Legends of Casco Viejo Tour: Hidden Gems with Panama Vibes Tours

Overview

Exploring Casco Viejo’s secrets is a must-do when visiting Panama City! On this ¨Legends of Casco Viejo¨ tour, a passionate local guide will lead you through the iconic cobblestone streets of this historic district. Discover hidden gems, admire colonial architecture, and be captivated by stories of love, intrigue, and legendary figures that shaped Panama’s past. Want insider tips? We’ve got you covered, from the best local eats to vibrant nightlife recommendations. Rain or shine, we ensure your comfort with our umbrellas! Choose to meet us at the starting point or enjoy the convenience of hotel pick-up and drop-off from any location in Panama City.

Itinerary

1. Panama

   Regardless of the option you choose when booking this tour, either starting at a meeting point or with the picking up option at your hotel or accommodation in Panama City Downtown. Our guide will welcome you and applying all the biosecurity protocols will guide you to this incredible time full of amazing surprises!

   · 5 min

2. Casco Viejo

   Casco Viejo (Old Town), also known as San Felipe, is the historic district of Panama City. We will walk around this part of the city visiting the main sites of this area and learning some history by the hand of our expert tour guide.

   · 5 min

3. Plaza Tomas Herrera

   Departure Point

   · 10 min· Admission included

4. Enjoy a market of artisan products, traditional hats, dresses, souvenirs and discover the most incredible murals with graffiti in Panama City

   · 20 min· Admission included

5. Iglesia Santa Ana Panama

   Pass by this church destroyed by fire in the year 1854 and was completely renovated only in the twentieth century

   · Non-stop passage

6. The oldest Panaminian Restaurant in Town

   · Non-stop passage

7. Iglesia de la Merced

   Pass by this 17th-century church, one of the few structures whose original stone façade was brought from Old Panama after the 1671 attack.

   · 20 min· Admission not included

8. Pass By

   · Non-stop passage

9. Pass by this historic church famous for its Golden Altar, a baroque masterpiece that survived the 1671 raid on Old Panama.

   · 10 min

10. Pass by this historic church famous for its Golden Altar, a baroque masterpiece that survived the 1671 raid on Old Panama.

    · 20 min· Admission not included

11. Government Ministry

    · Non-stop passage

12. Old Convent of Santo Domingo that preserves the remains of the most emblematic architectural piece of the Old Town at the end of the 18th century. Believe it or not, this same piece of architecture EL ARCO CHATO (Flat Arch), was the key during the Panama Canal negotiations between the United States and France.

    · 10 min· Admission included

13. Plaza Carlos V

    · Non-stop passage

14. The National Theater was conceived by the Italian architect Genaro Ruggieri in a neoclassical style. It was inaugurated on October 1, 1908. On its facade there are two sculptures that represent the muses of music and lyrics. We also found six medallions, which honor Wagner, Shakespeare, Moliere, Rossini, Cervantes and Lope de Vega.

    · Non-stop passage

15. The Monumental Ensemble of Las Bóvedas or Las Bóvedas is the name commonly known as the set of works that form the walls that surround the Plaza de Francia. The monumental complex consists of seven vaulted spaces that formed the system city defensive.

    · 15 min· Admission included

16. The Palace of Las Garzas, is the seat of the President of the Republic of Panama. It also houses the Ministry of the Presidency and the Institutional Protection Service

    · 15 min· Admission included

17. The Plaza de la Independencia (Cathedral Square) is the main public space of the Old Town. It was the space chosen by Panamanians to celebrate the great landmarks of the city's history, such as the independence of Spain and later of Colombia. The Plaza is surrounded by the main historical buildings such as the Cathedral, the Municipal Palace and the Panama Canal Museum. During the summer months she dresses in pink by the flowers of the trees that surround her.

    · 15 min· Admission included

18. This small square is surrounded by beautiful old buildings, as well as restaurants and bars. The original name of the square was San Francisco, but in 1883 it was decided to change it in honor of Venezuelan General Simón Bolívar. In the center of the square you will see a sculpture of Bolivar standing under a great Condor with the legend 'The nations of America to the liberator Simón Bolívar.

    · 15 min· Admission included

19. You have reached the end of this incredible journey. Before, the Spanish military headquarters, then it belonged to the Colombian armed forces and prisons in our Colombian era, and finally in our republican era, at the beginning of the twentieth century, our nation honors the French effort for its gallantry in being the initiators of such a difficult project. As you walk on the walls facing the sea, enjoying the delicious breeze from the Pacific Ocean and delighting in shopping for handicrafts exhibited by the artisans themselves, we will end this incredible tour. You can decide if you want to return to our starting point, to take you by car to your hotel in the city or simply stay to taste the gastronomy of the area.

    · 10 min· Admission included

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

Tour with Pickup and Return / Tour with One-Way Pickup For hotel or accommodation pickups, your driver will meet you in the lobby at the selected time. For cruise travelers arriving at Amador Cruise Terminal, your driver will be waiting at the main exit with a sign that says "Panama Vibes." You’ll see them as soon as you exit through the door. There will be several drivers, but the one with the sign is yours. Important for Meet Us at the Starting Point: This option does not include pickup service. You will need to head to the designated starting point at the Monument of Tomas Herrera in Casco Viejo.

How to use your ticket

Starting Point: Plaza Herrera, Ave. A, Casco Viejo, Panama City https://goo.gl/maps/A4nxvm9sndV5Lnzz9

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

Reviews

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