Half Day City and Panama Canal Tour in Panama City

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Half Day City and Panama Canal Tour

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Sep 13
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Pick-Up Playa Bonita SHARED

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No pick-up at Playa Bonita: Pick-up/drop-off only in Panama City (Financial District, Old Town). No service to Playa Bonita or Playa Blanca.
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Highlights

This tour offers the best value at the best price!


Our groups are intimate, capped at 15 participants, but we can also accommodate larger parties in private tours.


  • The tour includes 5 hours exploring The Panama Canal, Amador Causeway, and the unique Casco Viejo.


  • Don't worry about hydration or snacks during the tour; we provide these unlimitedly!


  • Experience the best atmosphere with the enthusiasm and energy of our extraordinary certified bilingual guide.


  • Benefit from the best shopping deals with our guide's experienced advice, offering important tips to help you make the best choices.


  • From the moment you book, we guarantee personalized attention. You will receive a coordination call the day before your tour to confirm your pickup time and location, along with personalized updates and responses to any questions or concerns.


Itinerary

  • Panama City

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Our guide will pick you up at your hotel and welcome you, apply the biosecurity protocols and guide you to this incredible day full of incredible surprises!
  • Clayton(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Former Military Base of the United States of America. The one of greatest military importance and one of the largest in Panama. Last military base to revert to the Panamanian State at the end of December 1999. Today, on 120 hectares, the City of Knowledge is established, a state project that brings together innovative technological, scientific and business projects.
  • Miraflores Visitor Center

    1 hours 15 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    ***Due to Remodeling operation in the Visitors Center, Only the Observation Decks and IMAX SHOW are Available *** The Miraflores Visitor Center of the Panama Canal is one of the highlights of this tour. - Exhibits are PARTIALLY OPEN. Have a Quick testing of the History, Engineering and The New Expanded Sets of Locks of the Canal on the way to the top deck. - OBSERVATION DECKS: This is the best location to enjoy the transit of ships passing through the locks. Watch the maneuvers of the pilots, the mules, and the cable holders, while our guide will answer all your questions and concerns about what is happening in real time. Don't miss the two amazing OBSERVATION DECKS: 1. 4th FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK 2. GROUND FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK ***Because of COVID-19, Restaurants, Bars, Coffee Shops and Movie Shows are temporarily closed.***
  • Monumento a Goethals(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    (Subject to Traffic Conditions) This imposing monument is the recognition of the work of George Washington Goethals, who succeeded Stevens in his engineering work in the final stage of the construction of the Panama Canal. ***This area of monuments is highly sensitive to traffic, especially during peak hours in the afternoon, so in some cases our guides may NOT VISIT this site.***
  • Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador)

    40 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    The perfect place to cool off with the cool breeze from the Pacific Ocean, take the best photos of the city from the amazing viewpoints and enjoy a delicious homemade ice cream or an exquisite ceviche offered by the local restaurants. If you love shopping, you can go crazy with the products offered by the dutyfree Amphora. You must show identification to enter.
  • Casco Viejo

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    This is the time to walk the narrow streets of the colonial city of San Felipe. Here we will walk for 1 hour through the Walls of the Old City, visit the most representative churches of the area and buy the best crafts of the best quality offered by this site. If you are a lover of good coffee ... We can take you to taste the Geisha Coffee ... considered the best coffee in the world.
  • Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Santa Maria the Ancient

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    15-minute tour enjoying the incredible architecture and history of our Cathedral and Basilica ... First diocese of the mainland in America and the one that was visited by Pope Francis in January 2019.
  • Arco Chato

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Old Convent of Santo Domingo that preserves the remains of the most emblematic architectural piece of the Old Town at the end of the 18th century. Believe it or not, this same piece of architecture EL ARCO CHATO (Flat Arch), was the key during the Panama Canal negotiations between the United States and France.
  • Plaza Carlos V

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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 is an excellent place to buy "Molas" at the best prices from indigenous artisan women who take advantage of the shadows of the trees and the benches in the plaza to offer visitors their art learned from many past generations.
  • France Square(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Las Bóvedas, Cuartel Chiriquí or simply La Plaza de Francia (The French Square), is how this incredible place is known, full of stories in each of the corners. Here we honor the tireless work of Pablo Arosemena, a fighter for the constitutional laws of the new republic and 5th President of the Republic of Panama (1910-1912)
  • Paseo de Las Bóvedas(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Here we come to the final part of this fascinating journey through the history of Panama. Enjoy the refreshing ocean breeze, the spectacular view of the southern entrance to the Panama Canal, and an excellent opportunity to shop and interact with local artisans.

What's included

INCLUDED

Extraordinary atmosphere of fun and friendliness
Air-conditioned vehicle
Unlimited yucca and plantain chips available throughout the tour.
Forget about hydration, During this tour, you will have unlimited bottles of water at your disposal.

NOT INCLUDED

Lunch
Panama Canal Visitors Center - $17.22 usd p/p

Customer reviews

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The Half Day City and Panama Canal Tour is highly praised for its knowledgeable and friendly guides, particularly Roberto and Juan Carlos, who provide insightful historical information. Customers appreciate the well-organized itinerary, comfortable transport, and thoughtful touches like complimentary snacks and water. The tour covers key attractions like the Panama Canal, Casco Viejo, and Amador Causeway, making it a must-experience for visitors to Panama.

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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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CONOZCA PANAMA PRIMERO Tours & Transfers, S. A.

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