Panama City & Canal Half-Day Tour

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Discover the world-famous Panama Canal and Panama City on this half-day guided tour. See the wonder of the Panama Canal during it's busiest period of the day and walk the narrow and enchanting streets of Panama City's Colonial District "Casco Antiguo".

Highlights

  • See the famous Panama Canal - a true masterpiece in engineering
  • Wander the streets of 'Casco Antiguo' - Panama City's old quarter
  • Enjoy spectacular views of the canal and city skyline from the Amador Causeway

Description

A representative will pick you up at your hotel for your Half Day City & Miraflores Locks Tour. You will start the tour with a 30 minutes’ drive to Miraflores to see the huge vessels passing the Panama Canal. You will enjoy the view on the Locks from a sheltered terrace and listen to the explanations of your guide. To complete the visit of the Canal you will visit the Museum and Visitor Center at Miraflores which gives you a good idea on the construction of the Canal – a masterpiece of engineering. You will also learn about the history of the canal and its significance for Panama and the entire world trade as well as on the current expansion project. After the visit to the Canal you continue with your guide to the Amador Causeway, a road that connects three Islands in the Pacific Ocean and offers magnificent views on the Canal on one side and on the skyline of Panama City on the other side. Lunch will be served at Mi Ranchito Restaurante in Amador. After lunch, we will continue to the Casco Viejo, where you will feel set back in time as you admire the lovely colonial houses, the narrow roads and the impressive churches. You will get a good idea about Panama’s history by driving or walking through the main attractions of this quarter. This tour includes: transportation, English speaking driver/guide, and entrance fees. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes and don't forget to bring a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera and water. After the tour you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Includes

Transportation Bilingual driver/guide (English and Spanish) Entrance fees

Important Information

  • Guides available in other languages (German, French, Italian) upon request. Please wear comfortable shoes and don't forget to bring your camera, sunprotection and water.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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