Private Shore Excursion to Valldemossa and Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
When your cruise ship docks in Mallorca’s captivating capital, gain cultural insight into the picturesque villages of Valldemossa and Palma de Mallorca on a private 6-hour shore excursion. Admire spectacular seaside scenery; explore the charming streets of Valldemossa; and gaze at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sierra de Tamuntana Mountain Range. Absorb panoramic vistas of Palma at the stolid Bellver Castle and see all of the city’s spectacular sights on a guided walking tour, visiting the Cathedral of Santa Maria and the old fish market.
- Private shore excursion from Palma de Mallorca port
- Discover the beautiful village of Valldemossa
- Enjoy views of the Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed mountain range
- Explore Palma de Mallorca with your private guide
- See La Seu cathedral, the Royal Palace of the Almudaina and Bellver Castle
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Driver/guide
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We will pick you up and drop you off by your cruise ship or, if you are staying at a hotel, outside your hotel or at a pick up point nearby. For guests staying in Port de Sóller, private pick-up can be arranged upon request. Please note that private tour rates are based on departures from Palma City or the Palma Cruise Terminal. Due to the additional distance and transfer time required, a supplementary charge of €125 applies for collections in Port de Sóller. Once you have made the booking, we will send you first an email with the booking details, and then a second email confirming the departure time and departure point.
Itinerary
When your cruise ship sails into the picturesque Palma de Mallorca port, disembark and greet your private guide in a pre-arranged location. Relax in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus and admire spectacular seaside vistas as you journey towards the west coast on a short drive.
Arrive at Valdemossa and stroll the quaint cobbled streets with your knowledgeable private guide; see picturesque streets thronged with flower-filled window boxed and buttery sandstone buildings and visit the Royal Carthusian Monastery, a sacred 14th-century structure. Relax in an ambient coffee shop while admiring views of the picturesque mountain perimeter.
After enriching exploration, begin the return journey to Palma and enjoy views of distinctive farming terraces and ancient water mills. Discover the elevated Bellver Castle and capture panoramic vistas of Palma’s coast, during a brief stop on route.
Arrive in Palma and embark upon an explorative walking tour with your informative guide; visit the Royal Palace of the Almudaina and the Cathedral of Santa Maria in order to admire their architectural prowess. Wander through the ambient old fish market and the gorgeous city gardens then pleasure your palate with Spanish specialties in a local tapas bar (own expense). Bid farewell to your guide then return to your cruise ship well in advance of its departure.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:We will ensure your timely return to the Palma de Mallorca port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
Arrive at Valdemossa and stroll the quaint cobbled streets with your knowledgeable private guide; see picturesque streets thronged with flower-filled window boxed and buttery sandstone buildings and visit the Royal Carthusian Monastery, a sacred 14th-century structure. Relax in an ambient coffee shop while admiring views of the picturesque mountain perimeter.
After enriching exploration, begin the return journey to Palma and enjoy views of distinctive farming terraces and ancient water mills. Discover the elevated Bellver Castle and capture panoramic vistas of Palma’s coast, during a brief stop on route.
Arrive in Palma and embark upon an explorative walking tour with your informative guide; visit the Royal Palace of the Almudaina and the Cathedral of Santa Maria in order to admire their architectural prowess. Wander through the ambient old fish market and the gorgeous city gardens then pleasure your palate with Spanish specialties in a local tapas bar (own expense). Bid farewell to your guide then return to your cruise ship well in advance of its departure.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:We will ensure your timely return to the Palma de Mallorca port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
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No Frills Excursions
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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Valldemossa
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Iglesia de la Cartuja (Pass By)
Casa natal de Santa Catalina Thomas (Pass By)
Passeig Marítim (Pass By)
Catedral de Mallorca (Pass By)
Palau de l'Almudaina (Pass By)
Ajuntament de Palma (Pass By)
S'Olivera (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Please note that the itinerary may change depending on the time or weather and safety reasons
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Frequently Asked Questions (3)
Q:What time can we start the tour?
