Palma de Mallorca Private Food Tour: 10 Tastings & City Walk

Summary

Palma flavors with a local guide ten tastings city strolls

You’ll join a local foodie in Palma de Mallorca for ten handpicked tastings — from piping-hot croquetas to sweet pastries and local drinks — while weaving through historic streets and pausing for city views. With stories shared between bites and plenty of laughs along the way, you’ll feel less like a tourist and more like part of Palma’s daily rhythm.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is the clatter of plates echoing off the old stone walls near Es Baluard — that, and the warm smell of frying oil drifting out from a tiny doorway where our guide, Marta, waved us in. She greeted us like we were old friends (maybe it was just her way), and handed over a croqueta so hot I nearly dropped it. I burned my tongue a little but honestly, worth it. The filling was creamy and salty and somehow tasted like someone’s grandma had made it just for us.

We wandered down narrow lanes with Marta pointing out details I’d never have noticed — faded tiles above doorways, the way people here always say “bon dia” instead of “hola.” At one stop we tried coca de pimientos; she explained how her aunt makes it every Sunday, then laughed when I tried to pronounce “coca” properly (I still can’t). Somewhere between bites, we paused at the Es Baluard viewpoint. The sea looked almost fake in the late sun — all blue and silver. There was this moment where everyone just went quiet, chewing or maybe just thinking.

I lost track of how many places we ducked into after that — bakeries with sweet almond pastries, a bar where an old man poured us tiny glasses of something herbal and strong (I should’ve asked what it was). Each tasting felt different: some crunchy, some sticky, some so simple you wonder why you don’t eat like this at home. Marta knew half the people behind the counters; there were hugs and jokes in Mallorquín I couldn’t follow. It felt less like a tour and more like tagging along with someone who really loves their city — which is probably why I still think about that afternoon whenever I smell olive oil heating up.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Taste local dishes and explore Palma

• Try 10 hand-picked food tastings
• Eat croqueta and coca de pimiento
• Visit Es Baluard viewpoint
• Discover Palma city highlights

Top questions

How many tastings are included on this Palma food tour?

The private food tour includes 10 different food and drink tastings.

Is this Palma de Mallorca food tour private or in a group?

This is a private tour; only you and your chosen group will join the guide.

Are vegetarian alternatives available on this food tour?

Yes, vegetarian options are offered if you message your host about dietary needs before the tour.

Does this Palma food tour include any city sightseeing?

Yes, you’ll see highlights of Palma between tastings, including stops near Es Baluard Museum.

Is public transportation nearby for meeting the guide?

Yes, there are public transport options close to the meeting point in central Palma.

Who leads this food tour in Palma?

A local multilingual foodie guide leads each private tour.

What’s included

Your day includes ten handpicked Mallorcan food and drink tastings led by a private local foodie guide. Vegetarian alternatives are available if you let your host know in advance. You’ll explore city highlights between stops near Es Baluard Museum, with sustainable practices throughout your experience—just you and your group on this private walk through Palma’s culinary scene.