Panama City
Panama · 1 free tour
Free, tip what you liked · ★ 9.4/10 (1,706 reviews) · on Civitatis
Quick answer
Yes. There is 1 free walking tour in Panama City listed here, bookable for free on Civitatis. It is Panama City Free Walking Tour: it meets at The steps of the Gazebo in the centre of Plaza de la Independencia, lasts about 2h15 and is guided in English, rated 9.4/10 from 1,706 reviews.
Admission to San José Church: 2USD per person. Admission to the Santa María la Antigua Cathedral: 2USD per person.
Start times vary by date and are confirmed when you book.
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The historic centre of Panama City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the old town is easy to cover on foot: the Santa María la Antigua Cathedral, San José Church, Santo Domingo Church and Plaza Francia fit into a single route.
The free walking tour starts on the steps of the Gazebo in the centre of Plaza de la Independencia and ends at Plaza de Simón Bolívar. The guide speaks English, groups are limited to 4 people and pets are welcome. Booking is free and the tip is at your discretion at the end, but admission to San José Church and the cathedral is not included: 2USD per person for each.
Good to know before you go
- Be at the meeting point 10 minutes early, on the steps of the Gazebo in the centre of Plaza de la Independencia, and look for a logo on the guide's T-shirt.
- The tour ends at Plaza de Simón Bolívar, not at the starting point.
- Groups of more than 4 people are not admitted, even with separate bookings. For larger groups there is a private tour of Panama City.
- Admission to San José Church and the Santa María la Antigua Cathedral is not included: it is 2USD per person for each.
- The tour is in English only, so check that works for you before booking. Pets are welcome.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Panama City free walking tour really free?
Booking is free and the tip is at your discretion at the end. Admission to San José Church and the Santa María la Antigua Cathedral is not included: 2USD per person for each.
Where does the Panama City free walking tour start?
On the steps of the Gazebo in the centre of Plaza de la Independencia. The tour ends at Plaza de Simón Bolívar.
Do I need to book in advance?
Booking is free and worth doing, because groups of more than 4 people are not admitted, even when they book separately. If you cannot come, cancel your reservation so the guide is not waiting for you.
How long is the Panama City tour and what language is it in?
It lasts between 2 hours and 15 minutes and 3 hours. The guide speaks English.
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