The 10 Best Cultural Tours in Panama City, Panama Province

January 31, 2022 Leida Jutras

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.
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1. Private City Tour of Panama and Canal

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4-hours tour around the highlights of Panama City: Panama Canal, Balboa, Amador Causeway, Old Town (Casco Viejo), Cinta Costera and downtown, guided tour in your language and private. Tour de 4 horas onde visitaremos os lugares turísticos mais importantes da Cidade do Panamá: Canal do Panamá, Balboa, Mercadinho de Artesanatos, Casco Antigo, Estrada de Amador, Cinta Costera e o centro da moderna Cidade do Panamá.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Recojo y retorno al hotel en Ciudad de Panamá (se aplicaría un costo adicional para hoteles fuera de Ciudad de Panam

Exclusions: Pick-ups from Playa Bonita or the airport area would have an additional charge of USD $ 30.00

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.

2. CASCO VIEJO WALKING TOUR. Includes China Town & Santa Ana Stories & legends!

Conozca Panama Primero Tours
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This is the tour you have been looking for, you will have an approach to the real Panamanian and you will be able to experience hidden stories of our city that not all tourists will have the opportunity to experience. This is a tour made for lovers of outdoor walks, it is made for people like you, who yearn to find experiences with real local people. We will present you all this great product with the passion of professionals who love and enjoy every corner of our country.

Inclusions: Wi-Fi Hot-Spot On During the Tour, Bottled water, Hand Sanitizier and Disponsable Masks, Professional Tour Guide (Certified by ATP)

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Reviewed By seanotto04

I had an amazing tour with Raphael. He is a great wealth of information and facts. I rank him in the top 3 of guided tours I have been on. A big thank you Raphael.

3. 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!!

4. Embera indigenous community visit (private)

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An unique experience where you can step back in time on a tour to visit one of the Emberá communities who still live in traditional villages deep in the rainforest of Panamá, besides the Chagres river inside The Soberania National Park. The Emberá people are proud to share their culture and traditions with visitors.

Inclusions: light traditional indigenous lunch. Usually fish from the river with plantain., Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Boat ride from Gamboa to the Embera community Ella Puru

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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!!!

5. The AMAZING EMBERÁ Villages - A full day Experience!

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The Emberá ethnic group is one of the few indigenous groups that preserve their traditional clothing, Half-naked men and women. This experience immerses you in the face of Panama that not all people will come to know ... The encounter with this fascinating indigenous culture will make all your problems and concerns be forgotten. You will never find people as noble, good and pure as these. "This is definitely my favorite tour", our main tour guide and founder, Rafael Tello, commented ... "once you board the boats, time stops, nature embraces you, people amaze you, and you find a peace that you will not find in another activity. " Accept the challenge. Challenge your comfort zone and experience the HIDDEN PANAMA that will surprise you.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Small-group tour, Lunch, Bottled water, Snacks, Seasonal Tropical Fruits, WiFi on board, Professional & Bilingual Tour Guides

Exclusions: Gratuities (recommended)

Reviewed By seanotto04

I had an amazing tour with Raphael. He is a great wealth of information and facts. I rank him in the top 3 of guided tours I have been on. A big thank you Raphael.

6. Latin Party Dance Tour

Dance with me by Anixon Garcia
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We would like to welcome you to a wonderful experience ,where you will learn the dance language for enjoy a night immersed in the latin culture. You will have a private classes in our studio for learn salsa steps before the salsa club. Them we will go into the flavor of the panamanian night,to one of the best places to dance salsa in the city for enjoy the real experience of the latin rhythms. Enjoy and live latin party.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Photograph and Video

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7. 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.

8. Panama Canal and City Tour

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Guided tours are important for our tourists to obtain truthful information and the best experience of our beautiful Panama, not to mention that you and your companions will have personalized attention.

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

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance to the Panama Canal

9. Embera village Eco-Cultural Tour, jungle waterfall, and butterfly garden

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On your experience you will: Visit Embera Tusipono village. Swim at a waterfall Visit a garden with buterflies from the area Have traditional lunch Take pictures Here the natives talk about their way of living. Dance traditional Embera music and dances. Enjoy a traditional canoe ride. Take beautiful pictures.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, Landing and facility fees

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Reviewed By Y5578GLfrankm

The worst tour guide we even tried to use. Wasting time and creates disappointments. It is not ok to offer a tour when the guide knows they are not able to do the trip because everything is closed because of COVID. Please, just don`t offer the trip until you guys are able to fulfill your job for the money your customers have already paid. We would have waited at the pickup point, 10 km away from the place where we live. Luckywise we tried to contact the guide to change the pickup place, that's when he told us we should cancel the trip. If we wouldn´t have contacted him, who knows we still might wait on the agreed pick-up place :-(. Never ever again! Frank

10. San Blas Day Tour visiting the famous "Money Heist" island & native Kuna village

Carti Parking and Boat Terminal, Panama Tao Travel 365
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Have you heard of the amazing San Blas Islands of Panama? Maybe you watched the famous Netflix series "Money Heist" (Casa de Papel) and wondered where the beautiful island scenes of Season 2 were filmed? With some of the most spectacular beaches in all of the world, and with less than 10% of the islands being inhabited by the Guna tribe, you'll be exploring 4 of the 365 islands and experience not only the beautiful paradise beaches, but also visit the original "Money Heist" island and a traditional Kuna village, where you can learn about the culture and traditions and oftentimes witness their dances. We offer you the best of everything: • Timely pick-up from your Panama City lodging in spacious, comfortable 4x4 transportation if choosing our optional roundtrip transportation service. • All our boats have sun protection with big awnings. • A quality lunch prepared in a CLEAN kitchen with FRESH ingredients. • Snorkel equipment for each guest • Complimentary, handmade Kuna bracelet

Inclusions: Shared boat/lancha transportation all day, Snorkel Equipment (snorkel and mask), Tour to Isla Perro, Isla Yansailadup, Isla Chichime and Natural Pool, One beverage: Bottle of water, soda or beer, Island Taxes: Entrance to Isla Perro, Isla Yansailadup, Isla Chichime., Fried fish or chicken with rice and salad

Exclusions: Guna Entrance Fee ($22 for Internationals, $7 for Panamanian residents)

Reviewed By Sunshinegirl300

Captain Nano was very laid-back and willing to adjust the tour to our desires. He was very knowledgeable and accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him. The meal was delicious and he is a very gracious host! Our driver, Daniel, was wonderful! We even managed to catch up with him later in the day and he told us about the local ruins, and even saw him on the drive back to Panama City. We knew if we needed help he was nearby (we drove ourselves to/from three marina)! They are a great company to work with!

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