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Old Town History, Legends and Lifestyle Free Tour of Panama
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Rutas de Ali
Duration
2h 45min
Meeting point
Plaza Santa Ana
Languages
English, Spanish
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
Join me on a journey through time in the heart of Panama City. On this tour, we won’t just look at monuments; we will understand how society, piracy, and engineering shaped this UNESCO World Heritage gem.
Our Itinerary:
• Santa Ana Plaza: We begin in the old "arrabal," the artisan quarter outside the city walls, to understand the true colonial life.
• La Merced Church: Discover its Baroque facade, rescued stone by stone from the ruins of Old Panama after Captain Henry Morgan’s pirate attack.
• The Golden Altar (San José): I’ll share the clever legend of the priest who outsmarted pirates to save this priceless treasure.
• Independence Square (Plaza Mayor): The political and religious core. We’ll admire the Cathedral Basilica and discuss Panama’s path to independence.
• Arco Chato: Discover why these ruins were decisive in ensuring the Panama Canal was built here and not in another country.
• Paseo de las Bóvedas & Plaza de Francia: We conclude with the best panoramic views, walking along the old city walls while honoring the French legacy.
• We will finish by the sea, the perfect spot to continue enjoying local gastronomy and authentic crafts.
Our Itinerary:
• Santa Ana Plaza: We begin in the old "arrabal," the artisan quarter outside the city walls, to understand the true colonial life.
• La Merced Church: Discover its Baroque facade, rescued stone by stone from the ruins of Old Panama after Captain Henry Morgan’s pirate attack.
• The Golden Altar (San José): I’ll share the clever legend of the priest who outsmarted pirates to save this priceless treasure.
• Independence Square (Plaza Mayor): The political and religious core. We’ll admire the Cathedral Basilica and discuss Panama’s path to independence.
• Arco Chato: Discover why these ruins were decisive in ensuring the Panama Canal was built here and not in another country.
• Paseo de las Bóvedas & Plaza de Francia: We conclude with the best panoramic views, walking along the old city walls while honoring the French legacy.
• We will finish by the sea, the perfect spot to continue enjoying local gastronomy and authentic crafts.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
Requires at least 3 participants to run
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Arco Chato
- Church of Saint Joseph
- Church of the Mercy
- Plaza Mayor
- English Tour Guide
On arrival
The guide will be waiting for you with a sign with our company Logo in the middle of the Santa Ana Square in front of the glorieta.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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