Panama City and Canal Miraflores Locks Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

4 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Discover Panama City’s best highlights on this 4.5-hour guided tour. Start at the Miraflores Visitor Center, where you’ll learn the fascinating story of the Panama Canal and watch ships pass through its iconic locks. Continue to Casco Viejo, the city’s historic district and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, filled with charming plazas, colonial architecture, and centuries of history. Finally, enjoy the scenic drive along the Amador Causeway, with its sweeping views of the modern skyline, the Bridge of the Americas, and the Pacific entrance of the Canal.

Throughout the tour, your knowledgeable local guide will share insights into Panama’s history, culture, and way of life, giving you a well-rounded introduction to this vibrant city.

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

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

May be operated by a multilingual guide

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Professional local guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Coastway Amador, San Felipe, Balboa Avenue, 50 Avenue and Via España Avenue area

Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan

Lunch

Hotel pickup and drop-off outside area listed. Extra fees apply.

Miraflores Visitor Center

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Miraflores Visitor Center

Then, head to the Miraflores Locks where you will be able to spend about 1.5 hours exploring and learning about the Canal.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Included

Casco Viejo

Afterwards, your guide will take you to the Casco Antiguo area where you will spend about an hour before heading back to your hotel.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Morning

from 8am to 12 noon
Pickup included

Afternoon

from 2pm to 6pm
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Enjoying viewing the ruins of Old Panama and beautiful Catholic Church
LightPacker308286,
Dec 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It is a beautiful December Monday morning, we joined a “Highlights of Panama City” shore excursion of our Cruise Lines. Having had a Tram ride gone through a ruined area, we stopped at Museum of the Plaza Mayor. The museum displays the history of Old Panama. Old Panama City was the first city of the Pacific Coast of the Americas and played a major role in the conquering of South America. Following Tour of the ruins of Old Panama, we arrived Casco Antiguo or Colonial Panama. This area of the city was founded in 1673 after the original capital was left in ruins following Captain Henry Morgan's attack two years earlier and features some lovely French and Spanish architecture. Our tour guide leaded us walking to the Cathedral. The Metropolitan Archcathedral Basilica of Santa María la Antigua is a Catholic church located in the Colonial Panama. All 12 Apostles statues of Christ were on the front face of the Cathedral. The stained glass windows depicting various saints are resplendent with the sun coming through. Finally the Bus took us back to our waiting ship.
Highlights of Panama City
daveaN2365LR,
Apr 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My wife and I went on a tour of Panama City , Panama while on a cruise. The tour operator was Aventuras 2000. The bus was clean and our guide Gil was informative, personable and humorous. We walked the streets of the Old Town ( Old Town 2). Number 1 was destroyed by pirates. We got to see the ruins of number 1 after walking the streets of number 2. Great tour experience.
Excellent Tour and Driver Mario - THE BEST
yvonnep588,
Feb 22, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Couldn't have asked for a better driver. Mario went above and beyond to provide an enjoyable, educational and fun tour for my family and I. Enjoyed time at Miraflores Locks and was lucky to witness 2 large cruise ships passing through the Canal; had a very nice time at Amador Causeway and especially enjoyed the stops along the way. Highly recommend Almiza Tours and our dear friend Mario - you are THE BEST