Historical walking tour in the Old Town
This is a historical walking tour in the old town named Casco Viejo in Panama City with a duration of 2 hours. One tour starts at 9:00 a.m. and the other one at 4:00 p.m. The tour starts and ends at the meeting point square Tomas Herrera at the monument. Live the experience of exploring on foot through narrow and intimate square streets. Accompanied by a friendly local guide who will take you through the most vibrant plazas and getting to know more about Panama’s oldest world heritage highlight.
- Get ready to live the history of Panama
- Discover the colonial and historical treasures of ''Casco Viejo''
- Sight emblematic churches and get to know where acts of independence took place
AVAILABILITY
Sunday to Friday
DURATION
2 hours
START LOCATION
Square Tomas Herrera at the monument
END LOCATION
Square Tomas Herrera at the monument
Tour Language.
English / Spanish.
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Detailed Description
With our tour you will live an unforgettable experience, you’ll get to know the old part of Panama in a different, funny and historical way. To arrive to our tour destination, we kindly recommend our clients to request Uber Service or Yellow Cabs from your current residence / hotel. The client can choose at what time they would like to do the tour. One tour starts at 9:00 a.m. and the other one at 4:00 p.m.
Discover the colonial and historical treasures of the Old Town, on a 2-hour walking tour of privileged information with an expert historical guide. Explore the oldest residences and great avenues, marvel at the architecture of the old town and visit traditional craft shops.
You will get to see the main attractions such as the Plaza Francia, Simón Bolívar and different colonial churches, such as the church of San José founded in 1675.
Plaza de la Independencia/ Plaza de la Catedral and The Cathedral Metropolitana.
The Metropolitan Cathedral is located on Plaza de la Catedral also known as Plaza de la Independencia which is in the heart of Casco Viejo with many events throughout the year. It is an important landmark of Casco Antiguo. It has been used as a bullring. By 1890 it was transformed into a park with elements of the French influence.
In November 1903 Panama declared its independence from Columbia on this Plaza. It was at that moment that the Republic of Panama was born. The cathedral reflects best the Spanish presence due to the buildings dimensions and age. The construction of this building lasted over 100 years.
The Palacio Municipal is also located in Plaza de La Independencia. The palace was the former town hall but was demolished in 1910. A building with an important history: The proclamation of independence from Spain in 1821 and the separation from Columbia in 1903 happened there. Designed by Ruggieri, this historic Neo-Renaissance style building with Greek columns and reliefs of mythological inspiration (Mercury and Vulcan) houses the Museum of Panamanian history.
Tour Tickets (may vary by date)
| Ticket | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| General (P/P) | 45.00 (USD) |
| Child (Age 11+) (P/P) | 45.00 (USD) |
| Child (Age 0 - 10) (P/P) | 0.00 (USD) |
Included
- Expert Historical Local guide
- Bottled water for during the tour
Not Included
- Lunch (available to purchase)
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Hotel/Residence pickup and drop-off
Recommended
- Sunglasses
- Hat/Cap (to protect yourself from the sun)
- Sunblock
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the tour.
