Tours/Panama City/Private tour of Panama City and the Panama Canal.
Viator · Private tour

Private tour of Panama City and the Panama Canal.

4.8(77)Panama City1 hour
VIATOR4.8(72)TRIPADVISOR4.8(5)

Description

Panama in a day! Explore the Panama Canal, the Old Town, the Amador Causeway, the Craft Market and the Bridge of the Americas in one tour. A complete experience to discover the cultural and historical diversity of Panama.

Tour Options

Private tour of Panama City and the Panama Canal.
  • water Pickup included
private tour for one person.
  • water Pickup included
group from 5 people
  • water minivans - vans - bus Pickup included
Pick-up Tocumen Airport
  • Water Pickup included
Amador Cruise Terminal Pick-up
  • water Cruise Terminal Panama City Pickup included
Colon pick-up
  • water Colon Cruise Terminal Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission not included120 min

We can enjoy a documentary narrated by Morgan Freeman and watch the ships rising and falling levels through the locks of Miraflores

60 min

Here we will observe the ancient city of Panama, learn about its history, culture and traditions and visit its emblematic squares and churches.

60 min

We will travel an ancient wavebreaker, turned into a park, where you will cross three islands, until you reach the famous letters of Panama

Pass by

We will pass the first bridge, which crossed over the Panama Canal line and make a stop at the Chinese viewpoint, where you will have the opportunity to take photos with the best views of Panama City

30 min

We will make a stop for tourists to buy souvenirs and typical Panamanian crafts

Highlights

Bottled water

What's included

Included
Bottled water

Pickup Locations & Times

The tour price includes pick-up only for hotels within Panama City, for hotels outside the city (Dreams Playa Bonita, Westin Playa Bonita, Westin Costa del Este, Santa Maria Hotel, Crowne Airport Hotel and Riande Airport Hotel) has an additional cost of $20, for airport pick-ups and cruise ports must select the specific option at the time of booking. If your pickup location is not listed or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We are here to give you the best service and ensure your experience is perfect!

Traveller Ratings

4.8
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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(77)

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Ezekiel_S
June 22, 2026
Highly Recommend!

This was a great tour! Dianko was the perfect tour guide, and if I ever return to Panama I would request him directly! He was flexible to meet our needs as we had spent some time the night before seeing certain areas of the city- allowing us to spend more time in other areas of interest. He made the most of our time- picking us up promptly and giving us our full time allotted. He was knowledgeable and easy to understand (English). He made things fun- pointing out a sloth, suggesting the best ceviche for lunch and pulling out a Panama flag for us to take pictures with. He was prepared for everything- including umbrellas when it down poured. We really enjoyed our time learning about the city with his help! 100% recommend!

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Connor_P
June 21, 2026
Informative and good way to cover the highlights

Excellent guide. Suggested earlier start time for canal to see ships, bought tickets online to save time, and genuinely wanted me to enjoy the tour. Timely, approachable and flexible to ones needs.

Operator response

Thank you so much for the fantastic review! I'm thrilled the early start paid off with great ship sightings and that you had such a wonderful time on the tour. It was a pleasure guiding you!

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Cindy_B
June 6, 2026
Book this Tour!

I visited from Barbados with my family and my father specifically loves history. Our tour guide Nicolas is so knowledgeable on the landscape of Panama's history as it relates to everything we encountered on the tour and more. Thank you for a wonderful tour and day Nicolas - all the best to you and your company! Keep up the good work!

Operator response

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled your family—especially your father—enjoyed the deep dive into Panama's history. I will be sure to pass your kind words along to Nicolas. It was a pleasure hosting you!

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Jamal_M
June 3, 2026
Panama Canal Tour

First of all the communication was Excellent!! Graziano aka Alberto was AMAZING!! He was prompt, and very knowledgeable about Panama's history. We toured old city and visited the Panama Canal. We were provided with a comfortable air conditioned wifi vehicle. Overall a WONDERFUL experience!!

Operator response

Thank you for the fantastic review! I'm thrilled you had such a wonderful experience exploring the Old City and the Panama Canal. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you and sharing Panama's history with you!

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Desmer_D
May 23, 2026
Albert was exceptional...

Albert was exceptional and knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed the time with him, his caring, and his attentional to detail. Highly recommended.

Operator response

Thank you so much for the high recommendation! We're delighted that you enjoyed your time with Albert and appreciated his knowledge and attention to detail. I will be sure to pass your kind words along to him!

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Joshua_M
May 23, 2026
Phenomenal tour

Great way to see Panama City and a couple of the surrounding areas. Roberto was very professional providing me with a message on WhatsApp prior to his arrival to introduce himself and arrived on time. He was knowledgeable of the city and spoke very good English. The canal portion of the tour provided an in depth history of the canal at the IMAX big screen. Only down side is, this pricevwas not included with the tour and it was an extra $22. This is one of the best ways to see multiple parts of the city in a short amount of time.

Operator response

Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled you enjoyed exploring the city and learning about the canal's history. I'll be sure to pass your kind compliments along to Roberto. It was a pleasure hosting you!

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Matthias_M
May 18, 2026
How beautiful Panama is

I would like to thank my guide Ernesto for the wonderful day. His knowledge about Panama, and particularly the Panama Canal, impressed me a lot and made me very happy. He has a very kind nature and great professionalism. It was an extraordinary day, and I would be delighted to book a tour with him again. Highly recommended!

Operator response

¡Muchas gracias por su valiosa reseña! Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutó tanto de su día y del conocimiento de Ernesto sobre Panamá y el Canal. Le haré llegar sus amables palabras. ¡Será un placer volver a recibirle!

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Veronica_R
May 18, 2026
The experience was...

The experience was lovely; our guide Marifé was EXCELLENT! He knows the history of Panama very well, is very kind and polite, and all the places we visited were beautiful. Thank you.

Operator response

¡Muchas gracias por su excelente reseña! Nos alegra muchísimo saber que la experiencia fue encantadora y que disfrutaron tanto del recorrido como del conocimiento y trato de Marifé. Le haré llegar sus amables palabras. ¡Un saludo!

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Michael_G
May 10, 2026
Excellent tour of Panama City.

Guillermo was excellent. Very knowledgeable. Love the private tour. Would definitely recommend it to others.

Operator response

Thank you so much for the wonderful review and recommendation! We're thrilled you enjoyed the private tour experience. I'll be sure to pass your kind words along to Guillermo!

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Christopher_H
May 3, 2026
Guillermo was awesome,...

Guillermo was awesome, very knowledgeable about the history of PANAMA. Took us all around the city and visited the shops the area. The Panamá Canal was nice.

Operator response

Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad Guillermo could show you the best of the city and provide that deep historical context. It was a pleasure having you visit the Canal and the local shops with us!

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