Palma Tapas Tour: Royal Palace, Cathedral & Pinchos

You eat at three different bars, not one restaurant.

A 3.5-hour guided tour of Palma's tapas bars combines food stops with walking past the Royal Palace of La Almudaina, the cathedral and the historical city hall. The guide leads you through Plaza Mayor and points out the landmarks while you taste three pinchos at the first bar, at least five warm tapas at the second, and a dessert selection at the third. English and German guides are available; children from age 12 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Palma tapas and city highlights tour

• Visit Plaza Mayor de Palma
• Learn about history and culture
• Explore Royal Palace of La Almudaina
• See Palma Cathedral
• Discover historical city hall
• Sample traditional tapas and pinchos

The Experience

The tour starts in Plaza Mayor and moves through Palma's old center on foot. Your guide handles the route and the timing, so you're not hunting for bars or deciding what to order—you arrive at each one and the food is already waiting. The first stop brings three pinchos, the second a selection of at least five warm tapas, and the third a dessert course. Between the eating, you pass the Royal Palace of La Almudaina, the cathedral, and the historical city hall, so the landmarks are woven into the walk rather than tacked on at the end.

The pace is built around the food, not a sprint through the sights. You spend real time at each bar tasting what's in front of you, and the guide fills in the history and culture of the neighborhoods you're moving through. The whole thing runs 3.5 hours, which gives you time to eat without rushing and to absorb the city as you go. Service animals are allowed, and the tour operates in all weather, so you'll want to dress for whatever Mallorca is doing that day.

What’s included

• Three pinchos at the first bar.
• at least five warm tapas at the second bar.
• dessert selection at the third bar.
• guided tour of Palma's historic center with stops at the Royal Palace of La Almudaina, the cathedral, and the historical city hall.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by 48h in Mallorca

Is this one for you?The tour keeps a steady walking pace through Palma's old center, so you're on your feet for the full 3.5 hours moving between bars and landmarks—book this one if you want to eat and explore the city at the same time rather than sit down for a long meal in one place.

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Top questions

What exactly are pinchos and tapas, and how much food is there?

Pinchos are small bites served on bread or skewers, usually one or two mouthfuls each; the tour includes three of them at the first bar. Tapas are small plates of hot or cold food meant for sharing, and you'll get at least five warm varieties at the second bar. The dessert selection at the third bar rounds out the meal, so you're eating throughout the tour without a full sit-down dinner.

Does the tour include drinks with the food?

The tour does not include drinks to be consumed with the meals, so you'll order and pay for beverages separately at each bar if you want them.

What is the Royal Palace of La Almudaina like when you pass it?

The Royal Palace of La Almudaina is a working royal residence overlooking Palma's harbor, and you'll see it as part of the walking route through the city center. The guide provides history and context about the palace and the neighborhoods around it.

Is this tour suitable for children?

Children are welcome from age 12 onward. Specialized infant seats are available if needed, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it does involve walking through the city center between the three bars.

What languages does the guide speak?

The tour is led in English or German, depending on the departure you book.

How much walking is involved between the bars?

The tour is built as a walking route through Palma's historic center, so you're on foot for the entire 3.5 hours, moving between the three tapas bars and passing the Royal Palace, cathedral, and city hall along the way.