Private Tour
Panama Canal Tour: Miraflores Locks and Canal Zone
Overview
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Explore the Panama Canal in total comfort on a private tour. Enjoy history, breathtaking views and the freedom to explore at your own pace.
✅ PRIVATE AND EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE
No crowds or rush. Just you and your group on a flexible and personalized tour.
✅ LIVE CHANNEL OPERATION
Discover how the locks operate and witness the passage of ships in this engineering marvel.
✅ HIDDEN HISTORY AND LEGACY OF THE CHANNEL
Explore the old Canal Zone and see the key sites where the Torrijos-Carter Treaties were forged.
✅ ICONIC PLACES AND PANORAMIC VIEWS
Visit historic sites, cross the Amador Causeway and admire the imposing Bridge of the Americas.
✅ IMAX AND LIVE TRANSIT
Enjoy the film IMAX narrated by Morgan Freeman and watch the boat crossing in Miraflores.
✅ WHO IS IT FOR?
Families, couples, group of friends, seniors, stopover travelers looking for : clear insights, friendly treatment and comfort.
Book today!
Additional Info
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Miraflores Visitor Center
We head to the Miraflores Visitor Center where we will have the opportunity to see the 45-minute documentary about the Panama Canal, narrated by Morgan Freeman at the Imax theater, we will know the history and operation of this important and imposing construction and see the transit of Panamax ships that pass through the locks of Miraflores. This time includes transfer to the Miraflores Locks.
From the Miraflores Locks we arrive at the Pedro Miguel Locks, this is the smallest lock built and very important as it levels the ships at the level of the snake cut which is the most dangerous and complicated part of the transit of the ships. Time includes transfer to the locks of Pedro Miguel.
What‘s Included
Pick-up and drop-off service to place of stay included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Private transportation
Personal tour guide
Lunch
Tips (tips in Panama are a sign of appreciation for the service provided)
Miraflores Visitor Center (Adult)
Miraflores Visitor Center (Child)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Home : Outside City / Port
Home in: Puerto de Cruises Amador, Playa Bonita, Tocumen Airport, Santa Maria, Costa del Este, Gamboa or Summit.
Pickup included
Home: Panama City
Option for those staying in Panama City. Does not include Amador Cruise Port.
Pickup included
Reviews
40 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Panama Canal Tour
willyg942,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I just completed a great tour of the Panamal Canal with Gabriel, our guide. He was professional, spoke perfect English, was very informative, safe driver, and took us to interesting places downtown that were not on our list. Thank you, Gabriel, for a memorable visit to Panama and an educational visit to the Canal.
Joaquin is an amazing guide!
nickhR6566YQ,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Joaquin, was amazing. I think having a guide for this expertise is an absolute must. If you're an American, you just can't drive here. You really need a local who knows the area perfectly. Joaquin lives what he does and he fills the trip with that enthusiasm. I learned a lot, saw everyone i hoped i would, and had a great time. He is a great guide.
Wonderful family experience
Roam33823438622,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent service and super flexible. Very interesting everything we saw, but especially your support to take pictures:)
Panama family for Christmas
Escape21621952224,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00They gave us excellent care, we were a very large family group and we felt very happy to be able to enjoy our trip to the fullest
A must do Tour
Daphne Y,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well organized and very educative. Saw the canal from different perspectives. Our tour guide Joaquin was very knowledgeable and loves what he does. Memorable indeed!
A must do tour
Daphne Y,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A well organized tour with much to see and learn about the Panama Canal. Joaquin our tour guide was very knowledgeable, and his pride of citizenship and willingness to share this knowledge made the tour worth the while. We highly recommend this tour of one of the seven wonders of the modern world.
Initial visit to Panama
Anonymous,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Cathy was a wonderful tour guide and provided interesting and informative info about Panamá City and the canal and locks. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with her.
Exceptional experience with the guide Mario on the Panama Canal
33retoe,,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I made the tour of the Panama Canal with the guide Mario and it was an excellent experience. He has an impressive knowledge about the history and operation of the canal, explains everything clearly and interestingly. In addition, it is very friendly, professional and made the ride at my pace, making the visit even more special. I highly recommend.
Definitely a worthwhile tour
Sprev,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cathy was great. We learned so much about the history of Panama and about the canal. She is fluent in English and very knowledgeable.
Warm and cool
Javier d,,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I wasn't expecting to visit that many places. The tour guide was fantastic and commitment. It did a great day, so we can enjoyed every single place we visited.
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