Palma de Mallorca Walking Tour
The stunning Palma de Mallorca Cathedral on the walking tour.
If you’re visiting Palma de Mallorca, this self-guided walking tour on the VoiceMap app is a fascinating way to explore the city’s old town.
Most visitors come to Palma for the sunshine, beaches, and the spectacular cathedral. But this tour looks at a different side of the city, uncovering some of the darker and more surprising stories hidden behind the beautiful streets and buildings.
You simply follow the route on your phone while the commentary plays automatically as you reach each stop. It’s relaxed, easy to follow, and a great way to understand the history of the places you’re walking past.
Quick tour details
• Distance: about 2 km
• Time: around 75 minutes
• Location: historic centre of Palma de Mallorca
• Start point: Parc de la Mar
What we liked about using VoiceMap
• Start the tour whenever it suits you
• GPS triggers the stories automatically as you walk
• Download the tour so you can use it offline
• Local guides share stories you wouldn’t normally hear
• Much cheaper than most guided tours
For us, it’s a really easy way to explore a city without rushing around in a group.
What you’ll see on this tour
The walk begins beside the impressive Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma and winds through the historic centre, uncovering stories that many visitors never hear.
Highlights include:
• Royal Palace of La Almudaina
• La Llotja de Palma
• Plaça del Mercat
• The former Jewish quarter known as Es Call
• Historic mansions with beautiful inner courtyards
Along the way you’ll hear stories about floods, medieval punishments, religious persecution, and some unusual pieces of architecture hidden in plain sight.
Our tip
Start this walk near sunset if you can. The old town of Palma de Mallorca is beautiful in the evening when the streets are quieter and the cathedral lights begin to glow.
👉 You can find the tour on the VoiceMap app.
If you'd like more ideas, read our guide to things to see and do in Palma de Mallorca