Panama City travel guide: tickets, best time & real costs
Private Half-Day Tour to the Panama Canal
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4h 50min
- Price from
- $70 / person
- Location
- Panama City, Panama
- 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
- Jason Pinzon
Description
Personalized guide for 5 hours throughout the tour, visiting 5 or more tourist places in Panama City, making different stops so you can enjoy a good tour of Panama City and the Panama Canal
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 7:00 AM
- Next available
- Sun, Nov 1
- Adult (ages 18–39)
- $70
- Senior (ages 40–90)
- $70
- Youth (ages 15–17)
- $45
- Child (ages 4–14)
- Free
- Infant (ages 1–3)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 31.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Panama Canal
The City Tour and Panama Canal would start at the pick-up location, from there to the canal it would take between 20 or 30 minutes to arrive and once in the Panama Canal the client would pay the entrance fee that includes visits to the Miraflores locks within the canal and access to a documentary where all the operations of the canal and its construction are explained on the site, we would spend 2 hours Then we would go to the Amador Causeway which would take about 10 minutes to get to and could last about 30 minutes from there we would go to the viewpoint of the Bridge of the Americas whose journey would be about 10 minutes and there you could enjoy about 30 minutes later we would go to Casco Old Panama whose journey would be about 10 more minutes in which we would stay an hour more from there we would go to the starting point.
What's included
Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Lunch
Entrance to the Panama Canal 17.50 USD
How it compares in Panama City
- Starting price $70 is 30% below the typical $100 for tours of similar length in Panama City
- Price unchanged over the last 19 days
Excurgo comparison of 861 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- 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 Private Half-Day Tour to the Panama Canal take?
Private Half-Day Tour to the Panama Canal lasts about 4h 50min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Private Half-Day Tour to the Panama Canal cost?
Prices start at $70 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 Private Half-Day Tour to the Panama Canal run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM.
How much does Private Half-Day Tour to the Panama Canal cost for children?
Children aged 4–14 pay nothing, adults from $70. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Private Half-Day Tour to the Panama Canal 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. Pickup points include Hotel Parador Panama City, YOO Panama.
What languages is Private Half-Day Tour to the Panama Canal 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
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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