Podcast Tour Palma From Gothic Light To Moorish Shadows

1 h 40 min Free cancellation

Podcast Tour Palma From Gothic Light To Moorish Shadows, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Uncover the hidden layers of Palma de Mallorca. This isn't just a walk through a beautiful Mediterranean old town; it's a journey through time. Discover how Roman foundations, Islamic ingenuity, and Christian conquest are stacked upon each other, hiding in plain sight. Join Max and Nina as they decode the Cathedral of Light, hidden Arab baths, and the ghosts of a lost waterfront.

A 1.9 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 100 min
Ideal for travelers interested in History and Memory and Art, Design and Aesthetics
Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Private and Luxury Audio Guides Cultural Tours Historical Tours Walking Tours Virtual Experiences Short term availability Weather Dependent - Low

At a glance

Duration: 1 h 40 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 99 people
People per booking: 1–30
Audio guide: German, English
Operated by: Red Thread

Ages: Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Verified facts woven into an engaging story
Included: Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
Included: Precise navigation between the stops
Included: Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Itinerary

Parc de la Mar

10 min

A modern park that reveals the lost, dramatic relationship between Palma's grand cathedral and the Mediterranean Sea.
Catedral-Basilica de Santa Maria de Mallorca

10 min

Catedral-Basílica de Santa María de Mallorca (La Seu), Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Stop 3

10 min

A royal palace that embodies the architectural compromise between its origins as an Islamic fortress and its adaptation by Christian kings.
Stop 4

10 min

The 'King's Gardens', offering a sensory experience of Moorish landscaping and the ingenious use of water and shade.
Stop 5

10 min

A hidden, modest archway that serves as one of the few visible remnants of the ancient Roman city of Palmeria.
Esglesia de Santa Catalina de Siena

10 min

One of Palma's oldest churches, showcasing the rapid, pragmatic shift from Islamic to Christian architecture.
Museu de Mallorca

10 min

Housed in a 16th-century palace, this museum sits atop Roman and Islamic foundations, displaying the tangible artifacts of Palma's buried past.
Banys Arabs

10 min

The Arab Baths, a hidden 10th-century hammam that perfectly encapsulates the silent, enduring Moorish echoes of Palma.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

From Palma de Mallorca's main station, take local public transport toward Parc de la Mar. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Parc de la Mar, Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

End point

From Banys Àrabs, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Palma de Mallorca's main station. The departure point is Banys Àrabs, Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

Using your ticket

Immediately after booking, you'll receive a voucher ID with a QR code from Viator. Simply scan the QR code in our "Red Thread: Discover Home" app (available for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play), and you'll be redirected to your booked tour and can get started right away.