Best Palma de Mallorca Food Tour: Everything You Need to Know

We already love Spanish tapas, so a Palma de Mallorca food tour was near the top of our list before we arrived in town. We wanted to try the Mallorcan versions of traditional Spanish dishes and a few you’ll only find on the island. We were also looking for a local guide to direct us to the right places and tell us the stories behind the cuisine. Here’s what we ate, what it cost, and where to grab a drink before you start.

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Where to Go Before Your Palma de Mallorca Food Tour

Our tour met at a monument by the marina, which was super easy to find. We got there a little early and and decided to have a cocktail at Mar de Nudos and enjoy the scene at the marina first. The drinks are pricey, but you can’t beat the view of the water and the boats in front of you. It was a lovely way to start the evening. Pro Tip: Don’t eat much beforehand. The four stops added up to more than a full dinner for us.

What You’ll Eat on the Palma de Mallorca Food Tour

We had four stops over about three hours, and our guide, Luciana was so much fun. We mixed classic Spanish tapas with a few Mallorcan specialties, and the walk between stops took us through the Old Town, so we got a nice feel for the city along the way. If you’re interested in booking this tour, you can find it here: Palma Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local. Read on for details about each stop, what we tried, and what we paid.

La Llotja Café: Jamón y Queso

Our first stop was La Llotja Café, where we had jamón and queso on tomato bread with olives and pickled peppers. We’ve had this all over Spain, and the jamón y queso here was a perfect start to the night. The bread is much heartier here on Mallorca than we’ve had on mainland Spain.

Forn Fondo: A Traditional Mallorcan Bakery

Next, Luciana took us to Forn Fondo, a traditional bakery with a window full of ensaimadas, the coiled Mallorcan pastry you’ll see all over the island. We tried a coca, a Mallorcan flatbread with tomato, onion, and peppers, plus a panada, the island’s version of an empanada that’s traditionally served on Easter. A bakery in the middle of a tapas crawl was a fun change of pace, and this is where we got to try some of the island specialties we’d been looking forward to.

Vi Vermell: The Best Spanish Omelette

Vi Vermell was another great stop. The Spanish omelette, or Spanish tortilla, was perfectly made with eggs, potato, onion, and a dusting of paprika. We also had a delicate fish dish in a tomato and red pepper sauce with a glass of white wine. This stop felt like the main course of a full meal.

Molta Barra: Pinchos and Vermut

We finished at Molta Barra, a lively bar that was packed when we walked in. We were served traditional pinchos, which are small bites on bread held together with toothpicks. We also tried the local sweet vermut, which is nothing like the version you’re used to in a martini. We loved this spot, and never would have found it on our own without the food tour.

Why We Loved This Palma de Mallorca Food Tour

The pacing was perfect. We had time to sit, eat, and talk at every stop without ever feeling rushed, and the walks in between gave us space to savor the experience. We usually book private food tours, but this one worked so well as a small group. Groups can take up to 12 guests, but ours was just two other amazing ladies who were so much fun to hand out with, and of course our excellent guide Luciana. It felt like a great night out with new friends. Luciana has a great personality and is a big reason we recommend booking this Palma de Mallorca food tour.

Is a Palma de Mallorca Food Tour Worth It?

For us, absolutely. We had a blast and would absolutely book it again. We paid about $100 per person for about three hours with a local guide, four stops, a full dinner’s worth of food, and a few drinks along the way. Sure, you could do this cheaper on your own, but you might miss the best spots, the local insights, and meeting fun fellow travelers.

Who Should Book a Palma de Mallorca Food Tour?

This tour is a great fit if you want a local to pick the restaurants, you like small groups, and you’d enjoy seeing some of the Old Town on foot while you experience the local cuisine. It’s also a smart first or second night activity to help you plan where to dine on the rest of your trip.

Where to Stay in Palma de Mallorca

Best Neighborhood

• Hotel Hostal Cuba is in Santa Catalina, right in the middle of the best restaurants and bars in Palma. It’s a 15-room boutique hotel, not a hostel, and the rooftop is open to non-guests all day. So even if you’re not staying here, you should pop in for a rooftop drink and enjoy the view. Read more here: Where to Stay in Palma de Mallorca: 3 Hotels We Loved

Best for Groups

• Hotel Saratoga is the biggest of the three hotels we’d recommend in Palma de Mallorca. It has three pools, including one on the rooftop Sky Bar with views over the cathedral and the Palma Old Town port.

Our Favorite Hotel in Palma

• Nakar Hotel is where we stayed, and we’d definitely book it again. It’s an easy walk to the Old Town and the marina, breakfast is included, and the rooftop pool has a lovely view of the cathedral. You can read all about our experience here: Nakar Hotel Palma de Mallorca: Is It Worth the Price?

We highly recommend adding a few nights at a beach resort on Mallorca addition to checking out Palma. Read about one of our favorite spot here: Cala Ratjada, Mallorca: Is It the Right Vibe for Your Trip?

Palma de Mallorca Food Tour At-a-Glance

• Cost: $100 per person
• Length: About three hours, with four stops and walking through the Old Town
• Group size: Up to 12, and ours had just four plus our guide, Luciana
• Included: Food at all four stops, water, and at least one alcoholic drink, though we had a few
• Not included: Gratuities, so bring cash to tip your guide
• Booking: You can reserve without paying upfront and cancel free up to 24 hours ahead
• Our favorites: The Spanish omelette at Vi Vermell, the jamón y queso at La Llotja Café, and the pinchos at Molta Barra. Really, it was all great.
• Before the tour: Stop for a cocktail or mocktail at Mar de Nudos and enjoy the marina view

Palma de Mallorca Food Tour FAQ

How Much Does a Palma Food Tour Cost?

We paid $100 per person. That covered the food at all four stops, water, and at least one alcoholic drink. Gratuities are extra, so bring some cash.

How Long Is a Palma de Mallorca Food Tour?

Ours lasted about three hours, with four stops and walking in between.

Do You Need to Book a Palma Food Tour in Advance?

Yes. Groups max out at 12, which is great, so we’d book at least a few days out, especially in summer.

Is a Palma Food Tour Enough for Dinner?

Yes. After our tastings at four stops, we were quite full, so this was definitely our meal for the evening.

Is the Tour in English?

Yes. Our guide spoke English, and the tour is offered in English and Spanish.

Have you been on a food tour in Palma? Let us know in the comments.