Private Tour
Private or Small Group Panama Canal & City Half-Day Tour
Overview
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What makes this tour unique is that in just 5 hours you will discover the best of Panama City and the Canal, ideal if you have little time. Unlike mass tours, we offer small groups or private service, with flexibility and personalized attention. You will travel in a modern air-conditioned vehicle, accompanied by a bilingual local guide who shares history, culture and authentic anecdotes.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
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
Panama Canal
At this point you can see the change of levels of the ships that transit the Panama Canal, also enjoy a 45-minute documentary on IMAX narrated by Morgan Freeman.
Bridge of the Americas
We will travel the majestic bridge of the Americas until we reach its own viewpoint
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Pick-up and drop-off at Panama City Hotels
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bilingual Guide
Panama Canal
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Private Tour - Panama City
Duration: 5 hours Private vehicle Private tour: Private tour with guide and exclusive vehicle. Ideal for travelers staying in Ciudad looking for a personalized experience. Pickup included
Small Group Tour - City
Duration: 5 hours Mini van Shared tour : Small group sharing tour, ideal for travelers staying in Panama City who want to share the tour. Pickup included
Private Tour - Airport Stopover
Duration: 5 hours Private vehicle Private tour in stopover : Private tour for passengers on stopover, with airport pick-up and return, designed to suit flight schedules Pickup included
Reviews
613 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Half day in Panama
John J,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Truly wonderful morning with Alex as our guide. Alex is very knowledgeable and accommodating. I mentioned that I’m an artist and he took us to an art studio.
Panama Canal and its Surroundings
masatomot,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I came to Panama for a family vacation. I entered the Panama Canal because I wanted to see it. If you just wanted to see the canals, you could go there yourself, but with stops along the way, they guide you through the history of Panama, the background to the canals, and the various stories involved, including only recently. The story is also very interesting. It was a lovely half day. Since we decided to participate in the group, the participants got to know each other and after the event, the group participants had lunch together. Thank you.
Great Visit
Sherwie,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great tour...Jose was very knowledgeable and was very helpful to give us a complete overview of Panama in a few short hours. Highly recommend.
Amazing Panama City & Canal Tour — Informative and Fun!
Kaknabs,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent tour guide - Jennifer, for our Panama Canal and Panama City tour! She was knowledgeable, energetic, and matched the vibe of our group perfectly. She took us to the best spots around the city, - a great lunch spot, and even showed us both the good and the rougher areas to give us a real feel for Panama. She shared so much history and made the entire experience engaging and memorable. Highly recommend!
Fun and memorable
E5710FGdianan,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Jennifer made the tour fun , memorable and with a good experience…. She was also patient with all 16 of us ladies and ensured we didn’t get lost and all that we all equally had a good time..
Jennifer is the very very best tour guide.
lillianjulieto,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our girl Jennifer...Simply the best of the best!!!!!! She needs a promotion! Her expertise on everything related to Panama, her passion while narrating and simply the warm way in which she interacted with us made us want to definitely come back to Panama again and book with your company. I have made several referrals of this company to my friends and asked them to ask for none other than Jennifer. God bless that girl for me. Simply love her.
Awesome Panama City Tour
dorismW3001SP,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed our tour! Jennifer was awesome! She arrived before our scheduled time. She was polite and patient with us. She explained everything and answered all our questions. She was cooperative and worked with us and made sure all our needs were met during the tour. We were a big group but she was great the entire time.
Panama from Colonial times to modern financial center
I102GUrichardb,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very enjoyable tour showing the old and new Panama City and the canal. Juan accommodated us by varying the itinerary to match our needs. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. My only quibble is that I did not need the chocolate shop upsell
Miraflores Locks and surrounding area tour with Jose
lajonw2026,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jose gave us a wonderful tour today of the Miraflores locks, the islands and the old town where he recommended a wonderful restaurant. He accommodated our specific interests and was very helpful, caring and informative the entire time. We really appreciate the kind attention he gave us.
Fun tour and excellent guide!
philipg865,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour went very well. Our tour guide, Jennifer, was outstanding. Friendly and knowledgeable, she took us around providing an interesting history of what we were seeing. She knew all the best places to stand for views of the canal, and places for pictures. Following her through the streets of Panama City, we felt like VIPs as she knows everyone along the route and that made our access very easy. She showed us all sides of Panama City, from the Presidential areas to the more unfortunate neighbourhoods. My wife immensely enjoyed the tour as well.
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