Private Tour of Panama City and Canal: A Journey through Centuries and Engineering Marvels

Embark on a private tour of Panama City and the Panama Canal, exploring centuries of history and marveling at engineering feats. Discover the World Heritage site of Casco Antiguo and the iconic Amador Causeway. Indulge in a diverse culinary scene along the way.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Panama Canal - There are many ways to see the Panama Canal’s two sets of locks on the Pacific side. Due to the irregular scheduling of ship passages through the locks, we offer three options to give you the best value:
  • The Miraflores Locks Visitors’ Center (ticket fee not included).
  • A ground-level viewing of the Pedro Miguel Locks (no fees).
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What's Included
  • Private transportation
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • The Miraflores Locks Visitors’ Center entrance costs 17$
Additional Information

Panama is affectionately referred to as the ‘Epicenter of the Earth, Soul of the Cosmos’ by the locals, a title that reflects its historic and strategic significance in global transit and trade, not a matter of pride.
Our journey takes you across the ages, from when Panama served as an important trading center during Spanish colonial times to the present…

Location
Panama Canal
Cancellation Policy

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

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James_m
Dec 11, 2024
100% Satisfaction! Well worth the value! - Christian was our driver and guide. He was very generous with his time and offered expertise and love for his country throughout the experience. His wife couldn’t be our guide because she had an illness, but Christian made up for that by giving us a couple extra hours during the tour. He was very patient and answered all my questions. The best that you could he even laughed at all my jokes! He knows Panama City very well and was a wealth of knowledge on how the Panama Canal works. I felt a camaraderie with this man. This is a family owned business and he obviously takes so much pride in what he does. I highly recommend this tour to anyone coming to Panama for the first time. He also is very open to modifying the schedule for his passengers. My wife and I also enjoyed the place he took us for lunch. We experienced real Panamanian food at a price at the locals pay. Thank you so much, Christian!
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M8324eztraceyr
Nov 21, 2024
Great day in Panama City !! - Thank you for an amazing day!! Panama City/Canal tour with a trip to the monkey islands as well . It was a great trip, my granddaughter is still talking about the monkeys, iguanas and how fast the ship went through the canal. Thank you for thinking of packing the ponchos too! Highly recommend this tour company if you are in Panama.
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Enriquedechile
Jun 13, 2024
Highly recommended option - We took the online tour… very pleasant experience. The guides are very knowledgeable and very pleasant in conversation. Recommended
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Dstegmann
Mar 23, 2024
Great experience for Panama City and Canal tour! - We had a WONDERFUL experience with Vive Panama tours. We took a private tour (me, my husband and son) to Panama City. It was a full day; they picked us up and dropped us off at the resort. They are a family company and the price they quote is the price you pay. Excellent value and overall fantastic day. Cristian (out tour guide) gave us a good overview of the culture and country's infrastructure while we drove into the city. He kept us on a good schedule but we never felt rushed. If there are things you are particularly interested in, let him know and he can adjust. Our driver, Kristof, was great with navigating the city to avoid potential delays and issues. They recommended great a spot for lunch and a stop on the way home for empanadas! We went to see the canal and the old city, he knows all the cool little stops for any souvenirs (including authentic Panama hats); just a great tour! He is also a fantastic photographer. They do other tours also (monkey island, etc). I highly recommend them; you won't be disappointed!
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Laker0213
Jan 4, 2024
Great Tour to take - We had a fantastic time with Chris and Stella. They picked us up at the hotel early, and we made our way to Panama City and the Canal. Needless to say, traffic is crazy in Panama. LOL The Panama Canal tour was an eye-opener for us what an amazing feat of engineering and how things work.
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