Historic Palma

 

Description
This excursion is taken in a private air conditioned vehicle accompanied by an official tourist guide from your hotel to the Parc de Mar. Up until the 1960's the sea reached up to the city walls and provided the perfect reflection for the Cathedral. When the building of a new road changed all that an artificial lake was constructed to reproduce the effect. The park around the lake is a popular weekend and Summer spot and the perfect place to take stunning photos of the Cathedral. From here we will walk to the Cathedral, a magnificent Gothic structure whose sandstone walls and flying buttresses seem to rise out of the sea. The original foundation stone was laid in 1230 on the site of the city's main mosque. Work had to be caried out in 1851 after an earthquake destroyed the West front. Your guide will accompany you into the Cathedral which is included. From the Cathedral we proceed on foot the short distance to the Arab baths. These 10th century baths are virtually all that remain of the Arab city of Medina Mayurqa, a visit inside the baths is included. On leaving the baths we continue to Can marques. With documents dating from the 14th century, this is one of the best stately homes in Mallorca. It's rooms have original decoration and visitors are given a vision of the lifestyle and private customs of the Palma bourgeoise. Here we will have a glass of cava, orange juice, water and try some Mallorcan delicacys. Departing from can Marques we walk through parts of the old town and pass through Placa Major and along one of Mallorcas best shopping streets (C/ San Miguel) to Placa España where our vehicle will be waiting to take us back to the hotel.



Location
Country :
Spain

Region :
Balearic Islands

City :
Palma de Mallorca


Duration
Hours & minutes :
4 1/2 hours

kilometers :
5 KM


Participants
Maximum number :
6

Minimum number :
1


Location
Is it possible to get there by public transport? :



Guides & companions
Is it done with a guide, a driver and/or an instructor? :
Yes

Which languages do guide/instructors speak? :
Spanish, Catalán, French, English, Italian, German.

Are audio guides or brochures available? if so, in which languages? :
No


Shopping information
Is there a shop? How much time is spent on shopping? :
Time for shopping will be permitted if there is sufficient time.

Are credit/debit cards accepted? Which ones? :
In most major shops


Content & Specialized items
Are additional items needed? Which ones are included? :
No

List the specific clothing required :
Comfortable clothing for the time of year and appropriate footwear as this is a wlking tour.


Meals
Is lunch/dinner included on this tour? :



Snacks
Is there a snack included? :
Yes

If so, where is it served? :
At Can Marques

What is the exact content of the snack? :
Mini Cocarroi and Mini Ensaimada.


Drinks
Are drinks included? :
Yes

Is there any place to get a drink? :
Can Marques

How many drinks per person are allowed? :
One

What type of alcoholic beverages are available and at what price? :
Cava

If an open bar is available, what type of drinks are served? :
No


Restroom Information
List all venues where restrooms are available :
Can Marques, Cathedral.

Which of them are accessible by wheelchair? :
Cathedral

Is there a charge to use any of them? :
No

Are there any restroom-only stops during the tour? :
No


Physical condition
What is the fitness level required? :
This is a walking tour over cobbled and uneven paths.

Would people with limited mobility have accessibility problems? (to the vehicle, to the restaurant,...) :
No

Is it feasible for wheelchair-confined persons? :
Collapsable wheelchair, not motorised.

What type of paving does it have? (flat, uneven...) :
Cobbled and uneven paths

How much walking is required? (km, meters) :
5 KM


Advisories
Is there any fee or limitation for photo/video camera usage? :
No

Are there any additional costs? List them :
No

List the venues were credti/debit cards are NOT accepted :
All visits are included

Which currencies are accepted? :
Euros

Which is the minimum/maximum age to participate? (for all or each one of the activities) :
Child up to 16 must be accompanied by an adult

Is a waiver required for participation? :
No


Transportation
Pick-up point :
Hotel

Pick-up time :
TBC


Vehicle
Is there storage for a folding wheelchair? :
Yes

Type of vehicle used :
Mercedes 5 - 9 seats

Does the vehilce have A/C? :
Yes

Can the vehicle be contacted (by mobile or radio)? :
Yes

Is spare transportation available in case of a breakdown? :
Yes

Is there a shaded area? :
Yes

What is the seating capacity of each vehicle? :
5 y 9

Are restrooms facilites available? :
No

How many seats are used? :
1 to 6

Is there a shuttle service involved? If so, explain the operation :
Yes


Itinerary
Venues to be visited :
Parc de Mar, Cathedral, Arab Baths, Can Marques

How much time is, aproximately, spent at this venue? :
Various times at different places. Longest visit time is 1 hour.


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