Palma de Mallorca Bike Tour from Port: 5 Hours, Small Group

Five hours on a bike covers Palma's waterfront, hilltop views and hidden corners without the rush of a walking group.

A small-group bike tour of Palma de Mallorca for cruise passengers, departing from the port at 9:30 am and returning by 2:30 pm. You ride through the city's charming alleys and past its major landmarks (the Cathedral, the Royal Palace of La Almudaina, the 15th-century Lonja, the Church of Santa Eulalia and viewpoints over the bay) with an English-speaking guide, helmet and air-conditioned vehicle transport included. The operator guarantees on-time return to your ship, and refunds the full cost if your vessel is delayed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Es Baluard Museum15m
2. Royal Palace of La Almudaina15m

Palma de Mallorca bike tour and sightseeing

• Pick up at cruise terminal at 9:30 am
• Start bike tour
• View Palma and bay with history explanation
• Visit Sa Llotja Gothic building
• Visit Cathedral of Santa Maria
• Visit Royal Palace of La Almudaina
• Visit Convent de Santa Clara
• Visit Church of Santa Eulalia
• Relax at Parc de la Mar
• Finish bike tour
• Return to port at 2:30 pm

The experience

Pickup happens at 9:30 am directly from the cruise terminal, so there's no hunting for a meeting point or waiting for a shuttle. The bike tour itself starts from there, and the first stop is a viewpoint near the Es Baluard Museum where the guide gives a short history of Palma while you're standing above the city and its bay. From there the route moves through the alleys to the Lonja (a 15th-century Gothic building with helical columns and a waterfront location), then past the Cathedral of Santa Maria (also called La Seu), which rises from the seafront with its soaring nave and rose window. The Royal Palace of La Almudaina comes next, originally an Islamic fortress and now still used for official ceremonies, its Moorish arches and courtyards visible from the bike route.

The tour also passes the Church of Santa Eulalia, a 13th-century building with Baroque renovations and a bell tower that marks the skyline, and the Convent de Santa Clara, a quiet Gothic retreat with cloisters and gardens tucked into the busy city. A stop at Parc de la Mar, the park beneath the Cathedral overlooking the Mediterranean, gives you time to rest and photograph the reflecting pool and the sea beyond. The small group size (kept intentionally low) means closer interaction with the guide and room to ask questions at each stop without feeling rushed. You're back at the port by 2:30 pm, which the operator guarantees even if your ship runs late. If it does, you get a full refund.

The bike comes with a helmet and the route stays on city streets and paths rather than steep terrain, so it suits all fitness levels. If you're traveling with infants or small children, a pram or stroller can come along, and specialized infant seats are available. The tour includes taxes and an air-conditioned vehicle is part of the package, though the core of the day is the bike itself.

What’s included

• Helmet and bike.
• English-speaking guide.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• taxes.
• guaranteed on-time return to your ship with full refund if delayed.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to1d before

GroupUp to 200

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Call&Ride Bike Rental & Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the morning departure if you want to maximize time back on the ship before departure, or the 2:00 pm tour if your port day starts with other plans. Either way, the five-hour window fits a cruise schedule without cutting into your onboard time.

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Top questions

What landmarks do I actually ride past on this Palma bike tour?

The route passes the Cathedral of Santa Maria (La Seu), the Royal Palace of La Almudaina, the 15th-century Lonja with its Gothic columns, the Church of Santa Eulalia, and the Convent de Santa Clara. You also stop at a viewpoint near the Es Baluard Museum for city views and at Parc de la Mar beneath the Cathedral overlooking the sea.

Can I book the afternoon departure instead of the morning one?

Yes, a 2:00 pm bike tour is available as an option at checkout. Both tours follow the same route and return to the port before your ship departs.

What if my cruise ship is delayed and I can't make the 9:30 am start?

The operator guarantees on-time return to your ship and refunds the full cost if your vessel is delayed and you're unable to attend. This is part of the worry-free policy for cruise passengers.

Is this tour suitable if I haven't cycled in years?

The tour is designed for all fitness levels and stays on city streets and paths rather than steep or technical terrain. A helmet is included, and the small group pace allows you to ride at a comfortable speed.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

The tour includes the helmet, bike, English-speaking guide, taxes, and an air-conditioned vehicle for transport. Gratuities are not included. Bring water, sunscreen and comfortable clothes. The route is mostly flat city riding.