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Panama Canal and City Tour: Comprehensive Overview with Bilingual Guide
4.9
406 Ratings
Panama City
Experience a comprehensive overview of Panama City with a bilingual guide. Visit the iconic Panama Canal, explore the charming streets of the old town, and enjoy the scenic Amador coastway.
Experience a comprehensive overview of Panama City with a bilingual guide. Visit the iconic Panama Canal, explore the charming streets of the old town, and enjoy the scenic Amador coastway.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Panama Canal - Experience the operation of the Miraflores locks and enjoy a 45-minute documentary about the Panama Canal narrated by Morgan Freeman.
- Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador) - Drive through a series of three islands connected to the city with earth and rocks from the Panama Canal.
- **Catedral Basilica Metropolitana Santa Maria La…
- Panama Canal - Experience the operation of the Miraflores locks and enjoy a 45-minute documentary about the Panama Canal narrated by Morgan Freeman.
- Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador) - Drive through a series of three islands connected to the city with earth and rocks from the Panama Canal.
- Catedral Basilica Metropolitana Santa Maria La Antigua - Stroll around and admire the stunning architecture and history of our cathedral and Minor Basilica Santa Maria La Antigua. It is the first diocese on the mainland of America and was visited by Pope Francis in January 2019.
- El Arco Chato - Visit the old church, chapel, and convent of Santo Domingo, which preserves the remains of the most iconic architectural piece of the Old Town from the late 18th century, mainly considered during the construction of the Panama Canal.
- Plaza Carlos V - A tribute to King Carlos V of Spain, credited with being the first to envision a transoceanic route through Panama to connect the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. This is a wonderful place to purchase Molas at the best prices from indigenous artisan women who use the plaza to showcase the wonders of their ancestors.
- Paseo de Las Bovedas - Conclude this fascinating journey through Panama’s history. Enjoy the refreshing Pacific Ocean breeze, the spectacular view of the southern entrance of the Panama Canal, and the chance to shop and interact with local artisans.
- Plaza de Francia - A plaza honoring the French Canal initiators, Pablo Arosemena, the 5th president of the Republic of Panama (1901-1912), and a champion of the constitutional laws of the new Republic.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned transport (SUV, minivan, or bus)
- Bottled water provided
- Driver/guide included
- Group tour experience
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Panama City
- Air-conditioned transport (SUV, minivan, or bus)
- Bottled water provided
- Driver/guide included
- Group tour experience
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Panama City
What's Not Included
- Roundtrip transportation Fee if you are outside downtown Panama (Westin, Dreams, Airport)
- Panama Canal Miraflores locks Entrance Fee
- Aguas Claras and Gatun Locks entrance fees (ocean to ocean tour option)
- Roundtrip transportation Fee (Bijao, Decameron, Riu Playa Blanca)
- Roundtrip transportation Fee if you are outside downtown Panama (Westin, Dreams, Airport)
- Panama Canal Miraflores locks Entrance Fee
- Aguas Claras and Gatun Locks entrance fees (ocean to ocean tour option)
- Roundtrip transportation Fee (Bijao, Decameron, Riu Playa Blanca)
Additional Information
Experience a comprehensive tour of Panama City, including the iconic Panama Canal, guided by a knowledgeable bilingual Panamanian tour guide. This tour can last up to 6 hours and includes visits to the Miraflores Locks on the Pacific side of the canal, the enchanting streets of the Old Town, the Bridge of the Americas—the first bridge over the Panama…
Experience a comprehensive tour of Panama City, including the iconic Panama Canal, guided by a knowledgeable bilingual Panamanian tour guide. This tour can last up to 6 hours and includes visits to the Miraflores Locks on the Pacific side of the canal, the enchanting streets of the Old Town, the Bridge of the Americas—the first bridge over the Panama Canal—and the scenic Amador Causeway, featuring Naos, Perico, and Flamenco Islands.
Location
Panama Canal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(406 Ratings)
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Tiffani_v
Apr 19, 2026
Amazing Panama experience - The tour guide did an excellent job at making the group feel comfortable. He was also quite knowledgeable and informative with the history of the Panama canal and the movie is an added bonus.
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Damianjose_h
Apr 19, 2026
Great guide for an unmissable visit - Our guide was an excellent companion. He taught us a lot about the Panama Canal and other Panamanian customs.
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Robin_c
Apr 18, 2026
I-never-fully-understood-how-the-canals-worked-before-now - Lines and wait times will increase the later they decide to go in the day and, depending on the time of year, it may become somewhat humid.
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Carolyn_t
Apr 17, 2026
Highly recommend this tour - Our tour guide Richard did a fabulous job showing us around. He had great timing with seeing the Panama Cannal
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Ywspcc8cv2
Apr 15, 2026
A must! - Richard was awesome, almost as awesome as the canal! He is native to Panama and had a lot of info. Highly recommended!
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Jacqueline_p
Apr 15, 2026
Awesome - Lots of walking but doable be sure to take hers to wearing comfortable footwear. The tour guide is informative and really know his stuff.
Also eat a bit because you only have water that he supplies but is willing to drop you off at a eatery before you get back to your destination but you will have to get a uber or lift
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Veanna_g
Apr 14, 2026
Good tour. Tour guide was... - Good tour. Tour guide was very knowledgeable on city and facts. Weather was a bit hot and didn't get to spend a lot of time in the old town. But overall good
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Tripcounselor6547
Apr 12, 2026
Outstanding Tour of the Panama canal and city - I had an excellent tour of the Panama Canal and Panama City with Luis. From the start, he was friendly, professional, and incredibly easy to talk to. He picked me up right on time from my hotel in a clean, comfortable car and drove safely while explaining the sights along the way.
Luis is extremely knowledgeable and clearly understands the history of Panama and the canal in depth. He shared interesting facts and insights throughout the tour, making everything both educational and engaging. On top of that, he has a great personality, warm, entertaining, speaks English well and genuinely cares about making sure you have a great experience.
He really went out of his way to take care of everything and make the tour smooth and enjoyable. It felt personalized rather than rushed or generic.
I would highly recommend Luis to anyone looking for a high quality, informative, and enjoyable tour in Panama.
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Ariel_j
Apr 6, 2026
Recommend - I had a great time on this tour. It was very informative. The views were also amazing sights to see.
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Yevgeniy_f
Apr 5, 2026
Ivan was a fantastic guy... - Ivan was a fantastic guide . Very upbeat , knowledgeable and stayed with us for extra 1.5 hours because we all forgot when tour ended :)
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