Mallorca Cathedral Tickets and Tours

Mallorca Cathedral Tickets and Tours

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The Cathedral of Santa María in Palma, or Mallorca Cathedral, is one of the best things to see and do on the island of Mallorca and one of the most beautiful Gothic churches in the world. It took several centuries to complete, from the 13th to the 17th century. One of the most celebrated contributions is that of Antoni Gaudí, who gave it his unmistakable stamp, and that of Miquel Barceló, with his large polychrome mural.

If you have decided to visit this cathedral, in this article you will find practical information about tickets, prices, guided tours, opening hours, discounts and many more details so that you can make the most of your next visit to La Seu, as it is known in Mallorcan.

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Discover Mallorca Cathedral and the Museum of Sacred Art of Mallorca without queuing

You will enjoy direct access to Mallorca Cathedral and the Museum of Sacred Art at an affordable price, allowing you to explore at your own pace.

Skip-the-line entry to Mallorca Cathedral and the Museum of Sacred Art is an ideal option if you want to avoid queues and enjoy one of the island's most important architectural gems. With this pass, you can go straight into the cathedral, admire its impressive rose window and take your time exploring its chapels, cloisters and the museum inside.

This visit will allow you to discover the artistic and religious wealth of the temple, from medieval works to Gothic elements that are unique in the Mediterranean. What's more, as this is an unguided ticket, you will have complete freedom to explore at your own pace and stop wherever you like.

Recommended if... you are looking for direct entry to Mallorca Cathedral at an affordable price and want to explore at your own pace. It also includes entry to the Museum of Sacred Art of Mallorca.


How much do tickets to Mallorca Cathedral cost?

Money in euros| ©Ibrahim Boran
Money in euros| ©Ibrahim Boran

General admission tickets to Mallorca Cathedral cost an average of €11** for adults and children aged 8 and over. Adults over 65 pay around €8** **and children under 7 go free.

There are discounted tickets for residents of Mallorca, students and people with disabilities, along with their companion. To benefit from these discounts, you must purchase your ticket at the Cathedral ticket office and present the relevant documents. Adults over 65 can purchase tickets online or at the ticket office.

General admission includes access to the Cathedral and the Museum of Sacred Art of Mallorca. It does not include access to the terrace, which offers a great panoramic view of the city, as it is only available in spring and summer in Mallorca. When available, general admission with a visit to the terrace costs around £20 for non-residents and around £5 for residents.

There are also tickets with guided tours, which cost approximately £30 for adults. These are in high demand, so it is always advisable to book in advance.

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What types of tickets are available? Are there skip-the-line tickets for Mallorca Cathedral?

Mallorca Cathedral| ©Lukas Jenni Photography
Mallorca Cathedral| ©Lukas Jenni Photography

There are several types of tickets for Mallorca Cathedral: general, preferential and guided tour tickets, as well as general tickets with access to the terrace, which are only available from May to October. Here are the details:

  • General admission: includes access to the Cathedral and the Museum of Sacred Art of Mallorca. It costs around £10 for people aged 8 and over. Seniors over 65 pay around £8 and children under 7 enter free of charge.
  • Preferential admission: discounted tickets for residents of Mallorca, students and people with disabilities, along with their companion. These tickets can only be purchased at the ticket office. They cost approximately £8.
  • Ticket with guided tour: includes access to the Cathedral, the Museum of Sacred Art of Mallorca and the terrace, when available. The guided tour is conducted by an expert museum guide. It costs around €30 for people over 8 years old.
  • Ticket with access to the terrace: also includes access to the Cathedral and the Museum of Sacred Art of Mallorca. They are available from May to October in Mallorca and cost around £30 for adults aged 8 and over and around £8 for Mallorcans and residents of Mallorca.
  • Entrance to the Museum of Sacred Art: this only includes entrance to this museum and costs around €5 for people aged 8 to 64 and around €4 for those over 65.

In addition, there are skip-the-line tickets to the museum if you buy them online, as they give you direct access. However, if you buy them at the ticket office, you will have to queue to buy your ticket, and the waiting time may vary depending on the season.

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Are tickets to Mallorca Cathedral included in any city sightseeing passes?

Cathedral from afar| ©Immanuel Bloch
Cathedral from afar| ©Immanuel Bloch

Yes, tickets to Mallorca Cathedral are included in the Mallorca Pass tourist card, also known as the Turbo Pass. You can use this card for between 1 and 6 days, bearing in mind that the cost per day is lower if you buy it for a longer period. For example, the cost for one day is around £60 and £70 for two days.

