Self-guided tapas and wine crawl in Palma
Five old-town bars, a gourmet tapa and a drink at each, at your own pace, with a farewell cava.
Towns of Mallorca · Palma
Also known as Palma de Mallorca
The capital faces the sea from La Seu: golden stone, streets of hidden courtyards and a bay that sets the pace of the day.
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Mallorca Cathedral, La Seu, rises beside the sea and is mirrored in the lake of Parc de la Mar. Its great rose window, nicknamed the “Eye of the Gothic”, fills the nave with coloured light, and inside the Gothic shares space with Gaudí’s alterations (1904–1914) and Miquel Barceló’s chapel.
Five old-town bars, a gourmet tapa and a drink at each, at your own pace, with a farewell cava.
Guías locales de free tour (vía GuruWalk y Civitatis)
About two hours through the old town with a local guide; booking is free and you tip what you like.
Closed on Wednesdays and Sundays according to Google
Eight hours by minibus with a guide through Sóller, Deià and Valldemossa, tapas included and return to Palma.
Five hours in a Mercedes minibus for up to 8, with driver and English-speaking guide, hotel or port pickup.
Two-and-a-half-hour small-group walk through Palma's historic centre, in Spanish, English or German, with an ensaïmada tasting.
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays according to Google
Two and a half hours of evening strolling from Plaça Major: three tapas or pinchos and three drinks with a local guide, ending in La Llotja.
Indoor trampoline park in Palma with open 60 or 90-minute sessions, a Mini Ninja zone for little ones and seven-day opening.
Five escape games of about 60 minutes for 2 to 12 players on Carrer Ricard Ankerman, with cooperative and head-to-head modes.
Private morning with an official guide and minivan for up to 6 people: Palma's old town and a walk in Valldemossa, picked up at the port or your hotel.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
A day in Palma with transfer included, a city map and about 5 free hours to stroll, shop and eat, from 29 EUR.
Tours Mallorca (excursiones privadas)
A private 2.5-hour walk through the historic centre with an official Balearic guide, in Spanish, English or German, starting at 10:30.
Open-top double-decker with a 24-hour ticket, 16 stops and an audio guide in 8 languages; bundles with attractions and a boat ride available.
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays according to Google
The same "Driveando" format applied to the Serra de Tramuntana, with a driver option.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
Three hours on foot around Palma with a local guide and ten tastings, from savoury to sweet plus local drinks.
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays according to Google
A van with pick-up that visits three or four coves, with snorkelling, optional jumps and a lunch stop.
A private 2-hour walk through Palma's old Call on Jewish history, crypto-Jews and the Inquisition.
Two hours in a colmado in Palma's old town: a welcome aperitif and a tasting of Mallorcan wines with cheese and sobrasada.
Departures at 10:30 and 14:30 from April to October from the Palma base; EUR 95 per driver and EUR 55 per passenger, with a water stop.
A private guided walk of about 2 hours through the old town with legends, crimes and curiosities; starts at Plaza Mayor, flexible schedule.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
A one-hour workshop where children shape ceramic pieces and take them home; groups of up to 6, from age 4.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
Children paint their own canvas on an easel, combining tracing and figurative and abstract styles in a one-hour workshop, from age 4.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
A guided 2-hour Segway ride through Palma's old town and centre, with training, helmet and insurance.
A 3-hour guided bike ride through the historic centre, past the cathedral, city wall and La Lonja, finishing with tapas.
Palau March Museu (Fundación Bartolomé March)
Palace facing the Almudaina with sculptures by Rodin, Moore or Chillida in its courtyards and terrace, a large 18th-century nativity and sea charts.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
A walk through the island's history, from prehistory to the 20th century, in a palace in the old quarter near the Cathedral.
Four restaurants with a reserved table, a surprise dish and a drink at each, with the route guided through a web app.
