Palma Self-Guided Audio Tour: Cathedral, Almudaina & Hidden Bars

Summary

Discover Palma’s Old Town: Audio Walking Tour Highlights

You’ll stroll through Palma with stories in your ear—cathedrals, palaces, hidden bars—all at your own pace. This audio tour lets you pause for coffee or wander off-route whenever something catches your eye. It feels like exploring with a friend who knows every shortcut and secret corner.

What’s the experience like?

Right from the start at Parc de la Mar, you get this salty breeze off the little lake—locals call it “the sea that stayed behind.” The view of La Seu Cathedral towering over you is something else, especially if you catch it in the morning light. Sandra’s voice pops up in your ear just as you hit the right spot; she’s lived here for years and drops in stories about how this square was built over the sea back in the ‘60s. I’d never noticed before how the stone feels cool underfoot even on a hot day.

We wandered through narrow lanes where old houses hide behind heavy wooden doors. One stop took us into a lounge bar inside what used to be a nobleman’s home—Can Marcel, Sandra called it. The place smelled faintly of coffee and old wood, and there were only a couple of locals chatting quietly at the bar. It felt like stepping into someone’s living room from centuries ago.

The Santa Eulalia Church surprised me—it’s free to enter and not crowded at all. Inside, sunlight filters through stained glass onto gold-trimmed altars. Sandra explained this is where Mallorca’s first kings were crowned before La Seu was finished. Outside, I could hear someone tuning a guitar nearby; apparently there’s always music drifting around these streets.

Walking along Sa Riera street, Sandra pointed out that a river once split Palma right here. Hard to imagine now with all the shops and scooters zipping by. She mentioned knights’ tournaments used to happen along this stretch—honestly, I had no idea.

The tour wraps up at Plaça de Cort—the city’s “mile zero.” There’s usually a mix of tourists and locals hanging out on benches or grabbing an ice cream from Can Joan de S’Aigo (try their almond flavor if you have time). If you’re lucky enough to visit in January, Sandra says Saint Sebastian’s feast fills Plaza Mayor with music and bonfires.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Palma Historical Audio Walk

• The audio tour starts at Parc de la Mar
• Pass by an Art Nouveau monument
• Visit Can Marcel noble Majorcan house
• See Santa Eulalia Church, oldest in Majorca
• Walk along the former Sa Riera torrent street
• Explore a beautiful 19th-century square
• Finish at the historic Plaça de Cort
• View Palma Plaza Mayor square
• Admire Palma Cathedral (La Seu)
• Pass by Royal Palace of La Almudaina
• See the Gothic maritime stock exchange building
• Learn about Palma’s culture with Fundació Joan Miró Mallorca

Top questions

Is this Palma audio tour suitable for solo travelers?

Absolutely! You can start anytime and go at your own speed—pause for photos or snacks whenever you want.

Do I need internet access during the walk?

Nope! Once downloaded via VoiceMap, everything works offline—even maps and GPS triggers.

How long does the walk take?

The route is about 2km; without stops it takes roughly an hour, but most people linger longer at bars or sights.

Are there places to rest or grab food along the way?

Tons! The route passes plenty of cafés and bars—some tucked away in historic buildings where locals hang out.

What’s included

You’ll get lifetime access to this self-guided audio tour (in English or French), plus offline maps and directions via VoiceMap for iOS/Android. Just bring headphones and your phone—you’re set!