Casco Viejo Tales: Panama's Living History
The tour lasts 2 hours and 15 minutes
Available in German, English and Spanish
Description
Award-winning tour with the first prize as the best tour/guru in Latin America at the I Guruwalk Awards 2025 .
Old Town in Context: Discover our exciting history! Welcome!
Forget about massive and boring tours. We invite you to discover the soul of Panama through an exclusive, close, and rigorous experience. We are Javier, Giovanni, Jimmy, and Andrey: a team of passionate local guides, certified by the Panama Tourism Authority (ATP), ready to show you the exciting history and geography of our beloved Old Town.
Why choose us? The value of exclusivity: Small groups: We limit the size to a maximum of 14 people per reservation to guarantee you an intimate, personalized, and participatory experience.
"In Context" Spirit: We don't just give random facts. We analyze every corner, church, and building to connect it with global history and understand the reason behind every detail.
Local warmth: We will always welcome you with the best smile, ready to give you an unforgettable visit and the best recommendations for your trip around the city and the interior of the country.
Available languages: We adapt to you with total fluency thanks to our specialized team: English: Guided by Giovanni and Andrey. Spanish: Guided by Jimmy. German/Spanish: Guided by Javier.
What we will discover together:
We will walk through the vibrant colonial streets, enjoy the best panoramic views of the modern city, and immerse ourselves in the past.
(Note: During the tour, we will visit one of the iconic churches of the Old Town. Please note that local churches currently request an entrance fee of $2.00 USD per person for maintenance).
Important information before booking: Strict punctuality: Your time is valuable, and so is that of other travelers. Our tour starts exactly at the scheduled time. Arrive a few minutes early!
Our itinerary: What we will discover together. Through a comfortable walking tour, we will explore the most iconic, mysterious, and photogenic spots of the Old Town:
- *Independence Plaza: The historical and political heart of the country.
- *Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama (Facade): An architectural jewel with centuries of history.
- *Church of La Merced (Facade): Discover the temple that survived the pirate attack and was moved stone by stone.
- *Tomás Herrera Plaza: A corner dedicated to one of the most important heroes of our sovereignty.
- *Colonial Wall (near El Chorrillo neighborhood): The defensive system that protected the city and the history of its neighboring districts.
- *Church of San José - Golden Altar (Facade): The fascinating legend of the baroque altar that evaded the greed of pirates.
- *Ruins of the Company of Jesus (Facade): The imposing remains of the old Jesuit and educational center of the isthmus.
- *Ruins of Santo Domingo (Internal visit): The famous Flat Arch Convent, key to demonstrating Panama's seismic stability to the world.
- *Simón Bolívar Plaza: The epicenter of the dream of Latin American unity.
Guide: Javier, Giovanni, Delio, Jimmy, Laura and Elena
Guiding since 2021PRO
Tour awarded first prize 🏆for best tour/guru in Latin America at the 1st Guruwalk Awards 2025 😀
We are Javier, Giovanni, Laura, Jimmy and Elena, guides certified by the Panama Tourism Authority.
Our tours are conducted in English by Guru Giovanni; Laura, Elena. In Spanish by Delio and Jimmy. And in Spanish and German by Javier. Always with the biggest smile and ready to make your visit unforgettable. Welcome to Panama! And remember, our tour starts ON TIME!
We are passionate about history and geography. It will be a pleasure to show you the beauty of this city as well as the exciting history of Panama through every corner, building, and church of our beloved Old Town. We will enjoy the best views of the city, and you will receive excellent recommendations for things to do in the city and throughout the country.
Important note: For the past few months, churches in the Old Town have been charging a $2 entrance fee. Please take this into consideration.
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Cancellation risk
This guru has cancelled 5 of the last 100 bookings for this tour.
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