Palma: City Tour with an Author
ID: GYG388482-703560
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Country: Spain
Country: Spain
Duration: 02:30 hours
Description
Visit the highlights of Palma with you guide, Michael Johannes a famous author of the book "Enchanted by Mallorca". Ideal for people who are visiting Palma for the first time.
Meet your tour guide at the fascinating Cathedral of Palma. Your guide, who is an author, will share details about the building’s history and mythical secrets.
From the cathedral, you’ll be able to see the Parc de la Mar and the royal gardens. While taking in the magnificent views, you’ll hear stories about the park and surrounding area.
Walk down the shaded avenue of palm trees and reach the seafront promenade. Here you’ll find the maritime trading exchange, built in the beautiful Gothic style. Only a few meters away is the Consolat de Mar, which bears witness to Mallorca's important seafaring tradition.
From here, you’ll head to the old town with its winding alleys. Here your guide will tell some of the exciting stories set in the old town.
Visit one of the oldest pastry shops in the city and taste an ensaimada, a specialty of Mallorca. Enjoy a delicious hot drink, water, or soft drink with your ensaimada.
From here, the author will lead you to the oldest part of the city of Palma, where the Romans founded the city of Palma about 2150 years ago. Along the way, pass the historic town hall, the prominent church of St. Eulalia, and the Jewish quarter.
The Episcopal Palace, the Diocesan Museum, and the Almudaina Palace are your final stops before the tour comes to an end.
Meet your tour guide at the fascinating Cathedral of Palma. Your guide, who is an author, will share details about the building’s history and mythical secrets.
From the cathedral, you’ll be able to see the Parc de la Mar and the royal gardens. While taking in the magnificent views, you’ll hear stories about the park and surrounding area.
Walk down the shaded avenue of palm trees and reach the seafront promenade. Here you’ll find the maritime trading exchange, built in the beautiful Gothic style. Only a few meters away is the Consolat de Mar, which bears witness to Mallorca's important seafaring tradition.
From here, you’ll head to the old town with its winding alleys. Here your guide will tell some of the exciting stories set in the old town.
Visit one of the oldest pastry shops in the city and taste an ensaimada, a specialty of Mallorca. Enjoy a delicious hot drink, water, or soft drink with your ensaimada.
From here, the author will lead you to the oldest part of the city of Palma, where the Romans founded the city of Palma about 2150 years ago. Along the way, pass the historic town hall, the prominent church of St. Eulalia, and the Jewish quarter.
The Episcopal Palace, the Diocesan Museum, and the Almudaina Palace are your final stops before the tour comes to an end.
Highlights
- Learn about history of Palmas cathedral
- See the cultural diversity of the old town of palma
- Try the local specialty pastry, an ensaimada
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour is of moderate walking length and includes only a few gradients.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Avinguda d'Antoni Maura 22, corner of Carrer de Vallseca, near the restaurant "Lennox The Pup". Avinguda d'Antoni Maura is the extension of Passeig des Born towards the sea, below the ALMUDAINA Palace. Nearby is the bus stop of lines 25 and 35 (Placa Reina) and the parking garage "Parc de la Mar". Opposite the meeting point is a taxi rank. The taxi drivers call this Jardines de S'Horta del Rei in Palma
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Avinguda d'Antoni Maura 22, corner of Carrer de Vallseca, near the restaurant "Lennox The Pup". Avinguda d'Antoni Maura is the extension of Passeig des Born towards the sea, below the ALMUDAINA Palace. Nearby is the bus stop of lines 25 and 35 (Placa Reina) and the parking garage "Parc de la Mar". Opposite the meeting point is a taxi rank. The taxi drivers call this Jardines de S'Horta del Rei in Palma
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.