Private Half-Day Tour: Panama City Highlights and Canal Visit
4.9
606 Ratings
Panama City
Experience the best of Panama City and the iconic Panama Canal on a private half-day tour. Visit the Bridge of the Americas, Miraflores Locks Visitor Center, Casco Viejo, and the Amador Causeway.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Miraflores Visitor Center - Miraflores locks visitor center gives us the chance to learn about the canal operation and history!! Observation deck, museum and a movie will make this visit unforgettable!
  • Casco Viejo - Second Panama City built in 1673! We will walk around the city visiting the main sites of this are and learning some history!!
  • Bridge of the Americas - Iconic bridge built over the canal at the Pacific side of it! A view point built in honor of the Chinese community provides the perfect place for pictures!!
  • Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador) - An artificial road built to protect the canal entrances/exits!! Former military base of the US and today one of the most beautiful and visited places in Panama.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Air conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Lots of fun
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Panama Canal Entrance fees $20.00
Additional Information

You can embark on your private tour on your own schedule! In roughly 6 hours, you’ll get to relish the key attributes of Panama City and the Canal, with stops at:

• The Bridge of the Americas: On a drive through Ancon hill, you will see the canal’s administration building, the monument in tribute to the student victims of 1964 at the hands of MP’S, and a viewpoint overlooking the Bridge of the Americas.

• Miraflores Locks Visitor Center (Panama Canal)

• Casco Viejo: This colonial city, established in 1673, is currently undergoing restoration.

• Amador Causeway: This man-made route was erected by American military forces to safeguard the canal’s entry and exit points.

  • Pick up time start at 7:10am
  • Best way to contact us via Email or whatsapp prior to the date of the tour
Location
Miraflores Visitor Center
East Side of the Miraflores Locks
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Alejandra_c
Jun 21, 2024
Fantastic half day tour in Panama City - The way Tony treated us the whole time. He would tell us where to go so my husband, who has problems walking, would enjoy all the activities without any strain to his leg. He would go back and forth explaining facts about the Panama Canal to the other couple in English and then to us in Spanish. Always kind and eager to assist any way he could. Kudos to Tony. He is the best!
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J5037vdalejandrac
Jun 20, 2024
Best tour of the Panama Canal and the Casco Viejo! - It was one of the best tours I have taken. I have traveled extensively and have never been treated as nicely as Tony treated my husband and I. He made sure we were well taken care of. My husband uses a cane and has some difficulty walking and Tony made sure to tell us shortcuts and help him personally to get to the places that were hard to reach for my husband. He also gave us plenty of information about each and every wonderful place we visited. Panama is so beautiful and Tony’s guidance made it even more enjoyable. He would translate to Spanish everything that he explained in English to the other couple that was with us in the tour. He would give us detailed info on where we would meet after each activity and he even extended the tour to take us to the Sea Food Market to have a taste of the delicious ceviche that I was craving. Thanks Tony you’re the best! Keep up the good work!
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Traceyannj2024
Jun 19, 2024
Educational and Fun Tour - The tour operator picked us up from our hotel promptly at 7:10. We first went to Miraflores where we watched the ships go through the locks and then watch an IMAX movie about the Panama Canal. Everything went seamlessly. After the Miraflores, we stopped at a craft shop to buy souvenirs. We went to the Bridge of the Americas and took pictures and took in the sights for about 15 minutes. We visited the Amador Causeway where you can take a pic with the Panamá sign, have a snack, and do some duty free shopping. Lastly, we visited Casca Viejo where our guide showed took us on a walking tour where he showed and explained to us the history of the different sites. Here you have the opportunity to buy souvenirs as well. The tour guide was very patient, helpful, and explained to us thoroughly the history of Panama from the coming of the Spanish to present day Panama. He also shared with us other pertinent information about traveling around Panama, things to do while visiting etc. Overall, the tour was professional conducted and my sons and I had a good day.
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Shekeshaj
Jun 12, 2024
Panama Exploration - A tour experience that educated and gave my line sisters and I a wonderful time. Pick up was prompt, and we were picked up at our apartment, and pur day began. We started at the Canal and were able to see a ship go through. It was a super cool experience. My favorite stop was at the old city to shop for items locally made. Our tour guide was Roberto, and our driver was Enrique, and they were amazing from start to finish. An enjoyable time was had by each of us.
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Husky_king
Jun 12, 2024
Perfect mix of fun and history - 10/10 - Tony was an excellent guide! The itinerary listed is exactly what we did and it was great. Starting with the pick up Tony picked us up right in time and drove to the canal. Along the way pointing out different areas and explaining it to us in both English and Spanish. We were able to see a ship enter the locks and the process that goes along with it. Plenty of opportunities for photos on the entire tour, beautiful architecture during the second portion, and amazing churches in the city. Would highly recommend Tony’s tour, it’s the best from what we gather speaking to other tourists that went with a different one.
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Detra
Jun 5, 2024
Great tour guide for solo traveler - Tony was amazing in every way. He was so easy to talk to , gave very detailed information on the history of Panama. We managed to reach the canal early I had front row seat . We did the VR movie regarding the canal history. He took us around the different spot it was a full day tour to be honest because he was so detailed. I enjoyed every bit of it . The ride was nice and cool with water provided .
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Mariyagp
May 29, 2024
Wonderful day, great value-for-money. Tony is fantastic! - Wonderful half-day tour, all key sightseeing locations, interesting information about country and city, great pace and care about tourists. Thank you Tony for a fantastic day!!! Great value for time and money!
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149nirmalb
May 27, 2024
Excellent tour - Great tour! Tony was thorough and informative and friendly. We saw Casco Viejo, Amador and the Canal, and an IMAX movie about the canal. We were picked up punctually at our hotel. Highly recommend.
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Stereowilly
May 24, 2024
First time in Panama City - Excellent guide! Very friendly and courteous. We were able to have very interesting talks about the places visited and the history of Panama. He showed great concern at all times for us and the children.
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Carinaoliva
May 23, 2024
Recommended experience - Excellent Tony, he told us about the history of the place and was very sensitive to the needs of each member of the tour. Totally recommended!
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