Palma & The Cathedral of Mallorca with locals: Discover History, Evolution and Secrets
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14 Ratings
Palma
Uncover the history, evolution, curiosities, and secrets of Palma old town and the Cathedral of Mallorca on this guided tour. Discover the major interventions by Gaudí and Barceló. Ask our local guide and be amazed!
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Parc de la Mar - Locate your guide by the tourist information center, distinguishable by an orange umbrella.
- Palau de l’Almudaina - Delve into the history, architectural design, fascinating stories, and the royal household
- Catedral de Mallorca - Discover the historical background, intriguing facts, and recent modifications of the Cathedral
- Ca’n Oms - Explore the traditional Mallorcan courtyard, and learn about the structure’s interior and exterior
- Can Bordils - Investigate the traditional Mallorcan courtyard, and the building’s interior and exterior details.
Visit the Jewish quarters of Palma’s interpretation center (accessible weekdays in the morning) for insights into the Jewish community’s history in Mallorca. Are you familiar with the Xuetas?
- Santa Eulalia - Explore the parish church of Santa Eulà lia and local cultural expressions.
- Basilica de Sant Francesc - Learn about the Franciscan figures from Mallorca, including one who helped found the USA.
- Can Vivot - Witness one of the most immaculately maintained courtyards in Palma!
- Ajuntament de Palma - See the Townhall, the main square, and the famous ‘el Banc de “sino fos”‘.
- Can Corbella - Admire the Modernist architecture and its connection to the Jewish quarter of Palma
- Placa Major - Learn about the surroundings, historical significance, and recent transformations.
- Can Forteza Rey - Appreciate the beauty of Catalan Modernism and discover the ‘face’.
What's Included
- Official guide
- Tickets to the Cathedral
- Radio Headsets for groups over 8
Additional Information
On this enlightened journey, we will unravel the history, progression, oddities, and mysteries of Palma’s old city.
Moreover, we will witness three significant architectural transformations that have taken place in the cathedral: The reconstruction of the Major Portal of the Cathedral of Mallorca at the close of the 19th century; the substantial renovations made by Antoni Gaudí between 1904 and 1914 at the behest of Bishop Joan Pere Campins, and the modern art contribution by Miquel Barceló (2007) in the former Sant Pere chapel.
Engage our local guide and allow yourself to be astounded!
Location
Passeig Dalt Murada, 3
Passeig Dalt Murada
You will find your guide in front of the tourist office with an orange umbrella.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
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Grasar
Apr 24, 2024
Very good, entertaining explanations with relevant history of the zone. - Excellent guide Alex. Very good, entertaining explanations with relevant history of the area. very dedicated, we were a large group but it sounded perfect
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Robinalastair
Mar 19, 2024
An excellent guided tour - This is an excellent way to get to know old Palma and the cathedral. The guide was really knowledgeable and engaging. It was great value for money too.
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Robin_j
Mar 19, 2024
A great way to get to know Old Palma - We had a fantastic time with our guide going round the old part of the city and into the cathedral. Carlos was really knowledgeable and engaging. Dont worry about walking pace etc, it was fine.
We thoroughly enjoyed this guided tour and it was fantastic value. Thoroughly recommended
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Raulan5795fe
Mar 6, 2024
Walk through beautiful history. - Beautiful experience discovering precious treasures in the history of the city. Totally recommended for everyone
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Mariajoc463
Nov 5, 2023
Autumn getaway to Mallorca - We took the Free Tour with Marina around Palma Mallorca and got to know the city as a person born there feels. He took us to places that are not usually visited and showed us how the inhabitants see each of their wonders. We felt like locals for a few hours.
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Jazziela2019
Oct 13, 2023
Alex is the best guide! - Alex is the best guide I have ever been with, very friendly, gives knowledge of history, fun facts, extra details, and very kind to everyone. He is good with children, families, young people, lgbt etc. ahahha very good indeed!!
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1932lindah
Oct 2, 2023
A very good experience - We really enjoyed the Emblematic Palma tour and our guide, Alex was excellent. We’d been in Palma for nearly a week so had seen quite a few of the main sights but it was a bonus to see some out of the way places and learn about the history of the beautiful old city.
It was a glorious, hot sunny day but Alex did a great job of finding shady spots to stop without compromising the tour.
Definitely recommend this tour.
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Stevenld1497bw
Sep 30, 2023
A must do for Palma visitors - We really enjoyed the free tour of Palma, the guide was very knowledgable and helpful with lots of history, current information and some super tips.
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