A 3-hour walk with a professional photographer and licensed guide, including a workshop on using your camera in manual mode; Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
The same route in golden afternoon light, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 17:00 to 20:00, ending at the Parc de la Mar for sunset.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
TUI España Turismo (excursiones en Mallorca)
Several ways to see Palma: transport only, a guided cathedral visit, or Valldemossa added on.
Palma's great Gothic icon, with an interior visit, museum and, depending on ticket, terrace access.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
A day in Palma with transfer, a guided visit of the historic centre, cathedral entry and a radio guide, plus about 3 free hours, from 51 EUR.
Domed bath hall with columns from the Islamic period, tucked into a garden in the old town a few minutes from the Cathedral.
Tree-lined pedestrian axis in the old town with cafés, restaurants and the Casal Solleric palace; a public street with no admission.
Palacio Real de la Almudaina (Patrimonio Nacional)
Fortress-palace of Moorish origin facing La Seu, reopened in July 2026 after renovation.
Closed on Mondays according to Google
Casal Solleric (Ajuntament de Palma)
The city council's contemporary art centre in a palace on the Passeig des Born; admission is free and exhibitions change through the year.
Closed on Mondays according to Google
Public garden beside the Almudaina Palace, with pergolas, a pond with fountains and a crafts market on set days; no admission is listed.
Three hours around Palma's old town with tastings of panadas, sobrasada and ensaimada, a market and a glass of wine.
Public park between the city wall, the Cathedral and the sea, with a large salt-water lake, a children's area and a café; no admission is listed.
A 75-minute hatha vinyasa session in an intimate studio in central Palma, taught in Spanish with support for non-Spanish speakers.
A 4-hour catamaran trip from La Lonja with skipper and hostess, tapas, a welcome drink and a group of up to 10-12.
A 2-hour sunset sail around Palma Bay with views of the cathedral, a welcome drink, starters and canapés.
About 90-minute Arabic bath session with a 15 to 45 minute massage option in central Palma.
Forn de sa Llotgeta (antes Deborah's Culinary Island)
One hour of guided shopping at the Mercat de l'Olivar and three hours of hands-on cooking to make and eat a seasonal Mallorcan menu with wine.
A 3 to 3.5-hour walking tour with five stops and a «secret dish», in groups of up to 12 with an English-speaking guide.
Covered market in central Palma with fish, fruit, meat, cheese and flowers; walking through is free and it opens Monday to Saturday.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
Five hours on a catamaran with General, Premium or VIP areas, lunch, snorkelling and an onboard slide.
Monohull yacht with 4 or 5 cabins for 8 to 10 guests with a skipper; the route is decided daily by wind and crew wishes.
Abenteuerausflüge (AbenteuerDate)
A self-guided walk of about 2.5 hours through the Santa Catalina district, with a German-language app, challenges and photo tasks, for couples or friends.
Leave Palma harbour in the late afternoon for a swim and snorkel in a cove, a welcome cava and canapés on board.
Martina Candela Bespoke Leather Atelier
Three hours in a small atelier in central Palma to choose a model and anatomic footbed and leave with sandals you made by hand.
Es Baluard Museu d'Art Modern i Contemporani de Palma
Modern and contemporary art in a Renaissance bastion by the sea, with exhibitions and views over the bay.
Autoritat Portuària de Balears
Avinguda Gabriel Roca between Can Pere Antoni and Portopí, redeveloped by the port authority with trees, gardens and a bike lane; no admission.
Three hours on foot with a local guide from Santa Catalina market towards Es Baluard, tasting croquettes, pepper coca and more.
Four restaurants in the Santa Catalina quarter, each serving a dish and a drink, following an app and without paying at each stop.
Four hours with a resident DJ, buffet lunch, one drink and a swim in the bay; a shorter night version offers views of Palma.
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays according to Google
Guided 2.5-hour bike ride through Palma's old town and waterfront with a tapas tasting; EUR 61 per the website.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
2.5-hour electric-bike route through Palma's old town and Bellver forest with a walk around the castle; EUR 75 per the website.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
A 60-minute escape room for 2 to 6 people in Palma, with four games in Spanish and English, open Tuesday to Sunday.
