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City Sightseeing: Panama City Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour

On this Panama City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, explore Panama City's most popular historical and major points of interest flexibly and cost-effectively. Discover Panama at your own pace with this 24hr/48hr Hop-on-Hop-off Panama City bus ticket.

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Highlights

  • Admire the views of Panama from the comfort of a 24-hour or 48-hour double-decker Hop-on-Hop-off Panama City bus.
  • Create your itinerary, hop on and off as you wish, and explore Panama City at your own pace
  • Explore the most iconic spots around Panama City on a hop-on, hop-off bus. You can hop on and hop off the bus as many times as you like.
  • Enjoy spellbinding views of the Pacific Ocean while taking in the views of colonial architecture as you pass by the iconic stops in 1 route.
  • Mobile Voucher Accepted! (No need to take the printed tickets)

Overview

Panama treasures phenomenal natural scenery and beaches. Enjoy a city tour of Panama on a 24-hour or 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Panama City bus and see all the major spots around the city. Explore all of the key landmarks on your schedule, including Balboa Plaza, Parque Urraca, Canal de Panama, Biomuseo, Casco Antiguo, and more. 

Itinerary

Panama City is a modern metropolis that embraces its rich history. Experience evocative 17th-century architecture, vibrant nightlife, and an up-close look at one of the world's man-made wonders: the Panama Canal.

Panama City is a must-visit whether you cruise through the popular Panama Canal or explore any luxurious island. Spend a day or two in Panama City which is enough to explore the place at your pace. Prepare for an exciting adventure on our comfortable open-top Hop on Hop off Panama City bus tour. This Hop on Hop off Panama City tour will give you a wonderful experience of the city's best sights and attractions.

First, you can hop off the bus at Balboa Boutiques Plaza, one of Panama's main shopping malls. The mall has a wide variety of stores to suit everyone's tastes. If you are lucky, you can try your hand at the casino. After that visit the Parque Urraca. This park is surrounded by beautiful trees and greenery, offering a fantastic city view.

Next, hop back on the bus and head to one of the most famous landmarks in Panama City: the Panama Canal. As one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World, the Panama Canal is a must-see for anyone traveling in the country. This incredible waterway is often listed as one of the seven wonders of the modern world and is a must-see for any visitor. The Panama Canal is a 50-mile-long engineering marvel that has been operating since 1914. It uses a series of gravity-powered locks to lift ships from sea level to 85 feet high. Watching the massive ships move through the locks is a truly awe-inspiring sight.

Panama City offers a mix of technological wonders and stunning natural areas. One stop you will not want to miss is the Biomuseo, a biodiversity museum designed by the renowned architect Frank Gehry. The museum's colorful exterior is hard to miss, and inside, you will learn all about Panama's incredible variety of life and its impact on global biodiversity. The next place you can visit is Flamenco Island, also known as Flamingo Island. Flamenco Island is a vibrant and picturesque island located at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. Overlooking the grandeur of ships entering and leaving one of the world's modern wonders — the Panama Canal — Flamenco Island offers a unique fusion of scenic beauty, history, and modern amenities. Another tour highlight is Casco Antiguo, Panama City's charming old town. Dating back to 1673, this area is full of history and character.

This open-top Hop-on-hop-off Panama City bus tour is a fun and easy way to see what Panama City offers. The tour takes you to all the major attractions of the Panama capital. Set amidst the Pacific Ocean, the rainforest, and the Panama Canal, Panama City is a strikingly modern city because of its unique attractions and iconic spots.

Stops: 1. Balboa Boutiques, 2. Parque Urraca, 3. Poin Panamá, 4. Casco Antiguo, 5. Mi Pueblito, 6. Albrook Mall, 7. Ciudad del Saber, 8. Canal de Panamá, 9. Downtown Amador, 10. Biomuseo, 11. Punta Culebra, 12. Bucaneros, 13. Isla Flamenco, 14. Isla Perico / Sabroso, 15. Casco Antiguo, 16. Mercado del Marisco.