A:As this is a private tour it can start at whatever time you wish. All you need to do is to write the starting time in the comment section at the time of booking.
Jan 2020
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.5
based on 48 reviews
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Robert_S, Jun 2026
Very nice car. A driver and a separate guide was probably not necessary. Beautiful island. We took the train back to Palma, it was a very nice ride. If it wasn't so expensive was probably 4 stars.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your feedback.
We are pleased that you enjoyed the island, the vehicle and the train journey back to Palma. However, we feel some important points deserve clarification.
Regarding the guide, Camy is a fully licensed official guide accredited by the Balearic Tourism Authorities and conducts tours in English every week. Over the years she has received hundreds of excellent reviews from English-speaking clients praising both her knowledge and communication skills. While we understand that accents and speaking styles can be perceived differently by different people, your comment is certainly not representative of the feedback we normally receive.
As for having both a driver and a guide, this is not an unnecessary luxury but a deliberate choice to provide a higher-quality service. Mallorca's roads, traffic and parking conditions require the driver's full attention. At the same time, the guide is there to explain the history and culture of the places visited, organise the itinerary, assist guests and ensure everything runs smoothly. Expecting one person to safely drive while simultaneously guiding a private tour would not be realistic and certainly would not improve the experience.
Finally, private tours are naturally more expensive than shared excursions because the vehicle, guide and driver are dedicated exclusively to your party. Even so, our private tours are typically around 20–25% less expensive than comparable private excursions offered by many other companies in Mallorca.
We are glad you enjoyed Valldemossa, Palma and the train journey, and we thank you for choosing our private excursion.
— The Nofrills Excursions Team
Karim_Y, May 2026
Greater sites and a very nice van for a full VIP experience. We had Peter as our guide he was very knowledgeable and kind.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌴✨ We’re delighted you enjoyed your Private Shore Excursion to Valldemossa and Palma and experienced Mallorca in such a comfortable and personalised way.
It’s fantastic to hear that you appreciated the VIP experience and the comfort of the van, as well as Peter’s knowledge and kindness throughout the day 😊
Mallorca truly is an island full of history, culture and beautiful scenery, and private tours are one of the best ways to discover it at a relaxed pace.
At Nofrills Excursions, with over 20 years of experience in Mallorca, we pride ourselves on offering high-quality private experiences with expert local guides.
Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Mallorca very soon! ☀️🌊✨
— The Nofrills Excursions Team
robin_f, May 2026
An incredible adventure with our wonderful guide, Jeanine Grimalt and driver Avelin (sp). We did an extensive tour of the goegeous village of Valldemossa. Jeannine's knowledge of Spanish and Mallorcan history is fantastic! We then did a lovely walking tour of Palma. Lots of beautiful sights and history of the Island. And lots of photos! We fell in love with Mallorca... many thanks to Jeannine and our excellent driver, Avelin. Our.day was absolutely epic. Highly recommend touring with these two delightful ladies. Un million de gracias!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for this amazing review! 🌴✨ We’re absolutely delighted that your Private Shore Excursion to Valldemossa and Palma became such a special and unforgettable day in Mallorca.
Jeanine will be thrilled to read your kind words — her passion for Mallorcan and Spanish history, together with her warm personality, truly makes every tour unique. And a big thank you as well for recognising Avelin’s excellent driving and care throughout the day 👏
Valldemossa and Palma are two of the island’s true gems, and we’re so happy you fell in love with Mallorca while exploring them with us 😊📸
At Nofrills Excursions, with over 20 years of experience in Mallorca, we pride ourselves on offering authentic, personalised and memorable private experiences.
