Drive Mallorca like it’s race day. This 3-wheeled, open-air F1-style Polaris Slingshot tour lets you steer the experience yourself while the island scenery does the show—especially the coastal views.

What I love most is the mix of speed-with-a-purpose and real stopping points, so you’re not just riding past the best bits. You also get a pro driver guide in your convoy, and names like Gio and Robin come up for keeping things clear and fun on the road.

One consideration: you must be comfortable driving a manual transmission, and the tour is weather-dependent—so if conditions are bad or you’re not confident with gears, this can feel stressful instead of thrilling.

Key points before you go

• You drive the 3-wheeled Polaris Slingshot yourself (manual required), with a professional guide leading/assisting
• Photo stops are built in, including Malgrats 2 and Palma’s port, plus a viewpoint and bar stop on the longer option
• Two tour lengths let you match your schedule: a shorter coast-focused route or a longer one
• Helmet + light refreshments are included, but driver insurance and actual meals/drinks are extra
• Group size stays small-ish (max 32), so you’re not stuck in a giant bus crowd

Why this Mallorca F1-style ride is so much fun

Mallorca is great for views. The trick is getting those views without spending your whole day behind a window or in traffic. This tour solves that by putting you in an open-air 3-wheeler that feels like motorsport, then backing it with a scenic coastal route.

The “Formula One” part is the vibe: low, fast-feeling, open, and loud-in-a-good-way. The real payoff is that you’re not just watching the coastline from a roadside pull-off. You’re driving through it, with a guide handling the flow and you handling the road—and that changes how you remember the island.

Also, the route is designed around short, purposeful stops. You get photo time at meaningful lookouts and places around Palma, then you’re back on the road. That rhythm is part of why this feels like a mini-adventure instead of a long transport slog.

Getting behind the wheel: manual rules and what you’ll need

This is not a sit-and-ride tour. The guests who participate as drivers are required to drive the car themselves. That means two things for you:

1) You must know how to drive manual

The car is manual, and the tour is explicit about the driver requirement: being comfortable with gears is part of entry.

2) Your body must be ready for quick learning and control

Even if you’ve driven manual before, a 3-wheeler has a different feel than a normal car. You’ll want to show up calm, focused, and ready to take direction right away. If you tend to rush when you’re learning, slow your brain down for the briefing—your future photos depend on smooth driving.

Practical gear notes from the rules:

• Drivers need closed shoes
• The minimum age to drive is 21, with 2 years of experience
• Copilots have a minimum age of 3

If you’re traveling with someone who can’t drive manual, you may still ride as a copilot, but driver roles are what matter most here.

Route and stop details: Malgrats 2 to Palma, plus viewpoints on the longer ride

The tour’s best feature is that it breaks the day into clear “hit points.” Here’s what you can expect at each stop.

Stop 1: Malgrats 2 (11081) for island photos

You’ll start your photo break at Malgrats 2 (11081). The stop is short—about 10 minutes—but it’s timed for that postcard angle moment. The goal is simple: get out, grab your best shots, and get back in the car before the light or the group rhythm changes.

Because the car is open-air, your photos will look better than they would from inside glass. Think wide coastline views, quick compositions, and the kind of shots where you can actually include the landscape behind you.

Stop 2: Palma de Mallorca port break

Next is Palma de Mallorca, with another about 10-minute break at the port area. This is less about a long sightseeing pause and more about giving you a stretch and a change of scenery—plus photos.

Since the port setting is flatter and more “city-like” than the cliff/coast driving, this stop is a nice reset. You can swap from driving-focus to walking-shots mode.

Stop 3 (only on the longer tour): Cala de Estellencs viewpoint + bar drink

If you book the longer option (around 4.5 hours), you’ll add Cala de Estellencs. This is a viewpoint stop designed for photos plus a bar stop. You get about 20 minutes, and that drink option matters because it breaks up the driving time with something real and relaxing.

The value here is timing. After you’ve already driven scenic road segments, a viewpoint stop gives you a mental breath, not just another roadside photo. It’s the difference between “touring” and “having a day.”

Stop 4 (only if time and traffic allow): Port d’Andratx quick photo stop

There’s also a potential final photo stop at Port d’Andratx, but only if time and traffic allow it. Expect this one to be very brief—around 5 minutes.

That makes it a bonus more than a guarantee. If it happens, it’s a fun extra shot opportunity in a different harbor setting.

The two tour lengths: how to choose 2 hours vs about 4.5

You’ll see two choices: a shorter ride and a longer ride (about 4.5 hours). The decision should be about two things: how much driving time you want and whether you care about the extra stop.

Go shorter (around 2 hours) if:

• You want the F1-style driving hit without committing to most of the day
• You’re visiting Mallorca with a packed cruise or sightseeing schedule
• You want just the core coastline + Palma photo moments

Go longer (around 4.5 hours) if:

• You want more road time and the added viewpoint stop
• You like breaks that include a drink, not just a quick photo hop
• You’d rather pay once and get a fuller island slice

One more practical thought: if you’re the type who enjoys photos, the longer version’s extra stop at Cala de Estellencs is the one that tends to add the most “this was worth it” feeling.

