Things To Do in Panama City & Panama Tocumen Airport Layover Ideas

We are pleased to offer a selection of exclusive tours to those with a layover at Panama Airport. All of these tours listed below include airport pickup, the tour, and the return back to the airport to catch your next flight:

Canal Visitors Centre Tour (3.5 hours)
The Panama Canal is #5 on National Geographic’s 100 Journeys of a Lifetime, must-see destinations. It has been called “The Eighth Wonder of the World” and it took 250,000 people from all corners of the globe and more than 10 years to build.

Today it stands as a monument to mankind’s ingenuity and the power of conviction. Seeing a 5,000,000 ton vessels rise and drop more than 50 feet in the locks as they make their way over the Isthmus from one ocean to another is a one-of-a-kind experience. Inside the building there is a theater where a short film is presented explaining the history of the Panama Canal and a Museum with interesting facts about it.

Old City Tour (3.5 hours)
Casco Viejo (Old Quarter) was Panama City’s downtown until the 1930’s when it declined as wealthy families moved to the new sectors of the city. The declaratory statement made by UNESCO that the Old Quarter of Panama is a World Heritage Site, finally recognizes the unique character and enormous historic value of the beautiful city.

Some of the interesting spots that we will visit are: Plaza Herrera, walking straight through Ave. A and making short stops at San Jose’s Church (popular by its gold covered altar), the ruins of the Jesus Company Church and the Santo Domingo Church, getting into the popular Plaza de Francia (France Plaza), where we will be able to see amazing views from the old and modern Panama. Our walking tour continues through Calle 1a. where the National Palace of Government and Justice is located as well as the National Theatre and the San Francis of Asis Church.

Albrook Shopping Tour (4 hours)
Albrook Mall is the largest shopping center in Latin America, with more than 700 stores including a supermarket, movie theaters, pharmacies, Banks and more than 100 restaurants divided in the 3 existing Food Courts.

Exclusive Shopping Tour (3 hours)
Multiplaza Pacific Mall is one of most unique and impressive malls located in the city centre of Panama. Here you will find over 200 stores with a huge choice of various fashion by international designers such as shoes, bags and accessories and electronic store. You will also find over 30 restaurants including Italian and Japanese kitchens. When entering the mall ask for the Panama Shopping Card at the reception. This Shopping Card will give you discount and deals in over a hundred stores.