Panama City travel guide: tickets, best time & real costs
Panama Canal and City Sightseeing Tour
At a glance
- Duration
- 4–8 hours
- Price from
- $200 / person
- Location
- Panama City, Panama
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 1 reviews
- Languages
- EN, EN, EN, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Go Anywhere Panama
Description
The tour consists of sightseeing all over Panama City with an English speaking driver in a private vehicle. After pick-up at the hotel you will visit the Miraflores Locks Visitor Center where you will see the canal up close and how the locks work to assist in the transit of the ships through the canal. After seeing the Canal operations you will visit the famous Causeway which is a narrow strip connecting 3 islands in the bay of Panama where you can shop at a duty free center or enjoy lunch and a cold Panama beer. Afterwards you will visit the famous Old Spanish Quarter (casco viejo) a World Patrimonial Heritage Site full of Spanish Colonial architecture, unique history, and tourist attractions (market, restaurants, shops). The tour then continues with a sightseeing drive on Balboa Avenue and downtown Panama.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 13
- Adult (ages 0–85)
- $200
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Panama Canal
45min intro movie to the history of Panama Canal and there is an observation deck to see ships going through canal and locks
Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador)
See the three islands off Panama City, sightseeing, restaurants, entrance to Panama Canal, museums, gift shops.
Casco Viejo
Old Spanish quarter with its historic architecture, shops, hotels, restaurants, churches, parks, shopping, etc...
Avenida Balboa
Downtown Panama City sightseeing
Miraflores Visitor Center
Exhibits and canal operations, observation deck, museum, gift shop, movie, locks, Panama Canal
What's included
Included
Hotel drop-off
Driver/guide
All tolls, parking fees, guide
Hotel pickup
Live commentary on board
Not included
Entrance fee's
Lunch
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Pickup Locations & Times
All Panama City Hotels included. Hotels outside of the city area can incur extra fee's due to distances.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
1 reviews
How it compares in Panama City
- Starting price $200 is 100% above the typical $100 for tours of similar length in Panama City
Excurgo comparison of 857 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum of two passengers per booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Group rates available
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 Panama Canal and City Sightseeing Tour take?
Panama Canal and City Sightseeing Tour lasts about 4–8 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Panama Canal and City Sightseeing Tour cost?
Prices start at $200 per person for this Panama City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Panama Canal and City Sightseeing Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel Panama Canal and City Sightseeing 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. All Panama City Hotels included. Hotels outside of the city area can incur extra fee's due to distances. Pickup points include JW Marriott Panama.
What languages is Panama Canal and City Sightseeing Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, EN, EN, ES, ES, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Panama Canal and City Sightseeing Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Go Anywhere Panama.
Reviews(1)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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