Panama City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

From$30
2h 30m
Panama City, Panama

About this activity

Discover Panama City's rich history and modern attractions on a flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour, featuring key landmarks and informative commentary.

Highlights

  • Explore Panama City's historic Casco Viejo district
  • Visit the iconic Panama Canal
  • Discover the vibrant Amador Causeway
  • Experience the modern skyline of Punta Pacifica
  • Enjoy panoramic views from Ancon Hill

Full description

Dive into the heart of Panama City with our flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour. This 24-hour pass allows you to explore the city's rich history and vibrant culture at your own pace. From the colonial charm of Casco Viejo to the bustling Amador Causeway, each stop offers a unique glimpse into Panama's diverse heritage. Enjoy informative audio commentary in multiple languages and stay connected with free Wi-Fi on board. Whether you're a history buff or a modern architecture enthusiast, this tour provides a comprehensive overview of Panama City's must-see attractions.

Included / Excluded

  • Unlimited hop-on hop-off access for 24 hours
  • Audio commentary in multiple languages
  • Free Wi-Fi on board
  • Food and beverages

Important information

Know before you book

  • The tour operates daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
  • Children under 5 travel free when accompanied by an adult.
  • Pets are not allowed on the bus.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking.
  • Bring a valid ID for ticket verification.
  • Keep your ticket accessible for boarding at any stop.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • 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

Traveler reviews

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Panamá sightseeing

Exploring Panama City on the hop-on hop-off bus from the Panama Canal to Casco Viejo and the waterfront views, it made sightseeing easy and stress-free. The open-top skyline views were beautiful, though waits between buses could be a bit long. Overall, it’s a solid option for first-time visitors!

Dominique_PMay 24, 2026VIATOR

Nothing reliable.

Really very bad the app. Better that q didn't exist. It is even worth a tour of the city and look there. Schedules absolutely nothing reliable. Of the similar q we have already done the most disorganized.

rafael131May 7, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Bad.

Do not follow the scheduled times and do not follow the routing routes. They simply do what they want ... for example, we went down Casco Viejo and then the Panama Canal, but only had the option to go back to the starting point of the tour. Absurd... We went from Uber

eberdalmolinMay 3, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Pass by of most of the...

Pass by of most of the major stops in Panama, Very reasonably priced, get off at a stop if you want and get back on another bus later(wait time between busses varies ).

Chris_JApr 27, 2026VIATOR

Please train your guides better

The tour guide was very uninformative as he failed to provide information on many of the sites we saw and also failed to properly translate into English what was said in Spanish. The bus traveled at 5 miles an hour and took almost 4 hours to complete one loop without me getting off the bus.

valerie_mApr 24, 2026VIATOR

Additional information

Season: All Year Round (except on Carnaval - March, 25th December, 1st January) Buses depart from Stop 1 Balboa 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