Panama City Tour: History and Modernity

Explore Panama Viejo Ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Colonial Town on this tour. Visit the Samuel Lewis García de Paredes Plaza Mayor museum, experience the rich history of Panama, and witness the operation of the Miraflores Locks.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Miraflores Visitor Center - This location offers a live view of the lock operations, ensuring visitors can watch the boats pass at the right time. Additionally, there is an opportunity to enjoy a film in IMAX format.
  • Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador) - Once a military base, this area is now a popular spot for both locals and tourists to…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Professional Guide
What's Not Included
  • Pick-up at Tocumen Airport
  • miraflores visitor center
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

This tour seamlessly blends history, engineering, and modernity. Participants will explore the city with a local, professional guide who will lead them to the Miraflores Locks Visitor Center, Colonial Town, and the Poin Panama. In just half a day, visitors will gain insight into the city’s cultural history and, from the top of the Poin, enjoy views of…

Location
Miraflores Visitor Center
East Side of the Miraflores Locks
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Donbond2018
Feb 4, 2025
Jose - the man for Panama tour - Jose and his spouse were very knowledgeable and gracious in guiding our big troupe of 9 friends in touring the downtown and directing us to great and inexpensive food joints.
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J_lios305
Apr 8, 2024
Excellent private tour - Mr. José Espinosa was unable to attend but was excellently replaced by my dear friend Dwayne Russell. In the first face-to-face contact, in the hotel lobby, it was clear that the excursion was planned in detail, namely, with the timings of the documentary on Imax, combined with the next passage of a ship (in the Atlantic - Pacific direction), at the Miraflores lock. . The permanent monitoring, information and description transmitted throughout the excursion were considered excellent by us.
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Jaicr13
Aug 21, 2023
Panama Vieja Private Tour - My husband and I had a wonderful time exploring Panama Vieja and Casco Colonial with our tour guide Erick. He shared with us the history of the original Panama City and walked us through the ruins and the on-site museum. The second part of the tour was in Casco Viejo. Erick took us to many cathedrals and squares of historic significance in the old city which was very interesting. The tour involves lots of walking so it's a good idea to wear comfortable, supportive shoes. This tour was a great way to get a foundation on the history of Panama and Panama City.
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Charmain_f
Oct 8, 2024
Just an average day. - This tour was ok because we started tour in the afternoon. We did not have time to explore the city as indicated on the description. The film on the Panama Canal was informative and entertaining. I was a little disappointed with the Albrook Mall because I was expecting to see much more varieties such it is the largest mall in Central America. The host was pleasant, even though he did not do or say much.
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From $62
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).