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2-Hour Valldemossa Walking Tour with Carthusian Monastery

2 Hours Round trip from Plaça Cartoixa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Carthusian monastery where Frédéric Chopin and George Sand stayed in 1838
02 Walk Valldemossa's car-free cobbled alleys lined with stone façades, plants, and flowers
03 Learn about Santa Catalina Tomàs, Valldemossa's native saint, whose images appear throughout the village
04 Browse local handicraft and fashion shops in the heart of town
05 Discover typical local fare such as almond shakes and hot chocolate with potato biscuits

With its car-free cobbled alleys and rich cultural heritage, Valldemossa is a delight to explore on foot. Stroll through decorated streets lined with traditional stone houses and Mallorquin blinds, visit the famous Carthusian monastery where Frédéric Chopin stayed with George Sand in 1838, and discover how history shaped the town. Along the way, browse local handicraft and fashion shops and learn about typical local treats such as almond shakes or hot chocolate with potato biscuits.

Your guide will also take you around the Carthusian monastery, where the famous composer Frédéric Chopin stayed with George Sand during their visit to the town in 1838.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Palma, Mallorca

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Walking Tour Through the Streets of Valldemossa

Walk through the narrow streets decorated with beautiful pots of plants and flowers. Most of the houses maintain their typical stone façade with Mallorquin blinds. Your guide will also take you around the Carthusian monastery, where the famous composer Frédéric Chopin stayed with George Sand during their visit to the town in 1838.
You will also learn more about how history has shaped the town. Valldemossa is the birthplace of Santa Catalina Tomàs, a peasant girl born in 1531 who became a nun in Palma and was renowned for her humility; you will see her images appearing everywhere in the village.
As you continue walking, your guide will help you become familiar with present-day Valldemossa, including its fine local handicraft and fashion shops. Finally, you will learn more about the typical local fare, including almond shakes or hot chocolate with potato biscuits, for which Valldemossa is known.