Closed on Mondays according to Google
Exclusive charter on a Beneteau Oceanis 390 with a professional skipper: 3-hour sunset sail, 4-hour half day or 8-hour full day from Palma.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
Sailing yacht for nine guests from Real Club Náutico: see the Cathedral, Almudaina and Bellver from the sea, with swimming, snorkelling and a go at the helm.
A small-group sailing yacht from Palma with swim stops in coves, light snacks and an open bar of cava, wine and beer.
A morning boat trip along the south coast to look for dolphins, with a swim in a quiet cove and a bar on board.
A sailboat with an international crew and a maximum of 8-10 people, shared (adults only) or private.
Attraction Catamarans Mallorca
About 5 hours (10:00-15:00) on a large catamaran, with swim stops at Cala Blava and Cala Vella and a buffet meal.
Private outing on a 35-foot sailboat from Club de Mar: quiet coves, swimming, paddleboarding and snorkelling, or a sunset sail, for up to 9 guests.
Consell de Mallorca – Centre Krekovic
A free, quiet museum with the work of Croatian portrait painter Kristian Krekovic, who arrived in Mallorca in 1960, including his Peruvian paintings.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
One hour of flamenco dance, guitar and song in central Palma, with a drink included and upgraded seating available.
SPAi Son Armadams (Hotel Isla Mallorca & Spa)
Spa circuit with sauna, steam bath, hydromassage and an activity pool in Palma, on its own or with breakfast, lunch or a massage.
A shared 4-hour sail on a Lagoon 42 from Palma's marina, with homemade tapas, snorkelling and stand-up paddleboards.
A day aboard a working fishing boat from Palma's fishing port, with the catch prepared and eaten on board.
Sailboat for your own group (up to 7 or 11 depending on boat) with stops for swimming, snorkelling or paddle boarding and optional paella.
Four hours on a sailboat with cava, wine, beer and snacks, an anchor stop for swimming with snorkel and SUP, and the sunset.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
About 5-hour cruise around Palma Bay with a buffet and swim time.
Three hours cooking paella and tapas in a historic Palma windmill, with meal and local wine included.
Castell de Bellver (Ajuntament de Palma)
Round Gothic castle with views over the whole bay of Palma and a low entry fee.
Closed on Mondays according to Google
Three hours on an electric bike with a guide through the old town, the seafront and the Bellver area.
Palma's largest public natural space, with paths among pines, picnic areas and play areas; the forest is free to enter (the castle is not).
Half day, full day or sunset aboard a traditional llaüt with a captain and complimentary drinks.
A stroll among replicas of buildings from across Spain in Ponent, with free parking.
Small cave on the outskirts of Palma, visited in small groups and reachable by city bus.
Mallorca Water Sport Center (Palma Jetski)
Flyboard sessions of 15, 30 or 60 minutes with an instructor at Port Calanova, powered by a jet ski over the Bay of Palma.
Mallorca Water Sport Center (Palma Jetski)
A one-hour guided jet ski outing across the Bay of Palma from Port Calanova; drivers must be at least 18 and able to swim.
A 1964 course of 18 holes, par 71, beside the Son Vida mansions with views of the Bay of Palma; a European Tour host.
Mallorca's only official pitch & putt: nine par-3 holes of 57 to 96 m, with a golf school, shop and restaurant-bar.
Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró a Mallorca
The artist's museum and studios in Palma, with works and temporary exhibitions.
Closed on Mondays according to Google
Scenic flights from Son Bonet: from minutes over Palma to an hour reaching Sóller, Sa Calobra, Lluc or Andratx.
A 3-hour boat trip across the Bay of Palma with a BBQ on board, a swim stop and music at sunset.
A 4-5 hour jeep route along rural roads, little-visited viewpoints and villages, leaving Playa de Palma at 10:30.
A social 3-4 hour jeep ride in the evening with mountain views, a swim at Cala Pi, a short off-road stretch and a sunset.
