Panama City Half-Day Shared and Private Tour: Bridge of the Americas, Miraflores Locks, Casco Viejo, Amador Causeway
by TPT
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$133.34Overview
This shared or private tour begins with hotel pickup in Panama City and lasts about 5 to 6 hours. The tour visits several key locations by air-conditioned vehicle with a professional guide who provides commentary throughout. Visitors start by driving up Ancon Hill to see the Canal administration building, a monument dedicated to students killed in 1964, and the viewpoint at the Bridge of the Americas, where photos can be taken. Next, the group spends about two hours at the Miraflores Locks Visitor Center. Here, visitors learn how the Panama Canal operates and view the locks in action from the observation deck. A documentary narrated by Morgan Freeman is shown to explain the canal's history. The entrance fee to the Visitor Center is not included. The tour continues to the Amador Causeway, an artificial road created by the US military to protect the canal entrances. Visitors spend approximately 45 minutes here, enjoying views of the causeway, which is now a popular area in Panama. Afterward, the tour goes to Casco Viejo, Panama City's colonial district founded in 1673. Visitors walk around for about two hours, stopping at key landmarks such as the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mary the Ancient, where entry is optional and requires a small fee. Other stops in Casco Viejo include Plaza Carlos V, the Flat Arch of the Santo Domingo church, Plaza de Francia, and Paseo de Las Bovedas, all places that reveal the area's history and architecture. Hotel pickup and drop-off, bottled water, and the guide's services are included. Lunch and the Panama Canal entrance fees are not covered. The Bridge of the Americas lookout is unavailable on afternoon tours.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Miraflores Visitor Center
Spend about two hours at the Miraflores Locks Visitor Center, where visitors learn about the canal's operation and history. The observation deck offers views of the locks in action. A film narrated by Morgan Freeman is shown. Admission fee is not included.
120 min
Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador)
Visit the Amador Causeway for approximately 45 minutes. This artificial road was built by the US military to protect the canal entrances and is now a popular location in Panama.
45 min
Bridge of the Americas
Stop for about 15 minutes at the viewpoint near the Bridge of the Americas on the Pacific side of the canal. This location features a monument honoring the Chinese community and offers photo opportunities.
15 min
Casco Viejo
Walk around Casco Viejo for roughly two hours. This colonial district was founded in 1673 and is undergoing restoration. The guide explains the history and points out main sites.
120 min
Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica Of Saint Mary The Ancient
Stop for 15 minutes at the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica, a Catholic church in Panama City's old town. Construction began in 1688, 108 years before its consecration in 1796. It was designed by military engineer Nicolás Rodríguez. Entry is optional and costs two dollars. The guide explains the church's history and design.
15 min
Plaza Carlos V, Casco Viejo
Visit Plaza Carlos V for about 5 minutes. This small square features a bust of Charles V, who commissioned the initial survey for an isthmian route in the 16th century.
5 min
The Flat Arch of Casco Viejo
Spend 15 minutes at the Flat Arch of the Santo Domingo church, which demonstrates the area's low seismic activity.
15 min
Plaza de Francia
Walk through Plaza de Francia, a popular tourist area with colonial-style buildings from various periods.
Paseo de Las Bovedas
Visit the Paseo de Las Bovedas for about 20 minutes, the walls surrounding Plaza de Francia in Panama City.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Panama City Half-Day Shared and Private Tour: Bridge of the Americas, Miraflores Locks, Casco Viejo, Amador Causeway
by TPT
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$133.34Overview
This shared or private tour begins with hotel pickup in Panama City and lasts about 5 to 6 hours. The tour visits several key locations by air-conditioned vehicle with a professional guide who provides commentary throughout. Visitors start by driving up Ancon Hill to see the Canal administration building, a monument dedicated to students killed in 1964, and the viewpoint at the Bridge of the Americas, where photos can be taken. Next, the group spends about two hours at the Miraflores Locks Visitor Center. Here, visitors learn how the Panama Canal operates and view the locks in action from the observation deck. A documentary narrated by Morgan Freeman is shown to explain the canal's history. The entrance fee to the Visitor Center is not included. The tour continues to the Amador Causeway, an artificial road created by the US military to protect the canal entrances. Visitors spend approximately 45 minutes here, enjoying views of the causeway, which is now a popular area in Panama. Afterward, the tour goes to Casco Viejo, Panama City's colonial district founded in 1673. Visitors walk around for about two hours, stopping at key landmarks such as the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mary the Ancient, where entry is optional and requires a small fee. Other stops in Casco Viejo include Plaza Carlos V, the Flat Arch of the Santo Domingo church, Plaza de Francia, and Paseo de Las Bovedas, all places that reveal the area's history and architecture. Hotel pickup and drop-off, bottled water, and the guide's services are included. Lunch and the Panama Canal entrance fees are not covered. The Bridge of the Americas lookout is unavailable on afternoon tours.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Miraflores Visitor Center
Spend about two hours at the Miraflores Locks Visitor Center, where visitors learn about the canal's operation and history. The observation deck offers views of the locks in action. A film narrated by Morgan Freeman is shown. Admission fee is not included.
120 min
Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador)
Visit the Amador Causeway for approximately 45 minutes. This artificial road was built by the US military to protect the canal entrances and is now a popular location in Panama.
45 min
Bridge of the Americas
Stop for about 15 minutes at the viewpoint near the Bridge of the Americas on the Pacific side of the canal. This location features a monument honoring the Chinese community and offers photo opportunities.
15 min
Casco Viejo
Walk around Casco Viejo for roughly two hours. This colonial district was founded in 1673 and is undergoing restoration. The guide explains the history and points out main sites.
120 min
Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica Of Saint Mary The Ancient
Stop for 15 minutes at the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica, a Catholic church in Panama City's old town. Construction began in 1688, 108 years before its consecration in 1796. It was designed by military engineer Nicolás Rodríguez. Entry is optional and costs two dollars. The guide explains the church's history and design.
15 min
Plaza Carlos V, Casco Viejo
Visit Plaza Carlos V for about 5 minutes. This small square features a bust of Charles V, who commissioned the initial survey for an isthmian route in the 16th century.
5 min
The Flat Arch of Casco Viejo
Spend 15 minutes at the Flat Arch of the Santo Domingo church, which demonstrates the area's low seismic activity.
15 min
Plaza de Francia
Walk through Plaza de Francia, a popular tourist area with colonial-style buildings from various periods.
Paseo de Las Bovedas
Visit the Paseo de Las Bovedas for about 20 minutes, the walls surrounding Plaza de Francia in Panama City.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.