Private or Small Group Panama Canal & City Half-Day Tour

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Panama City, Panama

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5 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover the best of Panama City in one unforgettable half-day experience. Watch massive ships navigate the world-famous Panama Canal, explore the historic streets and plazas of Casco Viejo, and enjoy panoramic views from the Bridge of the Americas and Amador Causeway.

Choose between a private tour or a small-group experience and travel comfortably with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transportation, bottled water, and a bilingual local guide. Our flexible itinerary and personalized attention give you more time to enjoy the places that interest you most while learning about Panama's history, culture, and engineering achievements.

This tour is ideal for travelers who want to experience Panama City’s essential landmarks in a limited amount of time without joining a large, impersonal group.

What's Included

Bottled water
Pick-up and drop-off at Panama City Hotels
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bilingual Guide
Panama Canal

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick you up at the meeting point or request pick up at your hotel

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Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Panama Canal

    At this point you can see the change of levels of the ships that transit the Panama Canal, also enjoy a 45-minute documentary on IMAX narrated by Morgan Freeman.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • Bridge of the Americas (Pass by)

    We will travel the majestic bridge of the Americas until we reach its own viewpoint

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Mirador de Las Americas

    At this point you can observe in the distance the entrance to the locks of the Canal, port Balboa and Bridge of the Americas (important because it is the first Bridge that joins the continental masses of South and Central America separated by the Canal )

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Casco Viejo

    At this point we will visit the narrow streets of the old town and its main squares, make a partial walk through the sights

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Plaza de Francia

    Here you can see the monument dedicated to the French, the pioneers in starting the construction of the Canal, we will also walk through walk orchards to appreciate the magical view that gives us

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Time to stop for one of the most important photos of the Panama Sign tour, take advantage of this walk and visit the Dutty free

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Panamaroutes

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Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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