See Palma’s historic center and coastline from a double-decker bus.
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Quick Guide
Palma de Mallorca Hop-On Hop-Off Tours
Choose between bus-only or premium tickets with a boat tour and attraction entries.
Iconic 24-Hour Ticket (Bus Only)
Unlimited bus rides to all 17 stops for one day. You’ll ride past all of Palma’s major sights with audio commentary explaining what you’re seeing. It’s a straightforward sightseeing tour without any attraction entries included.
Supreme 24-Hour Ticket (Bus + Boat + 3 Attractions)
Everything in the Iconic ticket plus a 50-minute boat tour, choice of either Bellver Castle or Poble Espanyol, and two art museums (Museu Es Baluard and CaixaForum). You also get a self-guided audio tour and discounts at local restaurants. Good option for one full day that combines the bus with entry to key attractions and the boat experience.
Ultimate 48-Hour Ticket (Bus + Boat + 5 Attractions)
The most comprehensive option. Everything from the Supreme ticket is included, plus you get an extra day on the bus, skip-the-line entry to Palma Cathedral (La Seu), and access to the historic Arab Baths. The extra day spreads everything across two days without rushing. You can visit Bellver Castle on one day and explore the Cathedral the next.
Save Time & Money
Best of Palma de Mallorca Bundle
The Best of Palma Bundle combines your hop-on hop-off bus with Palma’s top two must-sees: the Mallorca Cathedral and Palma Aquarium. You’ll skip the lines at both attractions, plus you get a 10% discount code for five more bookings in Palma.
Highlights
Tickets & Prices
City Sightseeing Palma de Mallorca offers three ticket options. Each with different perks and attractions included.
Ticket Comparison
| Feature | Iconic 24 Hours | Supreme 24 Hours | Ultimate 48 Hours Top Pick | Best of Palma Bundle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (Adult) | €27.00 | €42.00 | €51.00 | From €95.00 |
| Bus Access | 24 hours | 24 hours | 48 hours | 24 or 48 hours |
| Boat Tour (50 minutes) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Bellver Castle or Poble Espanyol | ✓ (choose one) | ✓ (choose one) | ✓ (both) | |
| Museu Es Baluard | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| CaixaForum | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| La Seu Cathedral | ✓ | ✓ (skip-the-line) | ||
| Museum of Sacred Art | ✓ | |||
| Arab Baths | ✓ | ✓ (if Ultimate option selected) | ||
| Palma Aquarium | ✓ | |||
| 3D Cinema Aquadome | ✓ (optional add-on) | |||
| Free Drink Vouchers | ✓ (€15 min spend) | ✓ (€15 min spend) | ||
| Restaurant Discounts | ✓ (10% at select venues) | ✓ (10% at select venues) | ||
| Future Booking Discount | ✓ (10% off next 5 Palma bookings) | |||
| Self-Guided Audio Tour | ✓ (English only) | ✓ (English only) |
Note:
- All tickets include a city map, headphones, a City Sightseeing cap, and audioguides in 8 languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Russian, and Catalan).
- The Bundle boat tour and attraction entries depend on whether you select the 24-hour or 48-hour bus option within the bundle. Choose 48-hour Ultimate within the bundle to get Arab Baths included.
Pricing Table
| Iconic 24 Hours | Supreme 24 Hours | Ultimate 48 Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | €27.00 | €42.00 | €51.00 |
| Youth (8-16) | €13.50 | €27.00 | €38.00 |
| Senior (65+) | €13.50 | €33.00 | €43.00 |
All children under 8 ride free but you must select a free child ticket when booking.
Tips for Choosing Your Ticket
- Choose the Iconic 24-hour ticket if you’re on a tight budget, visiting from a cruise ship with limited time, or interested in seeing the city from the bus without visiting many attractions.
- Pick the Supreme 24-hour ticket if you want to visit either Bellver Castle or Poble Espanyol, enjoy boat tours, and want to see art museums.
