Palma de Mallorca: Easy Bike Tour & Cathedral Views

Three hours on flat streets, past 800 years of stone

You cycle past Palma's main landmarks (Cathedral, Royal Palace, Gothic churches, and waterfront squares) with a local guide who fills in the history while you stop at viewpoints. Small groups and flat terrain mean the pace stays easy and the experience stays personal. Pickup timing is planned around ship schedules, and you're back before departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. Es Baluard Museum15m
2. Royal Palace of La Almudaina15m
3. Basilica de Sant Francesc5m

Palma city bike tour highlights

• Get bikes and safety briefing
• View city and bay at Es Baluard Museum
• Visit Sa Llotja Gothic architecture
• Relax at Parc de la Mar
• See Royal Palace of La Almudaina
• Explore Cathedral of Santa Maria
• Visit Basilica of Sant Francesc
• Tour Convent de Santa Clara
• See Church of Santa Eulalia

The experience

The bikes are waiting at the meeting point, lined up and ready. You get a helmet, a quick safety briefing, and then you're rolling through Palma's flat streets with a local guide who knows the city's corners and stories. The tour runs three hours, which sounds short until you realize how much ground you cover: the Cathedral of Santa Maria, the Royal Palace of La Almudaina, Sa Llotja with its Gothic columns, the Basilica of Sant Francesc, the Church of Santa Eulalia. You're not rushing between them. You stop at viewpoints, take photos, listen to what happened in each place. The guide talks about the city's history while you're standing still, looking out over the bay or up at a facade.

What makes this work is the small group size. You're not herding through Palma with thirty people. The groups stay small enough that you can actually hear the guide and ask questions without shouting. The pace is easy. This isn't a fitness test, it's a way to see the city that's faster than walking but slow enough to notice things. Parc de la Mar sits beneath the Cathedral, all reflecting pools and shade. You stop there. Sa Llotja's waterfront location means you're cycling right past it, not driving by. The Royal Palace overlooks the sea from its hill, and you get the views without climbing. Flat terrain means anyone who can ride a bike can do this, whether you're eight or eighty.

The tour starts at 10:30 am, so you need to arrive fifteen minutes early. If you're on a cruise ship, the guide will time your return so you're back with time to spare before departure. Helmet, taxes, and the whole route are included. You just bring yourself and a willingness to spend a morning on two wheels in a city that's been building itself for nearly a thousand years.

What’s included

Your three hours include the bike and helmet, a safety briefing, a knowledgeable local guide, stops at Palma's main Gothic landmarks and viewpoints, and taxes. If you're arriving by cruise ship, the return is timed to get you back before departure.

Options for this experience

4 options

Easy Bike Tour of Palma de MallorcaGuide in English · 10:30

Bike tour plus ice creamGuide in English · 10:30Wrap up your tour with an ice cream, coffee, water or soda at the top ice cream shop in Palma.

Tour by bike with tapasGuide in English · 10:30Finish your tour by sampling an inviting selection of Majorcan dishes served as tapas: 3 tapas and 1 drink per person.

Cruise pickup is includedGuide in English · 10:30Pickup from the cruise terminal happens at 9:30 am, and you will be returned to the port at 2:30 pm.

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

Before you book

Lasts 3h, runs every day at 10:30, from € 49 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:30

Book up to1h before

AgesUp to age 90

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.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.

Prices and times updated 9 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?Book this if you want to see Palma's Cathedral, palaces, and Gothic churches without arranging transport or navigating the city yourself: the small group format and flat terrain mean you cover real ground without strain, and the guide's timing works around cruise schedules.

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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.

How long is the bike tour?

Three hours, including stops and a safety briefing at the start.

Is the terrain difficult?

No. Palma is flat, and the tour is designed for anyone who can ride a bike, regardless of fitness level.

What time does the tour start?

10:30 am. Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early.

What's included?

Bike rental, helmet, guide, and taxes. The tour is timed to return cruise passengers before ship departure.

How many people are in a group?

Small groups only, with a minimum of 2 people per booking.

Can children join?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available.

Which landmarks do you visit?

The Cathedral of Santa Maria, Royal Palace of La Almudaina, Sa Llotja, Basilica of Sant Francesc, Church of Santa Eulalia, and viewpoints overlooking the bay.

Is hotel pickup included?

Public transportation options are available nearby. Confirm pickup details when you book.