What if a walk through Palma became a game, the streets supplied the clues and the city itself was the escape room?

Adventure Hunt Palma is a new self-guided outdoor escape room that invites you to explore the Mallorcan capital by solving puzzles, spotting easily missed details and working together as a team. Part treasure hunt, part scavenger hunt and part puzzle walk, it offers a more playful way to discover Palma without following a guide or committing to a fixed departure time.

It is designed for families, couples, friends, colleagues and visitors looking for something genuinely different to do in Palma. Locals can play too. In fact, people who think they know the city may be the most surprised by how much they normally walk past without noticing.

The experience costs €19.50 per group, not per person, and one booking can be used by a group of up to six people.

What is Adventure Hunt Palma?

Adventure Hunt Palma is an app-led puzzle experience played outdoors in the streets of Palma. Instead of entering a themed room and trying to escape before the clock runs out, your group follows a route through the city and uses real features in the surroundings to solve each challenge.

Buildings, signs, statues, landmarks and small architectural details become part of the game. At each stage, the Adventure Hunt app presents a new clue. Your job is to observe your surroundings, discuss possible answers and use a little logic or lateral thinking to move on.

No knowledge of Palma or Mallorcan history is required. Everything needed to solve the puzzles can be found along the route, although it helps to have a mixture of sharp eyes and differently wired brains in the group.

Helpful hints are available in the app if a clue has everybody stumped.

How does the Palma outdoor escape room work?

Getting started is deliberately simple:

1. Book the Palma Adventure Hunt online.
2. Download the Adventure Hunt app on an Android phone or iPhone.
3. Enter the email address and booking reference from your confirmation email.
4. Go to the starting point shown in the app.
5. Follow the route, find the clues and solve the puzzles together.

There is no guide to meet and no group of strangers to join. Your booking is for your own private group, and you decide when to start during daylight hours.

There is also no overall time limit. You can take the game seriously, compete for a strong score and move briskly from clue to clue, or treat it as a relaxed way to explore Palma. If somebody spots a tempting café or decides lunch is more urgent than lateral thinking, you can pause and continue afterwards.

That flexibility makes Adventure Hunt particularly useful on holiday, when rigid schedules have a habit of becoming a nuisance.

Is Adventure Hunt Palma a real escape room?

Not in the traditional sense. Nobody is locked inside a room, and there is no frantic countdown to escape.

Adventure Hunt borrows the most entertaining parts of an escape room, including teamwork, observation, problem-solving and the satisfaction of cracking a difficult clue, then moves the whole experience outside.

It is better described as an outdoor escape room, puzzle walk or treasure hunt through Palma. The city provides the setting and the physical clues, while the app guides the experience.

This means you get fresh air, gentle exercise and sightseeing alongside the puzzles. It is also a good option for people who enjoy escape rooms but would rather explore Palma than spend part of a sunny day indoors.

A different way to explore Palma

Palma rewards people who pay attention. Beyond the Cathedral, the seafront and the main shopping streets, the city is full of old doorways, carved stone, courtyards, statues, signs and surprising details hidden in plain sight.

Most of us miss them because we are looking at a map, checking our phones or concentrating on where to find the next coffee.

Adventure Hunt changes the way you move through the city. Suddenly, every façade, plaque and sculpture looks as though it might contain the answer. You stop simply passing through Palma and start examining it.

This is not intended to replace an in-depth historical tour. The emphasis is on playing, exploring and solving puzzles rather than memorising dates. However, it can reveal corners and details that a conventional sightseeing walk might miss, and it gives groups a shared reason to engage with their surroundings.

One of the best family activities in Palma

Finding an activity that entertains children and adults at the same time is not always easy. Adventure Hunt Palma gives everyone a role.

Children are often excellent at spotting visual details, while adults may be quicker with wordplay, patterns or logic. Nobody needs specialist knowledge, and the ability to request hints helps prevent one stubborn puzzle from bringing the family outing to a halt.

Because the experience is self-guided, families can set their own pace, take breaks when needed and choose the most comfortable time of day. In the hotter months, we recommend starting earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon, carrying water and using sun protection.

Parents should remember that the hunt takes place in a working city, so children must be supervised around roads, crossings and busy pedestrian areas.

A fun Palma activity for friends, couples and groups

Adventure Hunt Palma works just as well for adults who want an alternative to another afternoon at the beach or another round of drinks.

Couples can tackle the route together, groups of friends can discover who is competitive under pressure, and visiting family members can explore Palma without being marched around behind an umbrella.

It can also be used for birthdays, hen and stag activities, company outings and team-building in Palma. Larger parties can split into smaller teams and compare their results. Live scores in the app allow teams playing the same hunt to see how others are doing, adding a little friendly rivalry.

For organised large-group or corporate experiences, it is best to contact Adventure Hunt in advance so the game can be configured appropriately.