- Go for the Ultimate 48-hour ticket if you’re spending multiple days in Palma and want to see everything without rushing. The 48 hours lets you take the boat tour one day, visit museums another day, and still have time for the Castle, Poble Espanyol, and Cathedral. The main difference from Supreme is the extra day, more museums, Cathedral access, and Arab Baths.
One thing to note: the boat tour runs through November 30 and only Monday through Saturday. Visiting on Sunday or in winter after November means the Supreme and Ultimate tickets lose some value since the boat won’t run.
FAQs about Ticketing
Where can I buy tickets for Mallorca hop-on hop-off tours?
Buy tickets online through the booking module on this page (we recommend booking ahead to guarantee availability) or from the driver when you board. Booking online is easier because you can check real-time availability for all tours, compare options, and secure your spot. You’ll get your mobile ticket instantly.
Do children get discounts?
Yes. Children ages 8 to 16 get about 50% off the adult price. Kids under 8 ride free, but you still need to select a free child ticket when booking. Seniors 65 and older also get discounted rates on all tickets.
Can I change my booking date?
You can reschedule your booking up to 24 hours before your visit date.
What’s your cancellation/refund policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your chosen travel date. Cancel within that window and you’ll get a full refund.
Are combo tickets with museums available?
Yes. The Supreme ticket includes entry to Museu Es Baluard and CaixaForum, plus your choice of either Bellver Castle or Poble Espanyol. The Ultimate ticket adds the Mallorca Cathedral and Arab Baths. These combos save you money compared to buying each attraction on its own.
Can I use my mobile ticket or must I print?
Either works. Show your ticket on your phone or print a paper copy. The driver will scan it when you board at any stop.
What’s included in my ticket besides the bus?
All tickets include a city map, headphones, and a City Sightseeing cap. Supreme and Ultimate tickets add free drink vouchers at selected cafés (with €15 minimum spend), 10% discount at several restaurants and attractions, and a free audio tour in English via QR code.
Route Maps & Stops
Explore Palma with one Red Route covering 17 stops at the city’s major attractions, plus a Boat Route that takes you around Palma Bay. The Red Line connects you to the Gothic Cathedral, medieval Bellver Castle, Poble Espanyol, the cruise port, shopping districts, and waterfront promenade.
A full bus loop takes about 90 minutes without hopping off. The Boat Route is a 50-minute cruise with views of the city from the water.
You get a printed city map when you board, showing all stops and nearby attractions.
Red Route
The Red Route runs daily from 10:00 to 18:00 with buses arriving every 25 minutes at each stop.
Stops:
- Stop 1: Antoni Maura – Next to Palma Cathedral and Royal Palace
- Stop 2: Plaça del Mercat – Market square in the historic center
- Stop 3: La Rambla / Carrer dels Horts – Tree-lined boulevard with flower stalls
- Stop 4: Plaça d’Espanya – Main square and transport hub
- Stop 5: Av. Alexandre Rosselló – Northern residential area
- Stop 6: Av. Gabriel Alomar i Villalonga (Porta des Camp) – Former city gate location
- Stop 7: Passeig Marítim (Els Molins) – Waterfront promenade
- Stop 7B: Andrea Doria – Marina area
- Stop 8: Poble Espanyol – Open-air architectural museum
- Stop 9: Castell de Bellver – Circular medieval castle on hilltop
- Stop 10: Plaça Gomila – Western neighborhood square
- Stop 13: Av. Joan Miró – Avenue leading to Porto Pi
- Stop 14: Estació Marítima – Cruise ship terminal
- Stop 14B: Passeig Marítim – Seafront avenue
- Stop 15: Av. Gabriel Roca – Coastal road near Auditorium
- Stop 17: Av. Jaume III – Palma’s main shopping street
- Stop 18: Moll Comercial – Commercial port area
Route Highlights:
Palma Cathedral (La Seu) dominates the skyline at Stop 1. This massive Gothic cathedral took almost 400 years to build and has 61 stained-glass windows that flood the interior with colored light. People call it the “Cathedral of Light” because of this effect. Twice a year, the two rose windows line up to create a figure-eight pattern. The Royal Palace of La Almudaina sits right next to the Cathedral between the building and the sea. The Spanish Royal Family still uses this medieval palace as their summer home.
