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Home/Destinations/Panama City/Panama Canal

Panama Canal Tours

Witness one of the world’s greatest engineering feats: the Panama Canal, where giant ships are raised and lowered between the oceans. Visit the Miraflores Locks visitor centre to watch the lock system in action, or take a partial canal boat transit through the locks and Gatún Lake for an unforgettable, up-close experience.

168 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Ocean to Ocean Combo: Canal Boat Safari, Agua Clara & Gatun Locks
−10%
Panama City
Ocean to Ocean Combo: Canal Boat Safari, Agua Clara & Gatun Locks
4.9(1,781)·8 hours
from$76$85/ person
via Viator
Half day of Panama city and canal tour: shared and private
Panama City
Half day of Panama city and canal tour: shared and private
4.9(889)·5–6 hours
from$67/ person
via Viator
Panama Canal Boat Safari with Casco Viejo Brunch NO EXTRA FEES!
Panama City
Panama Canal Boat Safari with Casco Viejo Brunch NO EXTRA FEES!
4.8(766)·4h 30min
from$70/ person
via Viator
Panama Canal Partial Transit - Official Operator
−6%
Panama City
Panama Canal Partial Transit - Official Operator
4.6(587)·6 hours
from$155$165/ person
via Viator
City Sightseeing Panama City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Panama City
City Sightseeing Panama City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
3.3(585)·2h 30min
from$30/ person
via Viator
Panama Canal with entrance included and Gatun Lake Boat Tour
Panama City
Panama Canal with entrance included and Gatun Lake Boat Tour
4.9(547)·5 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
Panama City
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
4.8(513)·3h 30min
from$69/ person
via Viator
Panama Canal Partial Transit - All-Inclusive Experience
Panama City
Panama Canal Partial Transit - All-Inclusive Experience
4.1(482)·7 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Panama Canal Full Transit Tour - Official Operator
Panama City
Panama Canal Full Transit Tour - Official Operator
4.6(301)·12 hours
from$220/ person
via Viator
Panama Canal Partial Transit - Official Operator
−6%
Panama City
Panama Canal Partial Transit - Official Operator
4.7(253)·6 hours
from$155$165/ person
via Viator
Cruiseline Excursion Colon: Panama City tour and Miraflores Locks
Colon
Cruiseline Excursion Colon: Panama City tour and Miraflores Locks
4.4(237)·6 hours
from$82/ person
via Viator
Canal expansion Agua Clara, Rainforest safari & San Lorenzo Fort
Panama City
Canal expansion Agua Clara, Rainforest safari & San Lorenzo Fort
4.6(201)·6 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
All Inclusive Sunset Panama Bay Catamaran Tour From Panama City
Panama City
All Inclusive Sunset Panama Bay Catamaran Tour From Panama City
4.7(183)·2h 45min
from$69/ person
via Viator
Private Panama City Tour: Canal, Casco Viejo & Amador
−15%
Panama City
Private Panama City Tour: Canal, Casco Viejo & Amador
4.8(152)·4–6 hours
from$57$67/ person
via Viator
Tour of Panama City and the Panama Canal
Panama City
Tour of Panama City and the Panama Canal
4.9(147)·4h 30min
from$65/ person
via Viator
Panama City Tour, Panama Canal & Casco Viejo
Panama City
Panama City Tour, Panama Canal & Casco Viejo
4.4(111)·6 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Half-day Tour of Panama City and Panama Canal
−14%
Panama City
Half-day Tour of Panama City and Panama Canal
4.9(107)·5 hours
from$57$67/ person
via Viator
Full day Panama City Sightseeing & Canal Tour with Private Guide
Panama City
Full day Panama City Sightseeing & Canal Tour with Private Guide
4.9(99)·7h 30min
from$120/ person
via Viator
Day Tour at Panama Canal from Ocean to Ocean
Panama City
Day Tour at Panama Canal from Ocean to Ocean
4.7(96)·7 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
City Tour: Miraflores Locks, Casco Viejo & Amador Causeway
Panama City
City Tour: Miraflores Locks, Casco Viejo & Amador Causeway
4.9(85)·5 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Best of Panama in One Day: Canal locks & Casco Viejo private Tour
Panama City
Best of Panama in One Day: Canal locks & Casco Viejo private Tour
4.9(84)·4–5 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Private tour of Panama City and the Panama Canal.
Panama City
Private tour of Panama City and the Panama Canal.
4.8(82)·6 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Panama Canal: Gatun Lake Wildlife Boat Tour
Panama City
Panama Canal: Gatun Lake Wildlife Boat Tour
4.8(73)·3–4 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Transfer from PTY/Panama City to Cruise Terminal or Back
Panama City
Transfer from PTY/Panama City to Cruise Terminal or Back
4.9(69)·1h 20min
