Historical Private Tour in the city and Panama Canal with Pickup
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
Live a different experience touring Panama City, learn from the ancient temples and beautiful monuments of the Casco Antiguo to the imposing and modern skyscrapers of the financial district, observe how the ships pass through the Canal while our guide assists you and tells you the most relevant aspects about the process, its history, statistics and answers all your questions about one of the most important engineering works in the history of humanity. Cross the Bridge of the Americas, the first bridge built over the Canal line, all this not without immortalizing an unforgettable evening taking a picture in the famous PANAMA LETTERS, located on the old breakwater today known as the Amador Causeway or Causeway
- Pick up from any hotel or point in the metropolitan city
- Private transportation with assistance and advice from our guide
- Water and snacks
- Languages: English, Italian and Spanish
- Typical surprise gift souvenir
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Casco Viejo
Next, we will take a walk through the charming cobbled streets of the Old Town. With a history that goes back to 1673 and a splendid colonial architecture declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. There we will visit its squares, the imposing Metropolitan Cathedral and the Malecón, from which you can see a splendid view of the modern city.
Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador)
From there we will head towards the Amador Causeway, an old breakwater created with material removed during the construction of the Canal, connecting 3 small islands where you can enjoy one of the best views of the city's skyline and take photos of the colorful letters of PANAMA.
Options
Historical Private Tour in the city and Panama Canal with Pickup
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Panama Canal
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
62 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Eddie was wonderful....
Shawna M,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Eddie was wonderful. Prompt arrival; very knowledgeable about the area; friendly. Also offered to transport us back to the airport the next morning. He was on time despite the panama city morning traffic and gave us even more historic facts along that drive as well. Highly recommend!
our tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable about the country
sherene R,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00it was excellent and the a wealth of knowledge the guide took us to lots of places and explained them well
Eduardo & Ilyana Made History Come Alive
Danielle D,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I traveled from Montreal and booked the Historical Private Tour in Panama City and the Panama Canal with pickup, and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. The driver arrived on time, making the day stress‑free. Our guide, Eduardo, was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and engaging, sharing fascinating details about Panama’s history, the old city, and the engineering marvel of the Canal. One of the highlights was the visit to the Museo de la Ciudad / Casa de la Municipalidad, where we were warmly greeted by Ilyana. She guided us through the rooms with pride, explaining the purpose of the spaces, the furniture, and the history behind them. Her passion made the experience even more memorable. I especially loved the walk in Casco Viejo, which gave me a deeper appreciation of the city’s culture. I enjoyed it so much that two days later, my mother and I returned to Plaza de Francia to visit the merchants and bought beautiful hats and bags from the Gunas. Overall, this tour was well‑organized, comfortable, and enriching. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to experience Panama’s history and culture in a personalized way
Very reliable with...
Bernardo L,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very reliable with pick-up at hotel! Eddie was very knowledgeable about the canal & took us to Old Town! Knew all the history that was interesting! At the end of our tour we wanted to have dinner at a a restaurant that we could have Panamanian food so took us to Costa Azul which was so delicious! Thank you Eddie for your recommendation!!!
Eddie was a very...
Lorrie R,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Eddie was a very experienced regarding the history of Panama. The traffic getting to and from Old Town was horrible. I would recommend taking this tour, much nicer than traveling with a bus load of people.
Overall we had a great...
KaeAnn H,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We had a great time. It was good value for money considering all the stops we made. Our guide Liz was amazing 👏 👏 👏. She was very knowledgeable, courteous and pleasant.
Eduardo (Eddie) was such a great tour guide.
NELSON E,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Eduardo (Eddie) was such a great tour guide. Our almost 6 hour tour in Panama went smoothly, and we were able to see everything we wanted to see during our trip.
Accessible Private Cruiseship Shore Excursion
Elaine B,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Eddie, met us inside the port at Fuerte Amador as I use a wheelchair and he was very knowledgeable about Panama City and the region. He took us on a thorough and fascinating drive around the Casco Viejo, the new city and the coast. As we were on a Panama Canal Transit cruise we did not visit the Canal Information Centre. We finished our tour with a coffee and chat with Eddie in the deliciously air-conditioned MultiPlaza Shopping Mall in the new city. Eddie then took us back to the cruise port.
Tour guide (Eddie) is...
Tameika M,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour guide (Eddie) is very knowledgeable and explains in good English the history of the canal and other aspects of Panama history as well as current information. He took us to good areas to see how diverse the city and old town is.
Ask for Jose
Robert S,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our driver and guide Jose (Jan 23) was so good and interesting. If you are booking this tour, ask for Jose. Excellent knowledge. Good command of English. Careful driver. A nice person. Robert & Colette London Ontario.
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