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15 Best Casco Viejo Tours

The Casco Viejo walks and rides: the old quarter’s balconied streets, legends told in place and classic-car circuits that do the photo stops in style. The district went from ruin to UNESCO darling in twenty years; the guides remember both versions.

1.Legends of Casco Viejo Tour: Uncover Hidden Gems

Discover Panama's historic Casco Viejo with a guided tour that reveals hidden gems, stunning architecture, and local stories for an authentic experience.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Alex was an excellent tour guide. He was very engaging and informative, and was able to quickly get a rapport with the various tour participants. We learned a lot!”

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3.Private Tour of the Historic Center of Panama and Canal

Discover Panama’s highlights on a private, flexible tour including the Panama Canal, historic San Felipe, and Amador Causeway, guided by expert locals.

★ 5.0

“Dennis was very knowledgeable about the history of Panama. I would recommend you do this first thing to get the lay of the land. He was gracious and pleasant would recommend for anyone.”

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6.Miraflores canal locks and Casco Viejo Highlights walking Tour

Discover Panama City’s highlights with a private tour visiting the Miraflores Canal Locks and exploring historic Casco Viejo, all in a flexible half-day experience.

★ 5.0

“Walking through the beautiful old city! So much history. Lived the churches. And Rodrick customized the tour to our interests after visiting with us. He was so knowledgeable and passionate about his country and Panama City. His insight was balanced and practical with the current…”

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7.Miraflores Canal Locks and Casco Viejo walking all inclusive tour

Discover Panama City’s highlights with this all-inclusive walking tour, visiting the Miraflores Canal, Casco Viejo, and iconic city sights for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Charlie was so enthusiastic and helped me see his beautiful country and culture clearly. The family involvement and being outside in their parks, restaurants was nice to see. Visiting churches of great history with an amazing nativity scene and papal visits was special.”

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9.Private Panama City Tour Canal, Casco Viejo & Highlights

Discover Panama City’s highlights on a private tour featuring the Panama Canal, Old Town, scenic drive, and iconic landmarks—all tailored for comfort and insight.

★ 5.0

“We travelled with Greg and he was a wonderful host and knows his city and country very well. We visited all of the highlights of Panama City and the Panama canal over our tour and left knowledgeable about the history. Would gladly recommend him as…”

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10.Make Your Own Rum: Tasting & Blending Workshop in Casco Viejo

Discover Panama’s spirit with a hands-on rum blending workshop in Casco Viejo. Tasting, crafting your own blend, and expert insights included.

★ 5.0

“The rum tasting and blending experience was amazingeducational, interactive, and fun. The guided tasting highlighted the depth and complexity of different rums, and the hands-on blending was a great way to learn how flavors come together. Well organized and memorable.”

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11.Sunset Walking Tour at Casco Viejo El Chorrillo and the fish market

Discover Panama City's vibrant neighborhoods, historic architecture, and local flavors on this 2.5-hour sunset walking tour through Casco Viejo, El Chorrillo, and the fish market.

★ 5.0

“Excellent walking tour with a highly professional guide. Highly recommended. You will get to know come history of Casco Viejo while walking through its streets.”

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12.Private Transfer Tocumen Airport – Old Town(Casco Viejo)

Enjoy a hassle-free, private transfer from Tocumen Airport to Panama City's Old Town with air-conditioned comfort, tracking, and pet-friendly options.

★ 5.0

“The airport pick up was perfect. The driver beat us to the airport and was waiting with a smile. I would definitely recommend this service if you’re traveling to Panama,”

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13.Half-Day Casco Viejo The Real City Guided with a Local Touch Tour

Discover the authentic side of Panama City with this personalized 4-hour tour exploring Casco Viejo, Santa Ana, and El Chorrillo, with local food tastings and insider tips.

★ 4.5

“A balanced view of the areas in and around Casco Viejo with a very knowledgeable guide, Jon. Off the beaten path, and we learned a lot about the history of the area. The coffee, pastries and chocolate samples were great. Great for coffee lovers.”

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14.Hidden Secrets of Casco Viejo

Explore Panama's Hidden Secrets with a small-group tour through Casco Viejo, discovering iconic landmarks, legends, and local folklore for an authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“Victor is a very special guide. It turned out that no one else joined this tour so he adjusted the timing for our benefit. He provided a constant dialogue explaining the history of Panama and the Casco Viejo. Pointing out museums and other places we…”

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15.Visit Miraflores Locks and Casco Antiguo

Discover Panama’s engineering marvel with a private tour of Miraflores Locks and Casco Viejo. See ships in action, explore historic sites, and enjoy local insights.

★ 3.5

“This was a great tour from pickup to drop off. Jorge was an outstanding host. We did have a problem using the digital tickets at at the Locks entrance. We had to pay an additional $17.00 per person for entrance and to see the movie.…”

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