Top Panama City Attractions & Museums

Escape Panama City on the newest and largest catamaran for a day of boating, swimming and dancing. During this 6-hour tour, you will swim on a beautiful virgin bay, visit the beach and the Island Village. Onboard the catamaran, enjoy sundecks, shaded areas, music, animation, morning snacks, lunch, and an open bar. This 6-hour tour is the perfect choice to avoid the afternoon tropical weather and have enough time for night plans.

Encountering traditional Embera communities in Chagres National Park is a memorable part of exploring Panama, but visiting the park with a large group can feel impersonal. Choose a private tour to set your own pace as you cruise a jungle river, hike to a waterfall, and see a performance of traditional song and dance, with round-trip transport from Panama City in the comfort of a private vehicle.

Foodies and cultural enthusiasts will love this evening of entertainment. You’ll be picked up from your hotel and driven to a themed restaurant for a delicious Panamanian dinner and folklore show. Performers wear traditional costumes and the restaurant evokes different regions of Panama. Three drinks are included per person, and transfers back to your hotel are included so feel free to enjoy yourself.

Cruise the Panama Canal to Gatun Lake on a nature tour from Panama City that includes round-trip transport from central Panama City and time to explore Gatun’s wildlife-rich shoreline by boat. Visit jungle islands that were cut off from mainland Panama by the construction of the canal, which protect a thriving population of monkeys, birds, crocodiles, and mammals.

Casco Viejo, Panama City’s old town area, is a must-visit and you’ll get so much more out of sightseeing with a guide. Hear the stories behind the beautiful facades of the centuries-old churches, town houses, and government buildings on a walking tour. The neighborhood is also full of fashionable restaurants, and your guide will be able to share their recommendations.

Travelers interested in culture and nature will love getting out of Panama City for the day. With a guide and small group (max. 6) you’ll visit an indigenous Embera village, where you’ll meet the local people and learn all about their way of life. Take a canoe tour along a river surrounded by rainforest and look out for a wide variety of plants, birds, and animals.

The medieval ruins of Panama La Vieja are a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Panama City’s most impressive sights. This admission ticket offers full access to the Panama Viejo Historical Monument Complex, so you can spend as long as you like following the 1-mile (1.5-kilometer) circuit around the ancient capital and taking in the views from the Cathedral Tower.

Explore the Panama Canal with a tour of its Miraflores Visitor Center. Make use of a convenient hotel pickup (optional) and explore a museum dedicated to the history of this engineering marvel. Check out the center’s four exhibition halls, stop by a theater for a film about its construction, relax with a delicious meal at Atlantic & Pacific Co. restaurant, and capture photos of its locks from the observation deck.  

Make the most of half a day in Panama City on a private city tour that includes a range of cultural, natural, and historic highlights. Your local guide will help you better understand Panama through their stories and insights. Be amazed at the engineering of the Panama Canal, visit the UNESCO-listed Old Town area, and check out the views from the Calzada de Amador causeway.