Panama City Tours, Day Trips & Excursions in 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before booking your Panama City tour.
Our most popular tour is the Legends of Casco Viejo Tour — a 2-3 hour walking experience through Panama City's UNESCO-listed historic district. If you want to see the Panama Canal, the Show Me The City tour combines the Canal, Casco Viejo and the Panama Sign in one full morning. Not sure? Chat with us and we'll recommend the best option for your schedule.
It depends on which tour you choose. The Express Layover Tour takes about 3 hours and is perfect if you have a short layover at PTY Airport. The Show Me The City tour runs approximately 5 hours and covers the Canal, Casco Viejo and the Panama Sign. All tours include hotel or airport pickup.
Yes! We offer a dedicated Private Panama City Tour — an exclusive 5-hour experience for your group only, visiting the Panama Canal, Casco Viejo and city highlights. No strangers, no shared buses, hotel pickup included, and Canal ticket included. See full details & availability →
Our layover tours include airport pickup and drop-off, a private air-conditioned vehicle, a local expert guide, and Panama Canal entrance tickets. The Express Layover Tour includes the Canal ticket ($17.22 pp) in the price. We handle all the logistics so you can relax and enjoy Panama without worrying about getting back to the airport on time.
Yes, completely. We offer free cancellation up to 12 hours before your tour with a full refund, no questions asked. We know travel plans can change, especially with layovers or connecting flights. If you need to cancel or reschedule, just reach out and we'll take care of it immediately.
The Legends of Casco Viejo Tour offers three booking options: meet us there, one-way pickup, or round-trip pickup — you choose at the time of booking. If you select the meet-up option, the starting point is Plaza Herrera, in front of the American Trade Hotel (horseback statue), in the heart of Casco Viejo. 📍 View on Google Maps. It's easy to reach by taxi or rideshare from any hotel in Panama City.
Absolutely. Most of our tours are family-friendly and kids love experiences like the Monkey Island Jungle Adventure and the Gamboa Sloth Sanctuary. We offer discounted rates for children on most tours. If you're travelling with kids, let us know when booking and we'll make sure everything is set up for a great family experience.