Private Shore Excursion: Valldemossa, Bellver Castle & Palma

Valldemossa's quiet morning streets, then Palma's monuments on foot with your own guide

A private shore excursion from Palma de Mallorca port explores Valldemossa village and central Palma with a dedicated guide, including stops at Bellver Castle, the Cathedral of Santa Maria and the Royal Palace of La Almudaina. The five-hour tour departs from your ship and returns you before re-boarding, with port pickup and drop-off included. A guide fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language leads the route.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Valldemossa and Palma de Mallorca

• Drive along northwest coast to Valldemossa
• Stroll cobbled streets and enjoy coffee
• Visit Carthusian Monastery and Chopin's House (optional)
• See birthplace of Catalina Thomàs
• Arrive in Palma de Mallorca city center
• Panoramic tour along Palma Marina
• Stop for photos outside Palma Cathedral
• Admire Royal Palace of La Almudaina
• Walk through Palma old town and see Ayuntamiento de Palma
• View The Cort olive tree in Plaza de Cort
• Return to cruise ship

The experience

Your guide meets you at the port and drives the northwest coast toward Valldemossa, where you arrive early enough to have the cobbled streets largely to yourself. Wander at your own pace or join the guide for a relaxed walk, stopping for coffee and local cakes like coca de patatas in one of the village cafes. The Carthusian Monastery and Chopin's House stand here if you want to enter them separately. The guide can point the way but entry fees are on you.

From Valldemossa, the drive back toward Palma includes a stop at Bellver Castle for views across the city and harbor. Once in central Palma, you walk the monumental area with your guide: the Marina waterfront, then Palma Cathedral (La Seu), where you step inside to see Gaudí's stained-glass windows and his altarpiece. You pass the Royal Palace of La Almudaina, the 14th-century official residence of the Spanish royal family, and the Ayuntamiento in Plaza de Cort, built in the 1600s. The guide points out the Cort Olive Tree, planted in 1999 as a symbol of peace, still bearing fruit each year despite its journey from the Tramuntana mountains.

The itinerary can shift if weather or safety demands it, and timing depends on your ship's docking and re-boarding windows: provide those details at booking so the operator can time your return. All taxes, fees and transport by private vehicle are included. The guide handles the route and the pacing.

What’s included

• Port pickup and drop-off from your cruise ship.
• private vehicle transport along the northwest coast.
• a guide fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language.
• entry to Palma Cathedral.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day17 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 16:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Nofrills Excursions

Is this one for you?Book this if you're docking in Palma and want a guide who coordinates the full route between Valldemossa village and Palma's center, returning you to your ship on schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

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

What is the Carthusian Monastery in Valldemossa?

The Royal Carthusian monastery, known locally as la Cartoixa de Valldemossa, began as the residence of King Sancho I of Mallorca in the 14th century, later became a royal palace, and eventually housed a Carthusian monk community. Entry is not included in the tour price, but your guide can direct you if you want to visit.

Can I go inside Palma Cathedral on this tour?

Yes, the tour includes entry to Palma Cathedral (La Seu). You'll see the circular stained-glass windows and the altarpiece designed by Gaudí, the Modernist artist who renovated the interior. The cathedral was built on the site of a former Arabian mosque.

How much time do I have in Valldemossa?

You arrive early in the day when the village is quiet, giving you time to stroll the cobbled streets, sit in a cafe, or visit the Carthusian Monastery and Chopin's House at your own pace. The guide is available for a relaxed walk if you prefer company.

What happens if my ship's schedule changes or the weather turns bad?

The itinerary may shift for safety or weather reasons, and the timing is always set to match your ship's docking and re-boarding times. Provide your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time at booking so the operator can plan accordingly.

Is the Royal Palace of La Almudaina included in the tour?

The Royal Palace of La Almudaina is part of the walking route through central Palma. You'll pass by and admire the 14th-century building from outside. It is the official residence of Their Majesties the King and Queen during their stays in Mallorca, but entry is not included.