10 Best Food Tours of Mallorca

The gastronomy of the Balearic Islands is one of the most praised in Spain and it is possible to discover it in tours that unveil the flavors of its dishes. Here I tell you about the best alternatives for a gastronomic tour in Mallorca.

Matías Rodríguez

Matías Rodríguez

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10 Best Food Tours of Mallorca

Gastronomic Tours | ©Jay Wennington

Among the activities to see and do in Mallorca, one of the best plans is to take a gastronomic tour to get to know the flavors of the Balearic Islands. In these excursions you can taste typical Spanish dishes, visit olive groves and wineries and even take cooking classes with the golden sunset in the background.

Some gastronomic tours also include boat trips along the coast of Mallorca and cultural tours through the historic center of Palma, the island's capital, but all of them have in common the aim of spreading local flavors among visitors. Here are the best gastronomic excursions you can do in Mallorca.

1. Private gastronomic tour through the historic center of Palma de Mallorca

Santa Catalina Market| ©Joachim Rechel
Santa Catalina Market| ©Joachim Rechel

On these private tours through the historic center of Palma de Mallorca you will discover the most representative culinary sites of the city, such as the Santa Catalina Market where you will taste a variety of Spanish dishes, from tortillas and croquettes to homemade ice creams, vermouth and sweets.

A private guide will take you to Palma's best restaurants and stalls. You'll visit Parc de Sa Faixina, Sa Llotja, where you'll sample Mallorcan white wine with a cheese and mango tapa, pizzas in the Santa Cruz parish area, have a drink at a secret bar, and finish the tour in an olive grove in Plaza de Cort.

These excursions will take you about three hours to complete, so if you plan to visit Mallorca in summer I recommend you to wear comfortable and light clothes because the heat can be suffocating, although hydration along the way will not be lacking!

Details of interest

  • Price... Approximately 65 euros per person in groups of four visitors, including the assistance of the local guide and tastings.
  • Duration... Approximately 3 hours.
  • Advantages... You will be able to do several tastings while touring Palma de Mallorca.
  • Disadvantages... It can be a fast paced option.

2. Cheese and wine tasting in the Port of Alcudia

Tasting| ©jarikir
Tasting| ©jarikir

If you are looking for a more personalized experience in these excursions near Puerto de Alcudia you can enjoy a wine tasting with cheese tasting while learning about the island's varietals and tasting different grape varieties. You will also be able to taste Mallorca' s extra virgin olive oil.

These small group excursions are some of the best activities to do in Mallorca and to discover the local flavors. If after the tasting you are interested in continuing the adventure you can opt for a horseback ride at Rancho Ses Roques in Alcudia at an extra cost.

The location of this excursion is ideal to combine these tours with a boat trip along the coast of Mallorca or to take a bike tour around the island, especially if you are visiting Alcúdia during a hot or clear day.

Details of interest

  • Price... Approximately 35 euros per person including cheese tasting and wine tasting.
  • Duration... Approximately 2 hours and a half.
  • Advantages... This is an ideal tour if you are looking for a more exclusive experience.

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3. Gastronomic and cultural tour in Palma de Mallorca

Santa Maria Cathedral| ©Juanma Hernandez
Santa Maria Cathedral| ©Juanma Hernandez

On these tours you will not only enjoy a Mediterranean lunch to taste the local food, but also a local guide will take you to the best sites of the capital of Mallorca, from the Cathedral of Santa Maria to the Royal Palace of La Almudaina, while telling you the stories and secrets of the island.

The Mediterranean-style, four-step lunch at an exclusive restaurant will interrupt the tour so you can rest and recharge your batteries, especially if you are visiting Mallorca in winter and want to take shelter from the winter season.

On these walking tours you will also visit local food, gift and souvenir stalls, taste Mallorcan artisan ice cream and buy other typical local products at the Santa Catalina Market.

Interesting details

  • Price... Approximately 87 euros per person including the assistance of a local guide during the cultural city tour and the Mediterranean style lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Duration... Approximately 2 hours.
  • Advantages... This is the perfect excursion if you want to combine a cultural tour with a typical lunch.
  • Disadvantages... Can be an expensive option.