The main benefit of the Mallorca tourist card is that it offers discounts of up to 50% on some of the city's main attractions. For example, you can get discounts for the Chopin Museum in Valldemossa, Bellver Castle, the city aquarium, or even if you are wondering how to visit the Rafael Nadal Museum, as well as Mallorca Cathedral.

In addition, it offers discounts at restaurants, cafés, shops and boat tours in the city. It also offers passes for Mallorca's tourist buses for the days you purchase the tourist card. With these buses, you can get around the city comfortably, as they have strategic stops at the main tourist sites.

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Are there tickets that include a guided tour of Mallorca Cathedral? Is it worth it?

Details of the church| ©Fernando Vega
Details of the church| ©Fernando Vega

Yes, there are tickets that include a guided tour of Mallorca Cathedral and cost around £30 for adults and children aged 8 and over. Children under 7 go free. Residents and natives of Mallorca are entitled to a discount on tickets. Another option is to listen to the audio guide, which you can get for around £5 per person at the ticket office.

In addition to the tickets with guided tour offered by the museum, the tours include the guided tour, admission and optional return transport to the cathedral, as well as visits to other iconic attractions in Palma or on the island.

It is definitely worth booking a guided tour if you are interested in discovering all the secrets of Mallorca Cathedral, as the guides who lead these tours are experts who know a great deal about the history, architecture, culture and art of Mallorca.

It is also highly recommended if you haven't had time to do your own research and are going to visit the cathedral with very little information. If this is the case, the guides' commentary will take you through the most important details of this Gothic temple in Mallorca so that you don't miss a thing.

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Are there discounted tickets and visits to Mallorca Cathedral?

Discovering the cathedral from the inside| ©Sergiy Galyonkin
Discovering the cathedral from the inside| ©Sergiy Galyonkin

Yes, there are free tickets for children under 7, and preferential tickets for adults over 65, students and people with disabilities, along with their companion. Residents and natives of Mallorca can also purchase discounted tickets, as it is one of the best activities on the island.

In the case of students or people with disabilities, tickets must be purchased at the ticket office, as they must present the necessary documentation to be eligible for discounts. However, senior citizens can purchase tickets both at the ticket office and online.

The preferential ticket costs around £8 and the preferential ticket with a guided tour costs around £25 per person. Remember to book your ticket in advance, as a visit to the cathedral is one of the best things to do in Mallorca and is always very popular.

Children under the age of 7 can enter free of charge and do not need to book in advance, but must be accompanied by their parents or guardians who have purchased a ticket. Residents and locals also enter free of charge on Fridays.

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Are there special tickets or visits for children?

Night view| ©Chantal Doldersum
Night view| ©Chantal Doldersum

Yes, admission to Mallorca Cathedral is free for children under 8 years old, who must be accompanied by their parents or guardians who have purchased a ticket. For this reason, it is not necessary to book tickets in advance.

If you are travelling to Mallorca with children aged 8 and over, the ticket price is the same as for adults, i.e. around £8 per person, which is the general admission price and includes a tour of the Cathedral and the Sacred Museum. There is also an option for a guided tour of the cathedral, the Sacred Museum and the terrace when available, at a cost of approximately £25 per person.

If children are residents or natives of Mallorca, they are eligible for the same discount as adults, paying an admission fee of around £7 per person and entering free of charge on Fridays. If you are visiting Mallorca with children, please note that the cathedral has rules regarding dress and behaviour, and that children under the age of 8 are not allowed on the terraces.

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Why is it worth buying tickets online instead of at the ticket office?

Day of visit| ©Paatrox
Day of visit| ©Paatrox

It is always better to buy tickets online than at the ticket office, as you avoid queues and delays on arrival and can get in faster. In addition, tickets purchased online are queue-free and give you direct access to Mallorca Cathedral.

Buying tickets online is the best way to ensure you can visit this cathedral, which receives thousands of visitors every day and is included in all 1-day itineraries in Mallorca. The ticket system is very well organised into time slots, so if you arrive on time (it's always best to arrive a little early), you won't have to wait to get in.

On the other hand, if you want to take the guided tour, you should always buy your ticket in advance, as there are limited places and specific times. There are also limited places to visit the terrace, which is open from May to October in Mallorca.

