Guide / Tour Things To Do in Palma de Mallorca — 14 of Our Favourites

This circular scooter tour starts at the heart of Palma de Mallorca's Old Town, where you will meet at 11:00. Your tour takes you to Puigpunyent, a lovely village surrounded by mountains covered in pine trees, evergreen oaks, woodland and olive trees. The next stop on the tour is Galilea, a peaceful village where you will have time to stop for a drink. From there, you will make your way to Es Capdella, and then Calvià which is located between the UNESCO World Heritage mountain chain of Serra de Na Burguesa and Serra de Tramuntana. On your way back to Palma, your tour will border the 'passeig maritim' which boasts amazing views of the port.

Throughout the tour, enjoy amazing views of the Mallorcan mountains whilst discovering the stunning landscapes that Mallorca has to offer. The scooters are high-quality, reliable vintage scooters.

The tour includes driver and passenger helmets, a map of the island, bottled water, fuel, insurance, a tour guide, and an automatic scooter (50cc/125cc).

Minimum driver age is 21yrs and previous scooter driving experience is required. Please remember to bring your passport/ID card, a driver's license, comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sun cream.

Opting for one of these packages is a great way to see the island, its coastal areas, the charming architecture of some of their villages and towns and the breath-taking landscape, particularly as the majority of their routes cross the stunning La Tramuntana mountains. As a testament to the beauty of this part of the island, it has recently been nominated as a World Heritage site by UNESCO.

If you chose to Mountain Bike, their routes are from 3 - 6 days and include equipment hire, transportation where needed and a map. You can choose whether you include hotels or not. Without hotels, the price is a flat €140. With hotels prices start at €191 for a 3 day route with 2 nights accommodation.

The Road Bike tour runs around the island and lasts 4 days. However, you can choose how many nights accommodation you take. The package includes equipment hire and hotel stays. Prices start at €262 for 4 days cycling and 3 nights accommodation.

They also offer one main walking tour that runs from Pollensa to Puerto Andratx, covering 130km and 5,352m assent. It takes 5 days and 5 nights. Prices include accommodation adn start at €347.

Additional services can be included such as your bags taken from hotel to hotel and a back-pack provided for your journey. You can also rent GPS equipment from them with 6 days costing just €45.

For further details, including detailed itineraries and maps, visit their website or contact them directly using the 'make an enquiry' box.

Reaching mountain summits, arriving at secluded sandy coves or heading to the next refuge if you choose a multi-day tour: this is the perfect option for those who want to experience the island with all five senses.

Also offered is the chance to combine your trek with a gastronomic experience.

Easy, mid and advanced level are available. Prices include any technical security equipment, guiding and liability and accident insurance.

You must be in good physical condition (according to the itinerary) and remember to bring, food, water, comfortable sports clothes and sports or walking shoes.

Take the opportunity to explore Palma and its magical lights during the later and fresher hours of the day. The guides will help you to discover the city’s historical past and lively present through a unique night tour with tapas.

You can choose to start the tour from 2 meeting points.

• Starting Point 1 1 (Av. Gabriel Roca, 44) at 20:15
• Starting Point 2 (Av. Gabriel Roca, 12) at 20:00

In addition to English, the guides speak several other languages, so if English isn't your first Language tours are also available in Brazilian, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish and Swedish.

You can choose this tour without the tapas option if you prefer.

Mallorca is characterised by having a network of extensive caves where you can find unique rock formations like stalactites, stalagmites, columns

Depending on your age and ability there are a variety of caves to choose from.

• Sea Caving Des Coloms Cave - Sea caving, which includes trekking and swimming or snorkelling.
• S'Embut Cave - Located in the Sierra de Na Burguesa, this is perhaps one of the most beautiful in the area, where you can observe different speleothems and it has a depth of about 95 meters.
• La Campana Cave - One of the most famous on the island due to its size and depth of it reaching the quota of 350 meters deep.
• Des Cans Cave - Located in Caimari with a depth of 96 meters, it does not have many formations but it is a vertical cave and therefore has a technical descent, It is important to have knowledge of ascending by a fixed rope.
• Fra Rafel Cave - One of the most outstanding caves on the island, 147 metres deep and recommended for people who want to progress in the field of speleology.
• Des Marmols Cave - The deepest of the network of caves of Na burguesa, with a descent of 85 metres.

The minimum age for this activity is between 10 and 15 years depending on the cave.

Based in Palma de Mallorca, their routes cover the stunning north-west side of the island, crossing the La Tramuntana mountains. As a testament to the beauty of this area, it has recently been nominated as a World Heritage site by UNESCO.

For Mountain Biking, the routes are from 3 - 6 days and includes equipment hire, transportation where needed and a map. Prices start at €550 for a 4-day route with 3 nights accommodation/

The Road Bike tour runs around the island and lasts 4 days. However, you can choose how many nights accommodation you take. The package includes equipment hire and hotel stays. Prices start at €550 for 4 days cycling and 3 nights accommodation.

