Experience the best of Panama City and the Panama Canal on this half-day tour. Small group sizes, all-inclusive amenities, and expert guides ensure a personalized and unforgettable experience.
- Panama City - Our guide will pick you up at your hotel and welcome you, apply the biosecurity protocols and guide you to this incredible day full of incredible surprises!
- Clayton - Former Military Base of the United States of America. The one of greatest military importance and one of the largest in Panama. Last military base to revert to the Panamanian State at the end of December 1999.
Today, on 120 hectares, the City of Knowledge is established, a state project that brings together innovative technological, scientific and business projects.
- Miraflores Visitor Center - Due to Remodeling operation in the Visitors Center, Only the Observation Decks and IMAX SHOW are Available
The Miraflores Visitor Center of the Panama Canal is one of the highlights of this tour.
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Exhibits are PARTIALLY OPEN. Have a Quick testing of the History, Engineering and The New Expanded Sets of Locks of the Canal on the way to the top deck.
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OBSERVATION DECKS: This is the best location to enjoy the transit of ships passing through the locks. Watch the maneuvers of the pilots, the mules, and the cable holders, while our guide will answer all your questions and concerns about what is happening in real time.
Don’t miss the two amazing OBSERVATION DECKS:
- 4th FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK
- GROUND FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK
Because of COVID-19, Restaurants, Bars, Coffee Shops and Movie Shows are temporarily closed.
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Monumento a Goethals - (Subject to Traffic Conditions)
This imposing monument is the recognition of the work of George Washington Goethals, who succeeded Stevens in his engineering work in the final stage of the construction of the Panama Canal.
This area of monuments is highly sensitive to traffic, especially during peak hours in the afternoon, so in some cases our guides may NOT VISIT this site.
- Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador) - The perfect place to cool off with the cool breeze from the Pacific Ocean, take the best photos of the city from the amazing viewpoints and enjoy a delicious homemade ice cream or an exquisite ceviche offered by the local restaurants.
If you love shopping, you can go crazy with the products offered by the dutyfree Amphora. You must show identification to enter.
- Casco Viejo - This is the time to walk the narrow streets of the colonial city of San Felipe.
Here we will walk for 1 hour through the Walls of the Old City, visit the most representative churches of the area and buy the best crafts of the best quality offered by this site.
If you are a lover of good coffee … We can take you to taste the Geisha Coffee … considered the best coffee in the world.
- Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Santa Maria the Ancient - 15-minute tour enjoying the incredible architecture and history of our Cathedral and Basilica … First diocese of the mainland in America and the one that was visited by Pope Francis in January 2019.
- Arco Chato - Old Convent of Santo Domingo that preserves the remains of the most emblematic architectural piece of the Old Town at the end of the 18th century. Believe it or not, this same piece of architecture EL ARCO CHATO (Flat Arch), was the key during the Panama Canal negotiations between the United States and France.
- 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 is an excellent place to buy “Molas” at the best prices from indigenous artisan women who take advantage of the shadows of the trees and the benches in the plaza to offer visitors their art learned from many past generations.
- France Square - Las Bóvedas, Cuartel Chiriquà or simply La Plaza de Francia (The French Square), is how this incredible place is known, full of stories in each of the corners.
Here we honor the tireless work of Pablo Arosemena, a fighter for the constitutional laws of the new republic and 5th President of the Republic of Panama (1910-1912)
- Paseo de Las Bóvedas - Here we come to the final part of this fascinating journey through the history of Panama.
Enjoy the refreshing ocean breeze, the spectacular view of the southern entrance to the Panama Canal, and an excellent opportunity to shop and interact with local artisans.
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- Extraordinary atmosphere of fun and friendliness
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Panama Canal Visitors Center - $17.22 usd p/p
This tour offers the best value at the best price!
Our groups are intimate, capped at 15 participants, but we can also accommodate larger parties in private tours.
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The tour includes 5 hours exploring The Panama Canal, Amador Causeway, and the unique Casco Viejo.
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Don’t worry about hydration or snacks during the tour; we provide these unlimitedly!
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Experience the best atmosphere with the enthusiasm and energy of our extraordinary certified bilingual guide.
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Benefit from the best shopping deals with our guide’s experienced advice, offering important tips to help you make the best choices.
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From the moment you book, we guarantee personalized attention. You will receive a coordination call the day before your tour to confirm your pickup time and location, along with personalized updates and responses to any questions or concerns.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.