Excursion (wheelchair accessible) palma highlights tour at Palma de Mallorca

Cruise line: Silversea
Difficulty:

This tour involves a minimal amount of walking and is specially designed for guests who utilise a wheelchair or a scooter.


This Palma shore excursion gives you a wonderful overview of the charming Town of Palma and its many popular highlights. Enjoy the view over the beautiful bay of Palma from the Bellver Castle, browse the colorful Mercat de l'Olivar, and visit the spectacular Palma Cathedral - the second largest church in Spain and one of the greatest examples of Gothic architecture in the world.


Start your tour by meeting your tour guide and accessible van at the Palma cruise dock.


Bellver Castle Viewpoint

From here, you will drive to the hilltop location of Bellver Castle, which offers spectacular views and photo opportunities over Palma and the distant mountains.


Mercat de l'Olivar, Free Time

Your next stop will be the colorful local fruit, meat and seafood market Mercat de l'Olivar. The Mercat de l'Olivar is located at the historic city centre of Palma. Constructed in 1951, the bright Mediterranean-style building comprises two perpendicular halls that meet in the middle like two arms that reach out to embrace an open square, inviting you in to discover and connect.

Here you will have some free time to browse the local produce and artisan stalls before continuing your tour towards the glorious Palma Cathedral.


Palma Cathedral

This magnificent 14th century cathedral known as La Seu, is the most emblematic building in Palma and one of Europe's tallest Gothic structures. Using accessible routes, your tour guide will lead you through this spectacular masterpiece which boasts of 61 stained-glass windows, as well as work by Antoni Gaudi and Miguel Barcelo.


Re board your accessible van for the drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: The beautiful view from the Bellver Castle, a Visit to the spectacular Palma Cathedral (except Sunday), the colorful local fruit, meat and seafood market Mercat de l'Olivar (except on Sunday)

Note

Please note: This tour involves a minimal amount of walking of approximately 500 mt (only a short part on cobblestones) and is specially designed for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair or a scooter. Full time wheelchair users, are kindly requested to contact shoreconcierge@silversea.com <mailto:shoreconcierge@silversea.com> in order to provide further details and determine if the tour is suitable for them. The tour route avoids steps and stairs. Lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes are recommended. An accessible vehicle with a wheelchair lift or ramp will be used for transportation. Guides are not allowed to push wheelchairs. A minimum participation is required to operate the excursion. When tour is performed in the afternoon, some merchants of the market might be closing. Mercat de l'Olivar and the cathedral are closed on Sundays and bank holidays. In this case a longer panoramic drive will be done and the visit of the cathedral will be external. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.