Private Tour

The Marvelous Panama Canal Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Spend a pleasant moment touring the facilities of the Miraflores Visitor Center, where you will know and admire the history and operation of the modern marvel called the Panama Canal at the correct time that the ships arrive at the locks, with the help of an accredited 100% local guide. Detail in detail, you will enjoy its Museum, IMAX theater and terraces with an impressive panoramic view. ITS NOT A BOAT TOUR.

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Miraflores Visitor Center

the visitor center, you can enter the fabulous museum with 4 levels of exhibition, the theater, which offers film about the Panama (separate ticket) Canal and finally, access to the terraces where you will enjoy an impressive panoramic view of the aquatic road You will see the transit of the ships and how they operate in real time through their locks.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Cinta Costera

On the Cinta Costera you will be able to appreciate an impressive view of the entire city of Panama. You will also be able to observe the ships that line up to enter the Panama Canal from the Pacific Ocean,

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Bottled water

Professional guide

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Gratuities

entrance fees are not included

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Canal and Casco Viejo Tour

casco viejo walking tour
Duration: 4 hours
agua
comfortable car
Pickup included

Ocean to ocean:new & old locks

Privado
Duration: 5 hours
From pacific to Atlantic
3 locks: Miraflores, Pedro Miguel & agua Clara locks
Pickup included

Panama Canal visitor center

Private
Duration: 3 hours
agua
Not a boat tour
Pickup included

Reviews

4.70

44 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Ricardo did great!
Nancy H,,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Ricardo was very friendly and knew a lot about the canal. He was able to use his app to tell us when a boat was expected to go through the locks, which was cool. It rained, but not his fault!
Very good experience.
guidomarioc2025,,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Everything was fine. The guide Ricardo was attentive and explained me all things about the canal. He knows when the ships enter into the canal. High recommended.
The "Marvelous Panama Canal Tour" is really marvelous!
Phyllis S,,Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Eric was a TERRIFIC guide. Not only did we learn so much about the Panama Canal, but Eric is extremely knowledgeable about Panamanian history, politics, and current events, and conversation flowed easily during our ride to and from the canal. Eric also timed our visit so that we were able to see ships passing through the Agua Clara and Gatun canal locks on the Atlantic side. We had another engagement later that day, so we had to end our tour before we saw the Mira Flores locks on the Pacific side. However, we still had an amazing experience. If we return to Panama, we would definitely sign up for another tour with Eric. He is first rate!
Dimos was great! He was...
Shayla,,Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Dimos was great! He was on time, knowledgeable and very welcoming. He picked us up from the airport during our extended layover. Would definitely recommend!
Great , wonderful
cardileiaf,,Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great place.Wonderful , very good, great service, wonderful food, cold drink, great accommodation, perfect
Highly recommend MoPanama!
249netties,,Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide was knowledgeable and gave us great insight into how the locks work. He also kept us on pace to make sure we got a great spot to watch a large ship pass through. I couldn’t recommend MoPanama more!
Amazing Tour
AdrienneVTNYC,,May 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide, Eric, was very knowledgeable and accommodating. He picked us up from the resort on time and took lots of pictures for us. The tour is the perfect amount of time to do something else afterwards. The IMAX movie is very informative and it ended right in time to catch 2 ships going through the canal in 2 lanes.
Panama Canal Tour
hollands599,,May 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Eric was a great guide. Very informative about the canal. The imax experience was both fun and educational. We had a lovely time!
Waste of Money!
Ebony S,,May 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Eddie was a nice guy, but this was not a tour. We paid $40 per person for a ride to the canal to watch a movie and TRY to get a look at a boat passing through the canal. We could've paid for an Uber and did the same thing without paying $240 (family of 6) plus $17.22 for each ticket to enter. Please don't waste your money. We didn't even get the water that was supposed to be included.
Wonder of the World
columbia732,,May 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The whole canal experience was more than I could have ask for. Eric was a great guide and I recommend him to all. His personality was great.👍🏾