Price and value: what $71.20 buys you (and what to budget extra)

At $71.20 per person, this is priced like an activity, not like transport plus sightseeing. The good news is that the price includes the things that usually make driving experiences expensive.

What’s included:

• Tour guide
• All taxes, fees, and handling charges
• Helmet
• Fuel surcharge
• Light refreshments

What’s not included:

• Food and drinks (beyond the light refreshments / what’s offered during stops)
• Insurance for the driver: €30 per person

So the value equation is:

• If you’re okay paying a driver insurance add-on and you can drive manual, the base price covers most of the “real costs” (guide, gear, fuel, taxes).
• If you can’t drive manual comfortably, you’ll likely end up as a passenger, and then the whole point of the experience is reduced. In that case, you might compare this to other scenic coastline tours.

Also, one review detail is worth noting for your mental budget: there can be a quick fuel-related stop during the drive window. That’s not the same thing as a meal break, but it can affect how long the driving feels continuously nonstop.

Meeting point and timing: the easy way to avoid stress

The meeting point is Carrer de La Savina, 8, 07160 Peguera, Illes Balears, Spain, and the tour ends back there.

This matters because the experience starts with joining your professional driver guide in the car. There’s no “show up at any time” vibe here. If you’re late, you lose the start briefing and that can snowball into a rough first gearbox moment.

If you’re arriving from a cruise port or you’re relying on short-notice transport, plan extra buffer. People have had issues getting to the exact location on time, so I’d rather you arrive early and wait than sprint and stress.

A quick practical checklist:

• Wear closed shoes
• Bring sunscreen and sunglasses
• Layer up if it’s cooler out (open-air + coastal wind can feel colder than you expect)

Safety, pace, and how the day can change with weather

The guiding idea is fun without chaos: you ride in a convoy, the guide leads, and you drive the car yourself with helmets on.

Pace can vary by group comfort and road conditions. Most experiences come off as energetic but not wreckless. Still, one outlier report mentioned a guide moving too fast in poor weather conditions. That’s rare, but it’s enough to make one thing clear:

If the weather turns—rain, low visibility, or slippery roads—your best move is to lean into the guide’s instructions and ask for a pace adjustment if you need one. Your confidence matters more than chasing speed. If you’re driving manual on twisty roads in rain, your job is steady control, not bravery.

Weather is also stated as a requirement. If conditions are poor, the tour can be canceled and you’ll be offered a different date or a refund. In the colder months, you can still go, but you should expect the open-air ride to feel chilly. Reviews also called out that January was too cold for them, so think spring to autumn if you’re trying to make the ride feel like pure pleasure.

Who should book this (and who might skip it)

This tour is built for a specific type of traveler:

• You love driving and want to feel the road, not just watch it
• You’re comfortable with manual cars
• You want photo stops and a scenic route that fits into a short timeframe
• You enjoy open-air rides and don’t mind getting a bit of wind in your face

It may not fit if:

• You’re not confident driving a manual transmission
• You dislike fast-feeling roads or twisty driving
• You’re traveling with limited flexibility if weather forces a date change
• You’re hoping for a long, museum-style sightseeing day (this is road-and-views first)

If you’re visiting as a car enthusiast, it’s a strong match. If you’re traveling with family, it can work well too, as long as the driver requirement is met and copilots meet the minimum age rules.

Should you book this Mallorca F1-style car tour?

If you want one thing in Mallorca that feels different from everything else—something active, open-air, and genuinely memorable—this is an easy yes. The value is strong when you can drive manual, because your payment buys you the car experience, the guide, the helmet, and the scenic route with built-in photo stops.

I’d book it if:

• You’re ready to drive a manual 3-wheeler
• You’re excited by coastal roads and quick viewpoint photo breaks
• You want a 2-hour or 4.5-hour island hit without a full-day plan

I’d pause if:

• You can’t or don’t want to drive manual
• Cold or bad weather would ruin the experience for you
• You’re arriving with a tight schedule and poor transport options—give yourself real time to reach the meeting point

Bottom line: for the right driver, this is one of those rare Mallorca activities where the scenery and the ride feed each other.

FAQ

How long is the tour?

The experience runs for about 2 to 4 hours, with a longer option of around 4.5 hours that adds an extra viewpoint stop.

What should I know about driving the car?

You need to drive the car yourself. The car is manual, and drivers must know how to drive manual cars. The minimum age to be a driver is 21, with at least 2 years of experience.

What’s included in the price?

Included items are the tour guide, all taxes and fees, light refreshments, helmet use, and the fuel surcharge.

What is not included?

Food and drinks aren’t included. There is also driver insurance for €30 per person.

Where are the stops during the tour?

You’ll have photo stops at Malgrats 2 (11081) and Palma de Mallorca (port). The longer tour adds Cala de Estellencs (viewpoint with a bar). Port d’Andratx may be included for a short photo stop if time and traffic allow.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel for free up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. If poor weather cancels the tour, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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