Palma de Mallorca Walking Tour: Cathedral & Jewish Quarter

The guides are Mallorcan and they've been doing this for seven years.

A private walking tour of Palma de Mallorca's old town with a local guide in English, Spanish or French, covering the Cathedral, Royal Palace of La Almudaina, the Jewish quarter and Plaza Mayor. The tour runs two hours and you choose what to focus on — the architecture, the royal family history, the Xuetas community, or the local food scene. Guides are from Mallorca and customize the route to your interests.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Palma de Mallorca old town

• Visit beautiful building by Guillem Sagrera
• Learn history at Royal Palace of La Almudaina
• Discover Palma Cathedral history and curiosities
• Explore inside Palma Cathedral and art styles
• See Patio Mallorquín inside and outdoors
• Visit Jewish quarters interpretation center
• Visit Parish church of Santa Eulàlia
• See modernist building in Jewish quarter
• Explore Townhall and main square
• Observe Catalan Modernism and a face
• Learn about Palma Plaza Mayor surroundings
• Hear anecdotes about orange trees
• Visit main municipal market of Palma

The Experience

What do you actually see on a walking tour of Palma? The Cathedral dominates the waterfront, and the guide walks you through the main artistic styles of its different chapels, the light games Gaudí studied, and the contemporary art Miquel Barceló added. The Royal Palace of La Almudaina sits nearby, designed by Guillem Sagrera, and the tour covers its history, architecture and connection to the royal family. From there the route moves through the Jewish quarter, where an interpretation center (open weekday mornings) explains the Xuetas — the Jewish community that shaped Palma's identity. You'll see the parish church of Santa Eulàlia, the Modernist buildings that line the streets, and the town hall on Plaza Mayor.

The guides are locals who've worked in Palma for seven years, so they carry stories and curiosities most visitors don't find on their own. They'll explain the building details, the history behind each corner, and the changes happening now. If you're more interested in gastronomy than architecture, or in one neighborhood over another, you tell them what matters to you and they build the walk around it. The tour runs two hours and operates Tuesday through Sunday mornings (10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) or evenings (5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.); Mondays the guides don't work. The market opens early most days if you want to add that stop, and it runs Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

You'll walk the old town on foot, so wear comfortable shoes. The route is wheelchair accessible, and strollers work fine if you're traveling with small children. Public transport stops are nearby if you need to get back quickly, and the guide will know the best way.

What’s included

• A local guide who speaks English, Spanish or French.
• two hours of walking through Palma's old town.
• access to the Cathedral, Royal Palace, Jewish quarter and Plaza Mayor.
• customization based on what you want to see.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Mallorca Free Tour

Is this one for you?Book the morning departure if you want to visit the Jewish quarter's interpretation center, which only opens weekday mornings — the guide can time the walk to catch it. Choose the evening slot if you prefer cooler temperatures and a quieter old town, or if your schedule doesn't allow an early start.

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Top questions

What's inside the Palma Cathedral that makes it worth a full stop on the tour?

The Cathedral, also called "La Catedral del Mar," has multiple artistic styles across its chapels, deliberate light games that Gaudí studied, and contemporary art by Miquel Barceló. The guide explains how these elements work together and why the building matters to Mallorca's architecture.

Who were the Xuetas and why does the tour include them?

The Xuetas are the Jewish community that lived in Palma's quarter for centuries. An interpretation center in the neighborhood (open weekday mornings) tells their history. The guide can take you through the quarter and explain how this community shaped the city's identity and culture.

Can I choose which parts of Palma to focus on, or is the route fixed?

The route is customized to what you want. Tell the guide whether you're more interested in architecture, royal family history, the Jewish quarter, local food, or something else entirely, and they'll build the two-hour walk around your interests.

What time does the tour run and when is it available?

The tour runs Tuesday through Sunday, with a morning slot from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and an evening slot from 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Mondays the guides don't operate. You choose which time works for you when you book.

Do I need to speak Spanish to take this tour?

No. The guides offer tours in English, Spanish, and French, so you pick the language when you book. You'll get the same local knowledge and customization regardless of which language you choose.

Is this tour walkable for someone with mobility concerns?

Yes. The route through Palma's old town is wheelchair accessible, and the guide can adjust the pace or stops if you need breaks. Public transportation is available nearby if you want to skip any section, and strollers work fine for traveling with young children.