Bellver Castle at Stop 9 is Spain’s only circular castle, built in the early 14th century. The castle sits on a wooded hill with pine forest around it. Views extend across Palma, the bay, and the yachts in the harbor. The name “Bellver” means “good view” in Catalan, which makes sense once at the top. A history museum inside covers how Palma developed over the centuries.
Poble Espanyol (Stop 8) recreates famous Spanish buildings and monuments in smaller size. Versions of Granada’s Alhambra, Toledo’s El Greco house, and architectural styles from regions across Spain fill the grounds. The open-air museum shows Spain’s diversity without leaving Mallorca. Artisan workshops show traditional crafts being made.
Passeig del Born near the early stops is one of Palma’s fancy boulevards. People call it the “Golden Mile” because of the designer shops and cafés. La Rambla at Stop 3 is quieter than Barcelona’s famous street of the same name. Flower stalls line the boulevard, and cafés provide shade under plane trees.
The 4-kilometer Passeig Marítim waterfront (Stops 7, 7B, 14B, 15) runs along Palma Bay. Hop off here to walk the promenade, eat at waterfront restaurants, or watch boats entering and leaving the harbor. The view back toward the Cathedral and Old Town from the water shows why Palma has been an important Mediterranean port for over 2,000 years.
Special Timing Notes:
- The last bus to Stop 8 (Poble Espanyol) leaves Stop 1 at 17:00 and gets to Poble Espanyol around 17:20-17:25. If you want to visit, catch an earlier bus to allow time inside before it closes.
- The last bus to Stop 9 (Castell de Bellver) leaves Stop 1 at 17:30 and gets to the castle around 18:10. This is your final chance to visit the castle that day.
- Bellver Castle closes on Mondays, so you can’t go inside on that day even though the bus still stops there. Plan your visit for Tuesday through Sunday if you want to go inside.
Boat Route
The Boat Route runs Monday to Saturday from 11:00 to 18:00 and takes 60 minutes for the full cruise. The boat tour is included in the Supreme 24-hour and Ultimate 48-hour tickets.
Departure Points:
- Sa Calma Boats: Palma Meeting Point (Escalera Real) – Departures on the hour: 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00 (times change by season)
- Plaza de las Golondrinas, slot 8 (Auditorium) – Departures at 10 minutes past the hour: 11:10, 12:10, 13:10, 14:10, 15:10, 16:10, 17:10 (times change by season)
Route Highlights:
This 50-minute cruise takes you around Palma Bay for views of the city from the water. The Cathedral and Royal Palace rise directly from the waterfront, with honey-colored Gothic architecture visible from the boat. The boat passes Bellver Castle on its hillside, giving you a clear view of its round structure with pine forest around it.
The cruise goes past the yacht marina where superyachts dock next to traditional fishing boats. The contrast shows Palma’s role as both a working port and Mediterranean destination. The boat also passes the modern developments along the waterfront and the historic Old Town rising up from the harbor.
Seasonal Schedule:
The boat runs through November 30 each year. Departure times change by season:
- Until October 12: Escalera Real departures at 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00. Auditorium departures at 11:10, 12:10, 13:10, 14:10, 15:10, 16:10, 17:10, 18:10.
- October 13-19: Escalera Real departures at 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00. Auditorium departures at 11:10, 12:10, 13:10, 14:10, 15:10, 16:10, 17:10.
- October 20-November 30: Escalera Real departures at 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00. Auditorium departures at 11:10, 12:10, 13:10, 14:10, 15:10, 16:10.
