City Sightseeing Panama City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Description
With a 24-hour or 48-hour ticket, customers can enjoy unlimited hop-on hop-off access on a highly enjoyable double-decker bus tour of Panama City! From the open-top deck passengers can experience 360-degree views of Panama's best sights, including the Panama Canal, Balboa Plaza, Flamenco Island, Biomuseo, Casco Antiguo, Albrook Mall and much more! See these landmarks at your own pace, hopping off as you please, or stay on-board for the full 2.5 hour loop.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Season: All Year Round (except on Carnaval - March, 25th December, 1st January)
- Buses depart from Stop 1 Balboa Boutique Plaza
- Monday - Friday: Departures at 8:30am, 9:45am, 11am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm and 2:45pm
- Saturday and Sunday: Departures at 8:30am, 9:15am, 10am, 10:45am, 11:30am, 12:15pm, 1pm, 1:45pm and 2:30pm
- Tour duration - 2.5 hours
- Balboa Boutiques Kiosk is open 8am - 5pm
- Ticket does not include lunch, entrance fees to other attractions or transfer to departure point
- Mobile and printed paper vouchers are accepted on this tour and can be redeemed at any of the stops along the route
- Vouchers can be used any day within 12 months of travel date selected at check-out
- Depending on the season, the number of buses in circulation may be adjusted, which could lead to changes in waiting times
- Due to a major fire and no access to the area, services bound for Stop 15 may experience delays or route changes. Stop 16 will temporarily be maintained but in the opposite direction; customers must walk about 3 minutes to reach the Old Town and begin their tour
Reviews(565)
Start the tour as early as possible in the day and try to spend a longer time at the canal. Download the app before the start of the tour
Dear Robert, Thank you for your great review and for sharing these helpful tips with future travellers! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your City Sightseeing Panama Hop-On Hop-Off tour. Starting the tour early is indeed a great way to make the most of the day, and the Panama Canal is certainly one of the city's must-see attractions that's well worth spending extra time exploring. We're also pleased that you highlighted our app, as downloading it before the tour makes it even easier to follow the route, locate bus stops, and plan your sightseeing experience. Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing Panama. We hope to welcome you on board again during your next adventure with us. Kind regards, The City Sightseeing Team
Both their buses look old and beat up, but they will take you to all the locations as described and pickup/drop off on time. Bus#1 was ok and the guide was great. Bus#2 was shaking almost non-stop.
Dear Alex, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your City Sightseeing Panama City experience. We're pleased to hear that our service operated on schedule and that you enjoyed the tour with the guide on Bus #1. At the same time, we sincerely appreciate you letting us know about the condition of the buses, particularly the excessive vibration you experienced on Bus #2. Your comments have been shared with our local operations team, as maintaining a comfortable and enjoyable journey for our passengers is a priority. Feedback like yours helps us identify areas where we can continue improving our fleet and overall customer experience. Thank you once again for traveling with City Sightseeing, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on board again in Panama City or another City Sightseeing destination in the future.
We had a really good time exploring Panama City, the hop on and off is timely managed! The major spots are on the route or few steps from the stops…
Dear Customer, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a great time exploring the city with City Sightseeing Panama. It's wonderful to know that our Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour allowed you to visit Panama City's major attractions with ease and that you found the service well-organized and punctual. Our goal is to provide visitors with a convenient and enjoyable way to discover the city's most iconic landmarks at their own pace, so it's rewarding to know your experience reflected that. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on board again during your next visit to Panama City, or at another City Sightseeing destination around the world. Kind regards, City Sightseeing
This tour allowed for an affordable, quick introduction to Panama (if your time is limited) but also an extended view (if you have several hours). The options were extensive (the Panama Canal, Old-Town with museums, fish market, historical village, shopping mall etc.). The guide was very friendly, entertaining and knowledgeable. Take an umbrella in case of "flash" rain because riding on the top floor is the most ideal option. :)
Thank you so much Clarice for sharing your detailed feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your City Sightseeing Panama experience and that the tour gave you a flexible way to discover the city, whether for a quick introduction or a more extended sightseeing journey. It’s great to know that you were able to explore some of Panama’s main attractions, including the Panama Canal, the Old Town with its museums, the fish market, the historical areas, and even shopping spots. Our hop-on hop-off bus is designed exactly for this kind of flexible city tour, allowing visitors to discover Panama’s top landmarks at their own pace. We’re especially happy that you highlighted our guide’s friendliness, knowledge, and entertaining approach, as we always aim to make every City Sightseeing experience both informative and enjoyable. Thank you also for the helpful tip about the weather. Tropical showers can indeed appear suddenly, and sitting on the top deck is a fantastic way to enjoy the views of the city! We hope to welcome you again soon for another great sightseeing adventure around the world with City Sightseeing.
Really good first day in Panama to get an idea of what is available in Panama City! Sit on top level!
Dear Lisa, Thank you very much for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your first day in Panama and that the tour helped you get a great overview of everything the city has to offer. It’s also great to know you enjoyed sitting on the top level — the views are definitely the best from there 😊 We hope to welcome you again soon on another of our tours!
It was really good, very informative, learned a lot about Panama and the history. The tour guide was the best as well answered so many questions.
Thank you very much for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Panama tour and found it very informative. It’s great to know that you were able to learn so much about Panama and its history during the experience. We will also make sure to pass your lovely comments on to the guide, who will be very happy to know that they answered all your questions and made your tour so enjoyable. We hope to welcome you again very soon on one of our tours!
Read a lot of review, but I found it ok. This was a very good way to get a sense of the city . They crew was also very informative
A good way to see a large portion of Panama by bus.
They make stops are the top places to visit in everybody's list. They come around every hour and you have an app to live track the busses to see when you need to be back at the stop. Even if you don't get off the bus, it's so an excellent way to see the city. I'd recommend getting if in Caso and at the Canal.
Thank you so much for your fantastic review Evita! We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience with City Sightseeing Panama and that our hop-on hop-off bus tour helped you discover the city’s top attractions in a convenient and flexible way. It’s great to know that you found the frequency of the buses helpful and that the live tracking app made it even easier to plan your stops. We’re also glad you enjoyed the ride itself as a great way to see Panama City, even without getting off at every stop. Thank you as well for recommending key highlights like the Canal and Casco Antiguo, two must-see stops on our route. We hope to welcome you on board again soon for more unforgettable views and experiences!
The tour guides were knowledgeable and they gave suggestions and recommendations and were patient.