Small-group sail past coves and the bay's marine reserve with swimming, snorkelling, snacks and drinks.
A short outing from Can Pastilla with chill-out music, a welcome drink and talks on marine wildlife.
Four hours on a sailboat in a small group around the Bay of Palma, with snorkelling, paddle boarding, tapas and two drinks.
Tirolinas Go Mallorca (Forestal Park)
Adventure park in Palma with family and sports courses, zip lines over 200 m and dozens of high-ropes elements.
According to Google, open only on Saturdays and Sundays
Ride century-old wooden carriages from Palma to Sóller, with an optional tram continuing to the port.
Iberostar Selection Llaut Palma
Adults-only day pass with pool access, two hours of thermal circuit, buffet breakfast and lunch at a Platja de Palma hotel.
18- or 9-hole green fee on the Son Gual estate (Palma), with seasonal 18-hole rates from EUR 105 to EUR 185, a driving range and equipment hire.
Mallorca Wellness Spa (Hipotels)
Three hours of spa in Playa de Palma (indoor pool, sauna, steam bath) plus a relaxing 25-minute massage.
Mallorca's flagship aquarium: sharks, jellyfish and themed routes suited to the whole family.
Four to five hours with chef Paula: market shopping and cooking traditional island recipes in a small group.
Tour Sóller y Valldemossa (vía Hellotickets)
Guided Tramuntana day by coach, with stops in Valldemossa, Sóller and a tram ride.
The stamp marks the town; the dots are the experiences in and around it, coloured by category.
In the morning, when the light through the rose windows is best and crowds are thinner. On Sundays and public holidays La Seu is closed to sightseeing visits.
Pair your visit with Mercat de l'Olivar, open Monday to Saturday mornings. If you plan to ride the wooden train to Sóller, the station is right by Plaça d'Espanya.
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Within 12 km as the crow flies, nearest first.
One-hour visit to a historic cellar in Marratxí, with an explanation of the brandy method and a tasting straight from the cask.
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays according to Google
Skippered yacht or boat for 2 to 98 guests with themed formats: hen/stag, sunset, romantic, family, water sports or private chef.
Thalasso Spa Elba Sunset Mallorca
Day pass with breakfast and a 60-minute spa circuit at a hotel above the Bay of Palma, open to non-guests with prior booking.
Museu del Fang de Marratxí (Ajuntament de Marratxí)
Small ceramics museum in a sa Cabaneta windmill with around 900 pieces, centred on Marratxí's traditional pottery.
Closed on Mondays, Saturdays and Sundays according to Google
18-hole green fee in Bendinat (Calvià) with high, mid and low rates (EUR 123 to EUR 74), buggy and club hire.
Minigolf with three 18-hole courses in a tropical garden steps from Palmanova beach.
Comparisons built from the experiences in and around Palma.
Mallorca Cathedral, La Seu, rises beside the sea and is mirrored in the lake of Parc de la Mar. Its great rose window, nicknamed the “Eye of the Gothic”, fills the nave with coloured light, and inside the Gothic shares space with Gaudí’s alterations (1904–1914) and Miquel Barceló’s chapel. Atlas de Mallorca lists 100 experiences in town and 9 nearby: Self-guided tapas and wine crawl in Palma, Palma old town free walking tour (pay what you want), Full-day Tramuntana panorama tour: Sóller, Deià and Valldemossa, Private minibus tour to Valldemossa and Deià from Palma, Palma walking tour with ensaïmada tasting, Evening tapas and pinchos walking tour of Palma with Rony Tours.
In the morning, when the light through the rose windows is best and crowds are thinner. On Sundays and public holidays La Seu is closed to sightseeing visits.
Pair your visit with Mercat de l'Olivar, open Monday to Saturday mornings. If you plan to ride the wooden train to Sóller, the station is right by Plaça d'Espanya.
Our own text, based on these sources consulted on 2026-10-23. Dates, opening times and bus lines change: check them before you go.