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Colonial Panama: On Your Own

  • Self-Guided Tour of Panama Viejo
From 70
Drive from the port in Colon and escape to Casco Viejo, Panama City's vibrant masterpiece.
This 341-year-old Spanish colonial gem of a neighborhood is a clash of contradictions — humble building facades sitting side by side with swanky restaurants, cobblestone plazas hiding killer cocktails, and more. Make your own memories (and shop for souvenirs along the way) with a map of the old town to guide you. If you want more help, the local guide who drives you to and from the port is happy to provide tips on the best places to eat, drink, and explore.

Energy Level

Duration

6 hours

Type

CULTURED

Accessible

No

Shore Thing Highlights

  • Explore Colonial Panama, a vibrant historic neighborhood undergoing a modern renaissance

  • Enjoy convenient drop-off and pick-up at the main entrance of the Old City

  • Chat with a local guide, who will remain available throughout the day for insider info on the must-do and see spots

Need to know

  • This Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible for non-ambulatory Sailors; only collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated

  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

  • This Shore Thing is only a round-trip transfer to Panama City

  • Approximately 1 hour 30-minute drive each way to/from the pier

  • Approximately 3 hours of free time in Panama City

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Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled within 48 hours prior to the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel within 48 hours of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price. 

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