Miraflores Visitor Center Tour: Panama Canal History

Embark on a private tour of the Panama Canal and delve into its fascinating history and operation. Explore the Miraflores Visitor Center with a knowledgeable local guide and marvel at this modern engineering marvel.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Miraflores Visitor Center - At the visitor center, guests can explore the remarkable museum featuring four levels of exhibits, enjoy a film about the Panama Canal in the theater (separate ticket required), and access the terraces for a breathtaking panoramic view of the waterway. Visitors can witness the transit of ships and observe their…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • entrance fees are not included
Additional Information

Enjoy a delightful visit to the Miraflores Visitor Center, where you can explore and appreciate the history and functioning of the remarkable Panama Canal. With the guidance of a fully accredited local expert, you’ll witness the ships arriving at the locks at just the right moment. Experience the Museum, IMAX theater, and terraces offering a stunning panoramic view. Please note, this is not a boat tour.

Location
Miraflores Visitor Center
East Side of the Miraflores Locks
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Columbia732
May 2, 2025
Wonder of the World - The whole canal experience was more than I could have ask for. Eric was a great guide and I recommend him to all. His personality was great.👍🏾
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Diamond_w
Apr 16, 2025
Canal tour - It was so cool to see some of the boats pass by. My partner and I went to the museum prior to the canal so it was nice to compare what was in the movie to the museum. The crew members were excited to see us from their boats too. Next time we plan on seeing t the new locks.
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54shivav
Mar 19, 2025
Excellent - Alfedo was great ! We had a lot of fun seeing the Panama Canal and seeing other parts of the city. My wife and I enjoyed it. Highly recommended for
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Sebastian
Mar 18, 2025
Amazing Panama Canal tour! - Nice Van, beautiful tour, great experience. Amazing to see the Canal and the Miraflores and Aqua Clara Locks in one trip. Javier is a great guide!
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O4943nprobb
Feb 28, 2025
The full Panama Canal tour - Wonderful tour of the full canal from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean. Jorge was an awesome guide providing a detailed history lesson, safe driving in a comfortable car and great conversation. He provided top notch service!
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Elviejol83
Jan 28, 2025
Very nice ride. - Marvin is an excellent guide with lots of information that makes your trip very entertaining and valuable.
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G4821tvcatherinek
Dec 29, 2024
Amazing Canal Tour - Ivan, our guide, was so knowledgeable he made the experience fabulous! We saw both sides of the Panama Canal and through the drive were given historical and fun facts about the area. He could answer questions we had and was so friendly - would definitely recommend him to anyone!!
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Ebony_s
May 4, 2025
Waste of Money! - Eddie was a nice guy, but this was not a tour. We paid $40 per person for a ride to the canal to watch a movie and TRY to get a look at a boat passing through the canal. We could've paid for an Uber and did the same thing without paying $240 (family of 6) plus $17.22 for each ticket to enter. Please don't waste your money. We didn't even get the water that was supposed to be included.
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848aishwaryar
Feb 18, 2025
waste of money - the guide did not open his mouth to explain anything. He was by himself taking pics and videos and was not even close to us to ask anything. miraflores visitor center are 17 each for tickets and this activity here is only for guide and pick up and drop off. The title is misleading and has notthing to do with panama canal tour. we can simply go to miraflores and get tickets. The announcements on mike explain everything. uber costs much less for to and fro ride.
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912ashr
Feb 18, 2025
Not worth anything paid - guide didnt open mouth - 1) the driver came late by 45 mins 2) the driver stopped by at store for water for us tourists for another 15 mins 3) the driver is also the guide and did not open his mouth to explain anything. He was not even with us. He was standing at a distance and making his own videos of the canal and watching. We had no clue what to look for and missed the actual locking and water level lowering. Even upon asking he did not tell us clearly. It was all done and we just asked him to drop us back. 4) uber wudve been cheaper for the ride. Other than the ride, there is nothing 5) this activity us wrongly titled ‘ panama canal tour). We have to purchase tickets to the visior center and nothing comes with this. Guide is a waste. We can simply book an uber and get to miraflores visitor center and watch the canal. There is an announcement which offers better context and no guide is needed.
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From $21
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).