Panama City 2-Hour Walking Tour of Casco Viejo Plazas, Cathedral, Canal Museum and More
by Panamanian Aventures
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This two-hour walking tour in Panama City explores Casco Viejo, the colonial district known for its colorful streets and historic sites. The route includes key landmarks such as Independence Square, where Panama declared independence from Spain; the Metropolitan Cathedral, the nation’s largest Catholic church visited by the pope in 2019; and the Canal Museum, housed in the former Panama Canal administration building used by French and American authorities. Participants will also see the oldest hotel in the country, which was once the tallest building and lodging for the canal’s founders. The tour covers the Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús, site of Panama’s first university, and Plaza Tomás Herrera, historically used for bullfighting until 1928 and home to the American Trade Hall and a remaining section of the old city wall. The Flat Arch, important in canal negotiations, and Plaza de Francia, dedicated to the French role in canal construction and featuring the old court and dungeons, are also visited. A certified guide leads the tour throughout, sharing detailed information about each location. Private transportation with air conditioning is included for transfers, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Casco Viejo
Casco Viejo is Panama’s second most visited tourist area, known for its colorful, narrow streets filled with historical significance. Visitors spend about 15 minutes exploring this colonial neighborhood.
15 min
Independence Square
This plaza marks the site where Panama declared its independence from Spain and separated from Colombia, leading to the birth of the Republic. The visit lasts approximately 15 minutes.
15 min
Metropolitan Cathedral Of Panama City
The largest and most significant Catholic church in Panama, the Metropolitan Cathedral was visited by the pope in 2019. Tour participants spend around 10 minutes here.
10 min
First National Hotel
This stop features the nation’s first hotel, once the tallest building in Panama, where the founders of the Panama Canal stayed. Visitors spend about 10 minutes learning its history.
10 min
Museo del Canal Interoceanico de Panama
Housed in the former Panama Canal administration building used by both French and American authorities, this museum presents the canal’s history and significance.
Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus
This church building was the site of Panama’s first university. Visitors spend about 10 minutes at this historical location.
10 min
Plaza Tomas Herrera
Once the location for bullfighting until 1928, this square contains the American Trade Hall and the last remaining piece of the old town wall. The visit lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
The Flat Arch of Casco Viejo
This arch played a key role in the negotiations related to the Panama Canal. Visitors spend around 15 minutes at this landmark.
15 min
Plaza de Francia
Dedicated to the French efforts in constructing the Panama Canal, this plaza includes the old court of justice and dungeons. The stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Meeting point
Herrera Plaza is the square featuring a statue of a horse. Your tour guide will meet you in front of Casacasco in the plaza, holding the company's logo and the lead passenger's name.
End point
Herrera Plaza is the square featuring a statue of a horse. Your tour guide will meet you in front of Casacasco in the plaza, holding the company's logo and the lead passenger's name.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Panama City
- Panama Canal Full Transit Tour from Pacific Ocean to Atlantic Ocean
- Legends of Casco Viejo Tour in Panama City - Uncover Hidden Gems with Local Guide and Umbrellas
- Panama City Chocolate Experience - Learn About Cocoa and Make Your Own Bar
- Full-Day Gatun Lake and Indian Village Tour from Panama City, Panama
Panama City 2-Hour Walking Tour of Casco Viejo Plazas, Cathedral, Canal Museum and More
by Panamanian Aventures
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$72Overview
This two-hour walking tour in Panama City explores Casco Viejo, the colonial district known for its colorful streets and historic sites. The route includes key landmarks such as Independence Square, where Panama declared independence from Spain; the Metropolitan Cathedral, the nation’s largest Catholic church visited by the pope in 2019; and the Canal Museum, housed in the former Panama Canal administration building used by French and American authorities. Participants will also see the oldest hotel in the country, which was once the tallest building and lodging for the canal’s founders. The tour covers the Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús, site of Panama’s first university, and Plaza Tomás Herrera, historically used for bullfighting until 1928 and home to the American Trade Hall and a remaining section of the old city wall. The Flat Arch, important in canal negotiations, and Plaza de Francia, dedicated to the French role in canal construction and featuring the old court and dungeons, are also visited. A certified guide leads the tour throughout, sharing detailed information about each location. Private transportation with air conditioning is included for transfers, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Casco Viejo
Casco Viejo is Panama’s second most visited tourist area, known for its colorful, narrow streets filled with historical significance. Visitors spend about 15 minutes exploring this colonial neighborhood.
15 min
Independence Square
This plaza marks the site where Panama declared its independence from Spain and separated from Colombia, leading to the birth of the Republic. The visit lasts approximately 15 minutes.
15 min
Metropolitan Cathedral Of Panama City
The largest and most significant Catholic church in Panama, the Metropolitan Cathedral was visited by the pope in 2019. Tour participants spend around 10 minutes here.
10 min
First National Hotel
This stop features the nation’s first hotel, once the tallest building in Panama, where the founders of the Panama Canal stayed. Visitors spend about 10 minutes learning its history.
10 min
Museo del Canal Interoceanico de Panama
Housed in the former Panama Canal administration building used by both French and American authorities, this museum presents the canal’s history and significance.
Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus
This church building was the site of Panama’s first university. Visitors spend about 10 minutes at this historical location.
10 min
Plaza Tomas Herrera
Once the location for bullfighting until 1928, this square contains the American Trade Hall and the last remaining piece of the old town wall. The visit lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
The Flat Arch of Casco Viejo
This arch played a key role in the negotiations related to the Panama Canal. Visitors spend around 15 minutes at this landmark.
15 min
Plaza de Francia
Dedicated to the French efforts in constructing the Panama Canal, this plaza includes the old court of justice and dungeons. The stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Meeting point
Herrera Plaza is the square featuring a statue of a horse. Your tour guide will meet you in front of Casacasco in the plaza, holding the company's logo and the lead passenger's name.
End point
Herrera Plaza is the square featuring a statue of a horse. Your tour guide will meet you in front of Casacasco in the plaza, holding the company's logo and the lead passenger's name.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Panama City
- Panama Canal Full Transit Tour from Pacific Ocean to Atlantic Ocean
- Legends of Casco Viejo Tour in Panama City - Uncover Hidden Gems with Local Guide and Umbrellas
- Panama City Chocolate Experience - Learn About Cocoa and Make Your Own Bar
- Full-Day Gatun Lake and Indian Village Tour from Panama City, Panama