Palma de Mallorca Bike Tour: Cathedral & Tapas

Two and a half hours on a bike, ending with tapas instead of a summary.

A 2.5-hour bike tour of Palma de Mallorca with a local English-speaking guide, bike and helmet included, cycling past Palma Cathedral, Sant Francesc Basilica and the old town's convents and civic landmarks. The tour can be upgraded to include a stop at a tapas bar with three pincho-style plates and a drink of your choice (water, beer or coffee). Contact the operator in advance to add this option.

Step-by-step itinerary

Palma de Mallorca bike tour and sightseeing

• Start at bike shop
• See Palma Cathedral exterior
• Stop at old town convent
• Pass Basilica de Sant Francesc
• View Palma city hall and olive tree
• Bike along Passeig des Born avenue
• Admire gothic civil building

The experience

The tour starts at the bike shop in central Palma, where you collect your bike and helmet. From there, the guide leads a leisurely pace through the old town, stopping to view Palma Cathedral from multiple angles and learning its construction history without entering the building itself. You'll pass the Basilica de Sant Francesc with its Gothic and Baroque architecture, pause at a working convent in the middle of the old town to hear about its daily life, and cycle past the city hall with one of Mallorca's oldest olive trees nearby.

The route takes you along Passeig des Born, a tree-lined avenue now filled with historical buildings, luxury shops and small cafés, and includes a stop at a beautiful Gothic civil building with fine architectural details. The guide speaks English throughout and sets a pace suited to casual cyclists rather than athletes. If you've arranged the tapas upgrade in advance, the tour ends at a local bar where you sit down for three tapas plates served pincho-style, paired with your choice of water, beer or coffee.

The bike shop itself stocks water and cycling maps if you want to explore further after the tour ends, and they repair bikes in the workshop there. Public transport is available nearby if you need it. Minimum age is 12, and the tour requires a minimum of 5 participants to confirm.

What’s included

• Local English-speaking guide.
• bike and helmet for the duration.
• views and history of Palma Cathedral, Sant Francesc Basilica and the old town's convents and civic landmarks.
• optional tapas upgrade with three pincho-style plates and a drink of your choice (water, beer or coffee) at a local bar, arranged in advance.

Options for this experience

2 options

Cycling Tour with TapasGuide in English · 12:30Three tapas served pincho-style and one drink of your choice (water, beer or coffee). In this tour we include three pincho-style tapas and one drink to choose between water, beer or coffee. Afternoon Bike Tour with Tapas: departs at 12:30 pm and includes tapas and a drink

Cycling tour with tapasGuide in English · 12:30Tapas and a drink: three pincho-style tapas and one drink, by bicycle

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday and WednesdayDeparts at 12:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Palma Bicycle Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Palma's main landmarks without navigating the city on your own, and the tapas upgrade works well if you'd rather end with food and a drink than cycle back to your hotel. The leisurely pace and small-group format (minimum 5 participants) suit casual cyclists who want to learn the city's history without rushing.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Palma Cathedral like, and do we go inside it on the bike tour?

Palma Cathedral is a majestic building with a long history, and you'll see it from multiple angles during the tour and learn about how, when and why it was constructed. The tour does not include entry to the cathedral itself. The stops are exterior views and the guide's explanation of its architecture and history.

Can I add tapas to this bike tour, and how does that work?

Yes, the tour can be upgraded to include a visit to a tapas bar that locals favor. You must contact the operator in advance to arrange this option. When added, the tour ends with three pincho-style tapas plates and a drink of your choice: water, beer or coffee.

How fast do we cycle, and is this tour suitable for casual riders?

The bike tour follows a leisurely pace set by the local guide, not a racing speed. It is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health or pregnancy. Minimum age is 12.

What neighborhoods and landmarks do we pass on the bike route?

The tour passes Palma Cathedral, Basilica de Sant Francesc, a working convent in the old town, the city hall, Passeig des Born (a tree-lined avenue with shops and cafés), and a Gothic civil building with fine architectural details. You start and end at the bike shop in central Palma.

What's included with the bike tour, and what do I need to bring?

The tour includes a local English-speaking guide, a bike and helmet. Water and cycling maps are available for purchase at the bike shop. Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking if you plan to add the tapas option.