Things to Do in Panama City

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!

Our guide will meet OUTSIDE the Coca-Cola cafe.
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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)
 • graffiti mural
 • Plaza Francia
 • Ministry of Culture
 • the vaults
 • former Sofitel Club
 •Simón Bolívar Square
 •(Coastal Strip-1)
 •Stop at the coastal strip 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.

In this tour we want to share the history, present and future of some avenues in Panama City , specifically in an area between the neighborhoods of San Felipe, Santa Ana, Ancón and Calidonia .

We have been running the tour since 2019 and have been adapting the route to now visit at least nine sites early in the morning over a three to four hour period:

- V Centenario Park . This is the meeting point and start of the tour. Here you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city.

- Chinatown . You will learn the history of one of the migrant communities that settled in Panama.

- Salsipuedes and Avenida B. In this area we will observe murals painted by local artists and the opening routine of the commercial area that happens at that time.

- San Felipe Neri Municipal Market. You will learn about the stalls and sales areas for crafts, vegetables, fruits, natural drinks and more. There are bathrooms available at this site at a cost of 25¢.

- Avenida Central . We will take a look at the movement of the largest pedestrian avenue in the city, a historic commercial area of the 20th century.

- National Institute of Panama. You will learn about the legacy of Panamanian student generations and an iconic building from the beginning of the 20th century.

- Avenida de los Mártires . Crossing towards the Ancón area and observing murals painted and sculptures by local artists commemorating historical events.

- Gorgas de Ancón Complex . You will learn about the administrative area of the Canal Zone and part of the history of its construction and transfer to Panama.

- Canal Administration Building to view murals from 1914. Bathrooms usually available.

At this last point we finish the tour, unless you want to go to the top of Cerro Ancón or, walk back to Casco Antiguo or, to the Metro station 5 de Mayo . In that case I will accompany you to show other areas on the way to a certain point.

It is suggested to bring an umbrella and other items for protection from the sun or sudden rain, stay hydrated, cash to buy drinks, fruit or other snacks and use the bathrooms, a cell phone or camera for photos and a simple backpack to carry your belongings.

It is a tour that starts early in the morning so you can visit an area of the city that is best appreciated at that time due to the temperature.

This tour begins at Belisario Porras Park, located in La Exposición de Calidonia.

You will discover the history of the urban expansion of Panama City that began in the 20th century and continues today.

We will stop to observe and interpret the monuments, buildings and some of the most important avenues of the capital city.

1. Belisario Porras Park, Calidonia.

2. Don Bosco Church, Central Spain Avenue.

2. Buildings of the Government and Attorney General's Office of the Nation.

3. Embassies of Spain and Cuba.

4. House Museum of the National Bank of Panama.

5. Historic hospital complex of Santo Tomás.

6. Monuments on Balboa Avenue.

7. Cinta Costera photo stop.

8. Skyline of Panama City by the sea.

9. Murals representing the multiculturalism of Panama.

10. Urraca Park, Bella Vista.

It is an afternoon walk, the sun will still be strong so we recommend bringing your bottle of water or cash to buy soda or fruit, sneakers or comfortable shoes for walking on sidewalks, and cool and comfortable clothing.

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

Are you in the ruins of Panama Viejo and want a virtual expert guide ?
Do you want to see the ruins but can't get there?
Did you visit the site and still have questions?

I offer you a virtual tour to learn about this ancient city and its history.

We'll talk about religious orders, bourgeois houses, people's lives, royal houses, the Cathedral, the suburbs, the port...

Would you prefer an in-person visit? Drop me a line and we'll arrange it.

Reservation procedure :
.- schedule the tour or write me a message,
.- I am sending you the information so that you can pay the financial compensation you wish to offer,
- You will immediately receive the link to the electronic session via WhatsApp, Telegram, or Google Meet.
And that's it! We'll meet on the day and time of your choice to answer your questions, resolve your concerns, and learn together.
Cheer up!

Available payment methods
.- residents in Panama: Yappy or electronic transfer,
.- residents abroad: PayPal or Zinli

With this ticket to The Views, you'll have access to the observation deck in the POIN building, the tallest skyscraper in Panama City!