Things to Do in Panama City

On this day trip to Sonny Island Resort, you'll sail from Panama City in search of the Pearl Islands to spend an unforgettable beach day.

 Join me on a journey through time in the heart of Panama. In this tour, we will not only see monuments; we will understand how society, piracy, and engineering shaped this World Heritage gem.

Our Itinerary:

Santa Ana Plaza: We begin in the old "arrabal," the artisans' neighborhood outside the walls, to understand true colonial life.

La Merced Church: We will learn about its baroque facade, rescued stone by stone from the ruins of Old Panama after the attack by pirate Henry Morgan.

The Golden Altar (San José): I will tell you the clever legend of the priest who tricked the pirates to save this treasure.

Main Plaza (Independence): The center of political and religious power. We will see the Cathedral Basilica and talk about Panama's independence.

Flat Arch: You will discover why these ruins were decisive for the Panama Canal to be built here and not in another country.

Vaults Walk and France Plaza: We will end with the best panoramic views, walking along the old wall and remembering the French legacy.

We will finish by the sea, the perfect place to continue enjoying local gastronomy and crafts.

Tour awarded first prize 🏆for best tour/guru in Latin America at the 1st Guruwalk Awards 2025 😀

Dare to live a wonderful cultural experience, where we will discover the most famous stories and anecdotes of the churches, squares and buildings of the Old Town of Panama, in a pleasant and joyful walk through this emblematic place declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, with incredible views of the city and a vibrant cosmopolitan atmosphere.
What will we visit?

• Panama Cathedral
• The Church of Mercy
• Church of San José and its beautiful Golden Altar
• Independence Square
• France Square
• We will walk to the famous Flat Arch in the Ruins of the Santo Domingo Convent

 Finally we will enjoy the best views of Panama City and the Amador Causeway from the romantic Boulevard Esteban Huertas

 I wait for you!

Our guide will meet OUTSIDE the Coca-Cola cafe.
Maps: https://waze.com/ul/hd1x6yjcvz

BIKE RENTAL NOT INCLUDED (15$) ⬇️

 Rental of:
 -Mountain bikes
 -helmets
 (optional for $15, includes guarantees, meaning that if the bike or a spoke is damaged, it will only be replaced with another, without having to pay any extra for damages)
 

To begin this incredible adventure, visit the Cinta Costera, the Seafood Market, and Casco Viejo, a charming cobblestone street in the Old Town. With a history dating back to 1673 and filled with splendid colonial architecture, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is today one of Panama City's liveliest districts. Local and indigenous arts and crafts are featured in Casco Viejo.


(Once we meet at the meeting point, we will walk to the bike store, which is less than 100 meters away.)


 Includes:


 •Guided bike tour of the Old Town
 (the best places in Casco)

 •Plaza Tomas Herrera
 •Church of San José (golden altar)
 •The Company of Jesus (panoramic view)
 •main square
 •Santo Domingo Convent (panoramic view)
 • Congo art mural
 • Plaza Francia
 • Ministry of Culture
 • The Vaults

 • Former Sofitel Club

 • Simón Bolívar Square
 • Seafood Market (food not included)
 • San Felipe Nery Market (Fruit Market)
 • Coastal strip viewpoint

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 WHAT TO BRING:

 • Light and comfortable clothing
 • Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat
 • Camera
 • Water
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 IMPORTANT NOTES

 • To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all our guests, bicycle riding skills are essential. If you do not meet this requirement, please do not make a reservation. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

 • Prices shown are in USD, per person
 (there is no minimum number of people)

 • This tour is not physically demanding and is excellent for people of all ages.

Enjoy a fun historical tour of the Old Town, where we will tell you the story of the first city on the Pacific coast of Panama and the legend of the pirate Henry Morgan. We will visit the most important squares and churches of the Old Town. We will talk about Panama's independence, the reason for the U.S. invasion of Panama, and how the Panama Canal was built.

We will also discuss the reasons and treaties that led to Panama's separation from Gran Colombia and show the map of Panama and how it is divided.

Don't miss it and make this experience an unforgettable one.

Visit all the must-sees of Panama City with this tour of both the historic & modern areas of the city. You'll even see the iconic Panama Canal!

Bike rental not included:  $20

Explore six historic neighborhoods surrounding the Panama Canal on a 2h45m guided bike tour that dives deep into the political, cultural, and human stories behind one of the world’s modern wonders. 

This isn't an engineering-focused tour—instead, we uncover the complex logistics, housing programs, social unrest, and cultural transformations that shaped the Canal Zone. 

Ride through 15–19 km of local streets while discussing U.S. brands like Coca-Cola and McDonald’s, the architecture of canal-era housing, and how American influence reshaped Panamanian identity. 

An amazing ride through history, power, and resistance.

Tips are not included in the 20$ just the rental,  Guruwalk suggest a minimum Tip of  $10 per person 

Welcome to the Old City of Panama known as the Old Town.

We will begin the tour in the Plaza Mayor where we will visit buildings of greatest interest such as the Cathedral Church, one of the largest in the city, the Municipal Palace , the Hotel Central Panamá.
We will continue towards the convent of Santo Domingo, one of the most important ruins for its Flat Arch.
We will continue until we reach the Plaza de Francia where we will see monuments dedicated to the French for being the initiators of the construction of the Canal.
From there we will take a beautiful tour along Paseo Esteban Huerta where you will see the original wall from 1673. Also Cerro Ancón, the Bridge of the Americas , the Amador Islands , the ships waiting their turn to cross the Canal and our Modern City.
After this, we will continue through the Nuns bastion and continue to Plaza Bolívar where we will find the Ministry of Government connected to the National Theater , Church of San Francisco and Plaza Bolívar.
We will pass through the back of the Presidential Palace and where there is a restaurant, a restored and deteriorated house from the 19th century
We will continue to the Church of San José, much visited for its famous Golden Altar from 1610, from there we will continue to the ruins of the Company of Jesus and we will arrive at the point where we started.

Itinerary:

• Main Square
• Convent of Santo Domingo
• France Square
• Paseo Esteban Huerta
• Bulwark of the Nuns
• Plaza Bolivar
• St. Joseph's Church
• Jesus company

2-hour tour of the most iconic places in the Old Town; starting with a short introduction, to begin with the journey at the Cathedral Church, the Municipal Museum, the Central Hotel, the History Museum, Plaza Herrera, the Mano de Tigre Wall; San José Church, the Jesuit Ruins and the famous Arco Chato, Plaza de Carlos V and Plaza Francia; the Paseo Esteban Huertas, better known as Las Bóvedas, where we can see the first bridge that unites the Americas and we can see the 3 islands of the Amador Cosway, we will also visit the Mola Museum, the National Theater, on the tour, we will also be able to visit Rubén Blades' house, The Capitol where the new museum of 2024 lies.
All places to visit in the description are at no additional cost.

Welcome! Ready to explore the Arrabal?

On this free tour of the Arrabal Santanero , we will learn about the lost history of the city beyond its walls, where you will observe the streets of Santa Ana, Chorrillo, and the gentrification that causes the loss of identity.

What points will we see during the tour?

• St. Anne Church
• Coca-Cola Coffee
• Area theaters
• Ancón Hill
• We ended up at the edge of the El Chorrillo neighborhood.

So it's time to discover the true intangible cultural heritage of the Arrabal, don't miss it!!

Enjoy a catamaran trip on the Pacific to the paradisiacal oasis of Taboga Island on this excursion from Panama City - open bar included!