4. Sunset yacht ride with paella tasting

Paella Dish| ©Sandra Wei
Paella Dish| ©Sandra Wei

In Mallorca it is possible to enjoy a sunset yacht ride and a sensational paella in the same excursion. On these tours you will board a boat to sail towards the bay of Palma while the crew prepares a traditional paella, which you can combine with some tapas with wine and free beer for dinner, which will be in small groups.

After dinner the trip will continue to a private cove where you can swim and continue to enjoy free drinks until the yacht sets sail back to the port of Palma. In total the excursion will last approximately 4 hours and you can also do the excursion if you are visiting Mallorca in winter.

On these excursions it is possible to change the paella for a barbecue and make other modifications to the itinerary, as long as you inform us in advance or at the time of your booking.

Details of interest

  • Price... Approximately 99 euros per person including the ride on the yacht and dinner with open bar.
  • Duration... Approximately 4 hours.
  • Advantages... This is an intimate excursion, ideal for a small group experience and to watch the sunset from the Mallorcan coast.

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5. Express excursion through an olive grove, with olive oil tasting and snack

Olive oil tasting| ©Thomas Belcron
Olive oil tasting| ©Thomas Belcron

In these express and open air excursions you can live a unique experience visiting a small olive grove where extra virgin olive oil is made. During these tours you will be able to understand the Mallorcan culture and why the island is one of the largest producers of olive oil in the country.

These excursions, which are guided directly by the owners of the small producing farms, include oil tastings and a snack with tasting of local products, among which you can try olive tapas, croquettes and a wide variety of cold cuts.

These tours have an approximate duration of two hours, are in the area of Algaida and are ideal excursions if you are planning a stay of a few days on the island. If that is your case, here is a list of activities you can do during a three-day visit to Mallorca.

Details of interest

  • Price... Approximately 35 euros per person including the guided tour through the olive grove, the olive oil tasting and the snack with typical products.
  • Duration... Approximately 2 hours.
  • Advantages... This is an ideal excursion if you are planning a short stay in Mallorca.

6. Spanish cooking classes with tasting in Majorca

Local Chef| ©Johnathan Macedo
Local Chef| ©Johnathan Macedo

If you are one of those who besides tasting the food you like to cook it yourself then this type of excursions can be perfect for you, because you will be able to delve into the Spanish gastronomy with the assistance of a professional chef in a half day cooking class in Mallorca.

On these excursions you will learn how to prepare simple recipes of the Spanish cuisine and after the cooking class you will have a tasting of your own dishes and some surprises from the chef. In total you will cook and taste five typical dishes from all corners of Spain, to get to know the traditional flavors and the history of the country through gastronomy.

If you are visiting Mallorca during Christmas, in addition to gazpacho, sobrasada, paella, crema catalana and tortilla española you will also prepare Christmas recipes and desserts for the occasion. Are you up for it?

Interesting details

  • Price... Approximately 90 euros per person including instruction from a professional chef, materials and tasting of the dishes.
  • Duration... Approximately 3 hours.
  • Advantages... It is an interactive tour that you will find fascinating if you are a food lover.

7. Visit to a Mallorcan winery with tasting of local wines.

Wine cellar| ©TobisWelt
Wine cellar| ©TobisWelt

Besides the extra virgin olive oil, another of the quality Mallorcan productions are the wines, so taking a tour to a winery on the island is one of the best alternatives. On these tours you can visit small wineries on the outskirts of Alcúdia for a tasting of three local wines and a guided tour of the vineyards.

On these excursions you can also taste local snacks and you will be told the story of how in this idyllic landscape the location of the valley favors the wine industry. If you plan to visit Mallorca in April your tour could also coincide with one of the vineyard harvest times.

You can reach the outskirts of Alcúdia by hop-on-hop-off tourist buses or by the different public transport services that circulate around the island.

Details of interest

  • Price... Approximately 35 euros per person including guided tour of the vineyard and tasting of three local wines.
  • Duration... Approximately 1 hour and a half.
  • Advantages... It is a good alternative to learn about Mallorca's wine industry in small wineries.

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8. Excursion to the Olive Market with breakfast

Breakfast in Mallorca| ©RAFFI YOUREDJIAN
Breakfast in Mallorca| ©RAFFI YOUREDJIAN

If you are looking for an alternative tour of Palma de Mallorca then you might be interested in such an excursion, which consists of a four-hour tour of the Mercado del Olivar with the assistance of a local guide and breakfast with pastries, tapas and small bites included.

