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Complete Panama Canal experience
Happy with Erick Martinez, super guide. Punctual and very professional, attentive in sharing the history of Panama and highlighting his country.
Marvelous Panama Canal Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $40 / person
- Location
- Panama City, Panama
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 53 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- MOpanama Tours & Transfers
Description
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.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 7:30 AM, 10:00 AM, and 1:30 PM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 12
- Adult (ages 11–90)
- $40
- Child (ages 6–10)
- $15
- Infant (ages 1–5)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $80.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
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,
What's included
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Professional guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not included
Gratuities
entrance fees are not included
Pickup Locations & Times
ITS NOT A BOAT TOUR. We pick up from any hotel within the city at the time selected. If the pick-up is from the airport or hotel outside the city, an additional transportation charge incurs due to time and distance.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
53 reviews
How it compares in Panama City
- Starting price $40 is 26% below the typical $54 for tours of similar length in Panama City
Excurgo comparison of 857 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Marvelous Panama Canal Tour take?
Marvelous Panama Canal Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Marvelous Panama Canal Tour cost?
Prices start at $40 per person for this Panama City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $80. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Marvelous Panama Canal Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:30 AM, 10:00 AM, and 1:30 PM.
How much does Marvelous Panama Canal Tour cost for children?
Children aged 6–10 pay from $15, adults from $40. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Marvelous Panama Canal Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. ITS NOT A BOAT TOUR. We pick up from any hotel within the city at the time selected. If the pick-up is from the airport or hotel outside the city, an additional transportation charge incurs due to time and distance. Pickup points include Hotel Parador Panama City, YOO Panama.
What languages is Marvelous Panama Canal Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 14 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Marvelous Panama Canal Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 53 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by MOpanama Tours & Transfers.
Reviews(53)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Erick the guide was super friendly and knowledgeable.
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Panama Canal trip
Eric Martinez was the guide, very professional, very knowledgeable, and a great guy.
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Dont take it!
The guide was great, the ride was good but very analogous to taking an expensive uber ride, I had to buy my own tickets, it was a pickup and drop type situation, the fuide was great, he told us the story that can be googled.. he told us we had to buy ou4 own tickets because it was not covered. So essentially we paid $45x2=$90 for two sided ride, uber would have costed us $20. Will I trust private guided tour ever? NO! It was a wasted money or if not polotically correct, ripoff!
Operator response
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found our guide excellent and appreciated his knowledge and service. We are, however, sorry to hear that the overall experience did not meet your expectations. We would like to clarify that the service booked was a private transportation and guided experience, not simply a transfer. The admission tickets were not included in the tour price, and this information was provided as part of the booking details. The price also reflects the private vehicle, round-trip transportation, dedicated guide, and personalized service throughout the experience. We completely understand that every traveler has different expectations and preferences, and we respect your opinion regarding the value of the experience. However, we respectfully disagree with the characterization of our service as a “scam.” We take great pride in providing legitimate, professional services to our guests and in being transparent about what is included. We appreciate your feedback and will continue working to make the inclusions and expectations even clearer for future guests.
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Fantastic tour
I didn’t catch my guides name but he was super friendly and knowledgeable! Answered all my questions and even gave me recommendations. I’d recommend this tour to my friends.
Operator response
Thank you for letting us be part of your experience.
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Great Panama Canal Tour
Mr Alfredo was an excellent tour guide. He was very thorough and explained Panamas history in great detail along the ride. He was very accommodating and a pleasure to meet !
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Highly Recommend
From scheduling the tour to drop off after the tour, everything was very well organized. Mr. Leonel Hernandez is an awesome tour guide. He is very knowledgeable and even pointed out the best spots on the observation deck to view the boats entering the locks. I highly recommend this tour and Mr. Hernandez.
Operator response
Thanks for your review. The vest service for ours friends.
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It was basically just...
It was basically just transportation from our hotel to the canal. We could have taken an Uber for less. Our driver was very pleasant and knowledgeable but we had gone to the Canal Museum the day before and perhaps that was why he didn't give a lot of information about the canal
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Excellent tour!
Eric was a fantastic tour guide - he was patient, gave great narrative, lots of history and showed us so much of Panama! Safe driving, too.
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Ricardo did great!
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!
Operator response
Thank you for choose us as your tour guide.
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