PalmaBus Premium with Cathedral and Guided Walk
Get the most out of your day in Palma with our PalmaBus Premium tour which includes a guided walk around the old town, entrance ticket to the cathedral and free time to enjoy the city.
This is the most complete option available to visit the Balearic Islands' stunning capital.
Palma Premium overview:
What do we do on the PalmaBus Premium tour?
This premium Palma excursion starts with a comfortable transfer by air-conditioned coach, with an approximate travel time of between 60 and 90 minutes, depending on your pick-up area. During the journey, your official guide will introduce you to the city of Palma, sharing historical background, practical tips and recommendations so you arrive well prepared and make the most of your time in the capital. One of the key advantages of this tour is the central drop-off location, just a short walk from the Cathedral and the old town, allowing you to avoid long walks and save time.
Once in Palma, you will join a 45-minute guided walking tour through the historic old town, designed to give you a clear and engaging overview of the city’s most emblematic areas. You will stroll through medieval streets, traditional patios, city walls and historic squares, passing key points such as the area around La Lonja, Plaza Mayor and other architectural landmarks that reflect Palma’s Roman, Moorish and Christian heritage. The guide will explain the city’s evolution, daily life and traditions, helping you understand Palma beyond its monuments.
The experience continues with a 45-minute guided visit inside Palma Cathedral, followed by approximately 4 to 4.5 hours of free time. During this free time, you can explore Palma at your own pace: enjoy lunch at one of the many restaurants, visit museums, shop in the elegant streets, walk along the seafront or simply relax and soak up the atmosphere of Mallorca’s vibrant capital.
Palma Cathedral, also known as La Seu, is one of the most iconic Gothic buildings in the Mediterranean and a true symbol of Mallorca. Its impressive location overlooking the sea, towering stone structure and vast interior spaces make it an unforgettable visit. Inside, you will admire the enormous rose window, one of the largest in Europe, the soaring vaulted ceilings and the unique combination of styles created over centuries. Highlights include architectural interventions by Antoni Gaudí and the striking modern ceramic installation by Miquel Barceló in the Chapel of the Holy Sacrament, making the Cathedral visit a powerful blend of history, art and spirituality.
What is included in the price?
This PalmaBus Premium excursion includes everything needed for a smooth and complete visit to Palma:
• Return transport by air-conditioned coach • English-speaking official guide • 45-minute guided walking tour of Palma old town • Guided visit inside Palma Cathedral with entrance ticket • Free city map of Palma • Central drop-off close to the Cathedral • Approximately 4.5 hours of free time in Palma • Travel insurance
What is not included?
• Food and drinks during free time • Personal expenses or shopping
More information about our PalmaBus Premium excursion
Who is this excursion ideal for?
This Palma Premium tour is ideal for travellers who want to see the best of Palma in one day without organising everything themselves. It’s perfect for couples, families and first-time visitors who value comfort, guided explanations and a well-structured itinerary combined with free time.
It is also a great option if you want to visit Palma Cathedral without queuing, explore the old town with a guide and still have time to enjoy the city independently.
Book with Confidence: NoFrills Excursions
At NoFrills Excursions, we have been working in the excursions and guided tours sector in Mallorca for over 20 years, helping more than one million customers discover the island through well-organised and carefully selected experiences. Thanks to our local knowledge, we know in detail how tours in Palma operate, which guides offer the best explanations and how to design itineraries that truly make the most of a day in the capital.
Our philosophy is simple: we treat our customers as we would like to be treated when we travel ourselves. We understand that visitors often have limited time and want everything to run smoothly without stress or surprises. That is why we select only trusted local partners, provide clear and honest information, and ensure each excursion is well planned from start to finish, so you can book your PalmaBus Premium tour with total confidence and peace of mind.
Approximate timetable and duration
• Start: approx. 09:30 – 10:15 (depending on area) • Return: approx. 18:00 – 18:30 • Total duration: around 8 hours
March schedule: approx. 08:15 – 17:00
Meeting point and pick-up
Pick-up is available from your hotel or a nearby meeting point. After booking, you will receive:
• A confirmation email with booking details • A second email with exact pick-up time and location
From Cala San Vicente: Fridays only
From Puerto Pollensa: Mondays and Fridays only
Dress code for access to the Cathedral
To enter Palma Cathedral, the following rules apply:
• Shoulders must be covered • Skirts or trousers must cover at least half of the thigh • No swimwear or transparent clothing • No clothing intended for performances or promotions
Route followed during the Palma Premium tour
Still in doubt?