Un millón de gracias to you as well for your recommendation — we hope to welcome you back to Mallorca very soon! ☀️✨
— The Nofrills Excursions Team
Karli_D, Apr 2026
Our tour guide, Yvette, was amazing!! She showed us everything there was to love around Palma de Mallorca and Valldemossa. Truly a 10/10 experience
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your kind words 😊 We’re delighted to hear you had such a great experience with Yvette! With Nofrills Excursions, our private tours are designed to show the very best of Palma and Valldemossa in a relaxed and personalised way 🏛️✨ A 10/10 experience is exactly what we aim for 👍
John_H, Mar 2026
We had a fantastic time with Marga. We travelled with a wheelchair and she made the accommodation seamless. We were able to see so much and she knows so much history. She is fun, knowledgeable and speaks so many languages. We felt like we were with a friend. She went above and beyond to make our trip memorable.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, John! 🌴✨ We’re delighted you had such a fantastic experience on your Private Shore Excursion to Valldemossa and Palma de Mallorca. It’s especially great to hear that Marga made everything smooth and comfortable while travelling with a wheelchair — she truly goes above and beyond to make sure every guest enjoys the day to the fullest.
Her knowledge, warm personality, and ability to connect with guests in different languages make her a truly special guide. We’re so happy you felt like you were exploring Mallorca with a friend!
At Nofrills Excursions, with over 20 years of experience on the island, we pride ourselves on creating personalised, well-organised tours where everyone feels welcome and cared for. We hope to see you again soon for another memorable Mallorca adventure! 🌞🚍
Cynthia_P, Oct 2025
I had 6 tours set up. All of them were fabulous. Guides/ drivers great. Very knowledgeable. Friendly. Always Got my group back to ship on time. Viator excellent tour company. Will used them again Fabulous!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much, Cynthia! 🌴✨ We’re thrilled to hear that all your tours — including your Private Shore Excursion to Valldemossa and Palma de Mallorca — were fabulous from start to finish. It’s wonderful that your guides and drivers made each experience informative, friendly, and perfectly timed so your group could relax and enjoy every moment.
At Nofrills Excursions, with over 20 years of experience in Mallorca, we take great pride in working with professional, knowledgeable guides who ensure every guest enjoys a seamless and memorable visit. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you again on your next trip to Mallorca! 🚍⛪☀️
— The Nofrills Excursions Team
Jared_B, Aug 2025
We had a wonderful day touring Valldemossa and Palma with Peter. He went above and beyond to help us—our daughter had dropped her cell phone a couple of days earlier in Naples, and he kindly assisted us in finding a store to try to repair her screen. After exploring the charming streets and visiting the beautiful cathedral in Palma, we traveled in a very comfortable Mercedes Sprinter van to the picturesque village of Valldemossa.
We enjoyed some free time to explore and had lunch at the most charming little tapas restaurant, dining outside under a big shade tree. Peter was incredibly kind, professional, and accommodating to our group, making the day both relaxing and memorable. We truly enjoyed our time with him and would highly recommend his tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your lovely review.
We’re delighted to hear that Peter made your day in Palma and Valldemossa so special, not only with his guiding but also by helping your daughter with her phone situation. It’s great to know you enjoyed the comfort of the trip, the beautiful sites, and the relaxed lunch in such a charming setting.
We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Peter — he’ll be very happy to hear them.
John_K, Jun 2025
Communication was great leading up to excursion. Our private van was very nice and driver was excellent. Our guide was very knowledgeable and looked for our feedback on what we wanted to see and do. He did an excellent job navigating away from crowds and we highly recommend Luis as a guide. Very pleased!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that everything went smoothly during your private day in Mallorca. It's great to know that the communication before the tour met your expectations and that the van and driver provided a comfortable and professional experience. Luis will be delighted to hear your kind words—he always aims to tailor each experience to our guests’ preferences and avoid the crowds for a more personal and enjoyable tour. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Mallorca in the future!
Meyer_B, Mar 2025
Excellent tour guide and tour. Lovely island with history and beauty. Would highly recommend. Seeing this island.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and for booking your private shore excursion with us! 😊 We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated both the beauty and history of Mallorca.
Our team works hard to make sure every experience feels personal and memorable, so your recommendation means a lot.
