You will receive the full meeting point details and a map after you finalize your booking, in a confirmation email.
Do I have to book my Free Tour?
Yes, it's necessary to book your Free Tour in order to receive the full meeting point details via email on time. This helps ensure an enjoyable experience and good coordination between guides and tour guests. Booking is free, quick, and easy!
Can I contact my guide?
Yes, you will be able to message your guide with any questions that you might have after making a reservation, up until the start of the tour.
Can I make a booking for a larger group?
Maybe! In order to keep the group sizes manageable, each guide sets their own limit of guests per booking and departure. Choose the Free Tour you want to book, select the number of people in your group, and see if there are any departures available that suit your needs.
Are Free Tours really Free?
Yes, with Free Tours, there's no set price; instead, the guides rely on the tips of participants to sustain their livelihoods. By contributing a fair amount that reflects the value you receive from the tour, you not only support the guides but also express your appreciation for their expertise and dedication.
The tours are solely tips based so you can decide to contribute as much or as little as you feel the experience was worth.
Tour Features
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Latest reviews
Essential Free Tour Panama City
09/07/23
Great afternoon with Rafael. Definitely worth the 2 hours of your time.
Jenise
Essential Free Tour Panama City
03/07/23
Becca
Essential Free Tour Panama City
25/06/23
Very good tour by Martin. Walking tour is unique
Aaron
Essential Free Tour Panama City
25/06/23
Jonathan was a very knowledgeable guide and imparted so much knowledge across the 2.5 hours we spent together.
Highly recommend this tour - thank you Jonathan!
Marali
Essential Free Tour Panama City
24/06/23
kelvin
Essential Free Tour Panama City
24/06/23
The best free tour I have done in my entire life. Jonathan is definitely the best tour guide I have seen. He is just amazing. He took us to every single important place in casco viejo and have so many good recommendations. Words are not enough to express our gratitude to Jonathan for sharing his knowledge with his singular joy.
Jean
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Best Free Tours in Panama City
Panama City is the keystone of the Americas. Connecting North America to the South, and the Pacific to the Atlantic. It has been named among the top 5 places in the world to retire, deservedly so, with its cornucopia of high-rise buildings, beautiful coastline and surrounding rainforest. Join one of the Free Tours in Panama City and discover a fascinating past behind the cosmopolitan city with a guide. The historical area is perfect for exploring on one of the Free Walking Tours in Panama City, where you will also meet new people and hear stories about this UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are a number of free tours that you can book. Among the best is the Panama City Tour around of the Old Town, where you will not only see the most famous landmarks but also listen to myths and fascinating history that you normally wouldn’t hear.
Highlights of a Free Tour in Panama City
Colorful buildings, historic ruins, and great views out over the bay are just some of the highlights of Panama Old Town. On any of the Panama City Free Walking Tours departing daily, you’ll also see: The Merced Church (one of the city’s oldest structures), the photographic ruins of Santo Domingo Convent, Independence Square, the Golden Altar Church and many more! You’ll also visit the French Plaza which has stunning views over the Panama Bay. James Bond fans may even recognize it from the 2008 film “Quantum of Solace”. However, Panama City is probably best known for being situated right on the mouth of the Panama Canal, a waterway built in 1914 and a marvel of engineering in its time. It remains an important resource for world maritime trade and attracts tourists from all over the world. Pay a visit to the Panama Canal Museum and find out how this wonder of the modern world came into existence.
Things to Do in Panama City
The Miraflores Visitor Center is only a 20-minute drive from the city, and you can watch the colossal ships pass through the locks. You can even stop for a bite to eat at the restaurant – request a balcony so you can watch the action! Nature lovers should not miss an opportunity to visit the Metropolitan Natural Park, a 265-hectare forest where you can see monkeys, sloths, anteaters, iguanas, and much, much more! Now tourists have been permitted to go up the crane into the forest canopy for a unique view of the forest, but make sure you book ahead. In case the skyscrapers, natural sanctuaries, and the huge canal aren’t enough, Panama City still has more wonders in store for you! This small country has the second largest duty-free zone in the world. The Colon Free Zone is a dream destination for any shopping addict! With all this and more Panama City is a fantastic place to visit!
