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Panama Layover Tour: Discover Canal & Culture
4.9
56 Ratings
Panama City
Make the most of your layover in Panama by taking a city tour and visiting the iconic Panama Canal. Explore the city’s highlights and learn about its rich history and culture. Book your tour now!
Make the most of your layover in Panama by taking a city tour and visiting the iconic Panama Canal. Explore the city’s highlights and learn about its rich history and culture. Book your tour now!
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Panama Canal - See the operations of the panama canal during your layover, the only canal in America, more than 100 years of operations, also you can visit the museum right there.
- Casco Viejo - we will visit the historical district of panama, funded in 1673, a small neighborhood whith a lot of historical buildings and houses that takes you…
- Panama Canal - See the operations of the panama canal during your layover, the only canal in America, more than 100 years of operations, also you can visit the museum right there.
- Casco Viejo - we will visit the historical district of panama, funded in 1673, a small neighborhood whith a lot of historical buildings and houses that takes you back in time during this visit.
- Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador) - Visit the Causeway Amador, (Causeway Amador is a popular tourist destination located at the southern entrance of the Panama Canal, stretching nearly 6 kilometers into the Pacific Ocean. It connects the mainland of Panama City to four small islands, Naos, Perico, Culebra, and Flamenco. The causeway was built using soil and rocks excavated during the construction of the canal and was named after Manuel Amador Guerrero, the first President of Panama. The newly renovated land bridge is a popular spot for walking and cycling, with bike lanes running the length of the road. It also offers some of the best vantage points for watching large container ships enter and exit the canal. The area features many tourist-related venues and activities, including a variety of fine cuisine, bike rentals, and electric scooters, and the Biomuseo, one of the cityâs best museums that celebrates Panamaâs incredible biodiversity
- Panama Canal Administration Building - The Panama Canal Administration Building is the main administration building for the agency that runs the Panama Canal, previously the Panama Canal Commission, now the Panama Canal Authority. It is located in Balboa Heights, Panama City. The building was built by the U.S. and inaugurated on July 15, 1914, exactly a month before the official opening of the Panama Canal. It houses the offices of the Autoridad del Canal de Panamá (Panama Canal Authority)
- Panama Sign - thake advantage of your layover and get a foto with the iconic Panama Sign
What's Included
- Bilingual tour guide
- Complimentary bottled water
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Bilingual tour guide
- Complimentary bottled water
- Air-conditioned transportation
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Panama Canal tickets, gratuities
- Lunch
- Panama Canal tickets, gratuities
Additional Information
✈️ Stopover in Panama? Maximize Your Time!
Are you on a journey with a few hours to spare before your connecting flight? Use this opportunity to explore and discover more about Panama — a compact city brimming with delightful surprises!
Allow us to guide you during these hours to uncover the highlights of our history, culture, and the renowned Panama…
✈️ Stopover in Panama? Maximize Your Time!
Are you on a journey with a few hours to spare before your connecting flight? Use this opportunity to explore and discover more about Panama — a compact city brimming with delightful surprises!
Allow us to guide you during these hours to uncover the highlights of our history, culture, and the renowned Panama Canal.
Price: $65 per person
Minimum: 2 participants | Maximum: 6 travelers
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
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(56 Ratings)
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Taylor_w
Oct 11, 2025
Nice Way to Spend a Layover in Panama - I had a very early arrival flight in Panama, with a long layover and I was concerned about not being able to make the most of my time. Miguel fortunately offered tours which began early in the morning, picking me up from the airport at 6:00 AM. He was very kind, knowledgeable, and professional, I learned a lot about Panama in my short time there.
The Miraflores visitor center opens at 8:00 am and by that time most of the ships have passed through the canal (until 1:00 pm) , so try to get there early and book your tickets in advance. I was fortunate enough to be advised by Miguel on how to buy tickets in advance so I could skip the lines and see the boat passing through the canal.
Overall, I enjoyed this experience.
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Aaaakwan
Aug 20, 2025
Best day in Panama - Cuervo was the best guide ever! He connected with me upon arrival, very easy to find and he made sure we had a spectacular day. He is so knowledgeable in the history of Panama! Highly recommend
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Courtnie_h
Feb 9, 2025
Great experience - I was nervous to go on a solo trip in a foreign country. Gustavo made me feel comfortable and safe. I would definitely recommend this day trip for future customers.
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Ajijicgirl123
Dec 25, 2024
Excellent tour - What a great day! Miguel picked us up right on time at our hotel. As we traveled throughout the city he talked about the history, politics and facts and figures of his country. He was very knowledgeable and spoke perfect English. We enjoyed many points of interest including the canal. It was an excellent way to spend the day and Miguel was a super nice guy.
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Andrea_r
Dec 2, 2024
Great stop over in Panama - This tour was a treat and hours well spent. I was able to take in an extra site as well and the host Miguel was quite knowledgeable on the history of Panama
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Rilyzt
Nov 2, 2024
Excellent experience, highly recommended - Loved it. The city tour was much more than I expected. I got to know the main sites of panama safely and quickly. My guide Andres was very attentive and kept an eye on me and my flight at all times. I got to know the story and many interesting anecdotes about Panama. Arrive at the airport on time. Overall I can summarize it as a very nice experience.
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Peterdyordanov
Oct 1, 2024
Great way to explore Pamana on a short timeframe - Gus was amazing,very hospitable and knowledgeable,altered the tour in accordance to the weather so we could see the most within the time we had. If you have 5-6 hours to kill in Panama,this is a great tour to take
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Michael_s
Sep 23, 2024
This was a great way to spend the time waiting on the flight - Great experience for a layover in Panama. I had a great guide who was very knowledgeable and able to tailor the tour to meet my objectives and time. This was a great way to spend the time waiting on the flight
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George_t
Jun 14, 2024
Successful and informative layover - Miguel was able to help me see the highlights of the city and canal, and got me back to the airport with some time to spare before my flight. Great experience!
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80kewinc
May 11, 2024
Book this trip, you will not regret it - Miguel picked me up from the airport on time and he was very patient, professional and personable. He shared some great history about Panama and we visited the major attractions. I had an amazing time. Thanks again Miguel.
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