Essential Free Tour Panama City

Explore one of the most beautiful Old Towns in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Hear fascinating stories about the multicultural past of Panama in the Cathedral and Bolivar Square.
Get an insightful introduction to the dark history of slave trade in the Americas.

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Panama is a natural paradise made for tourism thanks to its spectacular jungles and beaches. And its multicultural capital is just the cherry on top! The new city’s elegant skyscrapers are reminiscent of Miami’s skyline; but the old town, full of elegant colonial architecture, cobbled streets and convents seems to take travelers to Havana. Sign up for the best Essential Free Tour of Panama to visit all the attractions of the Old Town and understand what the city was like before the Canal transformed the country into one of the most international nations in the world. Come for a walk with a local guide passionate about their city, and enjoy the opportunity to get to know Panamanian culture first-hand.

On the Free Essential Tour of Panama, you will get to explore an old town so beautiful that it is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Walking around the spectacular Metropolitan Cathedral, you will hear the peculiar history of a city built specifically to resist the attacks of English pirates, who had previously devastated the other cities. As a result of various fires, the city changed its design and began combining Spanish-style colonial mansions with new neoclassical palaces and even Afro-Caribbean buildings. This cultural diversity distinguishes the old town of Panama from all the others in Latin America, and makes it a unique tourist destination in the world.

During the tour you will visit Bolivar Square, dedicated to the charismatic leader of Latin America's independence fight from Spain. You will also find many palaces, government buildings and religious landmarks that still show the damage caused by the great fires that devastated the city during the 19th century, such as the Church of St. Domingo and its peculiar Flat Arch. Throughout the tour, you will also learn how the city was completely transformed by the Panama Canal. You will understand how the capital became the economic engine of Central America and also an important cultural hub. This tour has to be the best way to spend a day in Panama! So, go ahead and book today!

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14/04/24

Darren

10/04/24

We had a great tour with Jenny. She is a true local and knows the area and the people around casco viejo very well, in particular El Chorrillo and Santa Ana. The tour was full of historical and religious information as well as facts about the Kuna people and the Panama canal. There was also a stop at a chocolate exhibition and shop where we sampled the most amazing chocolate for free!

Renata

09/07/23

Great afternoon with Rafael. Definitely worth the 2 hours of your time.

Jenise

03/07/23

Becca

25/06/23

Very good tour by Martin. Walking tour is unique

Aaron

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

24/06/23

kelvin

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

11/06/23

Giovanni is an excellent guide. We had a brilliant time walking with him around the old town in Panama City. He was so insightful and we learnt so much from him as well as giving us great tips for food and places to visit later.

William

Essential Free Tour Panama City