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Private Tour for a layover in Panama

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Panama City, Panama
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5 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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Spanish, Portuguese
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Overview

Do not miss the chance to visit the Panama Canal and the best of Panama City, Panama with this private tour starting at the International Airport PTY, from any location in Panama City ending at the airport or from the airport ending a hotels or accomodations in downtown of Panama City.

It is required by Inmigrations Department of Panama a minimum of 7 hours between flights in order to be able to leave the airport.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Round-trip private transfer
  • Driver/guide
  • Entrance tickets for Panama Canal Visitors Center (USD$17.22 adult, $7.22 child), this is optional
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

As soon as you arrive in Panama, go through Immigration at Terminal 2, the guide will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it outside Customs.

What To Expect

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Panama Canal

Guided visit to know about the history and how the Panama Canal works. Tickets have an additional cost of USD $10 per person to be purchased there. This stop is optional because there is a free observation area from Pedro Miguel Locks which is the place to visit on Mondays when the Visitors Center is closed.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Casco Viejo

Guided tour around buildings and the charming streets of the old spanish colonial quartier of Panama City
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador)

Beautiful sights of the Panama Canal and Panama City
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Panama Metro (pass by)

Sightseeing tour around downtown of Panama City
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Cinta Costera (pass by)

Sightseeing tour of downtown
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Participants coming from Brasil are required to bring their International Vaccination Certificate against yellow fever in order to be able to leave the airport.
  • In order to clear Inmigration and be able to leave the airport, it is required a minimum of 7 hours between flights.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour for a layover in Panama?

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-71405P1

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Round-trip private transfer
  • Driver/guide
  • Entrance tickets for Panama Canal Visitors Center (USD$17.22 adult, $7.22 child), this is optional

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Participants coming from Brasil are required to bring their International Vaccination Certificate against yellow fever in order to be able to leave the airport.
  • In order to clear Inmigration and be able to leave the airport, it is required a minimum of 7 hours between flights.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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