Palma: Segway Old Town Tour & Cathedral Views with Local Guide

Summary

Palma’s cobbled lanes, cathedral light and art on two wheels

You’ll glide through Palma’s Old Town by Segway with a local guide who keeps things relaxed and fun. Expect quick stops at places like Plaça Cort, views of the Cathedral by the sea, stories about Mallorquin life, and maybe even a laugh or two if you try your hand at Catalan words.

What’s the experience like?

We started right in the middle of Palma, helmets a bit crooked and everyone slightly nervous about the Segways (honestly, I was sure I’d crash into something). Our guide, Marta, had this easy way of explaining things — she joked that if we could stand up straight after last night’s tapas, we’d be fine. The first few minutes were wobbly but then it just clicked, and suddenly we were weaving through these narrow alleys that smelled faintly of coffee and old stone. I remember passing a bakery window with trays of ensaimadas — the scent actually made me slow down for a second.

Marta pointed out little details I’d never have noticed on my own. There was this ancient olive tree in Plaça Cort; she said locals believe it’s older than most of the buildings around it. We zipped past the Royal Palace of La Almudaina — sunlight bouncing off its walls — and then down to Parc de la Mar where you get that wide-open view of the Cathedral. It’s called the “Cathedral of Light” for a reason; even from outside, those windows glow. Someone in our group tried to pronounce “La Seu” properly and Marta just grinned — “Close enough,” she said.

I liked how casual everything felt. We stopped by Es Baluard Museum (didn’t go inside but you can see some wild sculptures from outside), then coasted along Passeig des Born where people sat under trees sipping tiny coffees. The Segways hummed quietly over cobblestones; at one point I almost ran into a pigeon but it dodged me like it knew tourists well. By the end, my legs were buzzing and I still think about that breeze coming off Ca’n Pere Antoni beach as we rode past — warm air mixed with salt and sunscreen. Didn’t expect to feel so comfortable rolling through someone else’s city like that.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Palma's landmarks and coastline

• Visit Cathedral of Mallorca
• See Royal Palace of La Almudaina
• Stop at Plaça Cort center
• Ride along Paseo del Borne
• Explore Es Baluard museum
• View La Lonja de Palma
• Walk through Parc de la Mar
• Enjoy ride by Ca'n Pere Antoni beach

Top questions

How long is the Segway tour in Palma?

The tour lasts approximately 2 hours from start to finish.

Does the Palma Segway tour include training?

Yes, there is Segway training included before you begin exploring.

Which landmarks do you see on this Palma Segway tour?

You’ll pass sites like the Cathedral of Mallorca, Royal Palace of La Almudaina, Plaça Cort, Es Baluard Museum, Passeig des Born, La Lonja, Parc de la Mar, and Ca’n Pere Antoni beach.

Is there a local guide on this Palma Segway experience?

Yes, a professional local guide leads the entire tour.

Are helmets provided for the Palma Segway tour?

Helmets are provided for all participants as part of your booking.

Is lunch included on this tour?

No meals are included; food stops are not part of this experience.

Is this Palma Segway tour suitable for beginners?

Yes, it includes training and is suitable for all fitness levels except pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health.

What’s included

Your day includes use of a Segway with helmet and insurance, hands-on training before setting off through Palma’s streets, plus guidance from a professional local who shares stories along every stop — so you just show up ready to roll.