Panama sightseeing tour and Canal visit
Description
In this tour you will get a guided visit to the most interesting places in the city such as the Panama Canal, the Amador Coastway and the historic district of Panama Casco Antiguo, it is a tour of approximately 5 hours where you will enjoy seeing how It works one of the wonders of engineering and the only one in America, the Panama Canal, we visited a beautiful place built more than 100 years ago, the breakwater of the canal called Coastway de Amador that has a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean in its access to the canal and also a beautiful view of Panama City, we visit the Casco Antiguo, an emblematic place full of Panama's history and full of different types of architecture in its houses, churches and hotels inherited through time, come and enjoy this rich historical and modern tour and visual of Panama
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The Panama Canal (Spanish: Canal de Panamá) is an artificial 80 km (50 miles) waterway in Panama that connects the Caribbean with the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a conduit for maritime trade. Canal locks are at each end to lift ships up to Gatun Lake, an artificial lake created to reduce the amount of excavation work required for the canal, 26 m (85 ft) above sea level, and then lower the ships at the other end. we visit the Miraflores Locks on this tour and you will see the operations of the canal by fresh water using the fresh water as elevators.
Built in 1913, with rocks from the excavation of the Culebra Cut during construction of the Panama Canal, the Causeway joins Panama City with four islands: Naos, Perico, Culebra and Flamenco. The site was part of a US military complex called Fort Amador that had established to protect the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. Currently, vestiges of the military installations can be seen on the islands, beautiful view of the modern city and breakwater of the panama canal at the pacific side.
Casco Viejo is the historic district and cultural gem of Panama City. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997, Casco Viejo was established around 1673 by the Spanish colonialists, the Catholic Church, and other settlers. Historically one of the richest and most densely populated neighborhoods in the Americas, Casco Viejo went on to experience decades of neglect around the 1950s. The streets are filled with buildings that served as homes, cathedrals and churches and government buildings over centuries and many architectural phases. Some of these structures have been painstakingly restored and now house museums, gourmet restaurants, quaint shops and upscale residences. Other buildings stand in disrepair or complete ruin and the homes of poor families juxtaposed next door with a remodeled, exclusive property offer a an excellent peek into the varied history that the district has experienced.
The Bridge of the Americas crosses the Pacific approach to the Panama Canal at Balboa, near Panama City. It was built between 1959 and 1962 by the United States at a cost of US$20 million. From its completion in 1962 until the opening of the parallel Centennial Bridge in 2004, the Bridge of the Americas was a key part of the Pan-American Highway, this visit allows you to see the entrance of the Panama canal at the Pacific side and the Causeway Amador
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Pickup Locations & Times
any RB&B within the Panama city Note: Pick ups will be set according to Hotels Location, Westin playa bonita Hotel, Dreams Playa Bonita Hotel, Santa Maria Luxury Hotel, Crown Plaza Airport, Radisson Summit, Gamboa Rainforest Resort, Courtyard By Marriot at Metro Mall and Tocumen international airport have an extra fee for distance Return point: Returns to original departure point or any other place within the city
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Have an extra fee of $ 25 dollars round trip for pick up and drop off cash to the tour guide the day of the tour if the pickup and drop off is out of Panama City.
Reviews(37)
We had a fantastic time visiting the Panama Canal and learning about the history and construction of this incredible engineering marvel. Seeing one of the world's greatest engineering achievements up close was both fascinating and inspiring. Our tour guide, Miguel, was outstanding. He was friendly, accommodating, and incredibly knowledgeable, answering all of our questions with confidence and providing interesting insights throughout the tour. In addition to the Panama Canal, he also took us around the charming Old Town and the marina, making the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, this was an exceptional tour that exceeded our expectations. Miguel's professionalism, expertise, and warm personality made the day truly memorable. We highly recommend him to anyone visiting Panama—he is absolutely worth every penny!
Miguel picked us up at our hotel in a clean, well appointed comfortable car and took us on a tour of the city and beyond. He was very knowledgeable and taught us a lot of history of Panama. He is an excellent teacher, clear and concise. We would highly recommend this tour as he is flexible and willing to adapt to your interest and abilities. Fantastic tour and guide.
Thank you very much for your kind and detailed review! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us and felt comfortable from the very beginning. Providing a clean, comfortable vehicle and a smooth experience is important to us, and it’s wonderful to know that our knowledge and clear, engaging way of explaining Panama’s history made the day even more meaningful.
Miguel was absolutely the BEST choice we could have made! He was so knowledgeable about everywhere we went and so courteous! He had so much information about Panama City and the canal, especially the history, which I greatly appreciated! I can’t recommend him more! By far the best tour we have ever been on!
Wow—thank you so much for this amazing feedback! We’re truly honored to hear that our service was the best choice you could have made and that this was one of the best tours you’ve ever experienced. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we can’t thank you enough for choosing our tour. We’d absolutely love to welcome you back anytime you’re in Panama again!
My husband and I did a full Panama City sightseeing tour with Miguel during a stopover. He planned the day perfectly based on our interests (he even spotted sloths in a tree and we had always wanted to see them!), was a great communicator, and was flexible when our plane landed a bit early. He's such a knowledgeable guide and we thoroughly enjoyed spending the day with him. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you and your husband had such a fantastic stopover tour with us, we truly enjoys tailoring each day to our guests’ interests, and spotting sloths is always a special bonus 🦥 Your kind recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back again on a future visit to Panama. Safe travels!
Chris was a fantastic guide. He picked us and dropped us at our accommodations. He was very knowledgeable and happy to answer all our questions. We learned a lot about Casco Viejo, saw the American bridge, causeway and bio museum and other sights. We appreciated the time spent at the Panamá Canal.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Panama City sightseeing tour and that Chris provided such a fantastic experience. It’s great to know you appreciated his knowledge, willingness to answer questions, and the convenient pickup and drop-off at your accommodations. Thank you for choosing our tour, and we hope to welcome you back again on a future visit to Panamá!
Miguel handled our big group with care and patience. His stories allowed us to learn the history. He had a great energy. It is definitely a must when you visit Panama the first time.
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 It was a real pleasure to guide your group and share the stories and history of Panama, I’m very happy to know you enjoyed the experience and felt the good energy throughout the tour. Hope to see you again soon for another adventure in Panama — there’s always more to discover! 🌴✨ Warm regards,
Miguel was an awesome and knowledgeable tour guide and Theo was a great driver aka a Dynamic Duo. They kept us informed and kept the schedule flexible to accommodate for weather and ship transit schedules.
🌟 Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. It was a pleasure showing you around Panama, and we’re glad that our teamwork made your tour both informative and flexible — even with changing weather and ship schedules. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! 🇵🇦😊 — Miguel & Theo 🚐✨
Miguel is very knowledgeable about the culture etc of Panama. A very kind, entertaining and helpful individual. Our trip was very pleasant. And if I had to visit Panama again. I’d be sure to book Miguel. You won’t regret it.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m glad you enjoyed the tour and learning about Panama. It was a pleasure guiding you, and I’d be happy to welcome you back anytime! 🇵🇦
We want to thank Miguel for this excellent tour. We had a stop over at Tocumen Airport and could see the Panama Canal in action, Miguel provided us with an extensive guide about the canal, Panama City, we could enjoy local food and also toured Casco Viejo and its surroundings. At the end of the afternoon we came back to the hotel to rest and continue our final destination. I highly recommend this tour with Miguel.
Miguel from Miguel Tours, is an excellent Tour guide and Human being. He is so humble, helpful and friendly person. He is the best tour guide i ever met. He made our Panama trip a success.
