Panama Pirate & Dark History Tour in Casco Viejo – Gold, Fire & Empire

About This Tour

In 1671, the Welsh pirate Henry Morgan led one of history's most audacious raids — sacking the original Panama City, the wealthiest city in the Americas, and burning it to the ground. On this tour, we follow his trail through the ruins, legends and hidden corners of old Panama.

Starting at the sea walls where Morgan's forces landed, your guide will bring to life the dramatic story of the raid — the city's desperate defenders, the march through jungle, and the three weeks of looting that followed. You'll visit the ruins left by the fire, hear tales of buried treasure, and see the strategic geography that made Casco Viejo easier to defend when the city was rebuilt in 1673.

Equal parts history lesson and adventure story, the pirate tour is our most theatrical offering — and the one guests remember longest.

What's Included

• Expert guide specialising in colonial-era piracy and Caribbean history
• 2-hour walk to ruins, sea walls and historic viewpoints
• Illustrated maps of Morgan's 1671 raid route
• Stories of treasure, treachery and the rebuilding of Panama City
• Small group (max 12 guests) for an intimate experience