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

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Panama Vibes

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–110 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Explore several alleys and popular points of interest
Included: Umbrella if it rains
Included: Professional and Licensed Local Guide
Included: Stroll through the quaint and charming streets of the historic district
Included: Small-Group for a more personalized experience
Included: Learn about the history and events that shaped Panama
Included: 2-3 Hours Hidden Alleyways & Passages Guided Tour of Casco Viejo

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees to churches. Some churches may request a small donation from visitors to enter.

Itinerary

Panama City

5 min

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!
Casco Viejo

5 min

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.
Plaza Tomas Herrera

10 min Admission included

Departure Point
Stop 4

20 min Admission included

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

Passing by

Pass by this church destroyed by fire in the year 1854 and was completely renovated only in the twentieth century
Stop 6

Passing by

The oldest Panaminian Restaurant in Town
Iglesia de la Merced

20 min Admission not included

Pass by this 17th-century church, one of the few structures whose original stone façade was brought from Old Panama after the 1671 attack.
Stop 8

Passing by

Pass By
Stop 9

10 min

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

20 min Admission not included

Pass by this historic church famous for its Golden Altar, a baroque masterpiece that survived the 1671 raid on Old Panama.
Stop 11

Passing by

Government Ministry
Stop 12

10 min Admission included

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.
Stop 13

Passing by

Plaza Carlos V
Stop 14

Passing by

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.
Paseo de Las Bovedas

15 min Admission included

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.
Palacio de las Garzas

15 min Admission included

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
Independence Square

15 min Admission included

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.
Plaza Bolivar

15 min Admission included

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.
Stop 19

10 min Admission included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting point is at monument of Tomas Herrera right in the middle of Herrera Square in Casco Viejo. Just in front of the American Trade Hotel. Your guide will be holding a "PanamaVibes" sign.

End point

The meeting point is at monument of Tomas Herrera right in the middle of Herrera Square in Casco Viejo. Just in front of the American Trade Hotel. Your guide will be holding a "PanamaVibes" sign.

Pickup points

Hotel Parador Panama City
YOO Panama
Hotel Marianela
ART CASCO The Hotel
Hotel Bardot Boutique
Hotel Red Room
Tocumen Intl Airport
Zen Motel By Rgs
Lavanderia Wet Clean
Hotel Mio Panama
Hotel En Colombia y No En Panana

and 146 more pickup points

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.

Using your ticket

Starting Point: Plaza Herrera, Ave. A, Casco Viejo, Panama City

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Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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

Options

Tour with Pickup and Return

Features: We'll handle the pickup and drop-off at your hotel, Airbnb, or cruise port. A smooth, no-fuss experience!

PD: Pickup covers all locations within Panama City and the Playa Bonita area.

Pickup included
Meet Us at the Starting Point

Meet-Up: Head to our easy-to-find starting point in Casco Viejo and join us there – no pickups, just a quick meet-up!

Starting Point: Monument of Tomas Herrera, Herrera Square, Casco Viejo, Panamá.
Tour with One-Way Pickup

Features: We’ll pick you up from your hotel, Airbnb or cruise port for the tour. Afterward, enjoy exploring Casco Viejo on your own.

Duration: 3 hours

PD: Pickup covers all locations within Panama City and the Playa Bonita area.

Pickup included