#1 Walking Tour of Casco Viejo Panama with Lunch included
WALKING TOUR: Lunch is included. This is a cultural walk where a knowledgeable local guide will take you through historic Casco Viejo (Old Town), visit important landmark, then to lunch. This is a great opportunity to stretch your legs while gaining knowledge about Panama's history, culture, heritage, architecture & food.. Small group (max. 15) private or mixed.
THE FOOD: Lunch will be at Tantalo Hotel Kitchen or other comparable restaurant (Advanced reserv. required). Either way, we´ll make sure that you are served a delicious meal, with great prices and service.
DRINKS: Water, Soft drink, Fresh Juice, and Coffee or Tea. ALCOHOL NOT INCLUDED.
END OF TRIP: The tour ends after lunch.
NOTE: For any special diet or other concerns, please email at least 72 hrs. before. Lunch requires 48 hrs. advance reservations for weekdays and 72 hrs. for weekends at Tantalo; slots could fill up. Also, note that #4 Palacio de Las Garzas may be substituted by #7 Mola Museum (MUMO) on the itinerary.
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Walking Tour Casco Viejo
Duration: 5 hours: Walking Tour Casco Viejo last for up to 5 hours. An opportunity to get a little exercise while doing some sightseeing.
Real Lunch in small group
Casco Viejo Walking Tour
What's included in #1 Walking Tour of Casco Viejo Panama with Lunch included
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Plaza de Francia
At the Plaza de Francia you will find Las Bovedas and the Estaban Huerta Promenade. Las Bovedas are the Vaults that surrounded and protected the Old Town from being invaded at the time by pirates at the time. In this area you will have an opportunity to purchase those special souvenirs to take back with you. Here you can purchase leather goods, Molas and handcrafts from artisans.
El Arco Chato
The Arco Chato has been considered one of the wonders of architecture, since, due to its incomparable engineering and its mystique, stories about its construction and details highlighting its history were formed. A majestic jewel guards the monumental complex of San Felipe, built in 1678. The structure remained intact for several centuries, withstanding two significant fires, which occurred on February 2, 1737, and March 21, 1756. But, the arch managed to save itself from the devastating sinister that threatened to collapse it, and it remained standing for almost two and a half centuries. On November 7, 2003, the structures no longer resisted, due to inclement weather and lack of maintenance and monitoring that led to the collapse of the historical heritage of humanity.
Iglesia de San Jose was built soon after the first Spanish settlement in the 16th century, with its main attraction being the famous 'Altar de Oro' (Golden Altar) which is made of pure gold. The Golden Altar was miraculously saved after the sacking of Panamá Viejo by British Pirate Captain Henry Morgan. According to local legend, when word came of the pirate’s impending attack, a priest attempted to disguise the altar by painting it black. The priest told Morgan that the famous altar had been stolen by another pirate, and even convinced Morgan to donate handsomely for its replacement. Morgan is said to have told the priest, ‘I don’t know why, but I think you are more of a pirate than I am.’
Inclusions
- Lunch plus Water, Soft Drink, Fresh Juice and Coffee or Tea. (Up to $20.00)
- Private transportation
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There's going to be a lot of walking but there will be opportunities to rest.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- 'All Inclusive' Walking Tour of Casco Antiguo begins in Plaza de Francia at the Esteban Huerta Promenade where you'll have the opportunity to purchase souvenirs from artisans on the walk and ends with lunch at a local restaurant.
End Points
- Our Last stop. We've saved the best for last. Guest are able to sit down and enjoy a nutritious lunch or dinner at Tantalo Hotel 'Kitchen'. You can check out their menu before booking by going to their website. That way you are prepared and know before you go.
