Best of Panama in One Day: Canal locks & Casco Viejo private Tour

4.9 (84 reviews) 4–5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

We will start the experience by visiting two of the most popular tourist attractions in the country: the world-famous Panama Canal and the Casco Viejo(Colonial City). Our first or last stop could be the Miraflores visitor center(depending on the transit schedule of the ships), where we will see the Canal in full action and watch up close vessels passing through the locks. We will also enjoy a 3D movie at the IMAX Theater. After that, we'll travel along Balboa Avenue, taking in the sights of modern Panama City, also known as the "Manhattan of Central America," until we reach our final destination, the Colonial Casco Viejo. In Casco Viejo, we'll take a walking tour, visit all its plazas and colonial buildings, and end our experience with a stunning view of the Panama City skyline from the Amador Causeway.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Panamanian Aventures

Ages: Infants (1–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: Admission fees: Canal tickets
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Itinerary

Miraflores Visitor Center

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Come and enjoy this engineering wonder that changed the whole maritime industry forever, brought to this world by the United States and Panama in our Miraflores visitor center where you can see the Panama canal in full action.
Panama City

Passing by

From the visitor center to Casco Viejo, we will be enjoying the sightseeing in modern Panama city
Plaza Mayor

15 min

This is gonna be our meeting point, right in the center of the Casco Viejo.
Metropolitan Cathedral Of Panama City

15 min

We will be entering to the most important cathedral in the whole country and you will be delighted with its beauty and history.
Plaza de Francia

20 min

Here in this Plaza we are gonna see the Ministry of culture ( former court of Justice), The french Embassy, The obelisk in honor to the French effort and the Dungeons
Paseo de Las Bovedas

20 min

We will have the opportunity to witness why Panama is called the Manhattan of Central America having a stunning view of the skyline, from there also we will see the eye-catching and colorful museum of biodiversity and Las America's Bridge Welcome the ships transiting the Panama canal.
Plaza Tomas Herrera

15 min

Plaza is dedicated in honor of one of our leaders Thomas Herrera
Plaza Bolivar

15 min

Originally called San Francisco, this tree-shaded plaza boasts central sculptures dedicated to Simon Bolivar
Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador)

20 min

Enjoy one of Panama City’s most fun-filled green spaces. The rock extracted when the Panama Canal was built between 1904 and 1914 was used to create the causeway. The road extends 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) out into the Pacific Ocean, linking the mainland with the islands of Naos, Perico, and Flamenco. and from there take a beautiful picture of the Panama skyline

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Parador Panama City
YOO Panama
Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel
Hotel Marianela
Costa Azul Hotel
ART CASCO The Hotel
Panama Marriott Hotel
Hotel Bardot Boutique
Hotel Marbella
Hotel Marparaiso
Hotel Red Room
Grand International Hotel

and 151 more pickup points

The guide will be meeting you in the lobby of the hotel, Airbnb or building, holding a sign with the company's logo and the lead passenger's name

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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Solo traveler combo

Solo traveler : This option is created for solo travelers

Pickup included
Miraflores Panama canal locks IMAX and Casco Viejo walking Tour

Pickup included
VIP Private Combo

Private: On this combo, we offer an exclusive and personalized service

Tickets are included

Pickup included