Panama Canal Tour
About This Experience
We will visit the Amador Causeway, a road that connects four small islands on the Pacific, and offers stunning views of Panama City skyline and the entrance of the Canal.
Then, we will stop at the Goethals Monument, a beautiful white Vermont marble structure built to honor George Washington Goethals for his achievements during the Canal construction. Behind the Goethals Monument, you will see the Panama Canal Administration Building.
Our next stop is at the Panama Canal Miraflores Locks Visitor Center, where you may see the ships while they pass through the Canal.
At the Panama Canal IMAX Theater, we will watch the 45-minute 3D movie "Panama Canal, a Land Divided, a World United".
Tour Itinerary
15 min
Meet your tour guide at one of our designated pick-up locations in Panama City. The tour starts with a panoramic drive, with great views of the city skyline and Casco Antiguo, the old town.
1 hour
The Amador Causeway is a road that connects four small islands on the Pacific entrance of the Canal, and was made with excavated materials from the Canal construction. It offers stunning views of Panama City skyline and the entrance of the Canal.
30 min
We will stop at the Goethals Monument, a beautiful white Vermont marble structure built to honor George Washington Goethals for his achievement during the Panama Canal construction
45 min
We will watch the 45-minute 3D movie "Panama Canal, a Land Divided, a World United". The movie, narrated by Morgan Freeman, is about the history of the Canal and its recent expansion.
1 hour
At the Panama Canal Miraflores Locks Visitor Center, you may see the ships while they pass through the Canal. You will learn about its history, operation and recent expansion. *Please note that ship sighting in the locks is not guaranteed. It is based on the Canal schedule, which is updated daily.
30 min
You will be transferred back to the meeting points in Panama City. Please note that the tour might be affected by heavy traffic.
What's Included
Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Not Included
- Entrance fees
Meeting Point & Logistics
Start Point
Casco Viejo: Tiempos Coffee, located at the American Trade Hotel on Central Avenue. You may find it on Waze or Google Maps as “Tiempos Coffee @ American Trade Hotel”.
Start Point
Downtown Panama City: Café Unido located on the ground floor of Torre Banistmo, Aquilino De la Guardia Street in Marbella. You may find it on Waze or Google Maps as “Café Unido - Torre Banistmo”.
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Important Information
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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