Private Miraflores canal locks and Casco Viejo walking Tour

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Experience the wonder of the Panama Canal locks and immerse yourself in the charm of Casco Viejo on this captivating walking tour. Witness ships passing through the locks and explore the historic plazas and iconic buildings of Panama City’s colonial district.

Duration: 5 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Miraflores Visitor Center - Experience the marvel of engineering that revolutionized the maritime industry at the Miraflores Visitor Center. Witness the Panama Canal in action, a joint achievement by the United States and Panama.
Panama City - From the visitor center to Casco Viejo, enjoy the sights of modern Panama City.
Plaza Mayor - This will be our meeting point, located in the heart of Casco Viejo.
Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitan) - Visit the most significant cathedral in the country and be captivated by its beauty and history.
Plaza de Francia - At this plaza, see the Ministry of Culture (formerly the Court of Justice), the French Embassy, the obelisk honoring the French effort, and the dungeons.
Paseo de Las Bovedas - Witness why Panama is dubbed the Manhattan of Central America with a stunning view of the skyline. Also, see the vibrant Museum of Biodiversity and the Bridge of the Americas welcoming ships transiting the Panama Canal.
Plaza Tomas Herrera - This plaza is dedicated to one of our leaders, Tomas Herrera.
Plaza Bolivar - Originally named San Francisco, this shaded plaza features central sculptures dedicated to Simon Bolivar.
Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador) - Enjoy one of Panama City’s most entertaining green spaces. The rock extracted during the construction of the Panama Canal (1904-1914) was used to create the causeway. The road stretches 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) into the Pacific Ocean, connecting the mainland with the islands of Naos, Perico, and Flamenco. Capture a beautiful picture of the Panama skyline from here.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
In-vehicle air conditioning

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

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.

Location

Miraflores Visitor Center

East Side of the Miraflores Locks

Cancellation Policy

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

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Dominicwz7629ho

Aug 25, 2024

Ahh Panamá! - Wonderful tour! Had a ton of fun exploring the city! The people..the food..the culture were exquisite! The canal was nice. Very cool to see how the Panamá canal worked and how it provided so much for the people! While there, there’s a movie about the canal that unfortunately we did not get to see. However, a gentleman named “Roderick” was kind enough to help us after we could not see the show by suggesting other alternatives! Great guy! The highlight of the trip was the amazing downtown area! culture was so beautiful! The shops..the women..the dancing..the food and the drinks were Divine! Lovely time for sure! Definitely would go again.