Casco Viejo a Panama's Hidden Treasures Walking Tour

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About this activity

✨ Exclusive VIP Experience!!! To ensure the highest quality, I strictly limit group sizes. You’ll join an exclusive, tight-knit, small group where you can easily hear everything, ask questions, and never feel rushed. Because we travel light, we visit hidden gems and unique spots that larger tour groups completely miss!

Explore the historic district of Casco Viejo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll through vibrant streets dating back to 1673 and uncover the secrets of this must-see destination with a knowledgeable local guide.

Highlights:

Expert Guide: Fully bilingual local insider with deep historical knowledge.

Hidden Treasures: Access unique, off-the-beaten-path sites.

Immersive History: Discover the rich cultural heritage from 1673 to today.

We begin our journey at Plaza Herrera. I'll happily share the best commission free local recommendations for Panama hats, authentic food, drinks, and souvenirs!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 45 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: RG Travel Pty

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water: 1 per person
Included: Honest, commission-free restaurant recommendations for authentic local dining
Included: Restroom breaks are available throughout the tour
Included: Expert recommendations for buying high-quality, authentic Panama hats at the best prices
Included: A relaxed, unhurried tour with plenty of opportunities for photo stops
Included: Personalized travel tips and recommendations to maximize your stay in Panama
Included: Insider advice on where to shop for the best local prices

Not included

Not included: Tips and gratuities optional your generosity helps us keep our tour groups small and intimate
Not included: Meals: Food and drinks
Not included: Entrance fees: Admission fees to museums and historical sites along the tour route are not included

Itinerary

Plaza Tomas Herrera

10 min

Welcome! We'll start with a warm meet-and-greet and a brief overview of the exciting sights and hidden treasures we'll discover together on the tour.
Stop 2

10 min Admission included

Stop by this beautiful, historic municipal building to admire its classic architecture and learn about its role in the civic history and local governance of Panama City's historic district. If open we will be able to access unless there is a special meeting or event ongoing.
Iglesia de la Merced

10 min Admission not included

One of Panama's most historic churches, dating back to the founding of the new city in 1673. Marvel at its original baroque facade, brought piece by piece from Panama Viejo.
Stop 4

10 min Admission included

A beautifully restored 1917 landmark that went from a luxury palace to a gang hideout before becoming Casco Viejo's most elegant boutique hotel.
Museo de la Mola

30 min Admission included

A fascinating cultural space dedicated to the traditional textile art of the indigenous Guna women, full of vibrant colors and deep ancestral meaning. If open we will enter.
Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus

Passing by

The mystical ruins of an 18th-century convent and university that were frozen in time after a devastating fire in 1781.
Plaza Mayor

25 min Admission included

Known as Mayor Plaza or Independence Plaza. Sorrounding it the Metropolitan Cathedral, also The Central Hotel which is the first hotel in Panamá dating back to 1874,
Metropolitan Cathedral Of Panama City

5 min Admission not included

Admire the beautiful architecture and history of Casco Viejo's main cathedral, located right beside Independence Plaza.
Stop 9

15 min Admission not included

We will and stop at The hat street as it's known for your pictures, selfies and videos. Here we end our great journey knowing you have enjoyed and learned some more of our small but beautiful country.
Plaza de Francia

20 min

Built in 1922 to honor France as they were the first ones to attempt to build the Canal de Panamá. A beautiful tribute to the French effort to build the Panama Canal, located at the tip of the peninsula with spectacular views of the modern skyline. Here ends our fantastic journey..