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Panama City in 3 hours
It is easy to do a layover tour if you have 5 or more hours between flights. Oscar was a really good guide. Be sure to include a drive thru or stop of the old city.
Panama Canal Layover Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $110 / person
- Location
- Panama City, Panama
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 7 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Panama Travel Corp
- Meeting point
- Lower level past customs door at VISIT PANAMA DESK
Description
You can take a short 3-hour city tour from Tocumen or Albrook domestic airport while you are on transit in Panama or if your flight is delayed. A fascinating close look at the Panama Canal Miraflores lock center which includes an exhibition and movie center, a marvelous engineering work
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 7:30 AM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 12
- Adult (ages 18–64)
- $110
- Senior (ages 65–80)
- $110
- Youth (ages 12–17)
- $110
- Child (ages 5–11)
- $65
- Infant (ages 0–4)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Miraflores Visitor Center
Starting with a 30 minutes ride to the Miraflores locks to observe the huge vessels passing the Panama Canal. The busiest hours are from9am to 11am and from 2pm to 5pm, so you will be able to see many ships getting lifted or lowered 16 meters in two distinct steps. You will enjoy the view on the Locks from a sheltered terrace and listen to the explanations of your guide. To complete the visit of the Canal you will visit the Museum and Visitor Center at Miraflores which gives you a good idea on the construction of the Canal a masterpiece of engineering. You will also learn about the history of the canal and its significance for Panama and the entire world trade as well as on the current expansion project. We will drop you off at Tocumen airport after the tour.
What's included
Included
Private tour
Professional guide
Round-trip private transfer
Driver/guide
Airport/Departure Tax
Not included
Entrance Fee to the Canal Visitor´s Centre
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
7 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Layover is for a 3 hour visit the same day with round trip transfers
- Layovers exceeding 24 hours will require two different days reservations payments
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 Layover Tour take?
Panama Canal Layover Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Panama Canal Layover Tour cost?
Prices start at $110 per person for this Panama City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Panama Canal Layover Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:30 AM.
How much does Panama Canal Layover Tour cost for children?
Children aged 5–11 pay from $65, adults from $110. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Panama Canal Layover Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Lower level past customs door at VISIT PANAMA DESK. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Panama Canal Layover 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 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children must be accompanied by an adult
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(7)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Oscar is Great!
Oscar is a wonderful guide, he is very knowledgeable about Panama, the City and the Canal, his passion for the country and the people of Panama was truly inspiring. He also went the extra distance to make sure we saw everything possible in the limited time we had and took great care of us.
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The panel canal was much...
The panel canal was much more than I thought it would be. Watching the boats move through the locks with the boat movers was very interesting
Operator response
The Panama canal is a complex operation that needs to be seen in order to understand it. We are glad that during your layover you decide to take the time to see it. Panama Travel Corp is a specialist operator in tourism from Tocumen airport.
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An amazing layover tour to the...
<p>An amazing layover tour to the Panama Canal Miraflores Locks! Our guide went above and beyond to personalize our short trip, take care of us and educate us on his country. Highly recommend and loved every moment!</p>
K
Our tour was amazing! Our guide was...
<p>Our tour was amazing! Our guide was very knowledgable and very nice. Even though our flight was behind and it took a long time to get through customs, he was still able to give us a great experience. Would highly recommend this tour and company.</p>
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Perfection. My guide was waiting for...
<p>Perfection. My guide was waiting for me right outside customs, and from there we proceeded immediately to the Miraflores section of the Panama Canal. Along the way, in perfect unaccented English, my guide shared with me tidbits of Panamanian history, from independence from Spain through the 2000 handover of the canal from the US to Panama. He gave me a nice tour of the canal museum, took a few photos of me before we departed. Unfortunately, the time we went there were no ships transiting through, so to compensate he took me for a drive around the city to get a quick look at the old town and modern skyline, slowing down a bit on the highway along the way to allow me to snap a few awesome photos. After hearing about his family's strawberry farm and the awesome wildlife the country has to offer, I definitely would like to return to explore some more. Definitely worth a try if you're stuck at Tocumen Airport for a while.</p>
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