City Sightseeing Panama City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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With a 24-hour or 48-hour ticket, customers can enjoy unlimited hop-on hop-off access on a highly enjoyable double-decker bus tour of Panama City! From the open-top deck passengers can experience 360-degree views of Panama's best sights, including the Panama Canal, Balboa Plaza, Flamenco Island, Biomuseo, Casco Antiguo, Albrook Mall and much more! See these landmarks at your own pace, hopping off as you please, or stay on-board for the full 2.5 hour loop.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Season: All Year Round (except on Carnaval - March, 25th December, 1st January)
- Buses depart from Stop 1 Balboa Boutique Plaza
- Monday - Friday: The tour operates with 2 buses. First departure from Stop 1 at 8:30am. Second departure from Stop 1 at 9:45am
- Saturday and Sunday: Departures at 8:30am, 9:15am, 10am, 10:45am, 11:30am, 12:15pm, 1pm, 1:45pm and 2:30pm
- Tour duration - 2.5 hours
- Balboa Boutiques Kiosk is open 8am - 5pm
- Ticket does not include lunch, entrance fees to other attractions or transfer to departure point
- Mobile and printed paper vouchers are accepted on this tour and can be redeemed at any of the stops along the route
- Vouchers can be used any day within 12 months of travel date selected at check-out
- Depending on the season, the number of buses in circulation may be adjusted, which could lead to changes in waiting times
Reviews(579)
Disappointed that we didn’t go on the city to view the sky scrapers. Trip was a little boring especially since we had already gone to the canal.
Dear Tania, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your City Sightseeing Panama experience. We are sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations and that you were disappointed not to see more of Panama City’s impressive skyline and skyscrapers. We understand that, having already visited the Panama Canal, you were hoping the Hop-On Hop-Off tour would provide a different perspective of the city and its urban highlights. Your comments are valuable to us as we continue working to make the City Sightseeing Panama experience as enjoyable and interesting as possible. We hope you will consider visiting us again and have the opportunity to discover more of the city’s unique sights and vibrant atmosphere.
I bought four 48-hour tickets for my family to visit Panama. We purchased them at the tour's first stop, paying the bus guide in cash (as is common with this type of bus). We boarded the bus for the 11:30 AM departure but had to wait nearly 30 minutes for the tour to actually start. The bus we boarded lacked air conditioning—something that should be essential in a city like Panama. We got off at the Panama Canal stop, and when we wanted to catch the bus again, the mobile app showed no buses nearby; we therefore decided to take an Uber back to our hotel (which was near the tour's first stop). The next day, we planned to catch the 10:00 AM bus (according to the app), but when we arrived, it had already left. We asked the information and sales agent at the first stop about the next departure; he told us it was scheduled for 11:30 AM, even though the app indicated departures every 30 minutes—which turned out not to be true. The attendant told us the app hadn't worked for over two years and that we would have to wait another hour and a half for the next bus. This wait ruined our plans, as the service ends at 3:45 PM and it threw off our entire schedule. We asked for a refund for the lost day, but the agent said it wasn't possible because we hadn't bought the ticket directly from him, but rather from an intermediary (the bus attendant who works for the same company). This person was very arrogant and rude to tourists. In the end, I decided to take an Uber to the Biomuseo and simply forfeit the day's service. I do not recommend using this service; it is better to use Uber. Uber is faster and more comfortable than a bus service where you never know when you'll actually be able to board.
We were unsure about taking this bus after reading some of the negative reviews however we were pleased we did. We walked to bus stop no.1 and the bus arrived at the time scheduled. The guide was excellent, very knowledgeable and flipped between Spanish and English effortlessly. We stayed on the bus for almost the whole round trip, about 2 hours in total. I’d say it’s well worth the money. $22 each. We saw parts of the city we weren’t even aware of with excellent commentary throughout. The only downside is the seats are plastic and very uncomfortable in the humid climate.
This was a great tour. We wouldn't have been able to see as much as we did had we opted not to do the tour.
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience with City Sightseeing Panama and that our tour allowed you to discover much more of the city than you would have been able to see on your own. That’s exactly what we love about our sightseeing tours: making it easy and convenient to explore Panama, visit its highlights, and make the most of your time in the city. Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing Panama, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! The City Sightseeing Panama Team
Our tour guide was not very proficient in English so we had a hard time understanding her. I don’t feel like we had the best experience.
Dear Customer, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that you found it difficult to understand the tour guide during your City Sightseeing Panama experience and that this affected your overall enjoyment of the tour. We understand how important clear communication is, particularly when joining a guided sightseeing tour, and we regret that the experience did not meet your expectations. We’ll share your comments with the local team so they can take them into consideration and continue working to improve the quality of our guided tours. We hope you’ll give City Sightseeing Panama another opportunity in the future and that we can provide you with the enjoyable experience you expected. Kind regards, The City Sightseeing Panama Team
Very bad experience, it was supposed that there were two buses and it passed by the stops approximately every hour, and we got off at one and for the next bus we waited more than two hours to get back on the same one, I contacted the operator who sold me the tickets and they did not answer me. To get back I had to take an Uber Very bad experience
Plan your sightseeing tour early in the morning or no later than 2:30pm. The tour of the city is awesome.
Thank you so much for your review! 😊❤️ We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring Panama City with us and found the tour an awesome way to discover the city. 🚌✨ Thank you as well for sharing your recommendation about starting the sightseeing tour early — we hope it helps other visitors make the most of their experience! We hope to welcome you back on board for another City Sightseeing adventure soon! 🌎❤️
Great way to see the Areas around Panama City . The Canal , The Causeway, Albrook Mall , Clayton , The Fish Market! They have an App . Well worth the Money
Great way to see parts of Panama you probably won’t have thought to see. Nice experience. The guide was awesome
Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊❤️ We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering **Panama City** with us and found places you might not have thought to visit otherwise. 🚌✨ It’s fantastic to know that you had a great experience with our guide too! We’ll be sure to share your kind words with the local team. 👏😊 We hope to welcome you back on board for another City Sightseeing adventure soon! 🌎❤️
There was no one available to answer questions about pick up points or assist with retrieving tickets. For the contact numbers listed online, one not in service and the other was Spanish speaking only. By the way, please ensure you confirm all information within 24 hours before the trip since it’s non-refundable. Maybe save your time and enjoy other activities that have customer service agents who are warm and welcoming.