If you're ever back on the island, we’d love to welcome you on another adventure. Just look us up online under No Frills Excursions Mallorca — and starting in 2025, we also offer an exclusive WhatsApp service for direct clients and anyone with questions. As local experts with over 20 years of experience, we're always happy to help you make the most of your time on the island!
Bahaie_J, Nov 2024
Our guide Luis was very good, unfortunately the weather did not let us walk around the city. We went to Valdemosa and the town was very pretty. We could not go to the cathedral because of the rain and we had to continue our tour in the bus.
StevieLynn_L, Nov 2024
Pedro was great! We loved the area and learned so much from all of his knowledge! We saw some beautiful places and tried some local favorites! It was a great day for all!
Richard_U, Oct 2024
We really enjoyed our Palma Valldemossa tour. Our driver, Alex, was very good, getting us around safely. Our guide, Peter, was awesome. He's a Brit who moved to Majorca and he is very knowledgeable about the island and it's history, as well as all the places we visited. He had a good sense of humor and he was good at emphasizing the important points he was sharing. He even had some quiz questions about the USA for us Americans as we finished our tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a great time on the Palma Valldemossa tour. It’s fantastic to know that Alex ensured a safe journey, and Peter’s knowledge and sense of humor added to the experience. He loves making tours both informative and fun, and it sounds like the quiz questions were a nice touch to wrap up the day!
We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring the island with us, and we hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future.
marymarin7, Sep 2024
Peter was exceptional with his in depth knowledge of the area and interesting stories and legends!! Such a fun tour! Highly recommend!! Tour also included a driver and luxury vehicle - First Class experience!!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your private tour of Valldemossa and Sóller with Peter. He’s an excellent guide who always goes above and beyond to make the experience special for our guests. We hope the beautiful sights and Peter’s insights made your day unforgettable. We look forward to welcoming you on another tour soon!
Dorothy_S, Aug 2024
Our group was picked up at the cruise terminal at the exact said time. Peter, the tour guide , takes good care of our group of 15, making sure we are altogether despite of a lot other tourists in the places we visited. Arranged appropriate meeting point & time with the driver so that we dont have to wait for too long. Aside from telling the background of the places we visited, he answered a lot of questions along the way. Had a wonderful & eye-opening tour overall.
nancywilson4807, Aug 2024
Very nice area to visit. Got a good overview of the Valldemossa and Palma de Mallorca area. Guide was great, very knowledge and accommodating. Van was very nice and comfortable.
Julie_S, Aug 2024
We loved our tour on Mallorca! Peter was our guide and he was excellent!! So funny and knowledgeable. We had several guides as we traveled around Europe and Peter was our kids favorite!!
Ludmila_B, Jul 2024
Everything on this tour was extremely interesting. We liked Palma de Mallorca - streets, buildings and, especially, the Santa Maria Cathedral. We loved Valldemossa! Walking around the city, sitting in a nice, cozy cafe was a real pleasure. Visiting the house/museum where one of the greatest composers, Chopin, lived with George Sand (pen name) was a truly unbelievable experience. Our guide Peter was amazing! He's extremely competent, professional, nice and friendly. He made our experience an unforgettable one.
Betty_E, Jul 2024
GAVE US AN 92 year old guide God Bless him who can barely walk and his voice is inaudible.
Charged$1000 for 4 hours and basically he left us in the towns to walk ourselves. In vildamosa he walked for 30 min
A complete RIP OFF
Response from Host, Jul 2024
dear traveller
we have zero tolerance to: 1) discrimination by the age 2) blackmail threats
you have already been reported to viator and a fuill report of your attitude and rudeness was done. You asked several changes on the tour which we dia at no extra cost. You then were rude to driver and guide, and you discriminated a person by his age. The guide Michael is done several tours, and you can read many excellent reviews about him .To say is 92 is out of order and so are the rest of the things you mentioned.
We ish you had never booked with us, it is not the type of customers we want on our trips.
sammy_a, May 2024
The guide was not good at all. We asked for a spanish speaking guide. Palma is a spanish speaking place. The guide spoke very bad soanish.
