Panama · Heritage Walks

4-Hour Panamá Viejo and Casco Viejo Tour with Historic Landmarks

4 Hours Round trip from Panama City Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Panamá Viejo Museum
02 Visit the Panamá Viejo Tower and Cathedral
03 Tour across Casco Viejo, the Walled City
04 Travel through Cathedral Plaza and Plaza de Francia

Get an insight into Panama's history, culture, and lifestyle as you visit the historic city of Panamá Viejo and the Walled City of Casco Viejo. Witness daily Panamanian life at the subway station and walk through a neighbourhood from the republic's beginning. Marvel at Panama's skyline, explore the Panamá Viejo Museum, and see beautiful churches, cathedrals, and the majestic tower.

Visit Panamá Viejo's small museum, ruins, and the majestic tower that once guarded the treasures that united two worlds.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Panama City

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Panamá Viejo and Casco Viejo Heritage Tour

Leave your hotel, meet your tour guide, and drive to the area of Panamá Viejo, a city established in 1519 and a World Heritage Site.
Visit Panamá Viejo's small museum, ruins, and the majestic tower that once guarded the treasures that united two worlds.
Drive toward the Cinta Costera, a coastal road that runs along Panama's skyline, and continue on to Casco Viejo.
Walk through the heart of two social divisions of the city (Sal si Puedes and the pedestrian walk), one of the most important commercial arteries of the region and a melting pot of cultures that will put you in touch with the real Panama.
Cross to the other side of the Protection Wall to reach Casco Viejo. Walk through its narrow streets to grasp its history; visit its churches, cathedrals, squares, and parks. Take some time to capture photos, grab a snack, and buy the works of local artisans.
Continue walking toward the emblematic Bolívar Plaza, leave the wall, and reach the other end of the suburb.
Return to the hotel to conclude the tour.

Tour ends.

Where this trip takes you

Panamá Viejo ruins, Panamá Viejo Tower, Cinta Costera skyline, Casco Viejo narrow streets

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Panama City 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Services of a bilingual guide
One bottle of water per person
Private transportation

What's Not Included

Meals/lunch
Snacks
Entrance fees to museums or galleries of any kind
Gratuities

What to bring

Comfortable, light shoes and clothing
Medications (if required)
Some snacks
Raincoat, poncho, or both
Umbrella (fully recommended)
Sunscreen
Copy of passport or original (recommended)

Know before you go

This tour takes approximately 4 hours, but nothing is certain. Please come prepared and with a good attitude. You must be flexible and open to possible route changes.
This tour is suitable for all ages. However, it may have some limitations depending on your physical condition, so please keep this in mind.
The entrance fee to Panamá 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 for heat or heavy rain.
This tour will take approximately 4 hours, but we appreciate your flexibility for small changes.

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