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Panama City Tour Canal Casco Viejo and Wildlife

By Shan
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$105 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h 15m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Explore the rich heritage and vibrant wildlife of Panama City on this guided tour. Begin your journey at the iconic Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal, where you can observe massive ships traversing this engineering marvel. Immerse yourself in the local culture as you wander through the colourful streets of Casco Viejo, adorned with stunning colonial architecture. The tour also includes a visit to the historic ruins of Panamá Viejo, a UNESCO World Heritage site that dates back to 1519. This comprehensive experience offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and nature in just one day.

Guided tour through Panama City’s most significant landmarks
Visit the Panama Canal and watch ships navigate through the Miraflores Locks
Discover the vibrant colonial district of Casco Viejo with its rich culture
Explore the UNESCO-listed ruins of Panamá Viejo, the original city founded in 1519

Activity location

  • Miraflores Visitor Center
    • East Side of the Miraflores Locks
    • Panama City, Panama

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hilton Panama
    • Avenida Vasco Nuñez de Balboa
    • Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama

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Panama City Tour Canal Casco Viejo and Wildlife

  • Activity duration is 6 hours and 15 minutes6h 15m
    6h 15m
  • English
Starting time: 12:00 PM
Price details
NZ$104.56 x 1 AdultNZ$104.56
Total
Price is NZ$104.56

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    the use of the bicycle is optional price will be add it to the tour total price,and the price is 35.00
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    “Meals are not included in the tour, but if time allows, we’re always happy to stop at affordable local places where you can grab something to eat.”

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Miraflores Visitor Center

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Panama Canal. Here, travellers will witness one of the greatest engineering wonders in the world. From the observation decks, you’ll be able to watch massive cargo ships and cruise vessels passing through the Miraflores Locks, as they are lifted and lowered between sea levels on their journey between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Inside the visitor centre, guests can explore interactive exhibits that explain the history, construction, and global importance of the Panama Canal. There is also an optional IMAX film that tells the incredible storey behind the canal’s creation. This stop offers spectacular views, great photo opportunities, and a close look at how global trade moves through Panama every day.

Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador)

  • 1h
The causeway is a road built using rocks that were excavated during the construction of the Panama Canal, and it connects the mainland to four small islands in the Pacific Ocean: Naos Island, Perico Island, Culebra Island, and Flamenco Island. As we drive along the causeway, travellers will enjoy spectacular views of the Panama City skyline, the Pacific Ocean, and ships waiting to enter the Panama Canal. It’s also one of the best spots in the city for photos. Here we can make a stop so guests can walk along the waterfront, visit souvenir shops, enjoy restaurants and cafés, and take pictures at the famous Panama Sign. The Amador Causeway is a perfect place to relax, enjoy the ocean breeze, and capture unforgettable views of Panama City

Casco Viejo

  • 2h
Viator Script – Casco Viejo The next stop is the historic district of Casco Viejo, also known as San Felipe, located in Panama City. This beautiful area was founded in 1673 after the original Panama City was destroyed by pirates. Today, Casco Viejo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most charming places in Panama. As we walk through its colourful streets and colonial plazas, you’ll see a mix of Spanish, French, and American architecture, with historic churches, balconies, and beautifully restored buildings. During your visit, travellers will have time to explore famous landmarks like Plaza de la Independencia, where Panama declared independence from Colombia in 1903, and admire the stunning Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama. Casco Viejo is also the perfect place to shop for local souvenirs, enjoy coffee shops, and take incredible photos of the historic streets and the Pacific Ocean. This stop gives visitors a chance to experience the culture, history.

Panama City

  • 2h
Panama City. This beautiful area was founded in 1673 after the original Panama City was destroyed by pirates. Today, Casco Viejo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most charming places in Panama. As we walk through its colourful streets and colonial plazas, you’ll see a mix of Spanish, French, and American architecture, with historic churches, balconies, and beautifully restored buildings. During your visit, travellers will have time to explore famous landmarks like Plaza de la Independencia, where Panama declared independence from Colombia in 1903, and admire the stunning Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama. Casco Viejo is also the perfect place to shop for local souvenirs, enjoy coffee shops, and take incredible photos of the historic streets and the Pacific Ocean. This stop gives visitors a chance to experience the culture, history, and vibrant atmosphere of Panama’s most iconic area

Location

Activity location

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    Miraflores Visitor Center
    • East Side of the Miraflores Locks
    • Panama City, Panama

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Hilton Panama
    • Avenida Vasco Nuñez de Balboa
    • Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama

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