Palma Cathedral Walking Tour: Skip the Line, 90 Minutes

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Duration1h 30m

GroupUp to 30

LanguagesEN · DE +1

Mobile ticketAccepted

Walk the cathedral and palace without waiting in line

A 90-minute guided walking tour of Palma de Mallorca's Old Town includes skip-the-line entry to Palma Cathedral, the cathedral museum, and a close look at the Royal Palace of La Almudaina, the Almudaina gardens, and the city's medieval streets. The guide speaks English, French or German and leads you past the main sights without the crowds that build up during peak hours. The 1:30 p.m. departure is quieter than the morning slot.

1h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Palma de Mallorca Old Town

Begin tour at Palma Cathedral
Walk around Palma Cathedral area
Pass by Estatua Es Foner sculpture
Stroll through S´hort del Rei gardens
Walk along old Roman walls
Stop for photos outside Palma Cathedral
Enter and admire Palma Cathedral interior
View Royal Palace of La Almudaina
Visit Ayuntamiento de Palma at Plaza de Cort
See The Cort olive tree in the square
Admire Catalan modernism architecture
Receive lunch and drink suggestions

The Experience

The tour starts at Palma Cathedral, where your guide walks you through the building's history—built on the site of an old Arabian mosque and later redesigned with Gaudí's modernist touches, including his distinctive altarpiece and circular stained-glass windows. Because you have skip-the-line tickets, you step inside without the long queues that form at the door. The cathedral museum is included, so you see both the main space and the collection.

From there, the route moves through the Old Town's narrow streets and gardens. You'll walk the Almudaina gardens—the King's Gardens, renovated in the 1960s in the style of traditional Andalusian layouts, with cypresses, fountains and a pond—and stand on the old Roman walls that once protected the city, with views across to the Royal Palace of La Almudaina. The palace, dating to the 14th century and the official residence of the Spanish royal family when they're in Mallorca, sits at the heart of what makes this quarter feel separate from the modern city. Your guide points out the Ayuntamiento de Palma in Plaza de Cort, built between 1649 and 1680, and the Cort olive tree planted in 1999 as a symbol of peace. You'll also see the Estatua Es Foner, a sculpture donated by the 20th-century Mallorcan artist Jaume Mir.

The 90 minutes includes 45 minutes inside the cathedral itself. The 1:30 p.m. departure is recommended if you want a more relaxed pace and fewer crowds in both the Old Town and the cathedral. Your guide finishes with suggestions for lunch and tapas bars, including Sa Llotja, before the tour ends.

What’s included

Services of an official guide in your chosen language.
90-minute walking tour with 45 minutes inside the cathedral.
skip-the-line entry to Palma Cathedral.
access to the cathedral museum.
a city map to take with you.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Nofrills Excursions

Is this one for you?Book the afternoon slot if you prefer a slower pace and want to avoid the peak-hour crowds that gather in the Old Town and at the cathedral entrance—the quieter timing is what makes the experience feel less rushed and gives you room to linger at the gardens and palace views.