15 Palma Old Town Tours to Plan a Day Round

1.Guided Tour of the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 822 reviews · 105 minutes - 2 hours · from $46Our pick

Walk Palma’s old town with a guide who connects its cathedral, palaces, Jewish quarter, city walls, and ornate patios to the island’s past. Maja and Yvonne are among the guides praised for lively storytelling, architectural detail, and practical food tips. The group tour is in German; private tours are offered in English, French, and German.

“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 🙏”

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2.Old Town Atmospheric Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 706 reviews · 2 hours · from $46

Walk Palma’s old town at night with a German-speaking local guide, passing landmarks such as the Cathedral, La Llotja, Almudaina Palace, and Parc de la Mar. Hear stories about the city’s past and tips on local bars, then finish at a traditional tapas bar if you wish. Yvonne and Maja have both guided this tour. Food and drinks cost extra.

“Maja hat ein unglaubliches Wissen, nicht nur über Palma. Sie trägt es nicht -wie auswendig gelernt, vor, sondern es sprudelt aus ihr heraus. Es macht richtig viel Spaß ihr zuzuhören.”

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3.Palma de Mallorca Old Town Guided Bike Tour (Small Groups)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 563 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Ride through Palma’s Old Town with an English-speaking local host, stopping at sites including Es Baluard, La Lonja, Parc de la Mar, the Arab Baths, and Palma Cathedral. Bikes and helmets are included. Guides such as Sergio and Tony have led the tour, sharing local history and stories along an easy-paced route.

“Our guide Tony and Juan (sorry for misspelling …) were great!! Informative and accommodating. We were initially turned off by the office guy who checked us in… we thought the reservation was for e-bikes but turns out no. Instead of showing some understanding, he was pretty rude about it. However our guides more than made up for that blunder. Thank you!”

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4.Foodie Walking Tour of the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 372 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Walk Palma’s Old Town with a local guide such as Juan or Melanie, stopping for convent-made sweets, panadas, sobrasada, tapas and wine, then ensaimada with almond ice cream. The three-hour tour also visits Mercat de l’Olivar and keeps groups to 15 people.

“The tour was fantastic! Juan was such a fantastic tour guide and so knowledgable. We learnt so much about Palma on our tour alongside the food. We’ve done a few food tours in different cities and this is up there with one of the best/favourites! Definitely recommend if you’re in Palma ⭐️”

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5.Old Town and Cathedral Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 268 reviews · from $32Best value

Meet near Parc de la Mar for a 90-minute guided walk through Palma’s Old Town, followed by about 45 minutes inside the Gothic cathedral and its museum. Your ticket and priority entry are included. Tours are offered in English or German, with guides such as Melanie and Jeaninne.

“The tour was great but I have yet to receive the refund for reducing the group from 10 to 8 people”

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6.Palma de Mallorca Old Town Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $62Top rated

Glide through central Palma with a local guide after a patient Segway lesson. The one-hour route focuses on the Old Town, the Cathedral area and Sa Llotja; longer options can reach Portixol and Ciudad Jardín. Guides have included Ines, Kiko, Nacho and Alex. Choose a morning or afternoon departure.

“Excellent tour and well worth the money. Never been on a Segway before but after a short practice soon got the hang of it. Our guide was brilliant and took us all over, places and streets we would probably never have found by ourselves.”

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7.Culinary Tapas Tour of the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 114 reviews · 3 - 3.5 hours · from $194

Walk Palma’s old town with a live English- or German-speaking guide, stopping for three pinchos, at least five varieties of warm tapas and a scheduled dessert stop. The route passes the cathedral, Almudaina Palace, La Lonja and Es Baluard. Guides have included Maya, Yvonne and Michael.

“Michael hat unsere Tapas Tour mit allen Infos zur Geschichte Palmas bereichert. Die Tapas waren lecker und sehr reichlich. Jederzeit zu empfehlen. Vielen Dank.”

