2-Hour Private Walking Tour: Through Palma's Jewish Quarter

Walk the streets where Palma's Jewish past is still written in stone and street names

A 2-hour private walking tour through Palma's Jewish Quarter led by a guide in English or Spanish, visiting the statue of Jafuda ben Cresques, the site of the "new synagogue" beneath Can Miquel bakery, and the locations where the main synagogue once stood. The tour traces hidden signs of the Crypto-Jewish community and their survival under Inquisition pressure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Palma’s Jewish Quarter

• Visit statue of Jafuda ben Cresques
• Walk down Leather Maker Street
• Learn about Can Miquel bakery site
• Discover signs of Jewish past
• Admire Tower of Love mural
• Visit main synagogue site
• Walk down Street of the Wind

The Experience

Two hours on foot through Palma's city center, starting at the statue of Jafuda ben Cresques, a 14th-century Jewish cartographer whose Catalan Atlas may have guided Christopher Columbus. Your private guide walks you down Leather Maker Street to Can Miquel, the old bakery built on the site of the "sinagoga nova"—the new synagogue—where you learn how the building itself became a record of what once stood there. The tour moves through the streets looking for the clues embedded in names and walls, the traces a community left behind.

You'll see a mural painted during the pandemic depicting a documented conflict between two Jews in the Tower of Love during the 1300s, a moment of internal strife that survived in the historical record. The guide takes you to where the main synagogue stood before the Montesion Church replaced it, and down the Street of the Wind, where the landscape still holds surprises for those who know what to look for. Throughout, the focus is on the Crypto-Jewish traditions—the secret practices that kept faith alive under the constant watch of the Inquisition, a survival strategy woven into daily life and hidden in plain sight.

What’s included

• All fees and taxes.
• private guide in English or Spanish.
• access to all sites mentioned on the route.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessiblePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Jewish Majorca

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so book this tour if you're comfortable following commentary in one of those languages. A private guide means the pace and depth of explanation stay with your group alone, without the rhythm of a larger group tour.

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Top questions

Who was Jafuda ben Cresques and why does his statue matter to this tour?

Jafuda ben Cresques was a 14th-century Jewish cartographer who created the Catalan Atlas, a world-famous map that Christopher Columbus may have used for his travels. His statue in Palma marks the starting point of the tour and represents the city's documented Jewish intellectual heritage.

What is the "sinagoga nova" and where can I see it on this tour?

The "sinagoga nova," or new synagogue, once stood on the site now occupied by Can Miquel, an old bakery that operated until recently. The tour visits this location on Leather Maker Street, where the building itself preserves the memory of what was there.

What does the tour reveal about how Crypto-Jews practiced their faith in Palma?

The tour discusses the secret traditions Crypto-Jews maintained to keep their faith alive despite the Inquisition's surveillance. These hidden practices were woven into daily life and community, and the guide explains how they survived in the city's streets and buildings.

How long is the walking tour and what is the pace like?

The tour runs two hours and covers Palma's city center on foot. It is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the route is wheelchair accessible.

Is this tour available in languages other than English?

Yes, your private guide conducts the tour in either English or Spanish, so you can choose the language that works for you when you book.