Panama City: Half-day tour of highlights and Panama Canal

Panama Canal and Casco Viejo Guided Tour from Panama City

This tour covers the Panama Canal Visitor Center, Amador Causeway, Las Americas Bridge, and Casco Viejo, ideal for travelers interested in history and local culture.

Highlights

• Visit the Panama Canal Visitor Center with a knowledgeable guide
• Explore the Amador Causeway and photograph the Panama sign
• Enjoy views of the Panama Canal from the Las Americas Bridge
• Walk through Casco Viejo to see colonial architecture and UNESCO World Heritage sites

Description

You will be picked up from your hotel to visit the Panama Canal Visitor Center. There, you can observe the canal’s functioning locks and watch a documentary about its history. Note that the entrance fee is not included in the tour price.

Next, you will visit the Amador Causeway to take photos at the Panama sign and observe the city’s skyline.

The tour continues with a drive over the Las Americas Bridge, offering panoramic views of the Panama Canal.

A walking tour in Casco Viejo follows, where you can explore colonial-era houses, churches, and squares. This historic district was the second city founded by the Spanish after a pirate attack and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel.

Includes

• Guided tour with an informative and professional guide
• Comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
• Bottled water
• Sodas
• Local snacks

Excludes

• Lunch
• Entrance fee for Panama Canal Visitor Center ($17.22 USD per adult; $7.22 USD per child)

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

We recommend booking in the morning when the canal is most active and bringing comfortable walking shoes and sun protection.