We can help you resolve any queries related to your booking and the excursion.
Customer reviews of the PalmaBus Premium tour
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Stephanie Zakrzewski
Had a lovely day with our tour guide. She was very informative, professional, gave us lots of information and made it a great day. The transport was lovely and very well organised.
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Jan
Got picked up on time. Coach had people doing various trips. Arrived in Palma about 11am after other pick ups but didn't start guided tour until 11.30 as waiting for people on other coaches to arrive. We were shown the pick up point. Enjoyed our tour of historical Palma and the Cathedral which was very impressive. Glad we booked the guided tour. That left us with about 2.5 hours of free time. Given a map and we got to the covered food market after being given a better map by local police at town hall, we obviously looked lost! and enjoyed tapas with the locals. Wondered around some of the shops and bought cakes in a delightful bakery. All in all a good day although the start of the tour was delayed through no fault of our guide. The logistics appeared to be somewhat complicated.
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Lou Harford
Jose was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable and a great sense of humour. Driver very friendly and the trip was well worth it. Palma was extremely busy and we wouldn’t have known where to even start walking to. The old town tour was great and then straight into the cathedral and again more interesting facts from Jose. Thank you.
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Claire Gribben
The transportation to and from Palma was chaotic. Pollenca guests were accidentally missed off the pick up but were collected and rendezvous’d with the coach 50 mins later. Our time in Palma was nice, we booked the premium tour and enjoyed the guided trip of the cathedral. The return journey (for guests staying in Pollenca anyway) was long. It took 2.5 hours after picking guests up at the aquarium plus many individual drop offs at resort hotels in Can Picafort, P de Muro, Alcudia…. It would have been faster to catch a public bus back. Please note - coaches have no toilets.
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Jo
Unfortunately No Frills did not pick up my family at the designated time and pickup point. The wait for the bus turned into a 50 minute wait in the sun. We were picked up by car & travelled to meet the bus who had pulled in to wait for us. This shortened the overall free time in Palma after the guided tour for all. Tour guide Cami was great, very enthusiastic & informative. Palma was wonderful. Cathedral outstanding. Just a shame the trip started off on this footing & impacted total time in Palma to explore.
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Amber
Brilliant day out. Staff were friendly, very helpful and overall amazing. Booking was simple, the coach was lovely and clean with air conditioning. Walk was easy with the pram, the cathedral was stunning and a must visit. We also enjoyed the free time afterwards to explore the city, grab a bite and a bit of shopping. Highly recommended for both trip and company.
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Angelia
Der Ausflug mit Melanie war wirklich gut. Wir hatten nach der Führung in der Kathedrale genug Zeit, den Ort selbst zu erkunden. Und ich hätte mir auch niemand besseren als Melanie vorstellen können. Sie hat eine tolle Ausstrahlung und sie hat sich wirklich um jeden gekümmert. Noch einmal ein großes Danke an dich Melanie!
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Linnea Holm
The booking process was very clear, and I received the two confirmation emails containing the exact pick-up time and location right away. The central drop-off location near the Cathedral was incredibly convenient, saving us from long walks in the heat. Our guide did an excellent job leading us through the medieval streets and Plaza Mayor during the 45-minute walking tour. Afterward, having around 4.5 hours of free time allowed me to enjoy a peaceful lunch and shop at my own pace. The return journey in the afternoon on the air-conditioned coach was very comfortable.
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Robert Sterling
A highly commendable local company for excursions in Mallorca. The entire day was superbly structured, beginning with a punctual pick-up by a very polite coach driver. Our English-speaking official guide was exceptionally knowledgeable during the visit inside Palma Cathedral, pointing out the impressive Gaudí alterations and the beautiful rose window. It is a very well-organized excursion that balances guided learning with independent exploration.
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Hannah Vance
My boyfriend and I had an incredible day on this premium tour! The official guide on the coach was fantastic, giving us great historical context and even reminding us about the Cathedral's dress code before we arrived. The 45-minute old town walk was the perfect length to see the traditional patios, and the air-conditioned bus ride made the 90-minute journey very relaxed. Definitely great value for money!
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