Palma de Mallorca Shore Excursion: Deia & Bellver Castle

Walk the bohemian streets of Deia, then see Palma from the hilltop fortress.

A private shore excursion from Palma de Mallorca port combines a guided walk through the artist village of Deia, a photo stop at the pierced rock of Sa Foradada, and a sightseeing tour of Palma ending at Bellver Castle overlooking the Cathedral and Royal Palace. The itinerary is timed to ship schedules and includes minibus transport, a professional guide in multiple languages, and a worry-free guarantee that the excursion returns you to port on time. The route takes five hours and covers the Tramuntana mountain range, Palma's seafront and old city center, and panoramic views from the castle hilltop.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Joan Miró Foundation Mallorca1h 40m
2. Bellver Castle5m

Explore Deia and Palma de Mallorca

• Pick up at cruise dock
• Drive to Tramuntana Mountain area
• Photo stop at Sa Foradada rock
• Walk around Deia village with guide
• Panoramic tour of Palma city
• Visit Bellver Castle viewpoint
• Walking tour of Palma old city center

The experience

The excursion picks you up directly outside where your cruise docks in Palma, then drives into the Tramuntana mountain range toward Deia. On the way, you stop briefly at Sa Foradada, the famous pierced rock formation whose hole, according to legend, came from a cannon shot fired in 1582 during a corsair attack. The views from this vantage point are the reason for the photo stop. The guide explains what you're seeing and the history behind it.

Deia itself is a small village on the north coast that has drawn writers, musicians and artists for decades: Robert Graves, the English poet and author of "I, Claudius," lived there and found inspiration in its streets. Walking through the town with your guide, you'll pass galleries, restaurants (one carries a Michelin star), and the bohemian atmosphere that still defines the place. The guide walks you through the village to show you typical Majorcan architecture and the artistic character that made Deia a refuge for creative people.

After Deia, the tour moves to Palma. You're driven on a sightseeing loop that takes in the commercial areas, the seafront, the port and the cruise terminal, with a photo stop at Bellver Castle perched on a hill above the city. From there you can see across Palma to the Cathedral of Santa Maria (La Seu) and the Royal Palace of the Almudaina. Then comes a guided walk on foot through Palma's old city center, starting at the town hall square and moving through the monumental area where the Cathedral and Palace stand. Your guide explains the relationship between the city's layout and the landmarks you pass, so you understand how Palma is organized and why these sites matter. The walk covers the narrow streets and historic core that make up the heart of the city.

What’s included

• Minibus or coach transport from the cruise dock.
• guided walk through Deia village.
• photo stops at Sa Foradada and Bellver Castle.
• sightseeing tour of Palma's commercial areas, seafront and port.
• guided walk through Palma's old town and monumental area around the Cathedral and Royal Palace.
• professional guide fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language.
• pickup and return to your cruise ship.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day13 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 15:30

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Nofrills Excursions

Is this one for you?Book this if your ship docks in Palma and you want a private guide to show you both Deia's artistic character and Palma's historic core in one five-hour outing timed to cruise schedules.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

What is Sa Foradada and why is there a hole in the rock?

Sa Foradada is a pierced rock formation in the Tramuntana mountain range visible from several points along the coast. Legend says the hole was made by a cannon shot in 1582 when North African corsairs attacked and Christians under Mateu Sanglada fought back to defend the island.

Can I walk around Deia village, or is it just a drive-through stop?

You walk through Deia with your guide, moving along its streets to see the bohemian character, galleries, restaurants and typical Majorcan houses. The guide shows you the village's artistic atmosphere and its history as a home to writers and musicians like Robert Graves.

Does the tour include entry to Bellver Castle?

Bellver Castle is a photo stop where you see the views over Palma, the Cathedral and the Royal Palace from the hilltop. The itinerary does not include entry inside the castle itself.

How long is the guided walk through Palma's old town?

The walk starts at the town hall square and covers the monumental area around the Cathedral and Almudaina Palace in Palma's historic center. The entire excursion is five hours from pickup to return, with the Palma walk as the final segment after the mountain and village portions.

Will the tour get me back to the ship on time?

Yes. At booking, you provide your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time. The excursion is designed to fit within your port window and includes a worry-free guarantee that you return to the ship on schedule.