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Private Historical Walking Tour through the Old Town
4.2(10)Panama City2 hours
VIATOR3.0(3)TRIPADVISOR4.7(7)
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At a glance
Duration
2 hours
Location
Panama City, Panama
Rating
4.2 / 5 · 10 reviews
Languages
ES
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
RD TOUR PTY
Meeting point
The meeting point is at the Tomas Herrera monument in front of Casa Casco
Description
• 2-hour walking tour of the hidden treasures of Old Town in Panama with expert guide
• Get to know the beautiful architecture of the colonial era
• You will learn the history of this contemporary city and its ancient roots
• You will know the most important squares where they gave facts that marked our history
• Prepare your camera or cell you will take lots of beautiful photos
Tour Options
Private Historical Walking Tour through the Old Town
Itinerary
Plaza Tomas Herrera
15 min
You will know the history of the Tomas Herrera monument the important role in our history
Plaza de la Catedral
Admission included30 min
We will see the most important square of the old town
Plaza de Francia
Admission included30 min
We will walk the famous Square of France, know the importance of this square and that was before
Plaza Bolivar
Admission included30 min
You'll meet the monument honoring the liberator of America
we'll enter the San Francisco church
we will enter the church San Felipe Neri
What's included
Included
Local guide
Professional guide
Not included
Lunch
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
You will be expected 30 minutes after the start time, if you do not arrive there is no refund of money.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Historical Walking Tour through the Old Town take?
Private Historical Walking Tour through the Old Town lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Can I cancel Private Historical Walking Tour through the Old Town for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The meeting point is at the Tomas Herrera monument in front of Casa Casco. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Private Historical Walking Tour through the Old Town offered in?
The experience is available in ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Historical Walking Tour through the Old Town worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 10 verified reviews; it is run by RD TOUR PTY.
Reviews(10)
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642matthewsj
February 23, 2026
Interesting walk at a slow pace.
We did this as part of our cruise on the Emerald Princess. The coach picked us up at the port. A guide (Violet) explained the history of the area and the town extremely well.We were dropped off near a park then walked up some stairs to the old town. WE saw St Joseph's Cathedral including a gold painted altar. Paid another $1 to use toilet.
She pointed out several old buildings including ruins of another church.
People get married amongst the ruins for photos.Walked to a town square and heard bells at town hall ring. I also met Miss Panama as I was dragging behind the tour, and she came out of a building with photographers. We waited in heat in town square until bus returned us to the ship.
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Guilleo26
October 8, 2025
Picturesque pedestrian route
Very good experience, recommended, we went both day and night to dinner and the casso is being restored in most places and is very picturesque.
It is rating safe, and with bars to have fun and also shopping for typical items
It is very interesting to see the contrast of this area with the modern area of the city
Operator response
¡Muchísimas gracias por tu fantástica reseña!
Nos alegra enormemente que hayas disfrutado de la "muy buena experiencia" y que nos recomiendes.
Es maravilloso que hayas podido explorar la zona tanto de día como de noche; cada momento tiene un encanto diferente. Tienes toda la razón, se está haciendo un gran trabajo para restaurar el área y realzar su belleza pintoresca.
Nos encanta que te hayas sentido seguro y que hayas disfrutado de la gastronomía y las tiendas. Definitivamente, ese contraste único entre el casco histórico y el área moderna es una de las cosas que hace tan especial a esta ciudad.
¡Esperamos que vuelvas a visitarnos muy pronto!
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Y8735SCkeithb
February 25, 2023
Exploring Panama
Luis was fantastic, friendly, and informative! We took 2 seperate tours with him ( jungle cable car/ sloth sanctuary, and a Casco Viejo historical /food tour) and loved both! Thanks Luis!
Operator response
We're delighted to hear that Luis made your experiences with RD TOUR PTY fantastic, friendly, and informative! It's great that you enjoyed both the jungle cable car/sloth sanctuary tour and the Casco Viejo historical/food tour. Luis appreciates your kind words, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable tours. Thank you for choosing RD TOUR PTY!
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Deborah_L940
September 1, 2021
First visit to Panama
Eric was a good guide! We enjoyed his knowledge and the walking was good for us!
We would recommend Eric and the Historical Walking tour!
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Jeanne_G
March 3, 2020
Wonderful Walking Tour
There were 3 of us on the tour and we all had a great time. Joseph was our tour guide and he was extremely knowledgeable about the whole area. He was prompt , friendly, courteous, professional and overall very enjoyable to be around. We all had a wonderful time. He walked us around Casco Viejo, took his time and gave us plenty of time to wander around, take photos and ask questions. We took this tour our first day in Panama City and it made a great impression on us and our whole trip was fantastic.
Operator response
Dear Jeanne
We are honored with your five-star rating and your excellent recommendation. The main mission and promisor of our company is to provide a unique experience. We will use your comments to make sure we are constantly working to get better experiences. We will tell Joseph your good recommendations. Thank you for choosing us
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Glenn R
January 8, 2020
Young inexperienced guide
We took this tour on January 2, and perhaps the more experienced, knowledgeable guides were on holiday. But for whatever reason, the company sent us a young, untrained, inexperienced guide with a map telling him where to take us. At each of the stops our guide did the best he could, but it became clear he didn't know very much about the places we visited or the things we saw. It was not our young guide's fault. It was the fault of the tour company, who sent our young guide out unprepared to provide a meaningful tour. Despite this, our tour of Casco Viejo was enjoyable simply for the ambiance of the old town.
Operator response
Dear Glenn R
We apologize for the company if on January 02 our guide does not meet your expectations. We have taken the necessary correctives so that this situation does not be repeated again with any other customers.
we appreciate your appreciation regarding the situation.
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Laurie B
December 6, 2019
Casco Viejo
We got a wonderful guide through our Hotel, Hyatt Place (downtown.) Tito dropped us off at the Panama Canal Museum in Casco Viejo so that we could take our time and absorb much of the history and details of the building of the canal. We let him know when we were done and then Tito gave us a wonderful tour of Casco Viejo. He then dropped us off at Miraflores Locks and made sure that we could get a cab back to the hotel when we were done. Tito is very knowledgeable, friendly and considerate. No matter what tour you want, I would highly recommend that you secure Tito as your guide.
Operator response
Laurie
We feel honored with your beautiful five-star rating.
sharing with you was nice This comment encourages us to keep improving more and more to provide enjoyable and fun experiences.
It was an honor for us to share this experience with you. Thank you for choosing us.
we will let our guide Tito know his good comment
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Dcemperor
May 4, 2019
Enriching
We had a walking tour of old town Panama city and the sights and history were amazing. We returned at night and old town is magically beautiful at night.
Operator response
Thank you Dcemperor we are honored by your five-star rating and your brilliant recommendation to our company and future travelers who book towards this destination.
The main mission of our company is to provide a unique and enjoyable experience for our adventurers.
We sincerely appreciate your comments and recommendations we know will be of great help to our next adventurers.
P
PaulaMD4029
February 18, 2019
Great summary of Panama City's History
We did a 2 hour walking tour with Mike. He provided a great historical overview of the city and he took us all the highlights of the downtown. Would definitely recommend this tour for when you first arrive in Casco Viejo to get a lay of the land before exploring on your own!
Operator response
We feel honored by their five-star rating and their brilliant recommendation.
Our company's main mission is to provide a unique experience to our adventurers.
We will let our guide Mike know the excellent comment of the tour provided.
We sincerely appreciate your comments.
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