Valldemossa and Palma – Mallorca for the First Time

This tour shows two very different sides of the island: the romantic mountain village of Valldemossa in the Serra de Tramuntana, and the capital, Palma. If you are visiting Mallorca for the first time and want a real impression in a short time, this is the right choice.

Valldemossa – Lanes, a Saint and Chopin

We begin in Valldemossa, one of the highest and most beautiful mountain villages on Mallorca. Walking through the cobbled lanes you hear about Santa Catalina Thomàs, the most famous “Valldemossina” and the island’s only saint – her birthplace stands in the middle of the village. Valldemossa became famous through the Charterhouse: the composer Frédéric Chopin and the writer George Sand spent the winter of 1838/39 here, a stay that went thoroughly wrong in literary terms and made the place world-famous.

Coca de Patata – the Local Speciality

Before we leave Valldemossa there is a tasting: the coca de patata, an airy potato pastry traditionally eaten with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. It was invented in Valldemossa and tastes better here than anywhere else.

Palma – and the Island’s Most Photographed Olive Tree

Then we head to Palma. Walking through the historic centre you see the cathedral, the Almudaina Palace and the magnificent town hall. Above all, though, we deliberately leave the big sights behind for a while: Palma’s charm lies in the small lanes, the hidden squares – and in that gnarled olive tree, probably the most photographed plant on Mallorca.

Tour Highlights

  • The mountain village of Valldemossa in the Serra de Tramuntana
  • The Charterhouse and the Chopin and George Sand story
  • Tasting of the local coca de patata
  • Palma cathedral, Almudaina Palace and the town hall
  • Hidden lanes and squares away from the main sights
Panorama of the mountain village of Valldemossa
Entrance portal of the Charterhouse of Valldemossa
Stone houses of Valldemossa in the Tramuntana mountains
Almudaina Palace and cathedral in the centre of Palma

At a Glance

  • Start: at your cruise ship
  • Duration: approx. 4 hours
  • Type: private guided tour
  • Guide: official Balearic Islands guide

Good to Know

  • The tour starts directly at your cruise ship in Palma.
  • Available with a guide and driver, or with a driver only.
  • Admission fees are not included.
  • Guiding on the Balearic Islands requires an official licence – your guide holds one.
  • Vehicle: Mercedes Vito minivan for up to six people; larger groups on request.

This tour is one of our shore excursions in Mallorca.

Valldemossa and Palma – Mallorca for the First Time

€129per person (4 hours, from 6 participants)
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Prices per person – vehicle: Mercedes Vito minivan (up to 6 people)

With guide and driver:

  • 2 people: 345 € per person
  • 3 people: 237 € per person
  • 4 people: 183 € per person
  • 5 people: 150 € per person
  • 6 people: 129 € per person

With driver only (no guide):

  • 2 people: 245 € per person
  • 3 people: 170 € per person
  • 4 people: 135 € per person
  • 5 people: 110 € per person
  • 6 people: 95 € per person

Admission fees are not included in the price.

Booking and cancellation:

The tour must be paid for in full at the time of booking.

Cancellation between 5 and 10 days before the date: 50% refund.

Cancellation 5 days or less before the date: no refund.