She was not knowledgeable. She did not seem to have a lot of knowledge in history , she was unsure about data as well as schedule. Not at all as we expected. Our guides have been a lot better in all of our trips. We requested a partial refund and it was denied by Viator and NoFrills, unwilling to make up for a lost day.
Robert_S, Oct 2023
Katharina was an excellent tour guide. She was very energetic, flexible and personable. While others wanted to have lunch, she took us around Palma de Mallorca to see additional sites. Valldemossa was a nice town (views, shopping) and worth the trip.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate you taking the time to let us know what you think of No Frills!
Here at No Frills Excursions we take pride in what we do; we are local excursion experts that are from or have lived here on the Island for many years.
We have over 20 years of experience within the excursion industry which has resulted in No Frills Excursions having thousands of great reviews on Trip Advisor.
We like to think we offer the best service when we compare ourselves to the other agencies and that is because we know what we´re doing and we know the best ways to do it!
We have the best itineraries available thanks to our knowledge and years of experience. We work with some of the best guides available on the island, along with the best coaches and drivers. Here at No Frills we believe an excursion is more than just picking you up from your hotel and taking you to your destination, we believe it's about making once in a lifetime memories and experiences, which is why we go that extra mile to make your trip the most enjoyable and memorable experience.
If you need anything at all, please have in mind you can contact us via our website that has our whatsapp contact details where we would be more than happy to help you with any doubts in regards to any excursion and/or booking.
Many Thanks,
No Frills Excursions
Heather_c, Sep 2023
We had a fantastic day in Mallorca! Palma was lovely and rich in history. Valldemossa stole my heart. What a gem of a town. Dori was extremely informative and very knowledgeable.
Penny_G, Sep 2023
The island, the scenery, we had a very good tour. We enjoyed Our guide Peter.
The views of the coast, boats and towns were beautiful.
Jack, Aug 2023
Peter and Maria are truly the dream team! Maria was perfectly prompt, warmly welcoming and drove us everywhere safely and efficiently. Peter gave one of the best tours we’ve ever had; he brings his witty, warm and kind English demeanor to his thorough, efficient, well-researched, fun and enlightening tour of Mallorca. He is as well versed in the history and culture of Mallorca as a local would be and he points out countless details throughout the walking tour that leave you feeling well versed and well acquainted with Mallorca. His tour guide etiquette (considering shade, bathroom breaks, walking pace, logistics/timing of the tour, etc) is absolutely stellar! We couldn’t recommend this dream team highly enough!!
Marcia_W, Jul 2023
Peter our tour guide, asked if we wanted to change things up due to the weather being so hot. That worked out great. Very knowledgeable and accommodating. Great trip to do from cruise ship. So much nicer than big coach bus
Nicholas_C, Jul 2023
Our guide Dori and driver Maria were awesome! It was a great introduction to Palma, hitting the highlights. Valledemosa was a highlight. Such a quaint mountain town and we enjoyed eating lunch and exploring the streets and shops on our own
Justin_C, Jun 2023
Excellent tour guide and beautiful city. We were able to see all of the highlights of Palma de Mallorca and Valldemossa. Tour guide was informative and driver was courteous. I highly recommend this tour!
Dan_S, Apr 2023
Wonderful experience… Michael was extremely cordial and informative. In addition to living on this island he has been guiding tours here for over 20 years.
Denise_S, Jul 2019
Great and insightful tour of valdemossa and soller. The tour guide was great as he answered all of our questions and was very accommodating.
Tom_J, Jun 2019
We booked viators the last minute because we were on a cruise and felt the shore excursions were very costly. We traveled with a group of 8 and had a great experience with viators on a prior trip to Dubrovnik. This current trip was excellent. Our tour guide Maria provided us with great information, and was able to get us to all the main attractions in a timely manner. Would definitely use them again .
Cesar_L, May 2019
This is a great tour of Palma and Vlldemossa. The sights and attractions were amazing. A really beautiful place. We also learned a lot from Albert, our tour guide.
This tour is a must and make sure you request Albert.
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