They also offer one main walking tour that runs from Pollensa to Puerto Andratx, covering 130km and 5,352m assent. It takes 5 days and 5 nights. Prices include accommodation and start at €530.

All tours include baggage transportation to and from hotels.

Additional services include GPS equipment rental, bicycle and van support.

For further details, including detailed itineraries and maps, visit their website or contact them directly using the 'make an enquiry' box.

The carefully designed 13km cycling itinerary (3.5 - 4 hours) covers the old town, the seafront and takes you to many of the city's highlights, hidden gems and points of interest. The tour normally includes two breaks of about 20 minutes each, during which you can chat to the rest of the group, eat, drink, shop and visit the surrounding buildings or get more tips from our guides.

During the tour the guides will unfold the city’s past, providing detailed historical information and offer insights to the local culture with various anecdotes.

You can choose to start the tour from 2 meeting points in the morning or afternoon.

• Starting Point 1 1 (Av. Gabriel Roca, 44) at 10:00 or 15:00
• Starting Point 2 (Av. Gabriel Roca, 12) at 10:30 or 15:30

You can also choose to have Tapas included for an additional €6 only! This includes 3 tapas and 1 drink (water, beer or coffee).

In addition to English, the guides speak several other languages, so if English isn't your first Language tours are also available in Brazilian, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish and Swedish.

For novice climbers and hardcore crushers alike, discover Mallorca's hidden crags with your own experienced, local climbing guru.

Whether you're looking to learn how to lead climb, or you want to find the secret spots not in the guide books, this climbing course has you covered.

Check out some of the world's best sport climbing areas with never ending tufas and grey slabs.

Learn about proper gear placement, security guidelines, and the different techniques either to get you started, or to push your grade and improve your climbing ability.

The island is considered a paradise to practice all modalities. Sport climbing, classic, deep water soloing and bouldering.

The company can organise a climbing day to suit your ability or why not book a training course and improve your climbing skills on this beautiful island.

They also offer the option of renting a boat to perform deep water soloing on the best cliffs on the island.

Fun traverses at water level or challenging overhanging caves. This deep water soloing experience has something for all climbing abilities from total novice to hardcore crusher. Choose to access the sea cliffs on foot, or with a boat to maximise your climbing time.

With location depending on sea conditions and group ability, you will climb at some of the best spots Mallorca has to offer.

Climbing shoes and chalk bags supplies, so all you have to bring is a towel and your courage.

Canyoning is surely the most complete adventure activity on the island. It combines trekking, swimming, climbing, abseiling, and cliff jumping, for an unforgettable day's activity.

With varying difficulties of excursion, at an array of locations across the island, you're guaranteed a perfect day out for any ability.

Experience the canyons of Coa Negra, Muntanya, Na Mora, Biniariaix, Lli, Almadrá, Mortitx, Sa Fosca, and more: truly a fantastic way to explore the island.

If adrenaline-fueled adventures are your thing, this is not to be missed.

They can cater from individuals to couples, families, groups of friends or even cycling clubs coming to Mallorca for holidays or training camps. The company can assist with every aspect of your cycling holidays.

Their bespoke packages include hotel bookings, bicycle rentals, transfers, restaurants, vehicle support and guides who speak English, Spanish, Italian, Swedish and German. It is all about you, let them know what you want out of your holiday and they will do their best to accommodate you. They also keep up to date with what's happening on the island so that they can include additional events as part of your holiday such as local markets, fairs, music concerts and sports events.

Mills & Honey aren't focused on one particular part of the island, they constantly seek new strategic partners and activities all over Mallorca, be it new cycling routes, hotels or restaurants.

The owners are keen to invite people to join them exploring Mallorca in a unique, healthy and responsible way. For these island enthusiasts it is not just about the cycling, but about the opportunity to explore and discover new landscapes in new thrilling and exciting ways.

Just a few of the other ways they can enable you to discover this fantastic island is by organising wine tastings, sailing, canyoning, coasteering, kayaking, hiking, yoga classes, children's activities and massages.

For two hours, their guides will tell you about the fascinating history of the city, taking you through the small streets & squares, as they explain everything that someone visiting Palma should know.

You will need to book a place in advance for this tour on their website. The tour is 11:00am, Monday to Saturday, at the meeting point in Parc de la Mar, in front of the Tourist Office and join the group. Take a look at the map for the exact location.

They'll be waiting for you!

They operate from 10:00-18:00 and do a full loop every 80 minutes. The route, with 18 stops, goes via the cathedral, Plaça Major, Ramblas, Plaça d'Espanya, Parc de la Mar, Es Baluard, the sea promenade and marina, Porto Pí, Joan Miró Foundation, Bellver Castle, Pueblo Español and many other areas in the city.

Commentary via audio phone is available in English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Chinese, Russian and Catalan.

24-hour tickets cost 21€ for adults, 10€ for children 8 to 15 years old and 10€ for over 65.