Panama Canal Locks, US Canal Zone & Old Town Panama City: Panama Canal Locks, US Canal Zone & Old Town

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ID: GYG443749-799079
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Country: Panama

Duration: 04:00 hours


Description

Learn about one of the 7 wonders of modern engineering, the Panama Canal, on a guided tour. Visit the former US forts and Canal Zone and walk through the old town and colonial-style Miraflores Center.
Our guide will meet you at your city hotel around 2:15 pm and We will head to the Panama Canal Visitors’ Center at Miraflores Locks where ships can be seen transiting the waterway and enjoy the IMAX Theater showing the acclaimed 2019 IMAX Documentary "PANAMA CANAL - A Land Divided a World United" produced by Gordon Bijelonic and narrated by Morgan Freeman.

Then, we will get on board of the vehicle to driver around Cerro Ancon inside the former U.S. Canal Zone, the Panama Canal Administration Building, the former AirForce Base Albrook and next to the Rail Road built in 1855 by the americans.

Finally, we will have an amazing walking tour along the charming cobblestone streets of Casco Antiguo. Tracing its history to 1673 and filled with splendid Colonial architecture, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is today one of Panama City’s liveliest districts. There are Local and Indigenous arts & crafts.

We will bring you back to your city hotel at the end

Highlights

  • Amazing historical tour about Panama Canal Construction
  • Learn from Panamanian culture, ethnicity and cuisine
  • See the amazing ships passing through the Miraflores Locks
  • Watch the amazing Colonial, French and Art Deco in the city

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine.
At the Miraflores Center we take stairs
At The Canal there is a airport-style security
Please bring US cash or credit card to pay your entrane at the Panama Canal ($17.22 per adult and $7.22 per kid )
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.