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Panama Canal and City Tour Experience

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Panama City, Panama
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On average, this is booked 14 (0) days in advance.

5 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Get a complete overview of Panama city with the Panama Canal and city tour experience with an experienced panamenian bilingual tour guide. This could last up to 6 hours and will cover the Miraflores locks at the panamá canal (Pacífic side) , the magical Streets of old town and the Amador coastway (Naos, Perico and Flamenco islands) .

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Transport by air-conditioned suv, minivan or bus
  • Group Tour
  • Roundtrip transportation Fee if you are outside downtown Panama (Westin, Dreams, Airport)
  • Panama Canal Miraflores locks Entrance Fee
  • Aguas Claras and Gatun Locks entrance fees (ocean to ocean tour option)
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Meeting and Pickup

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Hotel or airbnb pick ups starts between 6am to 730am based on location. Pick up time will be provided depending on the amount of participants in the Tour. If you are hiring the experience from the tocumen Airport or any location outside the city (Westin or Dreams Playa Bonita,Gamboa or Beach resort Area) an additional Transportation fee will apply due to time and distance from the starting point. If you need a private tour let us know in advance since the price is different. We will text you thru whatsapp or viator message between 830pm to 930pm to provide you exact pick up time. Please contact us thru whatspp if your pick up point is not listed.

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Panama Canal

Miraflores locks operation interaction and Panama canal documentary with Morgan Freeman (45 minutes)
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador)

We will drive thru a set of 3 Islands joint to the city with dirt and rocks from the Panamá canal.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Catedral Basilica Metropolitana Santa Maria La Antigua

Walk around enjoying the incredible architecture and history of our cathedral and Minor Basilica Santa Maria La Antigua. First Diocese of the mainland in America and the one that was visited by Pope Francis in January 2019.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

El Arco Chato

Old Church, Chapel and convent of Santo Domingo that preserves the remains of the most emblematic architectural piece of the Old Town at the end of 18th Century, Mainly considered during the Panama Canal construction .
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Plaza Carlos V

A Tribute to the King Of Spain Carlos V. This character is credited with the title of being the first to envision a Transoceanic route through Panama to unite the two largest oceans in the world. The pacific Ocean and the atlantic Ocean. This a wondurful Pplace to buy Molas at the best prices from indigenous artisan women who take advantage of the Plaza to offer this wonders of their ancesters.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Paseo de Las Bovedas

Here we come to the Final part of this fascinating journey through the history of Panama. Enjoy the refreshing Paccific ocean Breeze, the spectacular view of the southern entrance of the Panama Canal and the opportunity to shop and interact with local artisans.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Plaza de Francia (pass by)

Plaza that honors French Canal iniciators, Pablo Arosemena, 5th president of the republic of Panama (1901-1912), and a fighter for our constitutional laws of the new Republic.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Panama Canal and City Tour Experience?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-126099P1

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled water
  • Transport by air-conditioned suv, minivan or bus
  • Group Tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Panama city
  • Driver/guide
  • Roundtrip transportation Fee if you are outside downtown Panama (Westin, Dreams, Airport)
  • Panama Canal Miraflores locks Entrance Fee
  • Aguas Claras and Gatun Locks entrance fees (ocean to ocean tour option)
  • Roundtrip transportation Fee (Bijao, Decameron, Riu Playa Blanca) based on the group size

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 travelers

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