Palma E-bike Tour and Forest Hike: Old Town and Bellver Castle

Ride the city streets and forest trails without the strain of a standard bike tour.

This half-day tour combines an e-bike ride through Palma's Old Town with a guided 1-hour forest hike in Bellver and views from Castell de Bellver. A local guide leads both sections, sharing stories about the city's history and hidden corners while you cycle past La Seu Cathedral, the Dalt Murada walls and other landmarks, then climb through pine forests and stony terrain to the castle overlook. E-bikes make the cycling accessible; the hike is moderate and requires good walking fitness.

Step-by-step itinerary

E-bike tour and Bellver Castle hike

• Cycle through Es Jonquet neighbourhood
• Ride past old mills and Passeig Marítim
• Bike lanes to La Seu Cathedral and old town
• Explore Palma old town highlights route
• 1-hour circular hike in Bellver Forest
• Enjoy views from Bellver Castle

The Experience

The tour starts with an e-bike ride through Palma's streets and neighborhoods—Es Jonquet, the renovated Passeig Marítim, the old mills—before entering the Old Town itself. You'll pass Parc de la Mar, the Dalt Murada walls, Es Baluard, and cycle toward La Seu Cathedral and the warren of narrow streets around Plaça Cort, Sant Francesc, and Passeig Born. The e-bike handles the flat and gentle slopes without requiring you to pedal hard; the guide sets the pace and stops to explain what you're passing, so you're not rushing between landmarks.

From the Old Town, the route shifts to Bellver Forest for a 1-hour guided hike. The trail is moderate and stony in places, with some stone steps near the end, so you'll need decent walking fitness—but the forest itself is quiet and green, moving through pine woods and past the small Iglesia de la Inmaculada. The hike climbs toward Castell de Bellver, where the views open across Palma's port and the bay. The guide shares the castle's history and points out the Na Burguesa mountains and the city spread below.

The whole experience runs about two and a half hours, which means you're done by early afternoon. E-bikes, helmets and insurance are all included; the guide speaks English and knows the city well enough to take you past the usual tourist routes into the neighborhoods where locals actually live. The tour suits active travelers, couples, and first-time visitors to Palma who want both culture and nature in one outing.

What’s included

• E-bike and helmet.
• local guide in English.
• insurance.
• access to Bellver Forest and Castell de Bellver viewpoint.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Palma Bicycle Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to see both Palma's city culture and its green spaces in one half-day without pedaling hard uphill or hiking alone. The e-bike removes the physical strain of cycling, and the moderate forest hike gives you a real sense of the landscape beyond the streets.

Top questions

What's the hike in Bellver Forest actually like?

The forest hike is a 1-hour circular walk through pine woods with stony terrain and some stone steps toward the end. It passes the Iglesia de la Inmaculada and climbs to Castell de Bellver, where you get panoramic views over Palma's port and bay. Good walking fitness is required because of the terrain and the climb.

Do I need to know how to ride a bike to do this tour?

E-bikes do most of the work for you, so you don't need to be a strong cyclist. The route through Palma is flat and gentle, and the guide controls the pace. You should be comfortable balancing and steering, but the motor handles the hills and effort.

What parts of Palma's Old Town do we see on the e-bike?

The e-bike route takes you past Parc de la Mar, the Dalt Murada walls, Es Baluard, Santa Clara, Sant Francesc, Santa Eulàlia, Plaça Cort, Es Conqueridor, Passeig Born, and La Lonja. You also ride through Es Jonquet neighborhood and past the old mills and renovated Passeig Marítim before entering the Old Town itself.

How long is the whole tour?

The tour runs about two and a half hours total, combining the e-bike ride through the city and the forest hike with time at the castle viewpoint.

What's included in the price?

The e-bike, helmet, guide and insurance are all included. The guide speaks English and leads both the cycling and hiking sections.

Is there a minimum age for this tour?

Yes, the minimum age is 14. You'll need at least a moderate level of physical fitness because of the forest hike's stony terrain and stone steps.