Private Layover Panama Canal Old city and Former US Canal Zone
Private Layover Panama Canal Old city and Former US Canal Zone
A unique visit to Panama City and the 7 wonders of modern engineering “The Panama Canal", visit former US forts, walk around the old town Casco Antiguo, and see the modern city.We will start with a panoramic view of the modern city while we drive to the Miraflores Visitor Center where you will have the opportunity to watch the operation of the Canal closely and the ships passing by (Depending on Canal Schedule).Then, we will take you to Former US fort Amador to take amazing picture of Panama City skyline.Finally, we will walk the Old Quarter Casco Antiguo which is marked by a unique blend of 19th- and early 20th century architecture inspired in late colonial, Caribbean, Gulf Coast, French and eclectic (mostly Neo-Renaissance) styles.Finally, we will bring you back to the airport. As it is private you will not miss your plane.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Miraflores Visitor Center
Miraflores Locks visitor center is the most visited because it's closest to Panama City and has a beautiful visitor's center. Depending on Canal Schedule you may or not see ship passing by.
45 minutesAmador Causeway (Calzada de Amador)
popularly known as The Causeway. 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.
30 minutesCasco Viejo
Panama City’s finest example of 19th and 20th Italian and French architecture; Casco Antiguo was declared by the UNESCO as a World Heritage in 1997.
40 minutesCinta Costera
We will have a panoramic tour thru the city
Included
- No hidden cost
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Round trip from Tocumen Airport
- Tolls
- Sales tax
- Private car
Not Included
- Lunch (Not included)
- Panama Canal fee per person ($17.22 adults & $7.22 kids 6-12 yo)
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.