City Sightseeing Panama City Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
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Duration
1 day
Cancellation
Free cancellation 24hrs
Ticket type
Mobile ticket
Confirmation
Instant
What's included
What's included
Not included
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Duration
1 day
Cancellation
Free cancellation 24hrs
Ticket type
Mobile ticket
Confirmation
Instant
What's included
Not included
This hop-on hop-off bus tour around Panama City provides you with a convenient and flexible way to explore famous landmarks and attractions, including the Panama Canal, Balboa Boutiques Plaza, and Casco Antiguo. The tour covers multiple stops, allowing you to explore the colonial city at your own pace. With audio guides available in multiple languages, you can learn about its rich history and culture as you travel.
Stop 1 — Balboa Boutique
The main boarding point, situated at Balboa Plaza, where your ticket window begins the moment you first board.
Stop 2 — Parque Urraca
A leafy urban park in the Marbella district, ideal for a short stroll between the city's commercial and historic quarters.
Stop 3 — Point Panama
A central stop serving the modern downtown area and its waterfront promenade.
Stop 4 & 15 — Old Town (Casco Antiguo)
The UNESCO-listed colonial quarter, packed with 17th-century churches, plazas and rooftop bars — served by two stops so you can explore thoroughly.
Stop 5 — My Town / Cerro Ancón
Hop off for Cerro Ancón hill, where a short hike rewards you with panoramic views over the city and the Canal.
Stop 6 — Albrook Mall
One of Central America's largest shopping centres, also home to the city's main bus terminal.
Stop 7 — Ciudad del Saber
The former US military base transformed into a knowledge and innovation hub on the Canal's Pacific entrance.
Stop 8 — Miraflores Locks / Panama Canal
Watch massive container ships navigate the Canal's famous locks from the visitor centre — the tour's most iconic stop.
Stop 9 — Downtown Amador
The Amador Causeway area, connecting three islands and offering striking views of the Canal's Pacific entrance and the city skyline.
Stop 10 — Museo de la Biodiversidad
Frank Gehry's striking biodiversity museum celebrates Panama's role as a natural land bridge between two continents.
Stop 11 — Punta Culebra
A nature centre on the Amador Causeway with marine exhibits and wildlife — a quieter, family-friendly stop.
Stop 12 — Buccaneers
A causeway stop with waterfront dining and views back towards the city.
Stop 13 — Isla Flamenco
The furthest island on the causeway, home to a marina, restaurants and open sea views.
Stop 14 — Isla Perico / Sabroso Panama
A mid-causeway stop combining island scenery with local food and drink options.
Stop 16 — Seafood Market
Panama City's famous Mercado de Mariscos, where you can finish the loop with a bowl of ceviche straight from the fishermen.
Hop on and off at any stop along the route.
Balboa Plaza, Panama City
Board the bus at any designated Red Route stop — your ticket window starts from the moment you first board. Show your mobile ticket to the driver when you hop on.
What to bring
No. Your ticket is delivered to your phone and can be shown on screen — no printing needed.
Your ticket window begins the first time you board the bus, not at midnight or at the time of booking.
You can join the Red Route at any of the 16 designated stops — there's no requirement to begin at Balboa Boutique.
Children under 4 travel free of charge, though they are not entitled to their own seat.
Bus frequency and departure times can vary by day and season. Check the City Sightseeing Panama website for current timetables before you travel.
Accessibility information is not confirmed in the supplier data — contact us before booking if you have specific mobility requirements.
City Sightseeing
City Sightseeing is a globally recognised hop-on hop-off operator running iconic red double-decker bus tours in more than 100 cities worldwide.
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