Shore Excursions Group
Panama City Highlights
Panama City Highlights
Embark on a thrilling shore excursion right from the port of Panama City, Panama, immersing yourself in the city’s rich history, architectural marvels, and the iconic Panama Canal.
Your pre-purchased Barefoot Panama City Tour tickets come equipped with an extra perk – the entrancing IMAX film, narrated by the captivating voice of Morgan Freeman. This immersive 3D experience delves into the historic essence of the Panama Canal, setting the tone for your adventure in this metropolis which straddles two continents.
The journey continues through Panama City’s historic Canal Zone, winding past the repurposed Fort Clayton, now transformed into the enlightening City of Knowledge. Capture stunning photos of the Panama Canal Authority headquarters, nestled at the base of Cerro Ancon, and delve into the history of Panama’s Martyrs’ Day.
Travel across the iconic Bridge of the Americas, offering panoramic views of the Panama Canal, before heading off to the scenic islands dotting the Amador Causeway. Enjoy striking views of Panama’s skyline and the vibrant PANAMA sign. Our tour includes a stop at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute’s Punta Culebra Nature Center, a significant historic site bustling with biodiversity.
The itinerary remains flexible, with our intuitive guides gauging the pulse of the city to decide the most enjoyable lunch spot (lunch not included). To end the day on a high note, you’ll be whisked back in time, unraveling the dynamic history of Panama amidst the architectural extravagance of the world heritage site, Casco Antiguo. Discover tales of pirates and gold, explore bustling plazas, and get a glimpse into Panama’s indigenous artistry.
Come and immerse yourself in a day filled with wonder, history, and discovery in the heart of Panama City, an adventure that will leave you with memories that last a lifetime.
| Day 1 |
It is at the very heart of the Americas that we find the Isthmus of Panama, the narrowest isthmus in Central America, and the Caribbean countries to carry out an exchange of their cultural and commercial activities. It was in 1914, when the 20th Century was beginning, that US citizens finally built a transoceanic Canal through the Isthmus of Panama, adding two terminal ports, Balboa and Cristobal, located in the Pacific and Atlantic coasts respectively, to its route. Then, with the scientific advances of the 20th Century and the start of international flights, airport services were improved throughout the country with the building of a totally new international air terminal with all the comforts and up-to-date improvements in passengers service and cargo handling. There are eight kilometers of land that separate the deep waters of the Caribbean Sea to the North of the Pacific Ocean to the South. This condition was more than enough for the 16th Century Spaniards to declare that the Istmus was "the key to the Americas." Panama is much more than just a canal. You find, whatever you desire, for it is a cosmopolitan, country, full of pleasant surprises. Visitors to Panama have been able to discover things that defy the most outlandish imagination.
Today, Panama finds itself at the threshold of a new era, with its citizens eager to work for and invest in their country. Panama is moving to the forefront, which is evidenced by the opening of new businesses every day that work in time with truly progressive economy. |
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01/09/25 - 05/16/27 |
Starting At $165 |
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This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
