Best Palma de Mallorca shore excursions
The top-rated independent excursion in Palma de Mallorca is "Mallorca: Catamaran Luxury Tour with Meal and DJ" (4.5★ from 3,654 reviews, from $62). The biggest saving against the ship is kayak / paddle: $313 per person less than NCL. Prices and ratings checked November 2026.
Ranked from real traveller ratings: each tour's star rating weighted by how many reviews it has, so a 4.9 with 3,000 reviews beats a 5.0 with 25. Only tours we matched to a tour type in Palma de Mallorca are included.
Top-rated independent excursions
| # | Tour | From | Rating | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mallorca: Catamaran Luxury Tour with Meal and DJCatamaran / sail & snorkel | $62 | 4.5★3,654 reviews | 5/5 |
| 2 | Mallorca: Tour + Beach StopBeach break / beach club | $73 | 4.8★1,103 reviews | 5/5 |
| 3 | Palma de Mallorca: Guided Tour of the Old TownCity / island tour | $44 | 4.9★914 reviews | 5/5 |
| 4 | Mallorca: Midday or Sunset Sailing with Snacks and Open BarCatamaran / sail & snorkel | $106 | 4.7★974 reviews | 5/5 |
| 5 | Mallorca: Sea Caves Kayaking Tour, Snorkeling & SnackKayak / paddle | $77 | 4.7★714 reviews | 5/5 |
| 6 | Palma de Mallorca: 5-Stop Gourmet Tapas & Wine TourFood & tasting | $67 | 4.6★793 reviews | 5/5 |
| 7 | Palma de Mallorca: Foodie Walking Tour of the Old TownFood & tasting | $73 | 4.6★674 reviews | 5/5 |
| 8 | Mallorca: Premium Catamaran Day or Sunset Trip with Food, Swimming & VIP OptionCatamaran / sail & snorkel | $95 | 4.4★524 reviews | 5/5 |
| 9 | Palma: Family or Sports Course Adventure at Forestal ParkNature / waterfall / park | $29 | 4.8★277 reviews | 3/5 |
| 10 | Palma de Mallorca: Must-See Walking Tour with a GuideCity / island tour | $37 | 4.5★251 reviews | 5/5 |
Best value against the ship
| Tour type | Line | Ship | Independent | Saving for 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayak / paddle | NCL | $365 | $52 | $1,252 |
| City / island tour | NCL | $187 | $37 | $602 |
| Food & tasting | NCL | $187 | $70 | $471 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | NCL | $173 | $79 | $372 |
Without a tour: near the pier
- Palma Cathedral: ~10 min by road (2.5 km).
A shuttle bus links the cruise terminals with the cathedral area in about 10 minutes.
Questions
What is the best excursion in Palma de Mallorca?
On ratings, "Mallorca: Catamaran Luxury Tour with Meal and DJ" leads with 4.5 stars from 3,654 reviews. On value, kayak / paddle saves the most against the ship ($313 per person).
What is the cheapest well-rated excursion in Palma de Mallorca?
"Palma: Family or Sports Course Adventure at Forestal Park" from $29 per person (4.8★, 277 reviews).
What can you do in Palma de Mallorca without booking an excursion?
Within about 20 minutes of the pier: Palma Cathedral (~10 min by road).
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