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Private Tour of Panama City: History, Culture, and Traditions
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19 Ratings
Panama City
In this private experience you will be able to get to know Panama City very well, its rich history, culture and traditions with a guide certified by the Tourism Authority (ATP), ideal if you are on a stopover or on vacation and want to take advantage of the day, with flexible schedules according to your requirement.
In this private experience you will be able to get to know Panama City very well, its rich history, culture and traditions with a guide certified by the Tourism Authority (ATP), ideal if you are on a stopover or on vacation and want to take advantage of the day, with flexible schedules according to your requirement.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Canal de Panama - At the Miraflores visitor center, you can watch ships navigate through the locks and learn about the Panama Canal’s operations. You’ll also have the chance to capture this memorable moment.
The Panama Canal features a 3D movie on the IMAX screen, offering a unique experience to rediscover the canal like never before. - **Amador…
- Canal de Panama - At the Miraflores visitor center, you can watch ships navigate through the locks and learn about the Panama Canal’s operations. You’ll also have the chance to capture this memorable moment.
The Panama Canal features a 3D movie on the IMAX screen, offering a unique experience to rediscover the canal like never before.
- Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador) - The Amador Causeway offers a great view of Panama City, the entrance to the Panama Canal, and a variety of excellent dining options at its numerous restaurants.
- Casco Viejo - Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Old Town is full of picturesque stories that you can discover on a walk through its streets. You can also find craft shops for souvenirs from Panama.
- Monumento a Goethals - We will pass by the monument dedicated to Major General George Washington Goethals, located near the stairs leading to the top of the Canal Administration Building in Balboa, Panama City. Note that this area is very busy after 3pm, and the guide may not always be able to visit.
- Museo de la Mola - Visitors to the museum can appreciate and value the unique characteristics of the mola as a cultural art form.
- Plaza Tomas Herrera - In the center of Plaza Herrera stands an equestrian statue of General Tomás Herrera on a granite pedestal.
- Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Santa Maria the Ancient - Located in the Old Town of Panama City, the Cathedral Basilica of Santa MarÃa la Antigua de Panamá is a Catholic religious building consecrated in 1796.
- Plaza de la Catedral - Also known as Independence Square, this is the main public space in the Old Town. It has been the site of significant events in Panama’s history, such as independence from Spain and the later separation from Colombia.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Pick up at the Amador Cruise Terminal
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Guide
- Transfer to and from the Hotel
- Private transportation
- Pick up at the Amador Cruise Terminal
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Guide
- Transfer to and from the Hotel
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Pick up at Tocumen Airport - $20 USD
- Entrance to the Panama Canal $17.22
- Lunch
- Pick up at Tocumen Airport - $20 USD
- Entrance to the Panama Canal $17.22
Location
Canal de Panama
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Mronm
Nov 4, 2024
Great day in Panama City - To our surprise we were just the two of us! We were picked up exactly on time from the cruise terminal and after that we had ample time to visit all the nice places. Despite a terrible traffic jam in the old city, Gabriel managed to get us everywhere where we needed to go and more. The imax movie and visit to the locks was impressive and exactly on time to see the first ships coming down from the Carrebian .
All in all high value for money thanks to our great guide
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Ednaxoxo
Sep 22, 2024
Private tours are worth it! - My friend and I booked this tour and it was perfect! We got picked up by our tour guide and he took us around to all the places listed in the itinerary. He was very knowledgeable and gave information about everywhere we went along with some history of places that were historic. He wait for us while we sat down for lunch at flamenco island, before going onto the rest of the tour. It was a very efficient way of looking at all (well some of course, not ALL) the historical places in Panama. Safe. Inexpensive; worth it!
Our tour guide was Joey!
Just a few of the many pics we took……
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749lorenao
Aug 30, 2024
very Pro - I booked this tour for my family visiting me from Colombia which was a unique experience with a trained guide with extensive knowledge in history, I recommend full.
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Rachel_s
Apr 26, 2024
Great day despite the rain. - Jose our tour guide was awesome! He is very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Despite the rain we made the most if it. We visited many sites that I really don't think we would have done on our own.
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Vpat73
Apr 20, 2024
5 star experience - Orlando was great , he was reliable and flexible . Spoke great English and knows his history also knew how to navigate the crowds
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1tahoeg
Apr 20, 2024
Great customized tour - Orlando was the perfect tour guide, fun, knowledgeable, and catered to our tour style that was more here, less time there. Part of the charm was how knowledgeable he was about Panamá as a whole, not just the tour sites. He bestowed great knowledge about the city and the culture of Panamá. If you're looking for a fun and really cool person to show you the sights, he's your person.
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Lavinia_w
Mar 17, 2024
A wonderful tour - We had a wonderful day with Dwayne our tour guide yesterday. We covered a lot of grounds, the old town, the canel and the Amador causeway. we would not have been able to do all of it in one day on our own. Dwayne is very knowledgeable of the past and present Panama. He is very helpful, always offering to take our pictures, answer all of our questions and recommended a lovely restaurant at the marina. Highly recommend this tour to everyone.
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Michael_b
Feb 19, 2024
Private tour experience with Jose - The guide (Jose Espinosa) made the experience really special. We toured San Felipe, Amador, Balboa, and walking tour gave us so many opportunities to be fully immersed in culture, history, shopping and lots of photos to capture every special landmark! Highly recommend and ask for Jase!
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Jason_y
Feb 7, 2024
Very nice first day in Panama - Jose our driver/guide was excellent throughout. Took us first to the Amador Causeway. Had our photos taken by the Panama sign, but for some reason they did not turn out. Not his fault, was the setting on my dumb camera. Oh well! He took us all around the Old Town and let us stop several places when we saw something we wanted to buy. He has us take a break at a nice spot looking over the bay (was a combination gift shop/cocktail bar). The drinks were very good. Then off to the Panama Canal. That IMAX movie narrated by Morgan Freeman was pretty amazing and well worth the admission. Going out to the viewing platform wasn't so wonderful though as it was very hot, not nearly enough seating and not nearly enough shaded. Was difficult to endure and you can only watch water levels go up and down for so long until you're a bit bored. I am very happy that I didn't take a tour done by boat/ship. Not for me. Overall, very nice first day for us in Panama with an excellent and friendly guide/driver.
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1kir
Jan 18, 2024
Best service ever! Mr.Jose Espinosa - Jose is simply amazing. On time thorough friendly and nothing is a problem.
Couldn’t ask for a better guide
Thanks Jose
See you soon my friend
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