Casco Viejo's Hidden Legends: An Unforgettable Discovery Tour

My wife I came for a short trip to Panama to celebrate her birthday. Since we were only staying a few days we were very selective about booking tours. Luckily we picked “Legends of Casco Viejo Tour Uncover Hidden Gems” as our introduction to Casio Viejo, on our first full day there. With any tour, the guide is the main factor that can make a tour worthwhile. Our guide Alex was one of the best I’ve had in my years of traveling. As both a longtime resident and hospitality industry professional, he has a great balance of both historical and local knowledge, and is able to keep it interesting and informative. He is also flexible and willing to adjust the tour based on the interest of the group. If your time in Panama is limited, I wholeheartedly recommend booking this tour with Alex. If you have more time, I would add that you should book on your first day, and let Alex help you to get the most out of your trip. One final note: Alex seems to know everyone there, and not just during the tour. I was chatting with an older local in front of Coca Cola Cafe later in my trip, and mentioned Alex in passing. The man knew exactly who I was talking about, (to the point of describing him) and had nothing but good things to say about him.

This tour was fantastic! Alex brought the history of Casco Viejo to life with amazing stories and hidden details I would’ve completely missed on my own. You can tell he’s passionate about the area and loves sharing its legends and culture. The perfect mix of history, fun, and local insights — highly recommend to anyone visiting Panama City!

It was such a wonderful experience touring Casco Viejo. Alex was super knowledgeable and took his time to give us a little history of every major place we stopped at. I definitely recommend this tour if you are visiting Panamá

Thanks to Alex, we learned so much about the history of Panama old town! You will not be disappointed on this amazing tour

Alex is very engaging and knowledgable. We enjoyed hearing about the history of Casco Viejo and learning about the landmarks and stories behind them. We appreciated that Alex moved us along at a comfortable pace, and included a great deal of information in the allotted time.

Could not have asked for a better guide than Alex. He is very personable and knowledgeable on both the history and architecture of Casco Viejo. After the tour he recommended a local restaurant for dinner and had our driver pick us up an hour later. If you are interested in the history of the area this is a tour worth taking.

Alex gave us an in depth tour. He included a lot of detail and local history. After the tour, he directed us to a good restaurant, and arranged for a later pickup so we could enjoy dinner.

I learned a lot about Casco Celia in this tour and that’s what I wanted. It’s evident that Alex is passionate about this area. He talked about several resources that he studied in order to be able to share stories of the history. He did a good job of adjusting to the interests of the people in our group.

This tour was fantastic! Alex showed us all the hidden gems of Casco Viejo and more! Great guided tour with extensive history.

Although it was raining, I am glad I went on the tour. Alex the guide was prepared with umbrellas, fascinating stories, and indoor stops to keep the group dry!