Palaces and Patios: Discover Palma's alternative history on a walking audio tour

Highlights

  • Hearing about why the hand of a lover and thief was exhibited on a stake for over a century

  • The place where knights used to gather for tournaments

  • The story of a nobleman blinded by pride who was finally taught a lesson.

  • Hearing about the weapon of choice for Palma’s first inhabitants

  • Discovering hidden courtyards in picturesque back alleys

  • Viewing the opulence of Palma’s oldest and grandest hotel

Summary

Discover ancient palaces, churches and hidden patios on a stroll through Palma

Tour info

Duration
1 hour - 1 hour 15 minutes
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Adult: (7-99 years)
$5.99
Commentary
English
Meeting Point

Palma, Illes Balears

Dropoff location

Plaça de Cort, Plaça de Cort, Palma, Islas Baleares, 07001

Why take this tour?

Palma is a city bursting with ancient history and modern culture. Take a walk with Sandra, a longtime resident, to find out what stories and anecdotes its streets have to tell. 

Starting in the majestic Parc de la Mar, you’ll trace the path of history from the ancient Talayotic culture through the Spanish Inquisition and the elegance of old Palma to end the walk in the vibrant Plaça de Cort. Along the way, you’ll explore the city’s churches, bars and gorgeous courtyards.

The tour is ready whenever you are. It plays audio automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smart phone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline. Start the tour in the app, put your phone in your pocket, and let Sandra direct you through the streets.

The total walking distance is 2km and takes about an hour without stopping, but you can pause anytime! There are lots of bars and restaurants along the way for a quick stop – or a long one!

What’s included?

  • Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS

  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

  • Smartphone and headphones

  • Transportation

  • Food and drink

Things to know

Before you book

  • This is a self-guided audio tour.

  • Entrance fees to all attractions mentioned on the tour are excluded from the price.

Before you go

  • Install the VoiceMap app beforehand and use the code included with your ticket to download the tour.

  • Remember your headphones, unless you've booked a driving tour.

  • Charge your phone's battery. The way VoiceMap uses GPS to play audio automatically can be battery intensive.

Redemption information

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    YOUR CODE: PALM4861
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    TO USE IT:
    1. Install VoiceMap from the Apple App Store or Google Play
    2. Create an account
    3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
    4. Enter the code PALM4871 then select Download Now
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    Please download the tour onto the VoiceMap app and charge your phone before you go. Remember to bring your own headphones. If the tour takes more than a few minutes to download, please stop the download, go to Account, select Purchased and try to download the tour from there. If you still experience issues, please contact us on [email protected]


    Tickets will be held at the box office

About operator:

VoiceMap makes audio tours easy and accessible. It has a beautifully simple tour app, a straightforward publishing tool, and a team of helpful editors.