Private Tour
Half day of Panama city and canal tour: shared and private
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
The Private tours can start anytime you want!
Enjoy the highlights of Panama City and the Canal in approximately 6 hours by visiting:
• Bridge of the Americas. This is a drive through at Ancon hill where you will find the administration building of the canal, the monument to the students killed in 1964 by the MP'S and the head to the view point at the bridge of the Americas.
• Miraflores Locks Visitor Center (Panama Canal)
• Casco Viejo: Colonial city built in 1673; today in the process to be restored
• Amador Causeway: artificial road built by the american military forces to protect the canal entrances or exits on both ends.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pick up time start at 7:10am
Best way to contact us via Email or whatsapp prior to the date of the tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Miraflores Visitor Center
Miraflores locks visitor center gives us the chance to learn about the canal operation and history!! Observation deck and Morgan Freeman as the host of a well done movie will make this visit unforgettable! Admission fee not included.
Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador)
An artificial road built to protect the canal entrances/exits!! Former military base of the US and today one of the most beautiful and visited places in Panama.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Air conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Professional guide and lots of fun
Lunch
Panama Canal Entrance fees $20.00
In the afternoon tour the bridge of the Americas look out is not available
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Private Canal and city tours
Duration: 5 hours: Best option to explore on your own way! Even that the tour normally starts at 7:30am, you can decide when to start. Pickup included
Shared canal and City Tour
Duration: 5 hours: Small group visiting the highlights of Panama and the canal locks. Others say they do not control the canal transits; we do!! Miraflores Locks: We will take you in the morning or afternoon (max 3:00pm) to guarantee 99.9999% that you will see the canal operation live!! Pickup included
Reviews
858 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good overview of the canal and Casco with Dimos
Joseph L,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good overview of the canal and Casco with Dimos. After the canal visit and IMAX, most of the time was spent in the van (with A/C) driving over the Bridge of the Americas, Amador Causeway, and then around Casco Viejo with a few stops for souvenirs and snacks. Especially if staying in Casco, it’s a good way to start a visit to learn the canal history and function and then get a feel for the area.
Tony contacted us right...
Charles H,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tony contacted us right away and made it so easy for our hotel pickup. Gustavo was our tour guide and he was very knowledgeable about the history of Panama and the building and operation of the canal. Would highly recommend!!
Panama 🇵🇦 City Tour
Alicia H,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Gabrielle was excellent. He shared so much history about Panama. I didn’t think that I would enjoy the Panama Canal tour but it was worth it. Morgan Freeman narrating the movie in 3D was spectacular. Visiting casoco Viejo AKA Old Town was the icing on the cake. The food and drinks were great and not too expensive.
Amazing Day!
Vanessa P,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great day with our guide Dimos! He showed us all the sites & the Canal was out of this world! He was very friendly & knowledgeable would highly recommend.
Discover Panamá Canal
Maciej G,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good trip witch small group. HR . Guide arę amazing. Gold More info thank film in one part od Thais trio
Loved this tour!
KelsiCaliforniaa,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tony was beyond amazing! Started with a quick short film, got to watch a large ship pass through the canal, got to see some historic and tourist spots. Tony was so informational and made it feel so welcoming. Thank you, Tony!!
Panama in nutshell
Akito K,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our Guide Ronald was really knowledgeable on any kind of questions we asked. History, sports , entertainment and more. We was very organized to go for the Cana de Panama and we scored front row to view the ships pass by. He explained all the detail about how locks work and the guide locomotives. And after that the Casco Viejo tour was also great. He took us to the famous cafe to have geisha coffee and we had a pleasant time Now after we are more interested into the culture and know how the Panama economy works.
Fun afternoon
Rachel P,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I learned a lot! While you can visit the canal on your own the convenience of going with someone that knows what is going on is well worth it! We jumped the line and avoided many slowdowns of unsure tourists maximizing our sights. I also enjoyed the short city tour. My guide was interesting, helpful, and very well informed. Be sure to read the fine print. I missed that the ticket was not included, which greatly surprised me as that was the entire purpose of the tour. I would have preferred not to have a day of out of pocket expense.
Somewhat disappointed
BelindaRosenkratz,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00After reading such sterling reviews I was somewhat disappointed. Driver/tour guide was very nice, efficient. Stop at souvenir mall was time taken away from tour. We decided to stay in Casco Viejo and find our own way back to motel, otherwise would have had less than an hour there. Confirming pick up time morning of was a challenge. Person I spoke with was vague. I called twice and was eventually given wrong time (afternoon; we were morning tour).
Great family tour of Panama City
Bobbi P,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Luis was a great tour guide! He was very knowledgeable on all of the hot spots in Panama City and when to do what activity to try to avoid the crowds. There were two adults and two children. He picked us up/dropped us off from our hotel in a nice van. We would definitely recommend having Luis show you around.
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