Top Panama City Cultural Tours - page 3

Take a partial transit cruise on the Panama Canal and journey through the Miraflores Locks. Marvel at this incredible feat of engineering as your ship is raised up to 54 feet (16 meters), enabling Pedro Miguel's lake to fill the chambers where the vessel is locked. On this half-day trip, enjoy Panama City sights and travel along Amador Causeway during the drive from your hotel.

Cruise the Panama Canal to Gatun Lake on a nature tour from Panama City that includes round-trip transport from central Panama City and time to explore Gatun’s wildlife-rich shoreline by boat. Visit jungle islands that were cut off from mainland Panama by the construction of the canal, which protect a thriving population of monkeys, birds, crocodiles, and mammals.

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First-time visitors to Panama City will enjoy seeing the highlights on a private guided tour that includes a range of historic, natural, and cultural attractions. Visit the incredible Panama Canal and see the enormous locks in action. Admire the churches and other colonial-era architecture in Casco Viejo. Enjoy views of the city from the Amador Causeway, and more. Customize this private tour to suit your needs, if you like.

Discover Panama City on two wheels during this bike tour. Follow your guide around the history-rich Casco Viejo Old Town on this highlights tour that helps you get your bearings in Panama’s capital. Listen to local stories and get recommendations on where to eat and shop along the way. Perfect for guests who want to get an overview of Panama City, with the opportunity to take plenty of pictures along the way.

Make the most of the cool morning air by joining a small-group walking tour to the top of Ancon Hill. If you want to get active in Panama City, early morning is the best time to do it. Climb the hill in time for sunrise, looking out for wildlife like sloths, toucans, and monkeys along the way. Stop for refreshing fruit and juice while admiring the view, then return to the city for a hearty Panamanian breakfast.

Take a break from Panama City and head to the Caribbean coast of Panama, to the beautiful San Blas Islands. Traveling by boat, check out a shipwreck and natural swimming pool, and enjoy the tropical scenery and atmosphere. Your tour includes activities—kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling, and more—and round-trip road and boat transport, with hotel pickup and drop-off. Refuel with a tasty included lunch, too, such as fresh fish and rice.

Join us on a 7-hour tour of the less-visited Fort San Lorenzo and the Agua Clara Locks of the Panama Canal. Your English-speaking guide will pick you up at 7:00 a.m. from your accommodation in Panama City. Travel across the impressive Third Bridge over the Panama Canal to the Caribbean side. Our first stop is the Agua Clara Locks, where you can watch enormous ships pass by, explore the visitor center, and learn how engineers expanded the canal for the new Panamax vessels. Afterward, we'll head to the new Gatun Locks Observation Deck for panoramic views of the canal in operation. Around 10:00 a.m., we'll continue to Fort San Lorenzo, arriving at 11:00 a.m. Discover the ruins and rich history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. At noon, we'll begin the return trip to Panama City, arriving at your hotel around 2:00 p.m.

Travel between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans during this full-day tour of the Panama Canal. With your local guide, explore the canal by sea and on foot, viewing the ships passing through the locks and the variety of plant and animal life on the canal's shores. Explore Gatun Lake, home to howlers, capuchins, tamarins, and many more animals. Stop at the Agua Clara Locks Visitor Center to get an overview of the canal's history through informative displays and exhibits. Explore San Lorenzo National Park and Fort San Lorenzo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy a picnic lunch. All activities, entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip transportation from Panama City hotels are included.

Cruise the entirety of the Panamá Canal, from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean, during this full-day tour in Panamá City. Board a small vessel to travel through all three sets of locks that make up the canal. Voyage on Gatun Lake and the Chagres River. Learn about the history and construction of the canal from your guide while you travel. Disembark in Colón and board a shuttle for the return trip to Panamá City. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages are provided on board. Please Note: The exact check-in time will be confirmed the day before your tour via email. Please make sure you check your inbox.

Go beyond the Panama Canal and discover an older history of Panama before colonial times during this private eco-tour to the Embera Village. This traditional village is home to friendly families who are ready to discuss their culture and way of life. You’ll also ride down the Chagres River in a traditional canoe, enjoy a traditional lunch with the villagers, and watch a dance performance.

