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City Sightseeing: Panama Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour

Panama City skyline view from open-top bus on City Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off tour.
Double-decker bus on Panama City Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour passing by modern skyscrapers.
Panama City skyline view from open-top bus on City Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off tour.
Panama City skyline view from City Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off tour bus.

Explore Panama’s lush rainforests, coasts, and the epic Panama Canal on a hop-on hop-off bus tour through 16 unmissable sights with a lively bilingual guide.

Highlights

  • Hop on and off across Panama with a 24/48-hour bus tour, and take a quick sightseeing tour or savor sights at a slow pace.

  • Cover 16 top sights with buses arriving every 45 to 75 minutes, making Panama City’s highlights easy to explore in one smooth and hassle-free trip.

  • Learn about Panama’s history with live English and Spanish commentary that turns every major sight into a story you can’t stop listening to.

  • Watch ships sail through the Miraflores Locks, stroll Parque Urracá’s lush paths, and marvel at Biomuseo’s vibrant design with nature’s wonders.

Inclusions

  • 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour

  • Access to Red route

  • Live English and Spanish-speaking guide

  • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from United States, Canada, Brazil and over 11 countries have loved this experience
Kevin Alaric

Kevin

4/5

Jan, 2025

The guides were very informative and friendly. And we're able to answer any questions. The attractions we stopped at were the main features of the city which we liked
Andrea Kroehne

Andrea

4/5

Nov, 2024

We couls see the main touristic spots from the city. It is a pity that it ends so early (last bus leaves the start point at 2:30pm)
Sharia Sammy

Sharia

3/5

Aug, 2024

The guide was informative, but the stops could have been a little longer for pictures. There was also no wifi, as advertised. In addition, we dropped off at the Canal, but due to the late crossing time, we were finished at 4:15pm missed the last bus at 3:45pm. The times for the last buses should be extended to 6pm or 7pm to really give a better experience.
TARA PERSAUD

Tara

3/5

Jun, 2024

The best part of the tour was going to the Panama Canal and the Islands. There were no headsets just commentary from the guide which were sometimes a bit late. No sign posting of the tour pickup/drop off in some areas
Josephine Apps

Josephine

5/5

Mar, 2024

Comfortable bus and I wouldn't have gotten to so many interesting areas if not for Hop on Hop off. Ticketing very easy.... Knowing the pickup locations forced me to find them around Panama so I could go to the closest one

These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Red route

Short on time but big on sightseeing? The 24 or 48-hour Panama hop-on hop-off pass is your golden ticket to say, “Yep, I saw it all!” Cruise the city’s top spots – shop at Balboa Boutiques, stroll for chill vibes at Parque Urraca, and gasp at the Panama Canal, modern wonder alert. A live bilingual guide in English and Spanish brings Panama’s stories to life, making every stop more vivid and memorable. With this pass, you’re the boss! Hop off, soak it in, or skip ahead. It’s sightseeing made fun, breezy, and absolutely brag-worthy.

Schedule

Monday to Friday

  • Departures: 8:30am, 9:45am, 11am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm and 2:45pm from stop #1 (Balboa Plaza)

Saturday & Sunday

  • Departures: 8:30am, 9:15am, 10am, 10:45am, 11:30am, 12:15pm, 1pm, 1:45pm and 2:30pm from stop #1 (Balboa Plaza)

  • Popular stops: Urraca Park, Panama Canal, Biomuseum

Please click here for a detailed Red Route map and its boarding points.

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Accessibility

  • Most of the buses are wheelchair accessible with dedicated spaces measuring up to 70 cm wide, 120 cm long, and 135 cm high.

Additional information

  • The Balboa Boutiques Kiosk is open from 8am to 5pm.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone at the boarding point with a valid ID.

  • You can join the Hop-on Hop-Off tour from any of the boarding points. Click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

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