Things to do in Panama City, Panama Province: The Best Sightseeing Tours

January 6, 2022 Deane Carmody

A diverse multicultural city of almost 1.3 million, Panama City offers a lot more than an up-close view of the Canal. Shantytowns slink up alongside shiny high-rise condos. The Old City is an atmospheric labyrinth of churches, plazas and palaces. Fifteen miles from downtown Panama City, Soberania National Park is an excellent destination for hiking and birding. For a fascinating look at the canal, take a taxi or local bus to Miraflores Locks Visitor Center and look down on the traffic below.
Restaurants in Panama City

1. Underground River in Bayano Cave - Private

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Not too far from the modern Panama City but remote enough to enjoy a wonderfull tour in the way of the Darien Jungle. Meet indigenous people at the Mudugandi port where we will navigate in an artificial Dam that produces energy and be amazed by the vast biodiversity which constitutes a vital part of a biological corridor, which connects North and South America. It is an amazing place to visit accompanied by our bilingual Speleology guide and the local Embera indigenous guide as well. We will walk inside of the Cave through the underground river for a couple of hours enjoying the speleothems formed by Volcanic rocks, limestone and some corals.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Soda/Pop, Helmets with headlamps, life jacket, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Breakfast, Lunch

Reviewed By yvonnep588

Our driver (Mario) surpassed EXCELLENT!!! Very knowledgeable about Panama City, excellent tour, made all of our favorite stops along the way and what a pleasure to have him as our tour guide!!!

2. Panama must see City tour (half day) (private)

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We offer A MUST visit in Panama: the Canal of Panama and a sightseeing of the city at an affordable price- Highly experience adn friendly guide atending small groups with comfortable vehicles.

Inclusions: Bottled water, chips or similar, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bilingual guide

Exclusions: Miraflores visitor center entrance ticket (20 foreigners , 5 residents)

Reviewed By TD1110

My son and I had a blast in the Bayano Caves! Our guide Christian was awesome!!! I would highly recommend this experience! A must do!!

3. Private City Tour from a different perspective

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WITH ALL BIO-SAFETY MEASURES...Do you want to know Panama City from a different perspective? Here we go! You’ll have the best picture of this cosmopolitan city, knowing the history, the costumes, the magnificent Panama Canal Locks and all the “must go places”. We’ll do a walking tour around “Casco Antiguo “ the Old Town of Panama which nowadays is the heart of our History but also the soul of the gastronomy, social life, all in one. The Locks area will show the “engine” of our economy, the “bridge of the world”. Amador Causeway is the entrance of the Panama Canal. it’s a special place where you’ll have the BEST views of the city from a beautiful marina with excellent choices for food and drinks. During the whole tour you’ll be enriched with all kind of information regarding history, culture, funny facts and of course the actuality in Panamá. Our personalized service will give you the chance to get the most out of your time in town. Don’t miss it.

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Reviewed By Z1969RJcarries

This was a perfect side trip to our stay in the city. Claudio picked us up at the hotel on time, gave us some interesting history of Panama on the ride out to the boat and got the monkeys to eat out of our hands! It was the right amount of time and with the right guide. Can’t recommend it enough.

4. Isla Grande Beach Tour

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Join us to visit Isla Grande a beautiful tourist destination in the Panamanian Caribbean and enjoy the crystal clear waters that our geography offers in a quiet and relaxing environment, private beach and enjoy the best personalized service with your friends or family.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, WiFi on board

Reviewed By sammish0022

Dennis was a great tour guide. It’s super nice to have a private tour and someone to inform you of the country and canal history, instead of simply watching a boat go by and leaving. Dennis also took us out to Old City and the Bay to see the city from another angle.

5. Marvelous Old Town Walking Tour

Plaza Herrera, San Felipe, Panamá, Panama Panama Vibes
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Walk through a beautiful maze of streets and alleys surrounded by historic architecture, connected by beautiful squares and churches, where we will travel back in time through each historic epoch that the city has lived through. Beginning with the colonial era until today’s modern times, you will learn about the history of this famous neighborhood.

