Fat Tire E-Bike Tour in Palma: Coastal Ride to Portixol

Glide the bay on a fat tire e-bike, stopping where locals do.

A fat tire e-bike tour of Palma, Mallorca, where you ride the waterfront to Portixol and El Molinar with a live guide in multiple languages. The tour lasts 1 or 2 hours depending on the option you choose, includes the e-bike and helmet, and stops at landmarks like the Cathedral of Mallorca, the Royal Palace of La Almudaina, and Plaça Cort. Children from age 10 are welcome. If you're under 160 cm or weigh less than 50 kg, a regular e-bike is available instead.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Palma by Fat Tire E-Bike

• Introduction to Fat Tire e-bike
• Ride along coastal roads
• Visit Plaça Cort and Olivera de Cort
• Explore Paseo del Borne avenue
• Stop at Parc de la Mar park
• Ride past Ca'n Pere Antoni beach
• Visit Portixol fishing harbour
• Enjoy waterfront ride on Bay of Palma
• See Cathedral of Mallorca
• View Royal Palace of La Almudaina
• Refreshments at café in El Molinar

The experience

Palma's waterfront is best seen from a bike, and a fat tire e-bike handles the coastal roads without the effort of pedaling uphill. You get a quick introduction to the bike before the ride starts, then follow a guide who knows both the famous stops (the Cathedral of Mallorca with its 59 windows, the Royal Palace of La Almudaina from the 14th century, Paseo del Borne's tree-lined avenue), and the quieter corners tourists skip. The route takes you past Ca'n Pere Antoni beach and into Portixol, an old fishing harbor that has turned into one of Palma's trendiest neighborhoods, where you can stop at a café and catch your breath.

The tour runs 1 or 2 hours depending on which option you book, and the travel time between stops is already built into that duration. A guide rides with you and speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or one of three other languages. The helmet is included. If you're shorter than 160 cm or lighter than 50 kg, the operator swaps in a regular e-bike that fits you better. The ride works for anyone with moderate fitness. The e-motor does the heavy lifting on hills, so you're not fighting the terrain.

Portixol and El Molinar sit right on the bay, so much of the ride hugs the water. You'll pass the Parc de la Mar, the park built in front of the medieval walls below the cathedral, and the long sandy strip of El Molinar where swimmers and walkers gather. The small group size means the guide can answer questions and adjust the pace without rushing through the stops.

What’s included

• Use of a fat tire e-bike (or a regular e-bike if you're under 160 cm or 50 kg).
• helmet.
• a live guide in your choice of language.
• stops at Plaça Cort, Paseo del Borne, the Cathedral of Mallorca, the Royal Palace of La Almudaina, Ca'n Pere Antoni beach, Portixol, and El Molinar.
• a café stop for refreshments in Portixol.

Options for this experience

4 options

Fat Tire E-Bike tour lasting 1 hourGuide in 7 languages · 5 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 18:00

Private e-bike tour lasting 1 hourGuide in 7 languages · 9 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 18:00

Exclusive Fat Tire E-Bike Tour in Palma lasting 2 hoursGuide in 7 languages · 5 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 18:00

Private e-bike tour lasting 2 hoursGuide in 7 languages · 9 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 18:00Private e-bike tour lasting 2 hours

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 18:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Polish and Slovak

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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by 2 Wheel Tours Palma

Is this one for you?Choose the 1-hour tour if you want the main sights (the cathedral, the palace, Portixol) without a full morning commitment. Pick the 2-hour option if you'd rather linger at stops and explore both Portixol and El Molinar at a slower pace. Book the private version if your group wants the guide's full attention. The small group tour works if you're comfortable riding with others.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

Can I book a private e-bike tour instead of a small group ride?

Yes. The listing offers both a small group option and a private option for both the 1-hour and 2-hour tours, so you can choose at checkout which suits your group.

What is the Cathedral of Mallorca like, and do we stop there?

The Cathedral of Mallorca, known as the "Cathedral of Light" for its 59 windows and 5 rose windows, sits on the waterfront and is one of Spain's most important religious buildings. You ride past it and along the Parc de la Mar in front of it, so you see it from the bike rather than entering it.

Is Portixol worth the ride, or is it just another neighborhood?

Portixol is an old fishing harbor that has become one of Palma's most sought-after areas, with a small-town seaside vibe. The tour stops there for refreshments at a café, so you get a feel for why locals have moved there.

Do I need to be fit to ride a fat tire e-bike for two hours?

You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The e-motor handles the hills, so you're not pedaling hard, but you are riding for the full duration and balancing on the bike.