Discover Panama: History of the City and the Canal
Overview
"Panama: The Engineering of Destiny"
A technical and historical tour of the world axis.
Many visit the Channel to watch boats pass by. We come to understand how the world moved. This is not a scenic excursion; it is an immersion in the logistics, resilience and vision that allowed this isthmus to change the global geography. This is not a sightseeing tour; it is a private dive into the backbone of America. Reserved for those who demand exclusivity, our experience connects the colonial legacy of the Old Town with the engineering that defied fate.
What's Included
- Carbonated beverages Only if requested
- Bottled water Only if you request it
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Tickets
Meeting and Pickup
We pick up throughout Panama City, Marcos A. Gelabert Albrook Airport and Playa Bonita Veracruz.Note: We do not pick up at the Cruise Port of the city of Colón.Note: Price does not include Tocumen International Airport.Note: All reservations that have a pick-up point outside the city center such as airports, ports, resorts or airBnB, etc. They will have to pay an additional pickup charge
What To Expect
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Panama Canal
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
San Felipe
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Causeway Amador
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-190325P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- Carbonated beverages. Only if requested.
- Bottled water. Only if you request it.
- Private transportation.
- WiFi on board.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Breakfast.
- Dinner.
- Lunch.
- Tickets.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Discover Panama: History of the City and the Canal is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Discover Panama: History of the City and the Canal will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Carbonated beveragesOnly if requested
- Bottled waterOnly if you request it
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Tickets
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
