7-Hour Panama City Tour with Canal, Causeway and Casco Viejo

7 Hours Round trip from panama city Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Watch ships navigate the locks at the Miraflores Visitor Center
02 Take in panoramic Pacific Ocean and skyline views from the Amador Causeway
03 Photograph the Bridge of the Americas and the canal entrance viewpoints
04 Explore Casco Viejo's colorful colonial streets, plazas, and churches
05 Travel at a flexible pace with private transportation and a local guide

See the essential sights of Panama City in a single, experience-packed day. Visit the Miraflores Visitor Center to learn how the Panama Canal works and watch ships pass through this world-famous engineering marvel. Continue to the Amador Causeway for sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, the city skyline, the Bridge of the Americas, and the canal entrance, then explore Casco Viejo's colonial streets, plazas, churches, and restored historic buildings with your guide. With private transportation and an easy, flexible pace, your local guide brings the city's history and culture to life through stories and insight.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Panama City

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Panama Canal, Amador Causeway and Casco Viejo

Panama City Icons: Canal, Causeway & Casco Viejo

Morning - Panama Canal

Meet your private guide at your hotel and travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to the Miraflores Visitor Center. Learn about the history and operation of the Panama Canal, enjoy the panoramic terraces, and watch ships navigate the locks when transit schedules allow.

Midday - Amador Causeway

Continue to the Amador Causeway for spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, the Panama City skyline, the Bridge of the Americas, and the entrance to the canal. Enjoy a scenic drive and stops for photographs along this iconic waterfront area.

Afternoon - Casco Viejo & Lunch

Explore the colorful streets, colonial architecture, churches, historic plazas, artisan shops, and panoramic viewpoints of Casco Viejo. You will also have time to enjoy lunch at one of the neighborhood's excellent local restaurants.

After approximately seven hours, return comfortably to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from panama city 1 city · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned van
Professional English-speaking tour guide

What's Not Included

Entrance fee to the Miraflores Visitor Center
Entrance fees to museums or other attractions
Lunch, meals, and beverages
Personal expenses

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes
Lightweight, breathable clothing
Sunscreen
Hat or cap
Sunglasses
Camera or smartphone
Rain jacket or compact umbrella during the rainy season
Cash or credit card for entrance fees, lunch, beverages, and personal expenses

Know before you go

The tour lasts approximately seven hours.
Hotel pickup and drop-off are available within Panama City.
The order of the itinerary may change depending on traffic, weather, and Panama Canal ship-transit schedules.
Ship sightings at the Miraflores Locks depend on the Panama Canal's daily transit schedule and cannot be guaranteed.
Entrance tickets to the Miraflores Visitor Center and museums are not included.
Lunch is not included, but time will be provided to eat at a restaurant in Casco Viejo.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, light clothing, sunscreen, and a hat.
Bring bottled water, personal medication, and rain protection during the rainy season.
The Casco Viejo portion includes walking on uneven streets and sidewalks.

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