Palma de Mallorca: Guided Tour of the Old Town

Palma de Mallorca: Guided Tour of the Old Town

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Discover the old town of Palma on this guided tour and marvel at the La Seu cathedral, the La Lonja exchange, Consolat de Mar, the Es Baluard museum and Plaça Cort. Learn more about the Ajuntament town hall, Plaça Major and the buildings of modernism.

Highlights

Experience an entertaining guided tour through Palma's old town and admire its diverse architecture
Explore unique squares, fascinating city palaces, Mediterranean patios and picturesque streets
See the La Seu cathedral, the La Lonja exchange, and marvel at Gaudí's masterpieces of modernism at Plaça Marquès del Palmer
Choose from a join-in German-speaking guided tour or a private tour available in 3 languages

Description

Experience an exciting and interesting walking tour of Palma's impressive old town. Travel back in time and discover Palma as it was back then, when the most important economic area in the world was the Mediterranean Sea. Take a join-in tour led by a German-speaking guide or a private tour available in 3 languages (English, French, and German). During your tour, learn more about the eventful history of the metropolis and listen to stories about great builders and architects such as Pere Morey, Guillem Sagrera (cathedral) or the disciples of Antoni Gaudí (palaces and manors). See architectural masterpieces and important cultural sites, and especially the hidden treasures of the island's capital, such as the ornate courtyards called 'patios' in Spanish. Historical testimonies of Palma's past include the exchange La Lonja near the cathedral, the cathedral itself, but also a lot of secular buildings, palaces, gardens, squares and monuments. Also the Jewish quarter, the government building, the episcopal palace and the city wall will be visited and reveal thrilling stories. Get an impression of the culinary diversity of Mediterranean cuisine while you stroll through the lively market hall.