Panama Canal and City Tour Experience
Description
Get a complete overview of Panama city with the Panama Canal and city tour experience with an experienced panamenian bilingual tour guide. This could last up to 6 hours and will cover the Miraflores locks at the panamá canal (Pacífic side) , the magical Streets of old town, the bridge of the Americas, first bridge over the Panamá canal and the Amador coastway (Naos, Perico and Flamenco islands) .
Tour Options
Itinerary
Miraflores locks operation interaction and Panama canal documentary with Morgan Freeman (45 minutes)
We will drive thru a set of 3 Islands joint to the city with dirt and rocks from the Panamá canal.
Walk around enjoying the incredible architecture and history of our cathedral and Minor Basilica Santa Maria La Antigua. First Diocese of the mainland in America and the one that was visited by Pope Francis in January 2019.
Old Church, Chapel and convent of Santo Domingo that preserves the remains of the most emblematic architectural piece of the Old Town at the end of 18th Century, Mainly considered during the Panama Canal construction .
A Tribute to the King Of Spain Carlos V. This character is credited with the title of being the first to envision a Transoceanic route through Panama to unite the two largest oceans in the world. The pacific Ocean and the atlantic Ocean. This a wondurful Pplace to buy Molas at the best prices from indigenous artisan women who take advantage of the Plaza to offer this wonders of their ancesters.
Here we come to the Final part of this fascinating journey through the history of Panama. Enjoy the refreshing Paccific ocean Breeze, the spectacular view of the southern entrance of the Panama Canal and the opportunity to shop and interact with local artisans.
Plaza that honors French Canal iniciators, Pablo Arosemena, 5th president of the republic of Panama (1901-1912), and a fighter for our constitutional laws of the new Republic.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel or airbnb pick ups starts between 630am to 730am based on location. Pick up time will be provided depending on the amount of participants in the Tour. If you are hiring the experience from the tocumen Airport or any location outside the city (Westin or Dreams Playa Bonita,Gamboa or Beach resort Area) an additional Transportation fee will apply due to time and distance from the starting point. If you need a private tour let us know in advance since the price is different. We will text you thru whatsapp or viator message between 830pm to 930pm to provide you exact pick up time. Please contact us thru whatspp if your pick up point is not listed.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(485)
Be on time and followthe instructions of the guide, the venue gets crowded fast. The instructions were in both English and Spanish which made it easy to follow.
Our tour guide was friendly and quite knowledgeable about Colombian history and the Panama Canal. He was engaging and willing to answer any questions. It was exciting to watch a cargo ship being lowered . The IMAX show was alright; narrated by Morgan Freeman. The capacity of the viewing area was too small for the amount of people there. It was worth the traffic.
Thank you for sharing your experience, James! We’re glad you enjoyed your guide’s knowledge, friendliness, and engaging explanations, as well as the exciting opportunity to watch a cargo ship pass through the Panama Canal. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the viewing area and the IMAX experience. Despite the traffic and crowds, we’re happy to hear the tour was worth it. Thank you for choosing Lloyd Express!
Gabriel, our guide, did a good job. Unfortunately, it was raining most of the time but he made the best out of it, kept asking what we want and answered all our questions.
Thank you for sharing your experience, David! We’re glad Gabriel was able to make the most of the day despite the rainy weather and remained attentive to your preferences and questions throughout the tour. We truly appreciate your kind feedback and hope to welcome you back to Panama again—hopefully with a little more sunshine next time!
We loved our guide Carlos. Very knowledgeable about the city and friendly.
Thank you so much for your kind review Shaunte! We’re very happy to hear that you loved your tour with Carlos. His knowledge of Panama City and friendly approach help make every experience special. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Panama again soon!
Luis was absolutely fantastic and made our time in Panama truly special! From the moment we met him, it was clear that he was committed to giving us an exceptional experience. At the Panama Canal, he made sure we arrived first and positioned us perfectly for the best possible views of the ships navigating the locks. Our tour of Old Town was equally memorable. Rather than simply following the typical tourist route, Luis showed us fascinating off-the-beaten-path locations and beautiful historic churches, including a special behind-the-scenes visit to the museum of the sacristy. His knowledge of Panama’s history and culture brought everything we saw to life. It was a a wonderful mix of well-known highlights and places we would never have discovered on our own. Most of all, Luis was knowledgeable, patient, thoughtful, and genuinely warm. He was a wonderful ambassador for Panama and its famously friendly people. We left feeling like we had seen so much more of Panama than we would have on our own.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review,Sonnya! We’re delighted to hear that Luis made your time in Panama so special. His goal is always to go beyond the usual highlights, sharing Panama’s history, culture, and some of those hidden places that make the experience truly memorable. We’re especially glad you enjoyed the Panama Canal, the historic churches, and the unique visit in Casco Viejo. Your kind words about Luis’s knowledge, patience, and warmth mean a great deal to our team. Thank you for choosing Lloyd Express and for allowing us to be part of your Panama experience. We hope to welcome you back again someday!
Carlos was a wonderful guide and we learned so much about Panama. He as so kind and patient answering all our questions. We highly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Carlos made your tour informative and enjoyable. His kindness, patience, and knowledge are qualities we truly value. We greatly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Panama again soon!
Ivan was the best tour guide ever! He was very knowledgeable and fun to be around. I never expected to learn so much history in one day. Ivan for President of Panama!!
Thank you so much for the fantastic review,Larry! We’re thrilled to hear that Ivan made your tour both fun and educational. His knowledge and passion for Panama’s history truly make the experience special. We’ll definitely share your “Ivan for President of Panama” vote with him! 😊 We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Our Guide was very knowledgeable & knew just the right times to be at the canal for the passage of the ship. Hood pace of tour. We really enjoyed it.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Diane! We’re delighted to hear that your guide’s knowledge and timing allowed you to see a ship passing through the Panama Canal. It’s also great to know you enjoyed the pace of the tour. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back to Panama again!
First of all, I want to mention that I was born in Panama but left when I was 3. I’ve been back several times, but the last time I visited the canal was when I was around 8. I can honestly say I learned more about the canal through our guide than ever before. He was very knowledgeable and is completely bilingual in Spanish and English. He was also very courteous and punctual.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, John! It means a great deal to hear that, even as someone born in Panama and having visited the Canal before, you were able to learn so much during the tour. We’re delighted that your guide’s knowledge, bilingual explanations, punctuality, and courteous service made the experience memorable. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back to Panama again soon!
Excellent, Carlos made the excursion very pleasant and interesting
Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia! Nos alegra saber que Carlos hizo de la excursión una experiencia agradable e interesante. Agradecemos mucho su recomendación y esperamos volver a recibirles en Panamá en una próxima ocasión.
