Layover City Tour: Explore Panama and Visit Panama Canal During Your Stopover
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46 Ratings
Panama City

Are you in transit and have some spare time before your next flight during your stopover in Panama? Make the most of this opportunity to explore and gain knowledge about Panama. Despite its small size, the city has much to offer. Allow us to guide you around during your stay in Panama.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Panama Canal - See the operations of the panama canal during your layover, the only canal in America, more than 100 years of operations, also you can visit the museum right there.
  • Casco Viejo - we will visit the historical district of panama, funded in 1673, a small neighborhood whith a lot of historical buildings and houses that takes you back in time during this visit.
  • Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador) - Visit the Causeway Amador, (Causeway Amador is a popular tourist destination located at the southern entrance of the Panama Canal, stretching nearly 6 kilometers into the Pacific Ocean. It connects the mainland of Panama City to four small islands, Naos, Perico, Culebra, and Flamenco. The causeway was built using soil and rocks excavated during the construction of the canal and was named after Manuel Amador Guerrero, the first President of Panama. The newly renovated land bridge is a popular spot for walking and cycling, with bike lanes running the length of the road. It also offers some of the best vantage points for watching large container ships enter and exit the canal. The area features many tourist-related venues and activities, including a variety of fine cuisine, bike rentals, and electric scooters, and the Biomuseo, one of the city’s best museums that celebrates Panama’s incredible biodiversity
  • Panama Canal Administration Building - The Panama Canal Administration Building is the main administration building for the agency that runs the Panama Canal, previously the Panama Canal Commission, now the Panama Canal Authority. It is located in Balboa Heights, Panama City. The building was built by the U.S. and inaugurated on July 15, 1914, exactly a month before the official opening of the Panama Canal. It houses the offices of the Autoridad del Canal de Panamá (Panama Canal Authority)
  • Panama Sign - thake advantage of your layover and get a foto with the iconic Panama Sign
What's Included
  • Bilingual tour guide
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Air-conditioned transportation
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Panama Canal tickets, gratuities
Location
Panama Canal
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mariajoselys_g
Nov 24, 2023
Tour guide Miguel was excellent, he contact me the day before to make sure about everything for the tour. He took me in - Miguel was very good in his tour , one thing I like if that before I was planning to email , he contact me.
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Vera_m
Nov 22, 2023
Well spent layover and great guide - Logan was knowledgeable and efficient and was a pleasure to have as a guide. In a 4 hour period we were able to see a quick tour of the Panama Canal and an imax movie about the history of the canal. We went through the old and new cities and got a great overview of the area. Well spent layover.
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Nandy_p
Nov 11, 2023
Great experience with Mr.... - Great experience with Mr. Logan. He was very professional and kept me informed through the trip. Amazing experience.
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Cristina_t
Sep 23, 2023
This excellent tour made me want to return to explore more Panamá City! - It was an excellent idea to use the layover time to visit Panamá City with Miguel Tours Panamá. Miguel is a very knowledgeable guide and timed the visit to the Panamá canal perfectly so I can see 2 big ships going through the locks and the canal . He also recommended s few very good spots for buying souvenirs! Thank you, Miguel , for a great experience in Panamá City!
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Alina_b
Jul 22, 2023
Best layover city tour - The tour with Miguel is one of the best tours I ever had on Viator. It was like getting to see Panama with a local friend, very knowledgeable of the city. We had a good time visiting the old city, seeing boats getting through the Canal, plus a tasty lunch in a local restaurant. Definitely recommend him!
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Awab_h
Jun 20, 2023
No regrets, Would do it again. Miguel Rocks! - I had a six hour layover in Panama City and decided to book this tour especially since the reviews were great. I arrived in Panama at about 6:00 am and Miguel picked me up at the airport. To keep it short. This tour is well worth it's price and Miguel is an excellent tour guide. The tour significantly added to my journey and has allowed me to explore some of what Panama has to offer. It makes me want to come back. Miguel is simply a great person. He is very friendly and very professional and knows a lot about the history of the country. He is very accommodating and just a nice person overall. I really enjoyed every moment with him and have no complaints. I do not have any regrets and while the tour might seem pricey, in the grand scheme of things, It beats (by far) having to just stay in the airport. Panama is a beautiful place and deserves to be seen even for the a few hours.
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Kendra_e
Apr 25, 2023
Easy layover tour for a Solo Traveler! - Miguel was a great tour guide. He knows his history very well. Speaks fluent English and Spanish. Takes you to major parts of the city including the canal. He extended the tour to more hours than I expected. Easy pick up and drop off from the airport. Would recommend this tour guide 100%. I want to come back to Panama and try out the other tours his company provides.
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Ashrut_n
Apr 19, 2023
Felt like hanging out with a friend - Mariel was a fantastic tour guide. She picked me up from the airport and took me to see several sites around the city explaining this history. She made sure to point out good photo spots, took me to a lunch spot, and finally to see the Panama Canal. She was an excellent driver as well, navigating the Panama City rush hour traffic with comfort. But most importantly, she was a knowledgeable, funny, and amazing person and it was a pleasure spending the afternoon with her - it felt like I was hanging out with a close friend. We even car-karaoked on the way back to the airport! Would recommend this tour to anyone looking for something to do on a 5+ hour stopover in PTY.
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Amanda_o
Apr 7, 2023
Wonderful - Oscar has such a lovely spirit, I had a wonderful time in Panama City! He was warm and gracious, a good conversationalist, full of interesting information, and good humor. Tailored the day to my interests, and took me to the most amazing lunch at the fish market. Gracias a todo!
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Cmjccam
Mar 27, 2023
Excellent tour!! - Our tour guide, Mariel Rodrigez was excellent!!! She met us at our hotel as scheduled. Took the time to explain and made sure we had a wonderfull experience.
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