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8.Palma Old Town Sunset Tour and Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 60 reviews

Spend 2.5 hours walking Palma’s old town at sunset with a private English- or German-speaking guide. Visit the cathedral, Plaça de Cort and Plaça Major, then stop at a tapas bar for three small food tastings and one drink. Guides Maya and Maria have been praised for lively local insight and useful tips for what to do next.

“Great tour. Our guide, Maya, was really engaging and informative. Her knowledge of Palma was extensive and she gave us so many tips of things to do after the tour. The tapas was fantastic and the staff at the bar also really welcoming. Would thoroughly recommend.”

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9.Old Town Walking Tour & Cathedral Skip-the-Line

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $50

Start at Palma’s tourist office for a 2.5-hour English walking tour through the old town and Cathedral of Mallorca. Skip the ticket line, hear how Gaudí and Miquel Barceló reshaped the cathedral, and sample a Mallorcan ensaïmada. Guides who have led the tour include local guides Carlos and Eulalia.

“Great way to spend a morning and learn more about Mallorca and Palma.”

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10.Palma Old Town & The Cathedral of Mallorca with Mallorcan pastry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Spend about two and a half hours exploring Palma with an official English-speaking guide, from the Cathedral of Mallorca to old-town patios, Jewish-quarter landmarks and Modernist façades. Cathedral entry and a traditional Mallorcan pastry are included. Groups are capped at 12, and guides such as Carlos and Eulàlia have led the tour.

“We had a fantastic time with our guide going round the old part of the city and into the cathedral. Carlos was really knowledgeable and engaging. Dont worry about walking pace etc, it was fine. We thoroughly enjoyed this guided tour and it was fantastic value. Thoroughly recommended”

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11.Private Tour: Palma de Mallorca Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $165

Walk Palma’s Old Town with a private English-speaking guide, exploring the Jewish quarter, courtyards, Arab Baths and Modernist architecture. The tour lasts about 2½ hours and is private to your group. Cathedral entry is optional, and the walk starts and ends near Parc de la Mar.

“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.”

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12.Mallorca Old Town Walking Tour with Cathedral Skip The Line Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 32 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Spend 90 minutes exploring Palma’s old town with an official guide, including 45 minutes inside La Seu, the Cathedral of Mallorca. You’ll pass S’Hort del Rei, the old Roman walls, the Almudaina Palace and Palma’s town hall. Admission and a city map are included. The tour is advertised in English, though it’s wise to confirm the language and meeting point before you go.

“Guide really great, very interesting. Have been to Palma a few times but never inside the cathedral.”

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13.Old Town Guided Tour & Cathedral Visit

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 30 reviews · from $67

Travel to Palma by bus, with a Mallorca documentary available in five languages. Spend time exploring on your own, then follow a live guide through the Old Town and visit La Seu Cathedral. Pickup is available from selected areas, and free headphones are included. Tours run in six languages, with private groups available.

“Visite de la vieille ville et de la cathédrale très agréable! Guide passionné et passionnant avec une belle touche d’humour!”

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14.Pottery in the Heart of Palma’s Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $63

At Fun Art Club Palma, spend two hours painting a ready-made pottery piece or shaping your own in air-dry or natural clay. An English-speaking instructor guides a small group of up to eight. Air-dry work can go home the same day; kiln-fired work takes longer and costs extra.

“Really lovely experience. The host was really welcoming & offered lots of help & options. Was something different & fun to do while in Palma. Definitely recommend 😊”

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15.Private Tour: Palma de Mallorca Old Town, Palma Cathedral and Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $207

Walk Palma’s old town with a private English-speaking guide, enter La Seu with skip-the-line access, then take a one-hour cruise around the port and Bay of Palma. Guides have included Peter, Melanie, Romi, Juan and Michael, though you cannot count on a particular guide being available. The tour lasts about four hours and costs $207.26 per person.

“Peter, from the UK, was an excellent Guide and I'd highly recommend him. Very knowledgeable about the history of Majorca and the Old Town, with a very friendly and personable manner.”

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