The Mercado del Olivar is a traditional space with stalls selling cheese, pastries and seafood as well as prepared foods. There you can get to know a circuit that is usually visited by locals and you can taste typical Mallorcan breakfast dishes, as well as discover in the Mercado del Olivar some works of art.

This gastronomic tour can be a good alternative if you are visiting Mallorca with children or if you want to combine this visit with a Segway tour around the island, as you will finish the tour in the central area of Palma.

Interesting details

  • Price... Approximately 72 euros per person including the guided tour of the Market and the Mallorcan breakfast.
  • Duration... Approximately 3 hours and a half.
  • Advantages... You will get to know one of the traditional markets of Mallorca and also a usual circuit of the locals.

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9. Sailing boat tour with tapas at sunset

Tapas| ©Marco Verch
Tapas| ©Marco Verch

These excursions will give you the chance to combine a relaxing sailboat ride around the Bay of Alcudia with a snack of Spanish tapas and a selection of local drinks. On these tours of approximately four hours you will be able to watch the sunset and also get some of the best views of the island from the sea.

These excursions are private and one of the best things to do in Mallorca during the night, because the return to Puerto de Alcudia will be after sunset. It is also an experience suitable for the whole family and for children, who have access to a reduced rate.

These excursions are also available if you visit Mallorca in January or during the winter months and offer discounts by booking online in advance.

Details of interest

  • Price... Approximately 75 euros per person including the sailing trip around the Bay of Alcudia and Spanish tapas snack with local drinks.
  • Duration... Approximately 3.5 hours.
  • Advantages... Relaxing tour suitable for the whole family.

10. Champagne and luxury wine tasting experience in Mallorca

Champagne Tasting| ©Scott Warman
Champagne Tasting| ©Scott Warman

In this exclusive experience you will visit some of the most luxurious champagne cellars in Mallorca for a tasting of five varietals and Mallorcan cheeses in the outskirts of Palma. During these excursions you will learn about the island's champagne making techniques and conservation efforts.

These excursions are done in small groups and include the assistance of a professional sommelier during the approximately two hours of the winery tour. These excursions are available all year round but you will be able to enjoy the best wines if you are visiting Mallorca in December, which is when the grapes are harvested for champagne production.

Please note that you must be over 18 years old and have an identification document which will be required before the start of the winery tour.

Details of interest

  • Price... Approximately 109 euros per person including the guided tour of the winery and the tasting of five wines.
  • Duration... Approximately 2 hours.
  • Advantages... It is a luxury experience through some of the most distinguished wineries in Mallorca.
  • Disadvantages... It is an expensive option and you cannot attend with children.

How to book a gastronomic tour in Mallorca?

Book Online| ©Thomas Lefebvre
Book Online| ©Thomas Lefebvre

You can book the excursions online in advance or book the tours once you are on the island, although you should keep in mind that if you are visiting Mallorca in July or during the high season months, which is when there are more tourists, the places could be sold out or the prices could increase.

I advise that if you have already planned the date of your trip and you have already decided the excursion you want to do, you should book it in advance , which will allow you to save time and money, because some excursions offer a reduced rate for online purchases.

Tips for a gastronomic tour in Mallorca

In a wine cellar| ©Lisa Marie Sykes
In a wine cellar| ©Lisa Marie Sykes

If you are planning to visit Mallorca in June or in the high season months I advise you to book the excursions in advance, as they may sell out or the price of the tours may increase if you book them at the last minute.

If you are hesitating between taking a gastronomic tour or not, I advise you to do so as Mallorca has one of the richest culinary cultures in Spain and a multicultural presence in its dishes, so you will not only discover the most delicious flavors but you will also learn a lot about the history of the island.

Why is it advisable to take a gastronomic tour in Mallorca?

Moroccan Breakfast| ©Ellie Deakin
Moroccan Breakfast| ©Ellie Deakin

It is advisable to take a gastronomic tour in Mallorca because you will be able to get out of the traditional circuit of the island's excursions and also because you will discover the culture of Spain and the island through its flavors.

If, in addition, you opt for the gastronomic tours that also include boat trips or cultural tours, you will be able to live other experiences that will be enriching for your visit to Mallorca.

Finally, it is advisable to take a gastronomic tour because Mallorca has incredible flavors and it is worth discovering them!