Private Tour Layover in Panama
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
Do not miss the chance to visit the Panama Canal and the best of Panama City, Panama with this private tour starting at the International Airport PTY, from any location in Panama City ending at the airport or from the airport ending a hotels or accomodations in downtown of Panama City.
It is required by Inmigrations Department of Panama a minimum of 7 hours between flights in order to be able to leave the airport.
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
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Participants coming from Brasil are required to bring their International Vaccination Certificate against yellow fever in order to be able to leave the airport.
It is required by Migrations in Panama a minimum of 7 hours between flights in order to be able to leave the airport.
What To Expect
Panama Canal
Guided visit to know about the history and how the Panama Canal works. Tickets have an additional cost of USD $10 per person to be purchased there. This stop is optional because there is a free observation area from Pedro Miguel Locks which is the place to visit on Mondays when the Visitors Center is closed.
Casco Viejo
Guided tour around buildings and the charming streets of the old spanish colonial quartier of Panama City
Options
Tour in English
Pickup included
Tour en Español
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Round-trip private transfer
Driver/guide
Entrance tickets for Panama Canal Visitors Center (USD$17.22 adult, $7.22 child), this is optional
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
146 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
I want to come back
Duncan S,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was glad to have been paired with Ruben as my guide to share his amazing city. He is attentive and personable, and we had great discussions on a wide array of subjects. My priority was to see the Canal from Miraflores, and although that is such a highlight and important part of the country, I saw so much more. I would love to come back and spend a couple of weeks here.
The best layover!!
Stacy P,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Dan was a great guide!! He was waiting for me at the airport as I came out of customs. He was informative, knowledgeable and friendly. He knew the ship schedule and aranged our day so I would see a ship pass through the canal. I even saw a sloth. A great overview of Panama.
Panamá layover tour
Jeffrey A,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00You get to see the Panama Canal and much of the city. He showed us a lot of great places. The Panama Canal was quite crowded during our visit.
This tour is an excellent...
Wanda L,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is an excellent way to spend a long layover in Panama City or to even plan a long layover to experience. My tour guide, Javier, was extremely professional, knowledgeable and kind. As a solo female traveler, safety is always top of mind, and I felt very safe the entire tour. I would highly recommend this service to anyone.
Great way to spend layover time outside of the airport!
Kim L,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was such a great way to learn about the Panama Canal and old town Panama City. The guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and made the whole experience so very enjoyable.
Great Layover Tour
Trivikram D,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My tour guide did a fantastic job of showing me around Panama City. His knowledge about the city was great.
Great layover option!
danibG2532XG,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an incredible time visiting some Panama City highlights during my layover! Fernando was a fantastic guide - kind, knowledgeable, and a great partner for practicing my Spanish with. Thanks again!!
Very interesting Tour in Panama
Cesar V,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was well organized, you can see everything important in Panama. On Sunday you have to walk in the city center, no cars allowed. The driver is a very intelligent guy.
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mariavenicew,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic Panama City tour! In a short time, we saw so much and learned even more. Demetrio was an outstanding guide! friendly, engaging, and deeply knowledgeable about the city’s history. Watching the Panama Canal in action was absolutely exhilarating. We can’t wait to come back and stay longer. This tour was perfect.
Excellent with Five Star Diamonds
318adriany,Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I give Kevin the guide 1000 points since I left the airport, he took me to his car, gave me a bottle of water, put internet on my phone, he drives super well, knows a lot, the truth is that it was a 1000-carat experience, I highly recommend him and every time I go to Panama he will be my guide, Greetings, Success and Blessings
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