10 Best Food Tours of Mallorca

Among the activities to see and do in Mallorca, one of the best plans is to go on a gastronomic tour to discover the flavours of the Balearic Islands. On these excursions you can taste typical Spanish dishes, visit olive groves and wine cellars 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 of the historic centre of Palma, the island's capital, but they all have in common the aim of spreading local flavours among visitors. Here are the best gastronomic excursions you can do in Mallorca.

On these private excursions through the historic centre of Palma de Mallorca you can 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 omelettes 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 Parroquia de Santa Cruz area , have a drink in a secret bar and finish the tour in an olive grove in Plaza de Cort.

These excursions take approximately three hours, so if you plan to visit Mallorca in the summer I recommend that you wear comfortable, light clothing as the heat can be sweltering, although you'll need plenty of hydration along the way!

Interesting details

• 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.

If you are looking for a more personalised experience on these excursions near Puerto de Alcúdia you can enjoy a wine tasting with cheese tasting while learning about the island's varietals and tasting different grape varieties. You can also 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 flavours. If after the tasting you are interested in continuing the adventure you can opt for a horseback ride at the Rancho Ses Roques in Alcúdia at an extra cost.

The location of this excursion is ideal for combining these tours with a boat trip along the coast of Mallorca or for cycling around the island, especially if you are visiting Alcúdia on a warm or clear day.

Interesting details

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

On these tours you will not only enjoy a Mediterranean lunch to sample the local food, but also a local guide will take you to the best sites of Mallorca's capital, from Santa Maria Cathedral 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 break up 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, sample 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 a Mediterranean style lunch in 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.

In Mallorca it is possible to enjoy a sunset yacht trip 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 Palma harbour. 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, provided that 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.

On these express and open-air excursions you can live a unique experience by visiting a small olive grove where extra virgin olive oil is made. During these tours you will gain an insight into 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 oil-producing estates, include oil tastings and a snack with tasting of local products, including olive tapas, croquettes and a wide variety of cold meats.

These tours last approximately two hours, are in the Algaida area and are ideal excursions if you are planning a short stay 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.

If you are one of those who not only like to taste the food but also like to cook it yourself then this type of excursion may be perfect for you, because you will be able to delve into 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 Spanish recipes and after the cooking class you will be able to taste 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 flavours and history of the country through gastronomy.

If you're visiting Mallorca for Christmas, in addition to gazpacho, sobrasada, paella, crema catalana and tortilla española, you'll also prepare Christmas recipes and desserts for the occasion. Are you ready to get to work?

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... This is an interactive tour that you will find fascinating if you are a food lover.

In addition to extra virgin olive oil, another of Mallorca's quality products are its wines, so taking a tour of 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 sample local snacks and be told the story of how the valley's idyllic location in this idyllic landscape is conducive to the wine industry. If you plan to visit Mallorca in April, your tour could also coincide with one of the vineyard harvest times.

The outskirts of Alcúdia can be reached by Mallorca's hop-on-hop-off tourist buses or by the various public transport services that run around the island.

Interesting details

• Price... Approximately 35 euros per person including guided tour of the vineyard and tasting of three local wines.
• Duration... Approximately 1.5 hours.
• Advantages... A good alternative for learning about Mallorca's wine industry in small wineries.

If you are looking for an alternative tour of Palma de Mallorca then you may 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 stall selling cheese, cakes and seafood as well as prepared food. There you will get to know a circuit that is usually visited by locals and you will be able to taste typical Mallorcan breakfast dishes, as well as discover some works of art in the Mercado del Olivar.

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 and a half hours.
• Advantages... You will be able to get to know one of the traditional markets of Mallorca and also a regular circuit of the locals.

These excursions give you the chance to combine a relaxing sailing trip around the Bay of Alcudia with a snack of Spanish tapas and a selection of local drinks. On these approximately four hour tours you will see 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 at night, as the return to Puerto de Alcudia is 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 if you book 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 and a half hours.
• Advantages... A relaxing tour suitable for the whole family.

On 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 hour tour of the bodega. These tours are available all year round but you can enjoy the best wines if you are visiting Mallorca in December, which is when the grapes for champagne are harvested.

Please note that you must be over 18 years of age and have an identification document which will be required before the start of the winery tour in order to take part in these excursions.

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... A luxury experience through some of Mallorca's most distinguished wineries.
• Disadvantages... It is an expensive option and you cannot attend with children.

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

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

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 flavours but you will also learn a lot about the history of the island.

A gastronomic tour of Majorca is recommended because you will be able to get off the beaten track and also because you will discover the culture of Spain and the island through its flavours.

If you opt for gastronomic tours that also include boat trips or cultural tours, you will be able to enjoy other experiences that will enrich your visit to Mallorca.

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