Private Tour
Exploring the Two Oceans Old and New Canal Locks Private Tour
Overview
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This tour is designed for canal enthusiasts who appreciate the immense impact of these structures on global maritime trade. The Panama Canal, the most important waterway in Central America, has influenced trade since its inauguration in 1914 and was further expanded in 2016. This tour offers the opportunity to closely observe both the original and expanded canals, allowing visitors to appreciate their differences and witness the fascinating process of ships ascending and descending.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It will take 1 hour and 15 mins to get to the place where we are conducting the experience and another hour and 15 mins to bring you back to your hotel
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Centro de Visitantes de Agua Clara
Here we will witness the new locks built in 2016, accommodating the world's largest ships.
Atlantic Bridge
Let's visit the newest bridge in the Panama Canal and enjoy the view of both the centennial and new sets of locks in a single picture, along with the maritime city of Colon and the Caribbean Sea.
What‘s Included
live guide in English or Spanish
Bottled water
Gratuities
$17. 22 Miraflores visitor center entry tickets have to be purchased on-site to the staff
$10 agua clara visitor center entry tickets have to be purchased on site to the staff
Pickup points
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Two Oceans Old and New Panama Canal Locks Private Tour
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Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very great and happy again
waldemars639,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super service super guide. The tour is recommended 100%
Interesting insights into Panama
Jeffrey F,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lovely tour of locks on both the Pacific and Atlantic sides of the Panama canal. Charlie was great, and in addition to history, gave us an understanding of the Panamanian people.
Excursion to the new and old locks
Jet31371213069,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It really was a very interesting and very well explained excursion by the guide Jorge demonstrating a knowledge of the history and technique of the Panama Canal. Super Recommended
Excellent tour of Panama Canal
BostonSkier,Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My guide Charlie was excellent. He answered all my questions about the Canal and information about Panama. He made the tour fun and enjoyable
Excellent guide and tour!
Sunshine315278,Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very pleasant and the guide, Charlie, was excellent! He told us anecdotes of the Canal but also related to the country. Interesting and unexpected. Thank you Charlie! Visiting Panama Canal is definitely a must.
Totally explains Panama Canal history and operations.
Craig B,Apr 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very knowledgeable. Got to see total Canal system and learn some Panamanian culture. Was fortunate to see a few anteaters as well.
Great time at one of my bucket list items
ronw001,Mar 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Julio, driver and guide, was outstanding. He showed up at the appointed time. And was exceptionally versed in all aspect of the Panama Canal. Got us to the Milfprd locks in time to see a Major ship.pass through and then to he Atlantic side to Auga Clar lock to see another.ship pass through. The videos at Milford was outstanding. We had a trrndpus day with Julio.
Great experience
N5988VQalexr,Mar 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience on the guided tour together with guide Charlie, you will really have a wonderful time. You will feel comfortable 👌
The big Ditch
S3320BMcarlosp,Feb 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour has been one of the best I have done. Archie was our guide and he knew a lot information about the Canal and surroundings related to it. I would definitely come back. Thank you -Also, I know behind Archie there are others working to make our experience unique and enjoyable and thank for those that coordinated other aspect behind the scene.
Travel with Roderick!!! It's worth it!!!
450harperd,Jan 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went with Roderick and driver Oscar on a tour of the Panama Canal and Casco Viejo. We 100% recommend this tour to others. You HAVE TO see both the Pacific and Atlantic sides of the canal, as you can see the two different ways the locks work. Roderick was extremely knowledgeable and also funny, so the conversation flowed and we both learned a lot and were entertained. We also had very good timing - we did not have to wait in any lines and got to see both locks operating to move ships through the canal! We felt Roderick also gave us insights into Panamanian culture that we might not have had otherwise with another guide. A really nice feature of the tour was that Roderick and Oscar were very flexible. We stopped for lunch once we were ready - everything was up to us! The next time we visit Panama, we will contact Roderick again to do another one of his tours because we were very pleased.
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