Panama Canal and City Tour Experience

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About this activity

Get a complete overview of Panama city with the Panama Canal and city tour experience with an experienced panamenian bilingual tour guide. This could last up to 6 hours and will cover the Miraflores locks at the panamá canal (Pacífic side) , the magical Streets of old town and the Amador coastway (Naos, Perico and Flamenco islands) .

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 70 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Lloyd express

Ages: Infants (0–6 years) · Children (7–11 years) · Adults (12–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Transport by air-conditioned suv, minivan or bus
Included: Bottled water
Included: Driver/guide
Included: Group Tour
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Panama city

Not included

Not included: Roundtrip transportation Fee if you are outside downtown Panama (Westin, Dreams, Airport)
Not included: Panama Canal Miraflores locks Entrance Fee
Not included: Aguas Claras and Gatun Locks entrance fees (ocean to ocean tour option)
Not included: Roundtrip transportation Fee (Bijao, Decameron, Riu Playa Blanca) based on the group size

Itinerary

Panama Canal

2 hours Admission not included

Miraflores locks operation interaction and Panama canal documentary with Morgan Freeman (45 minutes)
Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador)

30 min

We will drive thru a set of 3 Islands joint to the city with dirt and rocks from the Panamá canal.
Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica Of Saint Mary The Ancient

15 min Admission not included

Walk around enjoying the incredible architecture and history of our cathedral and Minor Basilica Santa Maria La Antigua. First Diocese of the mainland in America and the one that was visited by Pope Francis in January 2019.
The Flat Arch of Casco Viejo

10 min

Old Church, Chapel and convent of Santo Domingo that preserves the remains of the most emblematic architectural piece of the Old Town at the end of 18th Century, Mainly considered during the Panama Canal construction .
Stop 5

5 min

A Tribute to the King Of Spain Carlos V. This character is credited with the title of being the first to envision a Transoceanic route through Panama to unite the two largest oceans in the world. The pacific Ocean and the atlantic Ocean. This a wondurful Pplace to buy Molas at the best prices from indigenous artisan women who take advantage of the Plaza to offer this wonders of their ancesters.
Paseo de Las Bovedas

20 min

Here we come to the Final part of this fascinating journey through the history of Panama. Enjoy the refreshing Paccific ocean Breeze, the spectacular view of the southern entrance of the Panama Canal and the opportunity to shop and interact with local artisans.
Plaza de Francia

Passing by

Plaza that honors French Canal iniciators, Pablo Arosemena, 5th president of the republic of Panama (1901-1912), and a fighter for our constitutional laws of the new Republic.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

Waldorf Astoria Panama
Viajero Casco Viejo Hostel
Aloft by Marriott Panama
YOO Panama
Marriott Panama Hotel
Hotel Bardot Boutique
TRYP by Wyndham Panama Centro
Hostal Casa Areka
Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
Innfinit Hotel & Suites
Tocumen Intl Airport

and 80 more pickup points

Hotel or airbnb pick ups starts between 6am to 730am based on location. Pick up time will be provided depending on the amount of participants in the Tour. If you are hiring the experience from the tocumen Airport or any location outside the city (Westin or Dreams Playa Bonita,Gamboa or Beach resort Area) an additional Transportation fee will apply due to time and distance from the starting point. If you need a private tour let us know in advance since the price is different. We will text you thru whatsapp or viator message between 830pm to 930pm to provide you exact pick up time. Please contact us thru whatspp if your pick up point is not listed.

Using your ticket

Hotel pickups starts approximately 7am to 745am, exact pickup time will be advised thru whatsapp or viator message between 8pm to 9pm the day before the tour.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

City shared Group tour

Shared Group tour

Duration: 5 hours

Bottled water

car, suv, Minivan or Bus

Pickup included
Ocean to Ocean private tour

Private

Duration: 8 hours

Panama Canal locks: We will visit 3 set of locks

Miraflores, Pedro Miguel and Aguas claras locks (expanded version in the Atlantic side.

Suv, minivan

Pickup included
City Private tour or Layover

Lunch time included: Besides the tour hired you will also get time for lunch since you hired a private tour.

Private

Duration: 6 hours

Bottled water included

Minivan or suv

Pickup included