from$35/ person
via Viator
Half Day Panama City & Panama Canal Tour
Panama City
Half Day Panama City & Panama Canal Tour
5.0(62)·5 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Marvelous Panama Canal Tour
Panama City
Marvelous Panama Canal Tour
4.7(53)·3 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Panama Canal Tour: Miraflores Locks and Canal Zone
Panama City
Panama Canal Tour: Miraflores Locks and Canal Zone
4.9(45)·4–5 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
5hrs Panama City and Canal Tour + Amenities
Panama City
5hrs Panama City and Canal Tour + Amenities
4.7(38)·5 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Panama Canal and Historic City Guided PRIVATE Tour
Panama City
Panama Canal and Historic City Guided PRIVATE Tour
4.6(34)·5 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Miraflores canal Locks, Amador Causeway and Biomuseo private tour
Panama City
Miraflores canal Locks, Amador Causeway and Biomuseo private tour
4.8(27)·4–5 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Panama City Tour and Panama Canal (Miraflores Locks)
Panama City
Panama City Tour and Panama Canal (Miraflores Locks)
3.7(21)·4–5 hours
from$172/ person
via Viator
Unique Panama Canal & City Tour
Panama City
Unique Panama Canal & City Tour
5.0(16)·5–6 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Old Canal zone tour: Miraflores Locks and former military bases
−19%
Panama City
Old Canal zone tour: Miraflores Locks and former military bases
4.8(14)·4–5 hours
from$100$125/ person
via Viator
Panama Canal Partial Transit Tour from Panama City
Panama City
Panama Canal Partial Transit Tour from Panama City
3.6(14)·5 hours
from$220/ person
via Viator
Visit Miraflores Locks and Casco Antiguo
Panama City
Visit Miraflores Locks and Casco Antiguo
3.3(12)·3 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Panama City & Panama Canal: Miraflores Locks Half-Day Tour
Panama City
Panama City & Panama Canal: Miraflores Locks Half-Day Tour
4.9(11)·5 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Panama Canal Tour: New Locks Agua Clara, Gatun & Atlantic Bridge
Panama City
Panama Canal Tour: New Locks Agua Clara, Gatun & Atlantic Bridge
5.0(9)·6 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Panama Canal Tour Visit Miraflores Locks with Local Insights
Panama City
Panama Canal Tour Visit Miraflores Locks with Local Insights
2.8(9)·3 hours
from$48/ person
via Viator
Day Tour: Rainforest, San Lorenzo Fort and The Panama Canal
Panama City
Day Tour: Rainforest, San Lorenzo Fort and The Panama Canal
4.9(8)·5h 30min
from$145/ person
via Viator
Full Day Fort San Lorenzo & Canal Expansion (Aqua Clara) Tour with Private Guide
Panama City
Full Day Fort San Lorenzo & Canal Expansion (Aqua Clara) Tour with Private Guide
4.6(7)·8 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Private City tour and Panama Canal visit
Panama City
Private City tour and Panama Canal visit
5.0(7)·5–6 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Panama Canal Layover Tour
Panama City
Panama Canal Layover Tour
4.9(7)·3 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Private tour of Panama City and visit to the Miraflores Locks
Panama City
Private tour of Panama City and visit to the Miraflores Locks
4.0(5)·1–5 hours
from$67/ person
via Viator
Guided boat tour on the Panama Canal and visit the wildlife
Panama City
Guided boat tour on the Panama Canal and visit the wildlife
5.0(5)·4h 30min
from$68/ person
via Viator
Panama City and Canal Miraflores Locks Tour
Panama City
Panama City and Canal Miraflores Locks Tour
5.0(4)·4h 30min
from$75/ person
via Viator
Excursion of the Panama Canal Miraflores Lock, Aguas Claras
Panama City
Excursion of the Panama Canal Miraflores Lock, Aguas Claras
4.8(4)·7 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
Transfer to Panama Canal (Miraflores Locks)
Panama City
Transfer to Panama Canal (Miraflores Locks)
5.0(1)·2 hours
from$14/ person
via Viator

Panama Canal in Panama City — FAQ

How do you visit the Panama Canal?
The most popular way is the Miraflores Locks visitor centre, with viewing decks and a museum to watch ships transit; you can also take a partial canal boat transit that passes through the locks and Gatún Lake.
What is a partial Panama Canal transit?
A partial transit is a boat tour through part of the Panama Canal, passing through one or more sets of locks and Gatún Lake, letting you experience the canal from the water.
Is the Panama Canal worth visiting?
Yes — seeing huge ships rise and fall in the locks is a fascinating, world-famous spectacle and the essential Panama City experience.

More things to do in Panama City

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