Lonely Planet Experiences: Street Art of Palma
Mallorca, Spain
From USD 50.85
Office phone number: +34 717 702 820
Lonely Planet Experiences: Street Art of Palma
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
Street art fans rejoice! Palma is an unexpected haven of urban artistic expression boasting colorful murals and politically-motivated cartoons by some of Spain’s most respected artists. Join an expert local guide, who is passionate about ‘guerilla art’ and discover the best and most thoughtful examples in the city.
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Highlights
- Discover the island of Mallorca through Palma’s colourful street art
- Learn the important difference between street art and graffiti
- Admire art works by respected local artists such as Joan Aguiló, SOMA, Manrique Durán and Zon
- Soak up the atmosphere of the real Palma, away from the tourists, as we explore local neighbourhoods off the beaten path
- Visit one of our favourite bars and enjoy a drink with your local guide
- Each Lonely Planet Experience comes with six-months free access to Lonely Planet’s Guides App which includes over 8,000 destinations guides and unbeatable discounts to Lonely Planet Guidebooks
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
- The included drink on this tour is offered in a cooperative café that employs local people with mental issues. So, while you are enjoying a cold beer, you will also be supporting their project and their bar.
- You will be visiting an area of town that is off the tourist trail, and your guide will help you to explore it in a respectful way.
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Schedule details
- Duration: 2 hours
- Meeting point:
Plaza Sant Francesc in Palma, in front of the Sant Francesc Church
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- Starting time: 5.00 PM
- Ending point:
Seminari Street, 4, Palma
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English speaking guide, one drink (soft drink, water or beer)
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, tips/gratuities for your guide
Your street art tour begins in front of the magnificent Sant Francesc Church in the old town of Palma, a 13th century place of worship that had to be partly re-modelled in the 1600s after it was struck by lightning.
Together we will take a stroll through the Old Town to some lesser known parts of the capital where we’ll explore its flourishing street art scene. Here we’ll admire striking murals of floating chocolate tea cups and children playing with soap bubbles and attempt to decipher the meaning behind the politically-minded artworks that dot the streets, learning more about Spain’s complicated political and social history in the process.
You will see works by several well-known artists, including Joan Aguiló, once a guerrilla graffiti artist, who is now regularly invited by local businesses and the Spanish government to create beautiful artworks that breathe new life into urban areas. He is most famous for his joyous depictions that celebrate life, love and family but he’s also not shy in creating art with a message and a social conscience.
About halfway into your tour, we’ll make a stop at one of our favourite bars for a refreshing beer (or soft drink, depending on what you prefer) and a chat about the artwork we have seen so far.
We’ll continue to navigate the streets, spotting creative street art and finding the hidden messages behind it. The artworks in Palma tend to be on the small side due to the narrow streets, but there are some large-scale designs to be found as well, if you know where to look.
Your tour will end in the city centre, just in time for dinner! Your expert local guide will be more than happy to give you some insider dinner recommendations or alternatively, they can advise you on the easiest and quickest route back to your accommodation.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English speaking guide, one drink (soft drink, water or beer)
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, tips/gratuities for your guide
Dress standard: Please wear comfortable shoes for this tour as we will be walking a lot. Please also bring an umbrella in case of rain.
Your Trip: You will be in a small group of maximum 12 persons.
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.
Additional Information: You will be visiting an area of town that is off the tourist trail, and your guide will help you to explore it in a respectful way. The included drink on this tour is offered in a cooperative café that employs local people with mental issues. So, while you are enjoying a cold beer, you will also be supporting their project and their bar.
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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