Private or Small Group Panama Canal & City Half-Day Tour
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
We will travel the majestic bridge of the Americas until we reach its own viewpoint
At this point you can observe in the distance the entrance to the locks of the Canal, port Balboa and Bridge of the Americas (important because it is the first Bridge that joins the continental masses of South and Central America separated by the Canal )
At this point we will visit the narrow streets of the old town and its main squares, make a partial walk through the sights
Here you can see the monument dedicated to the French, the pioneers in starting the construction of the Canal, we will also walk through walk orchards to appreciate the magical view that gives us
Time to stop for one of the most important photos of the Panama Sign tour, take advantage of this walk and visit the Dutty free
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick you up at the meeting point or request pick up at your hotel
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
Reviews(621)
Our tour guide Jennifer made this such an amazing tour! She picked us up at our hotel on time, was very welcoming, knowledgeable and fun. She answered our numerous questions and gave useful insight into Panama’s history and culture. We got to see a ship pass through the canal and watched the movie detailing the history of the canal (which we enjoyed). There were a number of other stops and we ended in Casco Viejo which was beautiful. N.B. In the afternoon it can get very hot but the car is air conditioned and becomes a nice reprieve. If you get Jennifer you’re in for an amazing experience!
We had a great Day with our guide Jose. He was extremely knowledgeable about All of Panama. He took us thru Cosco Viejo (Old town) he knew all the great spots to see and visit. He taught us about the History of the town and the founding families. Taught us about Geisha Coffee which is Panama's best. Lunch at the big mall. Finished the Day with a 3D Movie about the build of the Canal. We are Greatful to have Jose as our guide. He is like an old Friend. Thank you Jose for a job well done. Highly recommend him!!!
trust your guide concerning when there are actually ships to be seen as theses not happening all day but only on certain, daily changing, scheduled times
Thank you very much for your helpful comment! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour. You’re absolutely right: ship transit times at the Panama Canal can vary each day, so we always recommend trusting the guide’s advice to adjust the visit and have the best chance to see ships passing through. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again in Panama!
Jennifer, our tour guide, was amazing! We have been on a lot of tours in many places but this was undoubtedly ine of the best ever and we attribute that to her! She made sure we saw everything and learned so much!! Highly recommend this tour and I hope you get Jennifer!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that Jennifer made your experience so special. She truly loves sharing Panama’s history, culture, and beauty with our guests, and we’re so happy to know that this became one of your best tours ever. Your kind words mean a lot to Jennifer and to our entire team. Thank you for highly recommending the tour, and we hope to welcome you back again soon in Panama!
We had a great day by and with our guide Jennifer. She knew a lot about the country, the city and the Panama Canal. I definitely recommend her!!
We’re very happy to hear that you had a great day with Jennifer. She truly enjoys sharing her knowledge about Panama, the city, and the Panama Canal, and we’re glad she made your experience special. Thank you for recommending her and our tour. We hope to welcome you again in Panama!
Jennifer was an excellent guide. She was knowledgeable and friendly. The vehicle was clean and comfortable. I enjoyed our time seeing the Panamá Canal and old town Panama.
Our Tour Guide Jennifer was absolutely wonderful. She was very knowledgeable, friendly and she spoke perfect English. She also knows the history of Panama very well. The tour was very good. We enjoyed learning how the canal works and walking through the old city. This tour is a must do in Panama.
It was a great experience. Jennifer was an excellent tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and command of the English language was excellent
Truly 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.
I 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.
