Panama City Tour and Panama Canal – Miraflores Locks Experience
Overview
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5 hours
Mobile ticket
⭐ What Makes This Tour Different?
This is not just a regular city tour — it's an authentic, comfortable, and well-curated experience designed to help you truly connect with Panama.
✅ Guided visit to the Miraflores Locks, with a detailed explanation of the Canal’s operation and enough time to explore the visitor center.
✅ Complete city tour including the historic Casco Antiguo, the modern skyline, Cinta Costera, and panoramic viewpoints.
✅ Certified bilingual local guides passionate about sharing the country’s history, culture, and hidden gems.
✅ Comfortable air-conditioned transport and reliable, on-time service.
✅ Small groups or private service, with personalized attention and flexible timing.
You won’t just see Panama City — you’ll experience it with insight, comfort, and local flavor.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Company officially registered with the Panama Tourism Authority under License No. 675 – AV.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tickets to the Miraflores Visitor Center
Son entregadas directamente al guia o conductor a criterio del pasajero un estimado de
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Panama Canal
Experience one of the greatest engineering feats of the modern world: the Panama Canal. During your visit to the Miraflores Locks, you'll enjoy: 45-Minute Documentary Watch a captivating film that tells the story of the Canal’s construction, showcasing its historical impact, evolution, and the challenges overcome to connect two oceans. Panoramic Viewing Deck Head up to the observation terrace for a close-up view of the locks in action. Enjoy a privileged vantage point to witness the incredible hydraulic system at work. Ships in Transit With a bit of luck, you might see a ship passing through the locks in real time. Watching these massive structures guide vessels is truly awe-inspiring. This visit blends history, innovation, and stunning views. A must-see experience when in Panama!
️ Canal Administration Building – A Historic Landmark Perched atop a hill, the Panama Canal Administration Building is a majestic structure built in Italian Renaissance style, standing proudly for over a century. It houses the central administrative offices of the Panama Canal, one of the greatest engineering achievements in history. A remarkable architectural feature is its E-shaped layout, carefully designed to make optimal use of natural light throughout the day. Built in 1914, it was a symbol of innovation and progress, with a construction cost of $879,000 USD, an extraordinary investment at the time. Beyond its impressive architecture, the building is known for its dramatic murals, marble floors, and a grand staircase made of Tennessee pink marble with a hand-carved mahogany railing. It's more than just an office—it's a place where the legacy of the Canal is preserved and honored.
Options
City Tour Compartido español
Tour Compartido : Punto de encuentro: Puntos designados dentro de la plataforma de reserva. Finaliza: Casco Viejo o Albrook Mall
Duration: 5 hours
Bus turistico
Pickup included
Tour privado en Español
Tour Privado
Duration: 5 hours
Recogida en Playa Bonita : Aplica un suplemento de USD.20 .00 por persona pagadero en destino
Pickup included
Shared City Tour in English
Shared Tour: Meeting point: Designated locations within the booking platform.
Ends at: Casco Viejo or Albrook Mall.
Duration: 5 hours
Tourist bus
Pickup included
Tour privado en Ingles
El Poin Panamá : Dentro del recorrido, tendremos la oportunidad de subir al Poin Panamá y tener una de las mejores vista de la ciudad.
Duration: 5 hours
City Canal : Visita Casco viejo, Ciudad Moderna, Calzada de Amador, Casco Viejo, Mercado de Artesanía, Edificio del Canal y el Poin Panamá
Recogida Hotel de Playa Bonita: Aplica un suplemento de USD.20.00 por persona pagadero en destino, debe estar en el Lobby 30 minutos antes.
Pickup included
Reviews
86 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
As bad as could be
Deborah F,
Oct 27, 2025
- Viator
2.00Pros: made all the promised stops plus a few more for photos. Lasted longer than expected (more than 5 hours) Cons: I learned very little about Panama or Panama City from the guide. Wikipedia is much, much better. I learned the basics about the Panama Canal from the guide and the rest from the movie at the locks. No ships were in the canal while we were there. The guide said one thing in Spanish then contradicted himself when he said what was supposed to be the same thing in English. The “artisanal market” was really just a few booths selling souvenirs. It would have been cheaper and almost as useful to Uber it to all those places, even as a solo traveler. Sad.
I felt rushed and we paid...
Guy M,
Oct 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00I felt rushed and we paid extra for English language why ?but the tour was very informative I will recommend for sure 👍
The Canal Experience.
Franklyn R,
Oct 27, 2025
- Viator
4.00It was great to an extent except for not being able to see any ship passing through the locks. My advice is to change the order of the sights to coincide with this event. If there is no ship at 8.30am then visit the canal at 1.00pm to give your guests that experience. I and my family were really disappointed and thought that it was money wasted. On the other hand your explanations were fantastic and you did excellent. Consider my suggestion. Thank you.
Juan was great at showing...
Andrew L,
Oct 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Juan was great at showing us around the canal and the top sightseeing spots around Panama City! He explained things very well in English and Spanish and had a smooth experience throughout
Great Tour
Travis H,
Oct 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00We enjoyed this tour. Our tour guide was great and was very knowledgeable. He explained everything in both Spanish and English
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