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3-Hour Tour Of Panama Viejo "the Pearl Of The Pacific" Highlights

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    History, Museum, Walking

  • Duration

    3 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English, Spanish

Description

Get an insight into Panama's history, culture, and lifestyle as you visit the historic city of Panama Viejo, a World Heritage Site. Witness the daily Panamanians at the subway station and walk through a neighbourhood from the republic's beginning. Marvel at Panama's skyline, explore the Panamá Viejo Museum, see its beautiful churches and marvel at its majestic cathedral, which was possibly the first skyscraper in America.

Highlights
  • Take a look at the Cinta Costera skyline area
  • Explore the Panamá Viejo Museum
  • Visit the Panamá Viejo Tower/Catedral
  • Walk along the ancient Spanish Road
  • The Pearls of the Pacific Tour expand_more
    • Leave your hotel and walk to one of our Subway stations to see our modern public transport system and witness how we Panamanians move around.
    • Walk from the Subway station to Balboa Avenue, where we see a part of our fascinating skyline.
    • On the other side of Balboa Avenue, we will take a public bus in the direction of Panama Viejo (the Pearl of the Pacific). This ride will take approximately 30 minutes.
    • Once here, we will walk along the Spanish Road, part of which was the first interoceanic route in the world that connected the Pacific with the Atlantic.
    • Visit the ruins of the churches and convents.
    • Explore the museum of Panama Viejo and its complete antique collection.
    • Climb the Majestic Tower that once guarded the treasures that united two worlds.
    • After this, we will walk to the bus station to return to the hotel.
What's Included
  • Bilingual Panama tour guide
  • Public transport fees
What's Excluded
  • Private transport
  • Entrance to Panama Viejo/the Pearl of the Pacific ( 10.00 p.p)
  • Water
  • Drinks
  • Snacks
  • Meal: Lunch
  • Gratuities
What to bring

  • Comfortable and fresh shoes and clothes

  • Medications (if required)

  • Some snacks 

  • Raincoat, poncho or both

  • Umbrella ( full recommended)

  • Sunscreen

  • Copy of Passport or original (recommended)

  • Cash 

Know before you go

  • This tour takes approximately 3 hours, but nothing is certain. So you must be prepared and with a good attitude. You must be flexible and open to possible route changes.

  • On this tour we will use the same public transport as the locals, and we will be exposed to the challenges that this has (traffic, rain etc). This is part of the magic or experience of the tour. Although at the time of the tour there is not much traffic, it is requested to keep this in mind.

  • This tour is suitable for all ages. However, it may have some limitations that will depend on your physical condition; please consider this.

  • The entrance fee to Panama Viejo is 10.00 per person and is not included in the price. You can pay this directly at the ticket counter.

  • In Panama, it is always recommended to be prepared to bear the heat or a lot of rain.
Meeting Point

Supermercado El Rey, Vía España, Panamá

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Persons
1 To 6 USD 40 Per Person

This is a group tour

Private Tour Price USD 240
Maximum no. of people 6
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USD 40 / person