Tours depend on weather and can be cancelled in bad conditions. The boat doesn’t run on Sundays.
Timetable
| Route | Operating Hours | Full Loop | Frequency | First Bus | Last Bus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Route | 10:00 to 18:00 | 90 minutes | Every 25 minutes | 10:00 from Stop 1 | 18:00 from Stop 1 |
| Boat Route | 11:00 to 18:00 | 50 minutes | 60 minutes | 11:00 from Escalera Real | 18:00 from Escalera Real |
Start Points:
- Stop 1: Antoni Maura, Av. d’Antoni Maura (near the Cathedral)
- Stop 4: Plaça d’Espanya (main square, connects to train/bus station)
You can board at any of the 17 stops, but most visitors start at Stop 1 or Stop 4 since these are central and easy to find.
Special Service Notes:
- Last bus to Poble Espanyol (Stop 8): Leaves Stop 1 at 17:00, arrives around 17:20-17:25
- Last bus to Castell de Bellver (Stop 9): Leaves Stop 1 at 17:30, arrives around 18:10
- Boat tour runs Monday to Saturday only (no Sunday service)
- Boat tour ends on November 30
Buses are wheelchair accessible. Dogs in carriers are allowed on board.
What to See & Do
Listen to Commentary in 8 Languages
Plug in the headphones you get when you board and pick your language from English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Russian, or Catalan. The audio guide explains Palma’s history as you pass landmarks, covering everything from the Roman founding 2,000 years ago through the Arab period to modern times. The commentary plays on its own based on where the bus is, so no need to press buttons or follow a map.
See Palma Cathedral from Every Angle
AnaIacobPhotography/DepositphotosThe Cathedral dominates the city from its position on the waterfront. From the bus, it appears from different angles as the route loops around. The sandstone walls and flying buttresses look different depending on the light and time of day. If you have the Ultimate ticket, hop off at Antoni Maura and skip the line to explore inside. The interior has those 61 stained-glass windows that earned the Cathedral its “Cathedral of Light” name.
Climb to Bellver Castle for 360-Degree Views
Hop off at Stop 9 and walk uphill through pine forest to reach the castle entrance. Bellver Castle is Europe’s oldest circular castle, and its round shape stands out right away. Walk around the ramparts for views over Palma, the bay, the mountains inland, and rows of yachts in the marina below. The castle’s history museum shows how Palma developed from Roman times forward.
Walk Through Miniature Spain at Poble Espanyol
Stop 8 drops you at this open-air museum that recreates famous Spanish buildings at smaller scale. Walk through squares, streets, and courtyards showing architectural styles from Andalusia, Catalonia, Castile, and other regions. It’s a quick way to see Spain’s architectural diversity in one spot. Artisan workshops demonstrate traditional crafts like glassblowing and leather work.
Stroll La Rambla and the Old Town Streets
The stops around the Cathedral connect you to Palma’s medieval center. La Rambla at Stop 3 is a peaceful, tree-lined boulevard with flower stalls running down the middle. Unlike Barcelona’s crazy Las Ramblas, Palma’s version stays calm even during high season. The streets around here have boutiques, tapas bars, and hidden plazas. Passeig del Born near Stop 1 is Palma’s fancy shopping street with designer stores and cafés. These car-free areas are good for wandering without worrying about traffic.
Walk the 4-Kilometer Waterfront Promenade
The Passeig Marítim stretches along Palma Bay for 4 kilometers. Hop off at several stops (7, 7B, 14B, 15) to walk sections of this palm-lined promenade. Restaurants and cafés face the water, offering options for lunch or drinks with a view. The promenade is popular with locals for evening walks, making it a good place to see everyday Palma life rather than just tourist spots.
Watch Cruise Ships at the Port
Stops 14 and 18 take you through Palma’s busy cruise terminal where big ships dock. The port is one of the Mediterranean’s busiest, and multiple cruise ships often berth at the same time. The contrast between traditional fishing boats and modern cruise ships shows Palma’s role as both a working port and tourist destination. If arriving by cruise ship, these stops connect you right to the city.
