Panama City Tour
Founded on August 15, 1519 by Pedro Arias de Ávila as Our Lady of the Assumption of Panama. It was the first city founded on the Pacific coast of America by Europeans. Panama is one of the oldest Spanish cities in America where you can appreciate the magnificence of these ruins. Visit the museum and the Cathedral Tower.
Then we head to the most commercial area of the city, Punta Paitilla, Ave. Balboa, Coastal Strip, Banking Area and then we can navigate to one of the most impressive areas of Panama, “Casco Antiguo” 2nd old town of Panama. Full of restaurants and cafes, squares, churches, souvenir shops, museums, etc.
At the end of this tour, you can add the additional visit to the Miraflores Locks Visitor Center. Additional cost per person applies.
wear comfortable clothes, sneakers, water bottle and camera.
Private transportation, tour guide and water bottle. Entrance fees to historical sites are not included. Panama Viejo ticket is $ 15.00 per person.
Visit to the ruins of Panama La Vieja
Available from Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 am.
Duration: 4 hours.
Difficulty level:
- Easy or Moderate.
- Not suitable for people with mobility problems and people in wheelchairs.
- No pets.
- No strollers.
$75.00 per person
Prices based on a minimum of 2 participants.
Cancellation: Cancel up to 48 hours in advance and receive a full refund.
Biomuseum - Amador Causeway
Designed by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry, the Biomuseo is his first work in Latin America and the tropics. The building was conceived to tell the story of how the Isthmus of Panama emerged from the sea, uniting two continents, separating a vast ocean in two and changing the planet’s biodiversity forever.
The Biomuseo is located on the Amador Causeway, a prominent area at the entrance to the Panama Canal in the Pacific Ocean. From the Biomuseo you can clearly see the skyline of the modern city, the Casco Antiguo, Ancon Hill and the Bridge of the Americas. It is located in the former Canal Zone.
Enjoy all the beautiful gardens, exhibits, aquariums and the Panamarama projection room.
Comfortable clothes and shoes, camera, water bottle to refill.
Private transportation, tour guide. Does not include entrance ticket. The tour costs $20.00 per person and they have a group package of $50.00 (4 people).
It is available from Tuesday to Sunday (from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm).
You can download your audio guide on your mobile phone. Remember to bring your own headphones to enjoy this benefit.
Difficulty level:
- Easy or Moderate.
- No pets.
At the end of this tour, you can add the additional visit to the Casco Antiguo, the second oldest city in Panama where you can visit beautiful squares, souvenir shops, museums, etc. An additional cost per person applies.
$35.00 per person
Prices based on a minimum of 2 participants.
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance and receive a full refund
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Helicopter tour from Ocean to Ocean (Pacific to Atlantic)
Observing the Panama Canal from the air is an experience as memorable as a transit through the canal. Of course, both are very different from the point of view they offer. Once you’re in the air, your perspective changes immediately. The enormity of the project, the wildlife, the water system that supports the canal’s operations, and the history of the area, create a much more memorable experience that will last you a lifetime. The photo and video shoots are unmatched and we know many hidden areas to photograph.
Camera and passports.
Private transportation from hotel to hangar round trip, bottled water.
1 hour helicopter tour from ocean to ocean.
Difficulty level:
- Easy.
- Not suitable for people with mobility problems and people in wheelchairs.
- No Pets.
- No strollers.
$1030.00 – Ocean to Ocean
Prices based on 3 participants. Cancellation: Cancel up to 48 hours in advance and receive a full refund.
Helicopter Tour of Panama City
An exciting tour of Panama City with stunning views and great photo opportunities. You will enjoy the best views, including the Panama Bay, the famous “Torre Revolución” screw, the yacht club, the Casco Antiguo, the Amador Causeway and the entrance to the Panama Canal. Passengers will enjoy a flight where they can witness the city’s growth in recent years.
Camera and passports.
Private transportation from hotel to hangar round trip, bottled water.
Daily tour subject to availability and weather conditions.
30-minute helicopter tour of Panama City
Difficulty level:
- Easy.
- Not suitable for people with mobility problems and people in wheelchairs.
- No pets.
- No strollers.
$ 600.00
Prices based on 3 participants.
Cancellation:
Cancel up to 48 hours in advance for a full refund.
I wholeheartedly recommend Katia (Kats Tours / Kats Private Tours) as your driver. Having a driver who shows up on time and is reliable is a game-changer. Katia is not only a dependable driver but also the owner of her own tour company. She provided us with an informative tour of the old city, recommended an excellent hotel and restaurant near the Adventure Zip Line, and even connected us with a friend who took us on a canoe trip to visit the Embera indigenous tribe. It was an unforgettable experience.
Debbie Adams
Katia,
Thank you so much for your help in making our trip to Panama one of the best travel experiences we've ever had. Your knowledge of Panama City and your country gave us a better understanding of how hard Panamanians have worked to bring Panama to where it is today. You made us feel like we were traveling with family. We hope to plan another trip to Panama soon. When we do, you will be the first person we call.
Thank you again!
Rick & Caroline Smith
Hi Katia, I hope all is well with you and your family. I just finished the Advisor Survey trip. One thing that wasn't in the survey, but I wanted you to know, is how much we enjoyed our conversation over that 2-hour period. It was professional, but also relaxed. You know what I mean. For me, it made the time fly by. I plan to call you when it's time to renew my driver's license. Maybe even before then. So take care of yourself. Keep in touch.
