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Palma & Dragon's Cave
Palma de Mallorca Shore Excursion - Palma and the Dragon's Cave
 



Private full-day Palma & Dragon's Cave shore excursion combines Cuevas del Drach in Porto Cristo, a working pearl workshop, the Cathedral of Santa Maria, and Bellver Castle. Boat ride across an underground lake to live classical music. Licensed guide, private vehicle, 8 hours.

8 hours (private)
private excursion
licensed guide
english speaking expert
all group sizes
sedan to full size coach
port or hotel
pick up either location
  • Pick up from your Hotel or the Port of Palma de Mallorca
  • Private Vehicle with Licensed English Speaking Guide
  • Included- Dragons Cave, Pearl Factory, Palma Cathedral & Castle
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Tour Number:
SPALM-08


Group Size (Prices in USD)*:
2 People - $530 Per Person
3 People - $396 Per Person
4 People - $310 Per Person
5 People - $258 Per Person
6 People - $224 Per Person
7 People - $198 Per Person
8 People - $180 Per Person



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TOUR DESCRIPTION
 

Palma & Dragon's Cave

This full-day 8-hour private tour combines two of Palma's separate half-day excursions: the Dragon's Cave and the Highlights of Palma.

Your day begins with the drive across the island to Porto Cristo, a small fishing village on Mallorca's eastern coast, home to the Cuevas del Drach, or Caves of the Dragon. First mentioned in records as far back as 1338, the caves were properly explored and mapped in 1896, when French speleologist Edouard-Alfred Martel charted the underground lake now named Lake Martel in his honor, one of the largest underground lakes in the world. You walk through illuminated chambers of stalactites and stalagmites, more than a mile in total length, with ceilings reaching over 80 feet high in places, before boarding a boat to cross Lake Martel while musicians perform live classical music from boats on the water.

From the caves, you stop at a pearl workshop that has operated on the island since the late 1890s, with the option to instead visit an olive wood craft workshop or a glass-blowing studio, before returning to Palma.

Back in the city, you have free time for lunch (not included) before an afternoon walking tour of the old town. You visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria, known as La Seu, ordered built in 1230 under King Jaume I and largely completed by 1601 in the Levantine Gothic style. The cathedral rises directly above the old city walls, giving the impression from the sea that it grows straight out of the water. Your day finishes at Bellver Castle, a circular Gothic fortress built in 1309, one of the only circular castles in Spain, which served as a military prison from 1717 until 1938. From its hilltop position, you get sweeping views over Palma and the Sierra de Tramuntana before returning to the pier.

What's Included

Included

  • Pick up from your Hotel or the Port of Palma de Mallorca
  • Private Vehicle with Licensed English Speaking Guide
  • Included- Dragons Cave, Pearl Factory, Palma Cathedral & Castle

Not Included

  • Meals and beverages
  • Gratuities (optional, at your discretion)
  • Personal shopping

Tour Timing

All times are approximate and will vary based on your group's pace and interests.

  • 1
    1 Hour
    Drive to Porto Cristo
  • 2
    15 Minutes
    Short stop in Porto Cristo
  • 3
    1 Hour and 15 Minutes
    Visit the Caves of the Dragon
  • 4
    Drive to Pearl Factory- 15 Minutes
  • 5
    30 Minutes
    Visit the Pearl Factory
  • 6
    45 Minutes
    Return to Palma
  • 7
    45 Minutes
    Palma Walking Tour
  • 8
    1 Hour
    Free Time for Lunch

Resources

Autoritat Portuaria de Balears. Official Balearic Islands port authority, covering the Port of Palma. Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Palma & Dragon's Cave tour?
This is a full-day private tour running about 8 hours, combining the Dragon's Cave excursion with the Highlights of Palma tour.
Is lunch included?
No, you have free time built into the afternoon for lunch on your own in Palma.
When were the Dragon's Caves explored?
The caves were mentioned in records as early as 1338, but French speleologist Edouard-Alfred Martel led the expedition that mapped the underground lake in 1896. Lake Martel is named after him.
Will I visit both Bellver Castle and the Cathedral on this tour?
Yes, both are included in the afternoon portion of the tour, along with the Dragon's Cave and pearl workshop in the morning.

Also Available:

Highlights of Palma - Worth considering from this port — Mallorca shore excursion from Palma cruise port - private guided walking tour of Palma's historic old town, including the famous Cathedral and the gothic Castle of Bellver with panoramic city views with a licensed English-speaking guide.
The Dragon's Cave - This private shore excursion visits the stunning Cuevas del Drach, or Caves of the Dragon, one of the most popular sites on the island. You also enjoy a stop at a local Pearl Factory. A licensed English-speaking guide accompanies you throughout.
Postcards of Barcelona - Barcelona shore excursion from Barcelona cruise port - private guided visit to the Casa Batllo and Casa Mila, both built in the first decade of the 1900's with a licensed English-speaking driver guide.

Our Back-to-Ship Guarantee

Every excursion returning 1.5 hours before departure is covered. If we are late, we cover your costs to reach the next port. More info ›

Shore Trip Timing is approximate based on your interests & traffic
  • Drive to Porto Cristo - 1 Hour
  • Short stop in Porto Cristo - 15 Minutes
  • Visit the Caves of the Dragon - 1 Hour and 15 Minutes
  • Drive to Pearl Factory- 15 Minutes
  • Visit the Pearl Factory - 30 Minutes
  • Return to Palma - 45 Minutes
  • Palma Walking Tour - 45 Minutes
  • Free Time for Lunch - 1 Hour
  • Visit Palma Cathedral - 1 Hour
  • Drive to Bellver Castle -15 Minutes
  • Visit Bellver Castle - 45 Minutes
  • Return to Pier- 15 Minutes

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5 of 5 Review Location- Palma de Mallorca August 9, 2026
Reviewer: Hendrick D from Singapore  
Everything went well, your guides are very well informed and friendly. If I have a chance to visit Europe by cruise ship, i will use your service again. )

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5 of 5 Review Location- Palma de Mallorca June 21, 2026
Reviewer: John Z from Barrington, IL  
The tour was great. Your driver was very pleasant and knowledgeable and we enjoyed his tour. See you next time.

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5 of 5 Review Location- Palma de Mallorca June 9, 2026
Reviewer: Julie C from Gramercy, LA  
This company were fantastic. Drivers were all funny and knowledgeable. The pre booking and booking system were all smooth and what we were sold we got. Perfect.

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5 of 5 Review Location- Palma de Mallorca February 5, 2026
Reviewer: Denise A and William P from Roslyn, WA  
We want to thank you for the great job you did on planning and organizing our trip to Europe. The eight of us had a great time as well as being pleasantly surprised at how well the trip was organized, how gracious our drivers and guides were how pertinent your suggestions were. We will be having friends go in the spring and will be referring them to you.

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5 of 5 Review Location- Palma de Mallorca August 23, 2025
Reviewer: LuAnne R from Rockett Getwaways - Atlanta, GA  
Just to let you know that our tour with Trini was excellent today. We had to cut it short a bit but she did a really excellent and thorough job, in case there is anyone you send feedback to. Thanks for having such great guides on all of our tours!

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