Palma de Mallorca in 6 hours

Palma is compact: cathedral, palaces, tapas in Santa Catalina and the seafront on an unhurried port day.

ExploraGo Team

Published on September 29, 2026

Stops

1
transport
Cruise terminal (Estació Marítima, Port of Palma)
30 min · — · On arrival
The terminal sits on the seafront promenade; the cathedral is about a 20-min walk.
2
activity
Mallorca Cathedral (La Seu)
65 min · €10 (with museum) · Mon–Sat 10:00–17:154.8
The great Gothic cathedral above the sea, with interventions by Gaudí and Barceló.
Tips
Visit the terrace and museum; morning light comes through the rose window
3
activity
Royal Palace of La Almudaina and the Arab Baths
60 min · Palace ~€7; baths ~€3 · 10:00–18:00
The royal palace beside La Seu and the 10th-century Arab baths in the old town.
Tips
Buy the combined ticket for the Arab Baths
4
food
Santa Catalina neighbourhood and market
65 min · Tapas €10–20 · Market Mon–Sat 7:00–15:00
A tapas quarter around the Mercat de Santa Catalina, with bars serving tapas and pintxos.
Best time: Morning
Take care
The market closes in the afternoon
5
shopping
Passeig des Born and the old town
60 min · Free · All day
The tree-lined central promenade, with shops, gelaterias and palaces such as Can Forteza Rey.
Tips
Try an ensaimada at a pastry shop in the centre
6
transport
Return to the cruise terminal
40 min · — · Before all-aboard
Walk back along the seafront promenade to the Estació Marítima.
Take care
Leave time for the walk back along the seafront promenade