Full Day Panama Canal and City Tour: Explore Miraflores Locks and Colonial Panama

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Experience the wonders of the Panama Canal and explore the historic city of Panama on this full-day tour. Watch the functioning of the canal at Miraflores Locks, visit the Amador Causeway, and discover the colonial charm of Old Quarters. Don’t miss the ruins of Panamá La Vieja, destroyed by the infamous pirate Henry Morgan.

Duration: 7 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Miraflores Visitor Center - Miraflores Visitors Center
Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador) - Amador Causeway
San Felipe - Old Town
Museo Panama Viejo - Old Panama

What's Included

Guided tour
All fees and taxes included
Lunch and beverage provided
Hotel pickup and drop-off service

What's Not Included

Pick up and drop off in airport hotel and beach hotel located after the bridge of the Americas

Additional Information

Explore the Miraflores Locks, the prime location to observe the Panama Canal in action. Journey along the Amador Causeway, discover how its four islands were linked, and explore the Duty-Free area. Stroll through Colonial Panama or the Old Quarters, and enjoy the “Paseo Esteban Huertas,” Metropolitan Cathedral, National Theater, Simon Bolivar Plaza, and…

Location

Megapolis Hotel Panamá

Avenida Vasco Nuñez de Balboa

In case of being in a hotel after the Bridge of the Americas, the meeting point for the tour is Hotel Megapolis.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Karenmx2563wu

Sep 30, 2019

Great Tour - This was the best tour you can take if you are a first-timer in Panam City, we saw so much. The tour guide (Jasmine), was friendly, informative and fun. Sometimes tour guides can be boring, but not her. The whole tour was full of great information and history of Panam. We learned a lot about the Country and the City. The lunch that was included was really nice and generous servings. There was an amazing view of the ocean. The staff was great and attentive. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Panama City.

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Martinanglokiwi

Nov 5, 2018

Incredible tour the best of Panama in 5 hours - Anna our guide was helpful and informative. She understood our needs and had such in-depth knowledge of the canal and old city. Highly recommended! Great fun and amazing value. This is a must for anyone with only half a day to spare in Panama City. Absolutely enjoyable.

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Sue

Feb 19, 2018

Wonderful tour - It was a half day tour and we saw so much of the beautiful city. We were lucky to be directed to the fourth floor as we arrived at the Canal and were able to see two ships pass through the canal. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. It was a wonderful way to see the city!

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Amelia

Dec 25, 2017

Knowledable and fun! - Juan was truly a great guide. He arrived on time and knew the best spots for photos and avoiding lines. Be ready to do some waking but it was worth it! Being that it was a holiday a lot less people. It rained for a whole 5 mins! I recommend this tour.

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Cruzerj3

Dec 15, 2017

Great tour around the city - This tour was a great choice. I got to see everything I wanted to see. Pickup was about 15 minutes late from the time they told me, but it was ok in the end. The guide Elmer was great, and since I was the only person on the tour who spoke English, he made sure to translate everything for me when he was speaking. He did a great job of explaining all the sites in the city, and really seemed to care and enjoy his job. The tour itself was pretty expensive, but it seems on par with most of the other similar tours that do the same thing.

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Heng

Sep 2, 2017

Bookings was easy and tour bus was... - Bookings was easy and tour bus was on time. Juan was very knowledgeable and great planner as well so I didn't stuck in any queue.

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Sonia_m

Jan 23, 2017

The excursion was over and beyond... - The excursion was over and beyond expected by the family and I. The tour guide and driver forgive me if I state their names incorrectly did an incredible job. Thomas, our tour guide, was pleasant and informative who in my opinion went above his duties giving us an educational and delightful day. Our driver, Eduardo, made the full day tour ride very comfortable on that hot summer day in December. The stops canal, museum, and shops and citys tours and sceneries old, colonial, new were amazing and fascinating. Even the lunch, as simple as it was, was surprisingly enjoying. Thank You, Viator.

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Eileen

Mar 27, 2016

Our tour guide Juan was very... - Our tour guide Juan was very knowledgeable and personable. He put together an efficient tour of the Canal, Casco Viejo and other sights. We spent about 4 hours with him and enjoyed it. Good way to see the city highlights.

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Dja01

Jul 10, 2017

The tour guide was very good and... - The tour guide was very good and knowledgeable however I booked a whole day tour for 174 half day was 104 and as there was only 3 of us on the tour, the other two went back to their hotel and I went to lunch with the guide. Lunch was good however immediately after lunch I was driven back to hotel to end the tour. I basically paid 70 for lunch expecting a continuation of tour afterwords. Take half day and go for your own lunch. I have reached out to Viator and will update if/ when they respond. I do love using this company though.

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Shmuel

Mar 7, 2020

Last moment cancalation by GRAY LINE PANAMA - The tour was reserved for 4 person for 12 FEBRUARY (Viatour reservation BR 770806644 confirmation and prepaid),AT 11 FEBRUARY 1800 we saw a message that they cancelled the tour( or at least our participation)..The 12 Feb was our only option for this tour in Panama and we had to organize last moment expensive alternative. letter to Viatour from 20 February with demand for compensation was not answered So be careful Shmuel and Batia Gliezner , Yuri and Polina Poliak

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up to 15 guests

1 - Adult