Palma de Mallorca: Easy Bike Tour with City Highlights

Summary

Palma’s Gothic cathedrals, city walls & Mediterranean views by bike

You’ll cruise through Palma de Mallorca by bike with a local guide, pausing at places like La Seu Cathedral, Sa Llotja, and Es Baluard Museum. Expect stories you won’t find in guidebooks and real moments—like sunlight through stained glass or stopping for a laugh over your pronunciation. You might leave wanting another ride—or at least an ensaïmada.

What’s the experience like?

I knew we were in for something different when our guide, Marta, handed me a helmet and asked if I’d ever tried ensaïmada. She pointed to a bakery across the street—“That’s where you’ll want one after.” We started pedaling through Palma’s flat streets just as the city was waking up, and I remember the smell of coffee drifting out from tiny cafés. The bikes were easy enough—even for me, who hadn’t ridden in months—and Marta kept things relaxed, pausing so we could catch our breath or just stare at the sea for a second.

We stopped outside Es Baluard Museum first. The view over the bay was kind of unreal—like someone had turned up the color on the water. Marta told us how the old city walls once protected Palma from pirates (she made it sound like she actually believed in them). At Sa Llotja, I tried to pronounce “helical columns” in Spanish; Marta laughed and said even locals get tongue-tied sometimes. The stone felt cool when I leaned against it—maybe that’s weird to notice but it stuck with me.

The Cathedral of Santa Maria (La Seu) really does dominate everything. Light poured through the rose window and hit us in this weirdly peaceful way—hard to explain unless you’re standing there. We rolled past Parc de la Mar where kids chased pigeons and old men played cards under palm trees. It all felt very lived-in, not staged for tourists. By the time we reached Basilica de Sant Francesc and heard about Ramon Llull’s tomb, my legs were tired but my brain was buzzing with stories.

I didn’t expect to feel so at home on a day trip in Palma de Mallorca—maybe it was Marta’s jokes or maybe just seeing locals wave as we passed by on bikes. Either way, I still think about that view from Es Baluard sometimes when I’m stuck inside somewhere cold.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Palma's main sights by bike

• Get bikes and safety briefing
• View city and bay with history talk
• Visit Sa Llotja Gothic building
• 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
• Visit Church of Santa Eulalia

Top questions

How long is the Palma de Mallorca easy bike tour?

The tour lasts approximately 3 hours.

Is this bike tour suitable for beginners?

Yes, Palma is very flat and the tour is designed for anyone who can ride a bike.

What are some highlights included in this Palma bike tour?

You’ll see La Seu Cathedral, Sa Llotja, Es Baluard Museum, Royal Palace of La Almudaina, Basilica de Sant Francesc, Parc de la Mar, Convent de Santa Clara, and Church of Santa Eulalia.

Does the tour include a local guide?

Yes, a local host leads the group and shares stories along the way.

Are helmets provided during the Palma bike tour?

Yes, helmets are included for all participants.

What time does the Palma day trip by bike start?

The tour starts at 10:30 am; arrive 15 minutes early at the meeting point.

Is there a minimum number of people required to book?

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.

Are infant seats or strollers available?

Specialized infant seats are available; infants and small children can also ride in a pram or stroller.

Will I be back in time if arriving by cruise ship?

The worry-free policy guarantees on-time return to your ship.

What’s included

Your day includes use of an easy-to-ride bicycle with helmet provided, guidance from a local host sharing stories along each stop, taxes covered so there are no surprises later—and if you’re coming from a cruise ship port they guarantee you’ll be back on time without stress.