Schedule

  • Monday to Friday: Departures at 08:30am, 09:45am, 11am, 12:15pm, 01:30pm and 02:45pm
  • Saturday and Sunday: Departures at 8:30am, 9:15am, 10am, 10:45am, 11:30am, 12:15pm, 1pm, 1:45pm and 2:30pm 
  • Full Loop: 120 Minutes Approx
  • Frequency: Every 75 Minutes
  • First Stop: Balboa Boutiques

Inclusions

  • 24/ 48-Hours Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket (as per option chosen)
  • Audio Guide in English, Spanish
  • Headphones

Exclusions

  • Entrance Fee
  • Hotel Transfers
  • Meals

Redemption Info

  • You can board the bus at any stop and voucher can be exchanged directly with the driver.
  • You will receive a ticket in exchange for your voucher, which you must keep until the expiry date/ tour.
  • Please check your ticket to know when it expires.
  • After exchanging your voucher for a ticket, your voucher will no longer be valid.
  • In loss of voucher/ticket, company is not liable for any refund.
  • Flexi Ticket: Your voucher is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
  • Mobile App: Please download "City Sightseeing Panama" mobile app and get city on your palm.

Know Before You Go

  • Voucher Type: Mobile and paper vouchers both are accepted for this tour.
  • Wheelchair Access: Yes
  • Air-Conditioning: Yes
  • Infants can travel free and you do not require to book infant ticket.
  • Depending on the season, the number of buses in circulation may be adjusted, which could lead to changes in waiting times.
  • Disclaimer: Due to traffic issues, public holidays, weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances, there might be sudden changes in the route or in the schedule. Traffic congestion and road closures- may cause delays and changes to the route. We’ll do all we can to provide a smooth and frequent service! No refund will be offered for any changes or cancellations due to any unforeseen circumstances.
  • Important Instructions: We recommend our all passengers please try to board the bus at first stop (Balboa Boutiques) if possible. During high season, specially on weekends, buses can be full, we advise you must wait for the next buses. NO REFUND possible in such conditions.

 

Information for Cruise Passengers:

  • Guests are reminded to check with the Cruise Ship which location they will be docking in to in Panama.
  • Guests whom are arriving into Flamenco will be able to locate the City Sightseeing buses outside of the gate of Fort Amador which is an approx. five minute walk from the ship.
  • Guests whom are arriving into Colon will need to make their own way into Panama. The distance is approx. an hour and a half by road. We would advise guests to check with their cruise line about transportation available into the city.

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Cancellation Policy

  • You must cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience to get a complete refund.
  • If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience, you will not be reimbursed.
  • Any modifications made less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience will not be allowed.
  • The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience's local start time.
  • This activity/experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.

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Christel Bladh

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03 May 26

We enjoyed getting a chance to see the different areas in Panama. Our guide was informative until her mic 🎤 went out....

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Joan Sterrett Allah

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24 Apr 26

Trip was only half the route due to bicycle race.
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Jay Wagner

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21 Apr 26

Between the bus being quite big and the amount of city traffic, we were unable to go completely through Casco Viejo howe...

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P Steward

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20 Apr 26

we couldnt find the stations where the bus stops, it would be helpful to use a sign to let people know where they can ho...

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Michelle Faß

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12 Apr 26

While we enjoyed the tour we were quite annoyed that we had paid $30 per person for tickets online but passengers on the...

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Derek Marriott

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05 Apr 26

It was good - I just wished I had done an earlier tour because the heat was a bit much...

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Deborah Vasquez

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05 Apr 26

One bus is okay the other is in rough shape. For 75 minutes between buses, I waited 95 minutes for the next bus. I arri...

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BK Blair

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13 Mar 26

Location of stop #1 should be clearer, not simply the name of the plaza. Instead indicate the closest store. The seats ...

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Shari Burnett

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11 Mar 26

El recorrido estuvo explicado por una señorita que a pesar de que el micrófono no funcionaba lo hizo igual en voz alta...

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Dematteis Alicia No

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09 Mar 26

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Norris West

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24 Feb 26

very few buses, so even though you can get on or off at will, the next bus is always more than an hour away so you you c...

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Micah Katz

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22 Feb 26

Ônibus muito velho, sem ar condicionado. Na parte inferior não é possível compreender o que diz o guia. ...

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Daniela de Gois Aquino

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16 Feb 26

Nous avons adoré notre expérience. Le processus de réservation en ligne était parfait. Nous étions 3 personnes âg...

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Andrei Pavlov

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14 Feb 26

There were two things I wish had been different. 1). The tour guide mentioned the next stop, but didn’t provide much...

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Mary Alice Heretick

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31 Jan 26

The busses and guides were great but the frequency of the pick ups made it difficult to see enough attractions in one da...

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Lorraine Matley

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31 Jan 26

El guia Turistico Jean Carlo excelente guía, mucha informacion muy importante tanto en Español e Inglés. Muy agradab...

