line cathedral tickets, guided walks through the lanes and courtyards, and the evening tours when the stone starts to glow. Prices, durations, and what each covers.
Skip the lines to Palma’s La Seu Cathedral and enjoy Gaudí-era details, the rose window, and Gaudí-and-Barceló chapel highlights with a phone voucher.
“Skip the line ticket was the same price but with the added convenience of not having to wait in line on arrival. Highly recommend purchasing ticket in advance. Just show ticket on your phone in the app and go right in.”
Self-guided ticket to Royal Palace of La Almudaina in Palma. Skip the line, climb the Royal Staircase, visit chapel and gardens, see Bay views.
“It was nicely presented,was very unusual internally and audio guide was interesting and easy to use”
Walk Palma’s old town with a guide to La Seu, La Lonja, patios, and palaces, plus modernisme details in about two hours.
“Einfach großartig!!! Die freundliche und kompetente Maya mit ihrem unglaublichen Detailwissen über Geschichte….Kultur….Architektur….Highlights hat uns sehr begeistert und unser Interesse für Palma entfacht….wir kommen wieder !! DAS steht so in Keinem Reiseführer….DANKE 🙏”
Walk Palma’s old town by night with a German guide, hear hidden stories, and end at an optional tapas bar with reserved seats.
“Unser Guide Maja war einfach Spitzenklasse. Sie hatte soviel zu erzählen über Palma, sie kannte sich echt gut aus. Wir waren rundum zufrieden und können sie zu 100% weiterempfehlen.”
A 90-minute guided walk in Palma from Parc de la Mar to the Gothic Cathedral, with stops in the old town and an in-depth visit.
“Very good! Great guide. A lot of structured information for 1h and a half.”
Jetski across Palma Bay to Palma Cathedral and Bellver Castle, with a safety briefing, photo time, and a fast 30-minute ride in a small group.
“This activity was really good, the guide was a good laugh and he managed the group well.”
Cycle Palma’s Old Town in 3 hours with a local host. See Palma Cathedral, La Almudaina, Lonja, Arab Baths and wall views.
“We had an amazing time on our bike tour! We chose to go on a Sunday and it was perfect - the quiet morning streets added to the charm. Our guide, Sergio, was absolutely fantastic! His knowledge and passion for the city were infectious, and he showed a deep respect for the places we visited. The bikes were comfortable and worked great. The route was easy-going, with no intense hills to worry about. Overall, we'd highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a relaxed and informative ride through the city. Sergio's expertise made all the difference - thanks for a great experience.”
90-minute Palma Old Town and Cathedral tour with skip-the-line entry, guided Gothic highlights, and a ticket to the cathedral museum.
“Tour started near the Cathedral. Guide was informative and funny. Cathedral entrance included and it was well worth going with the guide. The part around the old town was limited, short and not that informative. Overall a good experience”
Palma’s Old Town in 3 hours: convent sweets, panadas, sobrasada, market stops, tapas with wine, and ensaimada ice cream.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Our guide Melanie was excellent, full of interesting facts and great fun! This was definitely a highlight of our trip to Palma. Highly recommended.”
Spend a full day in Alcúdia’s old town and market, then cruise to Formentor with sea views, a viewpoint stop, and beach time.
“I got to see some wonderful sights and scenery - a lot to do in one trip but I enjoyed every minute of it”
Walk Palma with a guided look at its Cathedral, then ride to Valldemossa for free time in the Tramuntana hills.
“Valldemossa was excellent. Got nice free time as well and could explore and taste local food.”
Zip through Palma Old Town on a small-group Segway tour. See the cathedral area, Sa Llotja, and coast options with a guide.
“Very fun! Great guide was a good teacher and very patient and encouraging. It’s easy once you get the hang of it and it allows you to see much than on foot. Pro tip: if you burn easily, sunscreen the tops of your hands because they are exposed the whole time.”
Small-group Palma tour with fast-track La Seu Cathedral entry, ensaïmada tasting, and guided highlights from Plaça Major to La Drassana.
“Violet was great and lovely. She kept the tour at a good pace and gave a lot of great information that made me understand more about Mallorca culture and history. Loved visiting the La Seu Cathedral at the end of the tour.”
A 3–3.5 hour Palma old-town tapas walk with cathedral sights and classic pinchos, warm tapas, and dessert for $194.
“Die Tour können wir jedem empfehlen. Unser Guide Maya hat uns viele Sehenswürdigkeiten und Tapasbars gezeigt. Auch ihre sonstigen Ausflugtips waren toll. Liebe Grüße an Maya von den Friesen!”
A 150-minute guided walk through Palma’s Old Town, with iconic landmarks and a shared ensaimada break with coffee or drink.
“Our guide is very knowledgeable about the food and wine. We had a great time and learn a lot about Spanish food culture and history”
