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 tour
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
853 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Private Tour of Panama City and Canal
Paradise24694581525,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tony was our guide. He is very knowledgeable and was very patient with our group, which included 10 people, with different interests. We got an excellent overview of Panamá City; the experience at the Canal was impressive.
Great tour guide and team.
Omari H,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tony and Gabriel made this tour one of the best experiences in Panama - pickup directly at our hotel and off to the canal, and the rest of the itinerary. Gabriel was very knowledgeable and engaging, and kept the tour fun and relaxed on the commute and walk through the old city. Definitely recommend as your first activity to get your feet wet.
Wonderful experience
jessicalJ3834HB,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience with our tour guide Gus, he was funny and very knowledgeable about everything.
Tour guide Dimos is the best!
barigby,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour with Dimos was excellent from start to finish! He is very knowledgeable of this area, the culture, the canal, the locks, the city and its wonderful sites. He was exceptionally thoughtful and kind and found ways to accommodate my slight mobility problems. He went out of his way to make sure we saw what we wanted to see. We highly recommend Dimos to anyone touring in the Panama City area.
The perfect way to experience Panama in 5 hours
moeh742,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ronald was a legend. Knowledgable, patient and super approachable. Did everything that was promised and even more.
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