About this tour
When Alex from our team hopped on the City Sightseeing double-decker in Palma de Mallorca, we found a straightforward way to tick off the city's main landmarks without faff. The bus runs a 16-stop loop starting from Antoni Maura, with the open-top deck giving decent views of Plaza de España, the waterfront, and Jaime III. You get a full 24 hours to jump on and off as you please, plus an audio guide in eight languages. The basic ticket covers the bus and a cap; if you want the Supreme package, you're looking at castles, museums, a boat tour, and a few restaurant discounts bundled in. It's efficient and accessible, though it's basically what it says on the tin.
Highlights
- Open-top views from upper deck across the city's main plazas
- 16 stops mean flexibility to explore at your own pace
- Audio guide in eight languages with headphones included
- 24-hour validity lets you spread visits over two days
- Wheelchair accessible with pram-friendly lower deck
- Supreme ticket stacks in Bellver Castle, boat tour, museums
- Multiple departures every half-hour throughout the day
- Vouchers valid for up to 12 months from booking date
What to expect
The bus departs every 30 minutes from Antoni Maura, starting at 10am. We found the route straightforward: you're essentially doing a scenic loop past the major sights—the cathedral area, waterfront promenade, old town spots—with the commentary explaining what you're rolling past. The loop itself takes 90 minutes, so if you're just staying on board, you're done in an hour and a half. But the real point is hopping off at stops that interest you: Plaza de España for the main drag, Paseo Marítimo for the waterfront feel, or heading towards any of the museums or parks the audio guide mentions. Weather-dependent comfort is real—open-top buses are fantastic on a clear day, less so in rain or strong sun.
If you go Supreme, the boat tour (April to October, weekdays only) departs from a different location at regular intervals and runs 50 minutes. Some museums and castles have their own opening hours and days, so there's planning involved if you want to fit everything in. Nothing shocking, just the reality of coordinating a multi-attraction day.
What travellers say
- Flexible 24-hour ticket covers two days of exploring
- Eight-language audio guide with headphones provided
- Open-top deck delivers genuine panoramic city views
- Frequent departures every 30 minutes throughout the day
- Fully wheelchair accessible with family-friendly pram space
- Open-top exposure to strong sun and unexpected rain
- Supreme ticket requires separate coordination of scattered attractions
- Boat tour only runs April–October and weekdays only
- Some key stops closed Mondays, limiting flexibility
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
It's efficient for first-timers who want to get a lay of the land without navigating taxis or buses. The 24-hour ticket is genuinely useful—you can knock off a few stops one afternoon, then return the next morning without buying another ticket. Accessibility is solid: lower deck is wheelchair-friendly, prams work fine, and it suits all fitness levels since you're sitting down. The Supreme ticket, if you're keen on museums and castles, bundles decent value (though some attractions, like Bellver Castle on Sundays, are free anyway). Audio guides in eight languages mean no language barrier.
This is a bus full of tourists following a fixed route—don't expect hidden gems or local insight. Some major bus stops are closed Mondays (the art museum, Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró), so timing matters. Weather exposure on the open-top deck can be brutal in summer heat or unexpected rain. If you're hoping the boat tour is included, it only runs April to October and weekdays only, which narrows your window. The Supreme add-ons—restaurants, shops, museum guides—are scattered across different locations and opening hours; you'll need to factor in logistics. The basic ticket is passable; the Supreme one justifies itself only if you genuinely want to visit multiple paid attractions. Most sights themselves aren't included in the base fare.
Wear sunscreen and bring water; the open-top deck has no shade. The 24-hour pass starts when you first board, not at purchase. Vouchers are digital or printed, redeemable at any stop. Peak times are mid-morning and early afternoon; quieter rides happen after 5pm.
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