Mallorca · HALF-DAY
Good half-day tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Travel from Palma by air-conditioned coach to the Caves of Drach, where you walk through dramatic chambers, hear a short classical concert on Lake Martel, and take an optional brief boat ride. A local guide, pre-booked entry, and return transport are included.
“Fabulous tour a must if in the area. Very well done and interesting. Excellent tour guides. Cxxxxxxc”
Spend four hours on Mallorca’s rocky coast with guides such as Jose, Antonio, or Alvaro, combining sea swimming, cave exploration, cliff jumps from 3 to 12 meters, rock scrambling, and abseiling. Small groups, safety gear, and pickup from South Mallorca make this a lively choice for confident beginners.
“We had an amazing time. Our guide was friendly and helpful. He helped if we wanted to test our limits with the jumps, but noone had to do anything that he/she didn't want to. We felt completely safe, but still thrilled.”
Sail Palma Bay for about five hours aboard a shared catamaran, passing the cathedral, coves, and Cala Vella. You get two swim and snorkel stops plus a buffet lunch. Drinks cost extra, and the boat can carry up to 70 people, so expect a lively group setting.
“The catamaran was nice; definitely in better shape than some of the other in the harbor. They could have provided some floats (noodles or float belts) to assist with the couple hours of snorkeling you do. I found it strange you had to buy snorkel gear-for the service they provide, the cost adds up once you start paying for the gear and the drinks.”
Travel by air-conditioned coach from Palma, Magaluf, Santa Ponsa, Peguera, Platja de Palma, or Camp de Mar to the Hams Caves. See unusual onyx formations, an underground lake, blue-lit film, music, and a pearl factory, with multilingual bus guides such as Sofia.
“Our tour guide Sofia was an amazing, explained everything well and always asked if everything is ok and advised on all timings for the bus.”
Travel from selected hotels in southern Mallorca to Porto Cristo for a guided visit through the Caves of Hams. Expect stalactites, underground lakes, Mozart, laser projections, and a short classical concert. Guide Sebastian has earned praise for clear explanations, but the coach ride and unclear Blue Cave details deserve attention.
“very rushed and disappointing, not worth the money, much better to do it yourself our guide didn’t really do anything at all”
Travel from Alcúdia to Dinosaurland and the Caves of Hams with an English-speaking guide such as Juan. See life-sized dinosaurs, limestone chambers, 3D projections, an underground concert, and the Sea of Venice, with free time at both attractions.
“Great trip! My Dino loving boy loved it. The only reason I’ve given a 4 star is due to no option to only do dinos, we didn’t want to do caves but still had to buy tickets to get bus travel.”
Travel from Port d’Alcúdia to the Caves of Hams by air-conditioned coach. Explore the Classic, Blue, and Modern Caves, watch the Magical Mozart show, see a documentary, and enjoy free time in the botanical garden or picnic area.
“Not as described or advertised Did not have a tour guide around the actual place which in description sounded like we did But the people ran the bus were very nice”
You’ll cruise Mallorca’s coast with an English-speaking skipper, stopping in quiet coves for snorkeling, paddleboarding, caves, and natural pools. A Mallorcan brunch and drinks are included, and guides such as Biel and Gabriel have made the trip especially personal for past groups.
“We really enjoyed everything! Captain Gabriel was super nice and gave us a great afternoon 🤩🛥️🌊🐬”
This 4 to 5 hour e-bike loop from Inca follows quiet secondary roads through Lloseta, Biniamar, Mancor de la Vall, Caimari, Binibona and Campanet. Guide Toni explains local life, leads an olive mill visit with tastings, and stops for the Cardenal de Lloseta pastry. Lunch is extra.
“Tony hat uns heute einen wunderschönen, interessanten und mit vielen netten Anekdoten gespickten Tag beschert und uns seine Heimat Insel näher gebracht ! Sehr empfehlenswert!”
Spend about four hours on a private sailboat from Real Club Náutico de Palma. Your skipper takes you past Cala Mayor, Cala Comtesa, Ses Illetes, and Palma Cathedral, with time for swimming, snorkeling, paddle boarding, tapas, soft drinks, water, wine, and cava.
“Lovely trip. The captain was super professional and we had great views of the cathedral and the sunset.”
Sail Palma’s coast aboard Bora Sailing’s 43-foot monohull with skipper Gabriel or the warm Maria and Gabi. You’ll stop near Ses Illetes and Cala Comtesa for swimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding, then enjoy tapas, wine, beer, soft drinks, and possible sunset views of the Cathedral.
“Gabriel was brilliant. We got very lucky and ended up as the only passengers after our slot had to be rearranged due to the weather. We were looked after so well, the food was as lovely and we got a dip in the (freezing!) water in the bay. Gabriel even let us all drive the boat for a bit! Would recommend going for the private hire of the whole boat if possible - we felt 9 people would be a squeeze for seating and changing after swimming when you’re all strangers (max 4-6 would be fine in that situation). We were a group of three and had loads of room.”
Pick a cala, a mountain road or a table in Santa Catalina.
