Panama · City Tours

5-Hour Panama City Canal and City Tour with Miraflores and Casco Viejo

5 Hours Round trip from Panama City Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the historic Casco Viejo district with its colonial architecture and charming plazas
02 Visit the Panama Canal Miraflores Visitors Center and learn about its history and engineering
03 Watch an IMAX movie showcasing the construction and significance of the canal
04 Observe ships transiting the canal locks, noting that exact lockage times may fluctuate
05 Ascend Ancon Hill for panoramic, bird's-eye views of Panama City and the Miraflores Locks

Experience the best of Panama City on this 5-hour guided tour, including a VIP visit to the Panama Canal. Explore the historic Casco Viejo district, founded in 1673, with its charming colonial architecture, plazas, and churches. Drive through the modern financial and commercial districts to see the city's contemporary skyline, and travel along the scenic Amador Causeway, which connects the mainland to three islands that once served as fortified U.S. military defense outposts. At the Miraflores Visitors Center, learn about the canal's history and engineering, watch an IMAX movie, and observe ships transiting the locks.

Explore Casco Viejo, the colonial district built in 1673, and admire historic architecture, plazas, and churches.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Panama City

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

VIP Panama Canal and Panama City Highlights

Begin with hotel or designated pickup in Panama City for a convenient start to the tour.
Drive to the Panama Canal Miraflores Visitors Center and explore the exhibits on canal history and engineering.
Watch an IMAX movie at the Miraflores Visitors Center, showcasing the construction and significance of the canal.
Enjoy views of ships transiting the locks, noting that exact lockage times may fluctuate and are not guaranteed.
Explore Casco Viejo, the colonial district built in 1673, and admire historic architecture, plazas, and churches.
Drive through the modern financial and commercial districts to observe Panama City's contemporary skyline and business centers.
Travel along the Amador Causeway, connecting the mainland to three islands that were formerly heavily fortified U.S. military defense outposts.
Weather permitting, ascend Ancon Hill for panoramic, bird's-eye views of Panama City and the Miraflores Locks in the distance.
Optional upgrade: add a 20-minute helicopter city tour for aerial views of the capital and the canal area.
Conclude the tour with a drop-off at your hotel or preferred location in Panama City.