Panama City Sightseeing – Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Discover Panama City with ease using the popular Panama City Sightseeing «Hop-On Hop-Off» bus tour—a fantastic way to experience the capital at your own pace. This convenient service lets you board and exit the distinctive red double-decker bus whenever you like at multiple locations throughout the city. Choose between 24-hour or 48-hour tickets to craft your perfect itinerary and explore on your schedule.

Here’s what the current Panama City sightseeing bus route offers:

Many visitors opt to experience the complete loop of the Panama City Sightseeing tour, which typically lasts between 2 hours and 15 minutes to 2 hours and 45 minutes. The journey features audio guides and complimentary headphones so you can discover fascinating information about each stop along the way. With 16 stops total, the route begins and concludes at Balboa Boutiques on Avenida Balboa. You can board and exit at: Parque Urraca, Poin Panama, Casco Viejo, Mi Pueblito, Albrook Mall, City of Knowledge (Ciudad del Saber), Panama Canal (Miraflores Locks), Downtown Amador, Biomuseo, Punta Culebra, Bucaneros, Isla Flamenco, Isla Perico, Casco Viejo, and the Seafood Market (Mercado de Mariscos). The Isla Flamenco stop includes extra time, allowing visitors to capture photos and access bathroom facilities.

Panama City is a dynamic urban center featuring modern skyscrapers overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Cruise down Avenida Balboa, a principal street in the city, and take in the striking architecture. You might hop off at Parque Urraca if you’re traveling with kids, or at Poin (where you can arrange activities) if you’re looking to add adventure to your Panama getaway. The route then continues to the charming historic quarter of Casco Viejo, which showcases structures from the 17th century. This neighborhood is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, alongside Panama Viejo—the original settlement established in the nation.

The Panama Canal is definitely worth checking out! Your tour bus will bring you to the Miraflores Locks Visitor Center, where you’ll get to see ships navigate through one of the three impressive locks. This incredible feat of engineering has earned its place among the seven wonders of the modern world. After that, you’ll make your way to the Amador Causeway, a fascinating artificial road that connects three islands together. You’ll find tons of exciting activities in this area, such as exploring the Biomuseo—a stunning creation by celebrated architect Frank Gehry—and the Punta Culebra Smithsonian Center, which is perfect for families looking for fun. The Amador Causeway treats you to breathtaking views of the skyline; your tour wraps up at the marina before heading back to Casco Viejo, with one last visit to the Fish Market before returning to Balboa Boutiques.