Shop on Avenida Jaume III
This is Palma’s version of Fifth Avenue. Designer boutiques, jewelry stores, and international brands fill both sides of the street. Even if you’re not shopping, it’s worth walking down to see the storefronts. The street connects Plaça d’Espanya with the old town.
Take the Bay of Palma Boat Tour
If you booked the Supreme or Ultimate ticket, don’t skip the boat tour. This 50-minute cruise lets you see Palma from the water. The cathedral and castle look different from this angle, and you’ll get why this natural harbor attracted Romans, Moors, and Spanish royalty. The boat has an open top deck for 360-degree views.
FAQs
How long does the full route take?
The full bus loop without hopping off takes 90 minutes. Most visitors ride the whole circle once to get oriented, then hop off at 3-5 stops for closer looks. Expect to spend 4-6 hours total if you’re visiting attractions.
Where should I start the tour?
Most people start at Stop 1 (Antoni Maura) near the Cathedral since it’s central and easy to find. If you’re arriving by train or bus, Stop 4 at Plaça d’Espanya is more convenient. Cruise passengers start at Stop 14 (Estació Marítima) at the port.
Is the tour suitable for wheelchair users?
Yes, the buses are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs can board using ramps or lifts. Not every bus in the fleet has this equipment, so if you need guaranteed access, contact City Sightseeing ahead of time to confirm specific departure times.
What happens if I miss the last bus?
The last bus leaves Stop 1 at 18:00. If you miss it, you need to use taxis or Palma’s public buses to get back to your hotel or starting point. Pay attention to the earlier last service times for Bellver Castle (18:10 arrival) and Poble Espanyol (17:20 arrival). Set a phone reminder if you’re visiting these locations late in the day.
Can I eat and drink on the bus?
You can bring drinks in sealed containers. Food isn’t recommended on the open-top deck since wind can blow items around and it keeps the bus clean for everyone.
Do I need to book in advance?
Booking online ahead of time is a good idea, especially April through October when Palma is busy. Online booking often costs less and guarantees you a spot. You can also buy tickets at Stop 1 or from the bus driver, but you might wait longer during peak times.
Which attractions are included in my ticket?
The Iconic 24h ticket includes only the bus tour. The Supreme 24h adds the boat tour, your choice of either Bellver Castle or Poble Espanyol, and two museums (Museu Es Baluard and CaixaForum). The Ultimate 48h includes the boat tour, Bellver Castle or Poble Espanyol, three museums, the Cathedral, and Arab Baths.
When does the boat tour operate?
The boat tour runs Monday to Saturday only (no Sunday service) and ends November 30. Tours leave from two locations (Escalera Real and Auditorium) at different times throughout the day. The 50-minute cruise runs from 11:00 to 18:00 with departures about every hour. Check your booking confirmation for exact seasonal times.
Can I use my ticket over multiple days?
The Iconic and Supreme tickets give you 24 hours in a row from first use. The Ultimate ticket gives you 48 hours in a row. You can’t split these hours across different days. The ticket starts the moment you first board the bus.
What should I bring?
Bring sunscreen and a hat since Palma gets over 300 days of sunshine each year and the open-top deck has no shade. Comfortable walking shoes help for exploring stops and climbing to Bellver Castle.
What if attractions are closed when I visit?
Bellver Castle closes Mondays and on several holidays. Museu Es Baluard closes Mondays. The Cathedral closes Sundays. Check the opening hours for attractions in your ticket before planning your day. If you bought a combo ticket with Bellver Castle and visit on Monday, you can use the castle ticket on a different day than your bus ride.
Where do I catch the boat?
The boat leaves from two locations: Escalera Real (departures on the hour) and the Auditorium at Plaza de las Golondrinas, slot 8 (departures at 10 minutes past the hour). Both locations are marked on your city map. You can board at either point.