Half-day Tour of Panama City and Panama Canal
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
Half day tour around the highlights of Panama City: Panama Canal, Balboa, Amador Causeway, Old Town (Casco Viejo), Cinta Costera and downtown, included convenient pick up from downtown of Panama City and tickets for Panama Canal Visitors Center.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Panama Canal
After pick up from your accommodation in downtown of Panama City, we will take you to the Panama Canal Visitors Center at Miraflores Locks where we will see together the ships going through the Canal and discuss about the history of the Canal and how it works. This visit is complemented by watching a short movie.
Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador)
After visiting the Panama Canal, we will go through Balboa and Canal Zone, former USA territory in Panama, in our way to the Amador Causeway, a road connecting to 3 islands at the entrance of the Panama Canal. This is a place with beautiful landscapes at the ocean, perfect for great pictures of the Panama City's skyline.
Options
Shared Small Group in English
Shared Tour Pickup included
Private tour in English
Private in English Pickup included
Private tour in Spanish
Pickup included
Shared Small Group in Spanish
Shared Tour Pickup included
What‘s Included
Pick up from accommodations in downtown of Panama City and Casco Viejo
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Extra USD$30.00 per group (not per person) for round-trip transport from Playa Bonita or airport PTY
Entrance tickets for Panama Canal Visitors Center (USD$17.50 adults, $7.50 child 6 - 12 years old)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
85 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour
Dave B,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Daniela was a terrific guide. Being our first trip to Panama City, she was very helpful in understanding more about the city. Her level of detail was excellent and she was very engaged. We really had a nice time. Thank you.
Best tour guide
Gene P,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Ruben Castillo, was absolutely amazing! His knowledge, professionalism, and passion for the history and culture made the entire experience unforgettable. Ruben had a way of bringing every location and story to life while making everyone feel welcomed and engaged. His personality, attention to detail, and genuine hospitality truly elevated our tour.
Take The Tour!
Tiffany O,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a blast learning about the canal. Our guide was so knowledgeable and spoke great English. He also take great pictures! The service was excellent and we truly enjoyed ourselves learning about Panama. It’s beautiful here. Take the tour!!
Private Tour with Ricardo
miguelpD6986YF,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ricardo attended us and the coexistence was very pleasant and quiet with good recommendations
Smart, savvy, and so worth it.
Jlouharris,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00On time, great car. So knowledgeable and open to questions. Had all the logistics down pat to make the trip seamless. A great morning. So glad we did this.
Excellent guide Caesar and impeccable vehicle
Ricardo A,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good experience especially the willingness of the guide named Caesar who gave us many info
If you have only one day this is for you!
blecha2026,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very efficient offer when you have a single day at Panama City, with a great guide! Thank for the tournait was fantastic.
Good to be with someone know where to go and what to do
Geraldine N,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Without our guide, we probably did not know how to line up when purchasing the ticket. Also when to walk hurry to get a great spot to watch the canal. After the canal, he just took us to spots to take memorable photos
Great Experience for an Afternoon Private Tour of Panama City
juanmelo,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience with Cesar. He was on time for the pic up. He tailored our experience to what we wanted to see and explore. He is very knowledgeable about the history of Panama and the landmarks of the city. He was patient and helpful to our mother who is an 82-year old lady with mobility problems. He drove carefully and his van is very clean and comfortable for a group of 3 adults and 2 children. Definitely a company to use again. Thank you!
Great experience
Ayola H,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Not bad for the price, driver was very professional and helpful
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