Panama City: Half-Day Tour to Miraflores Locks & Casco Viejo
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Explore the 8th Wonder of the World on a half-day tour with a bilingual and certified guide. Visit the Panama Canal Miraflores Locks, Casco Viejo and the Bridge of the Americas viewing deck.
Highlights
- Be Amazed by the 8th wonder of the world at Miraflores Locks
- Walk on the brick streets of Casco Viejo and learn about its rich history
- Enjoy the ships crossing the Panama Canal under the Bridge of the Americas
- Try local Panamanian food & snacks and take home a nice souvenir
Description
Our expert bilingual tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Panama City. We recommend an early start, to be able to see the ships crossing the Miraflores Locks. We will arrive to the Visitors Center, you will buy your entrance ticket and enjoy the best iMax experience and enjoy the History of the Panama Canal, narrated by Morgan Freeman. Our guide will share some fascinating histories and information about the Canal.
On the way to Casco Viejo, we will do a quick stop for a great picture of the Bridge of the Americas. You can enjoy the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal.
Now we arrive to the historic Casco Viejo, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and get ready to admire its colonial architecture, narrow and joyful ambience.
During the tour, we will do a quick stop, for you to get a nice souvenir from Panama, to take back home to your loved ones. Whether you’re on a stop-over with COPA, a business trip, or a vacation, this tour is the perfect way to experience the best of Panama City in just half a day.
Notes:
1. If you like to get picked up at Tocumen Airport to start your half day tour, an airport transfer needs to be booked or added to your trip.
2. The morning Half Day (AM) tour starts at 7am or 8am. This will be the best suggested time to take advantage of ships schedule crossing the Canal
3. The afternoon Half Day (PM) tour starts at 1pm or 2pm. This will be the best suggested time to take advantage of ships schedule crossing the Canal
4. Ships crossing schedules may vary without notice, from the Panama Canal Authority.
4. Viewing deck and iMax movie are always available during visitor's center operation hours (8am to 5pm). Total length of the Panama Canal experience is between 1 hour and 1.5 hours.
5. Entrance fee-ticket to the Panama Canal Visitors Center is not included on the half day tour price. (US$17.22)
Includes
Bilingual certified driver and tour guide
Pass by some local and popular landmarks in Panama City
Visit to Casco Viejo
Visit to Bridge of the Americas viewing point
Visit to Miraflores locks with IMAX theater
Get a chance to buy souvenirs
Important Information
- Private Half-day tour with bilingual tour guide
Opportunity to buy local souvenirs
Chance to eat Panamanian food
Suitable business trips, family vacations and COPA stop-over
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund