Panama City: Half-Day Tour to Miraflores Locks & Casco Viejo
Casco Viejo, Panama, Panama
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.
This half-day bilingual guided tour in Panama City suits visitors seeking a concise cultural and historical experience including the Panama Canal and Casco Viejo.
Highlights
- Watch ships cross the Miraflores Locks, part of the Panama Canal, known as the 8th wonder of the world
- Walk the brick streets of Casco Viejo and explore its colonial history
- View the Bridge of the Americas and the oldest active railroad in the world
- Taste local Panamanian food, sample geisha coffee, and shop for authentic Panama Hats
Description
Your expert bilingual tour guide will pick you up from your Panama City hotel. An early start at 7am is recommended to see ships crossing the Miraflores Locks.
At the Panama Canal Visitors Center, enjoy an IMAX experience narrated by Morgan Freeman that covers the canal’s history. We suggest purchasing your entrance ticket online in advance to avoid lines, as the fee (US$17.22) is not included.
On the way to Casco Viejo, you will pass landmarks such as the Panama Railroad, the Canal Administration Building, the Bridge of the Americas, and see ships waiting to transit the canal.
In Casco Viejo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will explore colonial architecture, sample Panamanian cuisine and geisha coffee, and have the opportunity to buy souvenirs like Panama Hats and coffee.
This tour is ideal for COPA stopover travelers, business visitors, or vacationers wanting to experience key Panama City attractions in half a day.
Includes
- Bilingual certified driver and tour guide
- Photo opportunities (Panama skyline, coastway, Bridge of the Americas, railroad, Cathedral)
- Visit to Casco Viejo
- Visit to Miraflores Locks with IMAX theater experience
- Opportunity to buy souvenirs such as Panama Hat, geisha coffee, and Mola textiles
Excludes
- Food and drinks
- Souvenirs
- Entrance fee to Miraflores Visitor Center (Panama Canal)
- Gratuity/tips
Important Information
- Private half-day tour with bilingual guide
- Includes time to purchase local souvenirs and try Panamanian food
- Suitable for business trips, family vacations, and COPA stopovers
- Pickup from Tocumen Airport available with additional airport transfer booking
- Morning tour (7am or 8am) is recommended to align with ship crossings
- Afternoon tour (1pm or 2pm) also available
- Ship crossing schedules may vary without notice
- Panama Canal experience lasts between 1.5 to 2 hours
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For best experience, book tickets to the Panama Canal Visitors Center online in advance and bring comfortable walking shoes and sun protection.