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Gilda saul alvarez

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28 Jan 26

The female didn’t go into details. It was very hard to understand her English. She was friendly. I would only give...

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Ronda Sims

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11 Jan 26

Fantastic
Get on this bus.
You see lots of interesting stufwell worth the money
Great staff
Very polite an...

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Derek Cope

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31 Dec 25

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Elfie Siemens

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28 Dec 25

Love the idea of the Hop on Hop off bus. I think it would work best if you just stay on the bus for an overview tour of...

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Kathy Hoxmeier

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24 Dec 25

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Thomas Barnum

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22 Dec 25

First bus from Balboa Boutiques at 11am Dec. 19th was fine. Driver, guide and audio system all worked okay. Second bus f...

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Scott Atkinson

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20 Dec 25

One of our tour guide’s English was hard to understand...

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Douglas Rollings

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18 Dec 25

Der Zustand der Sitze ist grenzwertig.
Hier muss erneut werden.
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Maren Siegel

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30 Nov 25

Die interessant gestaltete Live- Erklärung während der Fahrt hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Die Abstände zwischen den Bus...

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Ricarda Paul

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29 Nov 25

Tour sights were nice. Did not have time to get off. Wish we had taken this 4 days earlier. Was a good overview of what ...

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Barry L Langley

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20 Nov 25

This was a brilliant hoho. Best we’ve ever been on thanks squarely to Jean Carlos our guide who gave us so much inform...

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Colm Solan

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11 Nov 25

The app doesn’t work, you can’t know when the next bus is coming.
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13 Jul 25

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01 Jun 25

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Marleen Vrij

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FuHwe Sipe

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07 May 25

Excelente tour.

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Karin Raymundo

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03 Apr 25

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Kim Ogawa

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21 Mar 25

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09 Mar 25

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Aurea Bianca Vasconcelos Andre

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06 Mar 25

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Silvia Salcedo Tamariz

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28 Feb 25

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Matziol

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27 Feb 25

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24 Feb 25

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Arno Maier

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27 Jan 25

My husband and I always try to start our visits to cities that are new to us by spending the first day on a Hop On Hop O...

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Pat Wille

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25 Jan 25

All good but,
The mall drop off should be in an area of actively open stores.
Dropping off at the locks, most of ...

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Newell Wilcox

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19 Jan 25

More buses would be good as over an hour to wait for next bus is quite a long time especially as some stops did not have...

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Louise Green

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09 Jan 25

The drivers and guides were great-Very friendly and helpful! The main issue was buses arriving way past scheduled times,...

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Melissa Morgan

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04 Jan 25

Rogelio was a great guide. I enjoyed the tour of the city. Two issues: buses should run more frequently (maybe 45 min)...

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The tour around the city was excellent. The guide shared so much information about the different stops. I will certainly...

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Mike Bourne

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John Lowe

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Fue una buena experiencia tomar este recorrido en el autobús turístico...

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Natalia Pérez Galindo

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Fue una buena experiencia tomar este recorrido en el autobús turístico...

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Natalia Pérez Galindo

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31 Jan 24

The guide was excellent and the tour covered so many interesting areas of the city....

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John Lowe

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An excellent way to get an overview of the city! We completed the entire route, then returned to Casco Viejo for the aft...

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Frank Weicks

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22 Jan 24

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21 Jan 24

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is my voucher flexible for Panama Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour?

Ans: Yes. Your voucher is flexible ad you can use any day within 12 months from the date of purchasing.

Q. Are your Panama Hop on Hop Off bus tour equipped with audio guides in different languages?

Ans: Yes, most Panama Hop On Hop Off buses provide audio guides in 2 languages that is English and Spanish. This allows passengers to enjoy informative commentary about the city's landmarks and attractions as they tour.

Q. Are the Panama hop on hop off bus tour pet-friendly?

Ans: Policies regarding pets on Hop On Hop Off buses in Panama may vary between operators. It's recommended to check with the specific tour company beforehand to confirm whether pets are allowed on board and if any restrictions or guidelines apply.

Q. Can I get on and off the hop-on-hop-off bus tour at any stop?

Ans: Yes, that is the beauty of the hop-on-hop-off system. You can disembark and rejoin the bus at any designated stop along the route.

Q. How does the Panama hop-on-hop-off bus tour system work in Panama City?

Ans: The Panama hop on hop off buses works on a loop, with designated stops at popular tourist attractions. Passengers can board the bus at any stop, hop off to explore, and then hop back on when they are ready to move to the next destination.

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