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Free Tour of the walls of Palma. History and curiosities

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English, Spanish
Quality Verified Registered on September 01, 2020

My name is Pedro and I love to show my city, Palma de Mallorca from a different perspective. I organize themed routes for families with children and adults. Discover fantastic animals, visit Palma Marítima and at night to hunt Mopis. I would love for you to discover them

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    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
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Tour description

A monumental, unique route that will allow you to discover the entire historical part of the city

Let's get to know the history of Palma from the view of the city walls . A walk at sunset through the bay of Palma in which you will discover hidden corners, surprising legends, curiosities but above all, a lot of history.

We begin our tour at the Es Baluard modern art museum where we will visit the bastion of San Pedro, which was the most important location in the western defense of the city. Later we will walk through where the old Muslim walls were located, visiting two emblematic places such as the Plaza de Atarazanas and the old Lonja de Palma , the first large civil building built in the city. We continue our way towards s'hort del Re i, an orchard that was part of the Almudaina Palace which, together with the space where the Cathedral is located, is the oldest area of ​​Palma.

The walls hide neighborhoods like Calatrava, where we will visit Can Formiguera, the Arab baths, the convent of Santa Clara, the church of Montisión, and the Jewish quarter.

Our Tour will take us to the prince's bastion , which was the most important place in the eastern defense of the city , ending at the Gumara Towers , which were ceded to the Templars after the conquest of Mallorca.

Look at everything you will discover on the most complete tour of Palma;

1-Baluarte de San Pedro
2-Parish of Santa Cruz
3-Square of the shipyards
4-the Market
5-Arab door of Bab almudi
6-S`hort del Rei
7-Almudaina Palace
8-Cathedral
9-Sa Portella
10-Arab baths
11-Montision Church
12-The main Jewish quarter
13-Old seminary
14-Prince's Bulwark
15-Porta del Camp
16-Gumara Towers

If you still have energy I propose (optional);

17-Basilica of San Francesc
18-Church of Santa Eulalia
19-Palma City Council

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Plaça de la Porta de Santa Catalina, ...
    Plaça de la Porta de Santa Catalina, 10, 07012 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
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    I will be in front of the sign that indicates access to the museum

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Baluard de Sant Pere
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Llotja de Palma
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Cathedral-Basilica of Santa María de Mallorca
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Palau Reial de l'Almudaina
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Episcopal Palace
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Can Formiguera
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Church of Monti-sion in Palma
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Prince's Bulwark
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Llars El Temple

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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