Inclusions: Bilingual Tour Guide Driver, Bottled water

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Lunch

Reviewed By Yoan V

Recently we went to Panama for our family holidays, right now Panama is one of the most secure countries in Central America with the COVID situation, being a small country they have the pandemic very well controlled, that’s the main reason we’ve chosen this country over the others in our «must visit» list. We stayed at American Trade Hotel, located only one block away from the departing point of this tour so it fit us perfectly, we wanted to know the Old Town and we ended up making a new good friend, Felix, our tour guide. He did an amazing job, showed everything around and even made sure to show us the best spots in town to visit at night. I highly recommend using Panama Vibes services. Greetings, Yoan

6. Private Panama City and canal tour like no other

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Enjoy an unrush private tour through Panama City, where a private guide, 100% local, will take you by the hand to know the main attractions and places of interest. The spectacular PANAMA CANAL, considered one of the modern wonders of the world, the CASCO ANTIGUO, a colonial city full of history and beautiful architecture surrounded by the waters of the Pacific Ocean. the CAUSEWAY of AMADOR, beautiful artificial peninzula with a majestic view of the via the canal and the great Bay of Panama. On the way to the viewpoint of the majestic BRIDGE of the AMERICAS we will visit the MONUMENT TO THE MARTYRS killed in 1964 and in addition to the imposing building of the administration of the PANAMA CANAL.The best way to know the attractions of Panama, where our guides will make you feel like a local and not like a tourist.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Local guide, Parking Fees, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Pick up and drop off

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks (available to purchase), Miraflores Visitors center ticket $20.00 not included

Reviewed By Connector766930

Our driver is a true Panamanian ! He loves this beautiful country and very informative. Friendly made me and my husband very comfortable.

7. Private Tour in the Panama Canal and Monkey Island

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Get to know the greatness of The Panama Canal and its operation with this interesting and exciting tour inside this ingeniering marvel just 30 minutes from the Panama City, enjoy the adventure of a tour in the largest lake in the Panama Canal and its diversity of wildlife.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Driver/guide, Tour by boat around Monkey Island in the Gatun Lake of the Panama Canal, Bottled water

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Reviewed By PolPop6770

A must do experience while visiting Panama. It is a personalized tour that includes the history the canal and Panama. The tour also includes a boat ride in the canal lake to Monkey Island where the monkeys are adorable and fun.

8. Tour at the Chagres Rainforest and Embera Indian Village

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Let’s visit a real indigenous Embera community, just 1 hour from Panama City, in the middle of the jungle around the Chagres river. This will be an exciting experience far from the civilization with natural and beautiful landscapes, amazing rainforest hike and the surprising Embera lifestyle.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Local guide, Fruits in season, Lunch

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Reviewed By PolPop6770

A must do experience while visiting Panama. It is a personalized tour that includes the history the canal and Panama. The tour also includes a boat ride in the canal lake to Monkey Island where the monkeys are adorable and fun.

9. Layover City tour and Panama Canal Visit

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are you traveling and have some free hours for your next flight on your layover in panama? take advantge of that time to visit and know more about Panama, is an small city with a lot to see, let us be your guide on those hours while you are in Panama.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, biligual tour guide and bottle water, water bottle

Exclusions: Lunch, Panama Canal tickets, gratuities

Reviewed By 574alejandrao

Take the tour with Miguel was the best decision to have a wonderful experience visiting Panama. He has SO MUCH knowledge about history, places, food, music, sports...everything! We enjoyed every single minute of the tour. He is also very nice and fun; we felt very safe with him that we want to come back to visit Panama!

10. Fun Private City Tour + Panama Canal Locks

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- A tour of Panama's City main attractions: Old Town (Casco Viejo / Casco Antiguo), The America's Bridge, Amador Causeway, the hussle and buzzle of Central Avenue and our famous Red Devils, a panamanian neighborhood witness of our history: El Chorrillo, our Panama Canal and much more - Panamian chocolate tasting - Drinks and fruit snacks - A complete experience of the panamanian's lifestyle - The tour last until we see everything

Inclusions: Hotel pickup, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Light refreshments, Snacks, Driver/guide, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages

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Reviewed By donaldandtrishm

Sorhay is an amazing woman. She was prompt, friendly and just all around amazing!! Very knowledgeable about Panama and made us feel like family. She could see what an amazing time I was having and made sure I got my fill. I can't thank her enough for the wonderful memories! At least this was one thing that we could still do with everything closed because of the virus. Sorhay was wonderful and having a private tour made it even better!! Best tour I have ever booked!!!

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