In any case, if you are unable to purchase your ticket online, you will most likely be able to get one at the ticket office on the same day, as the cathedral has a fairly large capacity. However, during the high season, which is from April to September in Mallorca, there are more visitors and there may be queues and longer delays to enter the cathedral.

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Opening hours of Mallorca Cathedral

Clock| ©Cats Coming
Clock| ©Cats Coming

The opening hours of the cathedral vary depending on the season, so it is always advisable to check the official websites before visiting. In general, summer hours are longer than winter hours in Mallorca, when tourist numbers also decrease. On the other hand, the cathedral is closed to tourists every Sunday.

Below, you will find more details about the opening hours of Mallorca Cathedral:

  • Summer opening hours, from April to October: Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:15 and Saturdays from 10:00 to 14:15.
  • Winter opening hours, from November to March in Mallorca, the cathedral is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 3.15 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2.15 p.m.
  • Holiday opening hours: 10 a.m. to 2.15 p.m. These are the Balearic Islands Day (1 March), Labour Day (1 May), Saint John's Day (24 June) and Hispanic Heritage Day (12 October), as well as Christmas Day and New Year's Day in Mallorca.

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What you can't miss at Mallorca Cathedral

Reflections in the cathedral| ©Tulbach
Reflections in the cathedral| ©Tulbach

Mallorca Cathedral is an architectural treasure with many details to appreciate, so it is advisable to take your time to explore it. On average, it takes about two hours to visit the cathedral, the Museum of Sacred Art and the terrace, when available. Here is a list of things you cannot miss in this Gothic church:

  • Gaudí's work: the architect restored the cathedral from 1902 to 1913, leaving his unmistakable mark on the baldachin of the high altar, the pulpit and part of the furniture. He also helped to improve the lighting in the temple.
  • The chapel by Miquel Barceló: don't miss the polychrome mural depicting the multiplication of the loaves and the wedding at Cana in the Chapel of the Holy Sacrament.
  • The rose window: it holds the record as the largest in the world, with a diameter of 13 metres. It is formed with the Star of David motif and stands out for its polychromy.
  • The central nave: also holds a record, as the tallest in the world, at 44 metres high.
  • The spectacle of the Eight: if you are lucky enough to be in Mallorca on 2 February or 11 November, you will be able to see how the sunlight projects the reflection of the rose window onto the wall. Both rose windows form an eight, which is why it is given this name.
  • The bells: the cathedral has nine bells with different names. The largest is N'Eloi, which weighs around 4,500 kilos.
  • The organ: this is one of the oldest elements of the cathedral, dating back to 1477. It is located in the Trinity Chapel.
  • The terraces: these can only be enjoyed from May to October and offer one of the best panoramic views of Mallorca and the sea. You can also go up to a higher level to see the church from above. Access is via a spiral staircase with 200 steps.
  • The MASM Museum of Sacred Art: this is the oldest museum in Mallorca and has around 1,200 religious works.

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Tips for visiting Mallorca Cathedral

Sunset at the Cathedral| ©Avisekh Mukherjee
Sunset at the Cathedral| ©Avisekh Mukherjee

To make the most of your visit to Mallorca Cathedral, it is important to bear in mind a few recommendations, as this is a religious building with rules governing admission and behaviour. Firstly, shorts and short skirts are not permitted inside the cathedral, nor are food, drinks or large items of luggage.

If you visit the cathedral when access to the terraces is available, please note that children under the age of 8 are not allowed to go up for safety reasons, nor are people with reduced mobility, as there is a narrow spiral staircase with 200 steps to climb. Furthermore, children under the age of 18 must visit the Cathedral accompanied by an adult, at a ratio of one adult per child.

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Reviews from other travellers

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    Y. N.
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    The visit to the cathedral was impressive, but it would be ideal if they included more historical information during the tour.
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    W. V.
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    The visit to the cathedral was impressive, an architectural jewel not to be missed if you are on the island.
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    A. L.
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    I loved visiting this historic place during my holidays in Spain; I really marvelled at its architecture. It was a unique experience that filled my trip with culture and beauty.
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    X. L.
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    The cathedral is very beautiful and big, I really enjoyed visiting it. Tickets are easy to buy on the website.
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    What a great day we had in Mallorca! The cathedral is amazing, and the guide told us some very interesting stories. The best thing for me, without a doubt, was the peace of mind of having everything organised.