Palma Historic Backstreets with Skip-the-Line Access to Mallorca Cathedral
Mallorca, Spain
From EUR 67.00
Office phone number: +34 717 702 820
Palma Historic Backstreets with Skip-the-Line Access to Mallorca Cathedral
Mallorca, Spain
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Uncover the historic secrets and quirky curiousities of medieval Palma on a morning tour that includes skip-the-line access to the city’s splendiferous Cathedral. Explore local neighbourhoods, visit a local market and try a local small tapa pincho recommended by your in-the-know local guide. This is a fabulous introduction to our beautiful city (and island), giving you the context you need to understand its gorgeous architecture, culture and traditions.
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Highlights
- Explore the narrow, hidden streets of Palma and discover the old Jewish district with a local guide by your side
- Skip the crowds and visit the splendid gothic Cathedral and admire its multi-coloured rosette windows
- Uncover the history of the Kingdom of Mallorca and learn about the origins of the city
- Visit the Olivar market, one of the most popular on the island, and try a tasty small tapa pincho!
- Admire a 500-year-old olive tree in one of the prettiest town squares in Mallorca
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Schedule details
- Duration: 3 hours
- Meeting point:
In front of La Lonja. Plaza de la Lonja, 5 Palma
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- Starting time: 10.30 AM
- Ending point:
Mercat de l’Olivar
Language: English
Inclusions: Local, English-speaking guide, skip-the-line Cathedral entrance ticket, one small tapa pincho and one small drink at the market
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide
Your tour begins with a stroll around lively La Lonja, the ancient fish market that used to be the main meeting point of choice for local merchants.
We’ll check out the neighbourhood, making our way towards the Hort del Rei, a medieval garden that once belonged to the spectacular Almudaina Palace, home of Mallorcan Kings.
Next door, we’ll spot the ‘Statue of the Slinger.’ Your guide will explain the history and the importance of these indigenous warriors, who were extremely popular among the Carthaginian and Roman armies because of their immense courage and expert aim.
Behind the statue, you will have the chance to take some pictures of the Arc de la Drassana, where the Muslim King used to have his private dock, connected to the palace when the main harbour was located outside the city walls of Palma.
As we stroll along the walls, we will discover one of Spain’s magnificent gothic masterpieces: our cathedral, La Seu. We’ll take a look inside and your guide will give you the lowdown on the building’s history, the centenaries sandstones, its famous rose windows and the controversial chapel of Miquel Barceló.
Next, we’ll hit the narrow streets, heading towards the Jewish Quarter and we’ll chat about how the Christian Conquest affected the Jewish community on the island.
At the Town Hall Square, we’ll stop to admire a 500-year-old olive tree before making our way to the El Olivar market, one of the most popular shopping areas in the city. Here we’ll find colourful groceries, fresh fish and world-class charcuterie. Be prepared for a beautiful opera of aromas!
Your Palma adventure ends with a small, tasty tapa accompanied by a glass of wine or beer. Before we go our separate ways, don’t forget to ask your local guide for more tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay in Mallorca.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local, English-speaking guide, skip-the-line Cathedral entrance ticket, one small tapa pincho and one small drink at the market
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide
Dress standard: Please note that modest dress will be required during the visit to Palma Cathedral (knees and shoulders should be covered). We also recommend that you wear comfortable walking shoes and to bring an umbrella in case of rain, plus a bottle of water, hat and suncream if the weather is hot.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Closure of sites: Please note that the tour is run in coherence with the Cathedral’s visit schedule. In the extremely unlikely event that the Cathedral is closed, we will talk about it from the outside.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Dietary Notes
We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests. You can do so in the ‘Additional information’ box at checkout, or by emailing us at info@mallorcaurbanadventures.com.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +34 717 702 820
Email address: info@mallorcaurbanadventures.com
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