Panama City Highlights & Panama Canal Tour
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Join us on this 5-hour Panama City tour where you will visit the highlights of Panama including the awe inspiring Panama Canal, Avenida Balboa, Casco Viejo and Artisan Market and Amador Causeway.
Highlights
- Visit the Panama Canal and witness the transiting of large ships
- We only have small personalized tours. NO Vans and busses with large crowds!
- Visit all the important highlights of Panama City
- Learn about Panama City and the country of Panama, its traditions and culture.
- Enjoy our friendly customer service experience and our bi-lingual expert guides
Description
Please note: We offer both morning and afternoon tours starting at 7:15am and at 1:00pm.
Your friendly, bi-lingual driver and tour guide will meet you at your Panama City lodging from where you will continue on towards the famous Panama Canal. At the visitor center you will be able to observe the exciting activity of the Miraflores locks where you can marvel at the gigantic container ships making their approach into the locks lifting them above sea level. Stroll around the Miraflores visitor center and learn about the colorful history of the canal and its arduous construction. The visitor center also has a new IMAX theater featuring a 45 minute documentary. Alternatively, for those who do not want to enter the Miraflorese Visitor Center and pay the entrance fee we could watch the transit of ships from an observation area near the Pedro Miguel Locks.
Returning to the city through Balboa and the old colonial Canal zone, formerly occupied by the USA, we continue to the Amador Causeway and its amazing Panama City skyline views. The Amador Causeway connects 3 islands at the Pacific Ocean entrance to the Panama Canal. Enjoy the fresh ocean breeze and many photo opportunities, including the Panama Sign.
Lastly, we will head to Casco Viejo, via the awe-inspiring Cinta Costera road with its breathtaking Panama City skyline sights. As we reach Panama's old town, Casco Viejo, we will start walking along the many romantic alleyways and visit the four plazas (nominated UNESCO World Heritage Sites) with their spectacular architecture and rich history. Take your time admiring the historic buildings, cafes, unique boutiques, restaurants, bars and entertainment options.
Includes
Well-maintained, air-conditioned car
Bi-lingual guides (English/Spanish)
Tour of Panama City and to Panama Canal
Water bottle
Important Information
- The Miraflores Visitor Center entrance fee is US$17.22 for adults and $7.22 for children from 6 to 12 years old.
Last-minute bookings must obtain verbal confirmation from the activity provider's office to confirm the tour. If you have not received a confirmation or an itinerary from the office team, the tour is not confirmed and it will be scheduled for the following day
There is a surcharge for pickup from hotels outside of Panama City, such as from Tocumen Airport, Playa Bonita, Costa del Este, and others
This tour takes place rain or shine
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund