The Pearl of the Pacific & The Walled City Walking Tour

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About this activity

This is the tour that you need to be able to understand all the other tours that you are planning to take in Panama; since it will show you our beginnings, who we are and from where we come from. I will connect many parts of our history and the history of the world, until we reach our days.

I will show you two cities and the multiple colors of the small great country that separated the land and united the world.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Island Journeys

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop
Included: Bottled water
Included: Greate friendly and relax atmosphere
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Panama Viejo & Museum (Old city) Entrance fee
Included: Professional Certified Bilingual Guide specialized in History, Geography, Ecology, Ethnics & Culture

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Snacks
Not included: This tour does not include a visit to the Panamá Canal.

Itinerary

Cinta Costera

Passing by

This is a project from 2009 that stole land from the sea to create a beautiful path along the bay of panama, which gives a nice view of the banking area and Balboa´s avenue. This avenue crosses the middle of the most modern city in Latin America. Here you will realize why Panama is called the Dubai and the Miami of Latin America.
Panama Viejo

30 min

This is our highlight, the historic city of Panama Viejo (The Pearls of the Pacific), World Heritage Site and the first European city In the pacific site of America.

Here we will see and walk through the ruins of the city that started the European conquest of the rest of America, through the streets that once passed the treasure of the Spanish crown, the same one that caught the attention of pirates and corsairs. We will visit its cathedral and convents.
Museo Panama Viejo

15 min

This complete museum will show us in a very didactic way what life was like in the city, and how it was attacked and destroyed.
Casco Viejo

2 hours

We moved to 1673 and to the second city of Panama, better known as Casco Viejo or the Walled City. Here we will see how the city was moved and was transformed over the years. We will immerse ourselves in the history of its narrow streets, protection wall, churches, plazas and beautiful buildings that mix different eras and different styles. We will also have time to take beautiful pictures and to buy some local crafts.
Plaza de la Catedral

Passing by

This area will show us the transformation from the colonial era to the republican era. We will see a mixture of architectural styles and we will better understand the changes of the city.
Plaza de Francia

10 min

At this point we will see and talk about the French memorial, his attempt to make a Canal and his legacy. This area will give us one of the best views of the city.
Plaza Bolivar

5 min

We cannot pass by here without stopping and mentioning the visionary who knew that Panama would be the bridge of the world and the heart of the universe. Here We will take a few minutes to admire the majestic monument of Simon Bolivar, liberator of nations and father of the Latin American freedom.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Waldorf Astoria Panama
Hotel DeVille
Las Vegas Hotel Suites
Tower House Suite Hotel
YOO Panama
Hotel Aramo
Eurostars Panama City
Tocumen Intl Airport
Hotel Las Americas Golden Tower Panama
Hotel Terranova

and 34 more pickup points

Depending on the location of the hotels, it is possible that some clients may be picked up 15 minutes before and then pick up the others. We they ask for understanding and flexibility.

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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.