An independent Palma shore excursion

Cruise passengers often want to explore Palma independently but still make good use of limited time ashore. Because Adventure Hunt Palma has no guide, fixed departure or overall time limit, it can fit around a ship’s arrival and departure schedule more easily than many organised excursions.

Players remain responsible for allowing enough time to reach the starting point, complete as much of the experience as they wish and return to the port well before their all-aboard time. The flexible format means the group can stop whenever it needs to rather than risk missing the ship for the sake of one last clue.

How much does Adventure Hunt Palma cost?

Adventure Hunt Palma costs €19.50 per group, not per player. One booking accommodates up to six people.

For a group of four, that works out at less than €5 per person. There is no guide to tip, no equipment to collect and no need to book a particular departure slot.

After booking, the confirmation email provides the details needed to access the hunt, download the app and find the starting point.

Why try Adventure Hunt Palma?

Adventure Hunt Palma is:

• Flexible: start when it suits your group during daylight hours.
• Self-guided: explore privately without following a tour guide.
• Good value: pay €19.50 for the group rather than per person.
• Interactive: solve puzzles instead of simply walking past the sights.
• Family-friendly: different types of clues give everyone a chance to contribute.
• Social: work together, compare ideas and enjoy a little friendly competition.
• Easy to pause: stop for coffee, food, shopping or a rest and continue later.
• Suitable for visitors and locals: discover Palma for the first time or see familiar streets differently.

Our latest Mallorca adventure

We spend a great deal of time at Majorca Mallorca looking for interesting things to do, useful experiences to recommend and better ways to help people enjoy the island. This time, we have gone a step further.

Adventure Hunt Palma is operated locally by the team behind Majorca Mallorca as part of our Balearic Adventure Hunt franchise. We wanted to create an activity that was flexible, affordable and fun, while encouraging people to look more closely at the city rather than simply ticking off its most famous sights.

We are delighted that the Palma hunt is now ready to play.

Book Adventure Hunt Palma

If you are searching for an outdoor escape room in Palma, a family activity, an unusual date idea, a team challenge or simply a new way to explore the city, assemble your team and give it a go.

Adventure Hunt Palma costs €19.50 per group for up to six players. Book online through the Adventure Hunt Palma website, download the app and turn Palma into your playground.

Frequently asked questions about Adventure Hunt Palma

What is Adventure Hunt Palma?

Adventure Hunt Palma is a self-guided outdoor puzzle game played through an app. Your group follows a route through Palma, finds clues in the surroundings and solves a series of challenges together.

Is Adventure Hunt Palma an escape room?

It uses puzzle-solving, teamwork and lateral thinking in a similar way to an escape room, but the experience takes place outdoors. Nobody is locked in a room and there is no overall countdown.

How much does Adventure Hunt Palma cost?

The Palma hunt costs €19.50 per group, not per person. A single booking accommodates up to six players.

How many people can play?

Up to six people can play on one booking. Smaller groups make it easier for everybody to see the phone and take part. Larger parties can divide into teams and make the experience competitive.

Do we have to book a particular start time?

No. There is no fixed departure time or guide to meet. Once booked, your group can begin when it suits you during daylight hours.

Is there a time limit?

There is no overall time limit. You can play at your own pace and pause for refreshments, shopping or a rest before continuing.

Is Adventure Hunt Palma suitable for children?

Yes, it is designed as a family-friendly activity, although children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. Different puzzle styles allow children and adults to contribute in different ways, and hints are available if needed.

Do we need to know anything about Palma before playing?

No prior local or historical knowledge is required. The information needed to solve the clues can be found by observing the surroundings and thinking through the puzzles.

What happens if we cannot solve a clue?

Hints are available within the Adventure Hunt app, so you can ask for help and continue with the game.

What phone do we need?

The Adventure Hunt app is available for Android and iPhone. Make sure the phone you use is charged and has mobile data available before starting. A portable power bank can be useful.

Can we stop for food or a drink during the hunt?

Yes. The experience can be paused, so you can stop for coffee, lunch, shopping or a break and continue afterwards.

Can locals enjoy Adventure Hunt Palma?

Absolutely. The hunt encourages players to notice details that are easily missed, so even people who know Palma well can see familiar streets from a different perspective.

Is it suitable for corporate groups or team-building?

Yes. Groups can split into teams and compare scores. Larger company, celebration or team-building bookings should contact Adventure Hunt in advance to discuss the best configuration.

Can cruise passengers do Adventure Hunt Palma?

Yes. Its self-guided format and flexible start time make it a useful independent Palma shore activity. Cruise passengers must plan their own travel time and return to the ship comfortably before the published all-aboard time.

Can we play in bad weather?

The game takes place outdoors, so check the forecast and dress appropriately. Avoid playing during dangerous weather or official alerts. On hot days, choose a cooler time, carry water and use sun protection.