Gerald Watkins
Hi Katia, thank you so much for showing us how beautiful our country is. Dan, Mandy, Emily, Abby, Bill, and Claire really enjoyed all the places you took us to. When we get together in the summer, we will put all the photos we took into a video and on our flash drives to show our friends. If others are interested in visiting Panama, I will give them your information. We all agree that you are a MAGNIFICENT "Tour Guide". Thank you so much again and may God bless you.
Margarita M. Brewer
Dear Katia, back to school and work, to the "harsh reality of life," but still savoring the taste of vacation; having met you and spending some very interesting and fun moments with you. Thank you so much for making our visit to Panama so enjoyable. Please accept our warmest regards.
Sara, Tania, Esther, Nataly e Isaac
Hello Katia! I had a wonderful time visiting the sites with Daniel today. He was great! Also, thank you for the short notice help.
Zack Brinkmeier
En Kats Tours son fabulosos. Los servicios son fenomenales. Katia es consciente, servicial con la planificación y la realización de giras, divertido estar con e informativo. Ella aconseja y nos condujo a través de tres maravillosas semanas de viaje en Panamá. Recomendamos encarecidamente Kats Private Tours.
Angela Levenstein
Paul and I want to thank you again for the unforgettable tours you organized for us. It was fun and wonderful. You made our trip a special one.
Glody Washington
We were very pleased to meet you, you made our trip to Panama more exciting and memorable. You provided us with exceptional service throughout our stay. We miss you very much!
Recuerdos de Pete y Maeve
We had a great time and everything was well organized. The bungalows are very, very rustic. More than we expected, but it was very beautiful. 4 days was perfect. So thank you, and we are happy to recommend it to other travelers. Greetings.
Gustavo y su familia
Hello Katia, my wife and I had a very pleasant stay in Panama. Thank you very much to you and Miguel for extending a warm and friendly hospitality. Thanks again for sharing Panama with us for a couple of days. Greetings.
Bob y Stephanie Woerner
We Had a Blast! Since we only had a couple of days in Panama, we arranged for Katia (Kats Tours) to give us a city tour from the moment we were picked up at Tocumen Airport. We didn't waste a single moment. Katia was great and very informative. She even arranged for us to transit the Panama Canal. That's what we were looking for and we found it here. THANK YOU!
Mague
We Got Back to San Francisco Just Fine! I didn't feel like we had enough time to sightsee in Panama. It was a wonderful visit, but next time we'll stay longer... there's so much more to see and do! We had an incredibly good time with Alex on the Gatun Locks and Fort San Lorenzo Tour. We received a lot of information and it was a great idea to just take the partial transit of the Panama Canal the day before, as that way we wouldn't be so exhausted. We enjoyed the wildlife watching tour very much. With a bit of luck, I'll try to come back to Panama in time for the celebration of the canal's centennial and the new expansion. I'll come with other members of my family! I will definitely contact you again for all the arrangements and coordination. It was very helpful to coordinate everything with you in advance. Congratulations on your baby and I hope to meet you next time!
Take care and we'll stay in touch! I'll recommend Kats Tours to my friends who are planning to visit Panama! Best regards.
Liza
The hotel had arranged private transportation for me from the airport since I don't speak Spanish, I was tired, the airport was super crowded, and it was raining... it was a good idea. It was a good decision to have someone pick me up, and that whoever picked me up (Katia from Kats Tours) spoke perfect English.
So I had the opportunity to ask questions and get a lot of information about the history of the city.
With Katia I booked a tour to visit the Panama Canal. It was very interesting and informative. She learned English in Indianapolis, my hometown... I could talk to her for days.
The Baritoney
Panama Canal Tour. We requested pickup at Tocumen Airport. Just driving through traffic in Panama is an adventure in itself. We left customs and there they were waiting for us... we left immediately. We also organized with them a half-day excursion to the Miraflores Locks and a walk through Panama City with Katia, who did an exceptional job.
Keese
Excellent! If you are interested in taking a nature, historical, or cultural tour, be sure to contact Kats Tours. When I visited Panama, I stayed at Las Clementinas and that's where I met her. She is a wonderful young woman named Katia. She really knows what she is doing and is probably the best guide or travel advisor in the city. See for yourself at www.katstours.com
Stickchick2235
We will always cherish our visit to the "Incredible City of Panama". Happy holidays to you, your wife and your whole family! I hope to have the opportunity to return (they say there are no two without three), as I still have one left. Congratulations!!!!!!
Liliana Boero
Thank you so much for the wonderful tour of Panama. We had a great time and enjoyed every moment of our trip. Congratulations again on your upcoming wedding!
Praya y John
Hello,
I have recommended your tourism services to several of my colleagues and friends. We had a wonderful time during our visit to Panama. Thank you for everything you did to make our trip so enjoyable. If you ever need a reference for a client, please let me know and I would be happy to provide one. Your service is the best!
Regards,
Kris
Hey... These people are very attentive to the planning of your stay. They made everything so easy and pleasant. Panama is a country with a mix of wonderful people... I'm thinking of retiring here!
George Thompson y familia
Wow! I was impressed from the moment we arrived in Panama... I couldn't believe it. Very punctual, polite, and above all, helpful. Our family enjoyed the trip to Panama. This is definitely the next vacation spot.
Carol y Howard Smith
It was a fascinating trip... We learned a lot from both of them. We recommend Katia and Edvin's services to everyone, they know every corner of Panama! Panama is a wonderful place to visit...
Hillary y Brad