This is one of the only tours in Panama that includes the two UNESCO World Heritage Sites inside the City of Panama, encompassing over 500 years of history in the american continent. First, walk through the ruins of the first european settlement on the Pacific, site that was destroyed during an actual pirate raid back in the 1600's. Later stroll through Casco Antiguo, the restored and renovated spanish colonial settlement, second site of the City of Panama.

Go to the Panama Canal and beyond during this city tour of Panama City. At the Miraflores Visitor Center, watch ships pass through the locks in front of you. At a craft market, choose from items made by members of Panama's indigenus Kuna community. Colonial architecture and a newly hip vibe can be experienced in the Casco Viejo neighborhood and the city's modern skyline is best admired from the Amador Causeway.

Panama City is not merely the capital of the nation; it stands as a sprawling and vibrant metropolis where modernity harmoniously intertwines with tradition. Its skyline is a breathtaking tapestry of sleek glass skyscrapers, charming colonial-era architecture, and verdant parks that invite relaxation. While the city's buildings reflect contemporary innovation, they also echo a rich historical narrative. Remarkably, Panama City encompasses two other cities, both recognized as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, further enhancing its allure and cultural significance.

Experience the Panama Canal and the beauty of the rainforest in just one day on this guided excursion—an expedition that would be hard to navigate if going alone. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup from downtown Panama City, explore the Panama Canal on both the Atlantic and the Pacific coasts, and embark on a boat tour along the canal and through Gatun Lake. Explore lush forest and spot wildlife as you travel. Tickets for the Agua Clara Locks Visitor Center are included—get up-close views of the canal’s fascinating lock systems.

Join us to meet one of the seven indigenous tribes in Panama, the Embera tribe, where you can exchange traditions and culture, don't let them tell you and live the experience.

Travelers who want to dig deep into Panama City’s history and culture will love this small-group walking tour. You’ll visit three atmospheric neighborhoods: Casco Viejo, Old Chinatown, and Santa Ana. Your local guide will entertain and educate you with their stories and will take you to places you might miss if visiting independently.

Combine nature, history, and technology on a full-day tour from Panama City that includes hotel pickup and drop-off, refreshments, and transportation. Watch for wildlife on a scenic trip through the rainforest, visit the UNESCO-listed San Lorenzo Fort, then see the Panama Canal extension that moves gigantic cargo ships through a series of enormous locks.

Experience Panama’s booming capital city like a local on this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, enjoy a delicious traditional lunch and visit the first Spanish settlement in the country, Panama La Vieja. Take a sightseeing tour of Panama City’s vibrant downtown, pick up a souvenir at the indigenous handicraft market, and learn about the country’s rich history and culture at Mi Pueblito Cultural Center.

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Make the most of your time in Panama with this tour that takes in the city’s Casco Viejo historic district, islands along the Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal in just a few hours. Skip the hassle of following a map by exploring the city via minivan with a guide, and learn about the fascinating history of this multicultural country and its famous canal, a wonder of modern engineering.

Direct and authentic contact with the community: NO staged show, if NO real experience with the Emberá, where you are welcome as a guest, not as a tourist. Expert and bilingual local guides: Complete accompaniment with guides that explain the history, worldview and customs DE the Emberá with deep respect and knowledge. Support for sustainable tourism: A part of the value of the tour directly benefits the community, contributing to its economy, education and cultural preservation. Traditional EN canoe tour: You sail POR the Chagres River EN handmade boats, as they have POR generations. Personalized experience: Small groups to ensure close attention and authentic connection with hosts. Typical food included: You taste a traditional lunch prepared POR the community, fresh and with local ingredients.

This is the best historic tour of Panama City. You will see everything about Panama from its colonial days to the new and modern Panama.

Learn more about the diversity of Panamanian culture on this group day tour to an Embera indigenous community on the Chagres River. You’ll meet the locals and see their homes, learn about their cultural traditions like song and dance, and tour the rainforest area of the Chagres National Park. If you’re interested in handicrafts, you’ll get the chance to buy authentic pieces straight from the community.