Free tour

Get out of Casco Viejo - Modern city Panama walking tour

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Panama City

Duration: 3 hours

Languages: English

Guru: José

Registered on 23 July 2019

Just an empathic guy who loves to have fun with people and make new friends. Let's have fun together.

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

**NOT A HISTORICAL TOUR**
**IT IS A LONG WALK** (+9k steps, ~5km or ~3mi)
(Very important note at the end)

Get to the top of the tallest building in Panama and use public transportation just like a local, don’t miss the chance of walking through the buildings of the modern side of the city with me while enjoying the amazing architecture, history, picture spots, and more.
We’ll meet at Casco Viejo, and make our way to the heart of the city (Can you already imagine this contrast?) for a 2:00 - 2:30 hours walking tour

Sights:

Plaza 5 de Mayo
Old rail station
Subway
Via Argentina
Calle 50
El Tornillo
Punta Pacifica
JW Marriot (AKA Trump’s building)

If you’re not convinced by now, I just wanted to let you know that we're catching the sunset at the tallest bar in Latin America and amaze ourselves with the view

Note:
*On Sundays we’ll have to pay a $10 cover per person in order to get to the top of the tallest building ❤️
* Under 18 y.o are not allowed in the bar
* It is a long walk (5-6 km), bring comfortable shoes and water
*Bring an umbrella just in case (We're in Panama <3)
*Sunset's only on weekends

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Plaza Herrera, Hotel San Felipe, Av. A, Panamá, Panama

Right by the horse (statue) at Plaza Herrera

Outside visit

Meeting point in Casco Viejo

If you want to get out of a place, first you have to be in it. Let's get out of Casco from Plaza Herrera in Casco Viejo

Outside visit

Baluarte Mano de Piedra – Protection, Then and Now

Step back in time to the Baluarte Mano de Piedra, where, within the walls of Casco Viejo, protection came at a price. If you couldn’t afford it, you were left to fend for yourself outside the safety of the fortifications. Today, the remnants of the wall still stand as a reminder of the city’s past. Let’s explore these historical remains and delve into how the "walls" still exist today—not physically, but in the economic divide that continues to shape Panama's modern society.

Free entry

Café Coca Cola – A Taste of Panama’s Past

Stop by the legendary Café Coca Cola, one of the oldest cafés in the city. A true local gem, this spot is where history and tradition meet, offering a snapshot of Panama’s vibrant, everyday culture. Whether you’re grabbing a quick coffee or just soaking in the atmosphere, it’s a must-see on our walk through the city.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).