Panama City Tour & Canal Visitor Center

Discover Panama’s top sights in 5 hours: Panama Canal, Americas Bridge, Amador Causeway, and Casco Viejo. Perfect for quick excursions.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Miraflores Visitor Center - Due to remodeling at the Visitors Center, only the (2) Observation Decks and IMAX Show are available. The Miraflores Visitor Center of the Panama Canal is a highlight of this tour.

  • OBSERVATION DECKS: This is the prime spot to witness ships transiting through the locks. Observe the maneuvers of the pilots, mules, and cable holders, while our guide answers all your questions and concerns in real time.

  • IMAX SHOW: Immerse yourself in a 3D IMAX movie to learn about the history, construction, operation, expansion, and influence of the Panama Canal, narrated by Morgan Freeman.

  • Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador) - Built in 1913 with rocks extracted from the Culebra Cut during the original construction of the Panama Canal, this road extends 3 miles into the Pacific Ocean.

  • Casco Viejo - This is the perfect time to stroll through the narrow streets of the colonial city of San Felipe.

Here, we will walk for 1 hour through the walls of the Old City, visit the most representative churches in the area, and learn about its history.

If you are a coffee lover, we can take you to taste Geisha Coffee, considered the best coffee in the world.

  • Mercado de Mariscos - Located on Avenida Balboa at the entrance to historic Casco Viejo, this market was established by the Mayor’s Office of Panama with the help of the Japan Technical Cooperation Agency in 1995, with an investment of 7.8 million dollars. It sells fish and seafood and has restaurants and inns that offer these seafood products ready for consumption.
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Canal Tickets ($17.22 Adult, $7.22 Child) - Entry / Admission
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Tour to the top 3 Panama City highlights (Panama Canal, Amador Causeway & Casco Viejo “Oldtown”) with a flexible tour that last 4 or 5 hours depending the traffic. Follow a fluent English-Spanish tour guide with years of Experience to make decisions and suggestions that will help you and the rest of the travelers. By the End of the Tour we usually pass by the Fish Market “Mercado del Marisco” or some traditional restaurants with AC at Casco Viejo “Oldtown”. There is nothing better to have a good meal with new friends.

  • Allotted time for Transportation/Travel time is already included in the total duration 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.

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Wanderer08805075913
Sep 2, 2024
A great tour guide makes a huge difference - Our tour guide Orlando, was amazing at entertaining and informing my large family. We learnt so much about Panama and saw some amazing sights. My entire family were extremely pleased with his knowledge and patience. 10/10 service.
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Timsi1432ph
Aug 25, 2024
Amazing Panama Canal Tour Guide - Orlando was an outstanding tour guide for our Panama Canal experience! His deep knowledge of the canal's history and operations made the tour both informative and engaging. He was friendly, professional, and always willing to answer questions, making sure everyone felt included and informed. Orlando's passion for his job truly shone through, and his storytelling skills made the canal's rich history come alive. Highly recommend a tour with Orlando for anyone wanting an exceptional Panama Canal experience! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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573islandb
Aug 24, 2024
Amazing experience in Panama - Orlando is the best tour guide in Panama!!! 🙌🏼 the experience was spectacular. Look no further, he’s the guy!!! 11/10
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W5436rtrichardm
Jul 29, 2024
Orlando, great guide - The tour was well organized and our guide, Orlando, made it a nice experience for the whole family. Thanks a lot. I can recommend this tour.
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N1150tumelissaf
Jul 23, 2024
Great tour - The views were good, the tour was interesting and informative and we got to experience some of the culture. We had a lot of fun at each stop/site.
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Letsenjoytravel
Jul 20, 2024
Gentle Tour Guide with Lot of Knowledge - Our tour was pleasant, thanks to our now friend Orlando. Thank you for taking care of us through the trip. Share the culture of your country and laugh with us. We will book other tours with you again for sure.
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Chevonl98
Jul 6, 2024
Never Felt Out Of Place - My only advice, definitely ensure you contact Orlando before arriving in Panamà. This is to ensure your itinerary is set and you don’t miss a thing, a coworker recommended him and trust me we didn’t regret the reco one bit. We even rented a vehicle and the time with Orlando showing us around, recommending food spots for us to visit made renting a vehicle not necessary. His English and translation skill top tier, very trustworthy and knowledgeable of the overall history of Panama really great fellow
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Melzpots
Jul 6, 2024
Book Now! Great Prices! Amazing Experience! ✈️🥰 - Experience Panama Tours with Orlando is an absolute blast! 💥 Orlando made our Panama trip absolutely epic! Not only is he a top-notch tour guide and photographer, but his tours also dive deep into Panama's awesome culture. From hidden gems to iconic spots, Orlando showed us everything with such passion and insight. His connections opened doors we never expected, and his laid-back, friendly vibe made us feel like we were hanging out with an old friend. Seriously, hanging with Orlando wasn't just a tour—it was a life-changing adventure. After one day without him, we couldn't wait to book him for the rest of our trip! 😃 And let me tell you, his prices are more than fair for the incredible memories and cultural immersion he delivers. If you're heading to Panama, Orlando is hands down the guide you want by your side. Can't wait to join him again for another unforgettable journey!✈️
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H2212xdmelissam
Jul 3, 2024
Tour day - We had a great time touring the canal , Orlando made everything seamless for us . He got us tickets ahead of time so we could skip the long lines and st every step he educated us about the canal and it processes . Orlando is great the best tour guide made everything easy to navigate definitely recommend
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Keishaw356
Jun 4, 2024
GREAT EXPERIENCE - Orlando was so engaging and provided excellent service. He ensured that my friends and I were comfortable and he also give us a brief history of the canal. 10/10
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