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Panama City Tour: Explore History & Modernity
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41 Ratings
Panama City
Explore Panama Viejo Ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Colonial Town on this tour. Visit the Samuel Lewis García de Paredes Plaza Mayor museum, experience the rich history of Panama, and witness the operation of the Miraflores Locks.
Explore Panama Viejo Ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Colonial Town on this tour. Visit the Samuel Lewis García de Paredes Plaza Mayor museum, experience the rich history of Panama, and witness the operation of the Miraflores Locks.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Miraflores Visitor Center - Experience the live operation of the locks here. The team ensures you witness the ships passing at the right time. Enjoy an exclusive IMAX film about the canal, narrated by Morgan Freeman.
- Casco Viejo - Established in 1673 after pirate Henry Morgan attacked the original city in 1671. Recognized by UNESCO as a World…
- Miraflores Visitor Center - Experience the live operation of the locks here. The team ensures you witness the ships passing at the right time. Enjoy an exclusive IMAX film about the canal, narrated by Morgan Freeman.
- Casco Viejo - Established in 1673 after pirate Henry Morgan attacked the original city in 1671. Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1997, explore its charm and colonial beauty with guidance from our experts.
- Poin Panama - ENJOY a stunning 360-degree view and capture breathtaking photos. Poin offers thrilling activities like the glass viewpoint (sky deck), Latin America’s only urban zip line, the Beam, the swing, and a virtual museum. This is a must-visit tourist destination.
- Catedral Basilica Metropolitana Santa Maria La Antigua - Explore Panama’s largest and oldest cathedral.
- Cinta Costera - Travel along one of Panama City’s most significant and beautiful avenues.
- Mercado de Mariscos - Pass by the city’s seafood market, where you can ask your guide to stop for a delicious ceviche (optional stop).
- Plaza de Francia - A historic square honoring the French for their role in the canal’s construction.
- Mercado Nacional de Artesanias - Visit the national craft market to purchase souvenirs from local artisans.
- Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador) - One of the first bases returned to Panama after the Torrijos-Carter Treaties, it’s now a renowned tourist spot for its natural beauty, history, and location at the canal’s entrance, offering views of ships turning to enter the Caribbean.
- Amphora Duty Free - The only duty-free store in Panama City, with an optional stop upon request.
- Plaza Mayor - Known as Independence Square, this is the city’s main square.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Guide
- Snacks
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Guide
- Snacks
What's Not Included
- miraflores visitor center
- Admission fees
- miraflores visitor center
- Admission fees
Additional Information
Explore Panama at your leisure: Whether it’s your first visit to the city or you have a few hours during a layover, this tour is perfect for you. It offers a comprehensive, private, and flexible experience that blends history, engineering, and modernity. Accompanied by a professional guide authorized by the Panama Tourism Authority, you’ll visit the…
Explore Panama at your leisure: Whether it’s your first visit to the city or you have a few hours during a layover, this tour is perfect for you. It offers a comprehensive, private, and flexible experience that blends history, engineering, and modernity. Accompanied by a professional guide authorized by the Panama Tourism Authority, you’ll visit the city’s four most significant and iconic sites, including the Canal (Miraflores Locks), Old Town, Amador Causeway, and a 360° view of Poin. Reserve your Private Tour today and make your visit an unforgettable adventure.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(41 Ratings)
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Matthew_g
Nov 3, 2025
The most comprehensive... - The most comprehensive way to see what Panama City has to offer. A private tour with our excellent local guide Gabriel made all the difference. We could spend as much (or as little) time at certain places, and Gabriel was a wealth of local knowledge. We definitely got more out of our day then if we had tried to do this on our own. The canal was a highlight, as well as the old city.
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Eq2023
Oct 31, 2025
Panamá Sabroso - Our excursion with Jose and Lorena was very nice ! We saw the attractions of Casco Antigua, Poin, Amador and the Canal at a very comfortable pace and plenty of interesting narration. We asked them to drop us off at certain points to take additional photos and a particular restaurant and they were more than happy to do so.
We felt their passion and warmth of sharing their pride of Panamá 🇵🇦
Gracias Mucho !
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Roxanew262
Oct 27, 2025
Exceptional Tour - Our city tour was exceptional with Aurora 😊 very knowledgeable and personal and her guidance and personality made it even better!
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Diana_r
Oct 24, 2025
A Fantastic and Safe Way to Discover Panama! - The tour was amazing and very well organized! We felt safe, well taken care of, and had an incredible time. We got to explore several tourist spots in Panama, spend time in each, and learn a lot about the country’s people and culture along the way.
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Peterdy7520tf
Oct 23, 2025
Wonderful Tour from Gabriel - Gabriel was our tour guide and we had an excellent time couldn’t have had a better time that we could customize and make it so we could visit what we wanted to do. We spent time in old town and the new downtown. What a beautiful city Panama city is it and what a great guide Gabriel is. I wholeheartedly suggest that you request Gabriel when you go on this tour, his car was clean and his attitude fantastic he had great knowledge of the area and he wanted to please his passengers. We have a wonderful time and took great pictures in Panama because of Gabriel !
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Jamelbb2021
Oct 18, 2025
Gabriel the great tour guide - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We had an incredible experience with Gabriel! He was knowledgeable, welcoming, and went above and beyond to make our trip unforgettable. My fiancée and I couldn’t have asked for a better guide during our time in Panama. We learned so much about the country’s rich history, culture, and hidden gems. Gabriel made every moment enjoyable and meaningful — highly recommend booking with him if you want an authentic and memorable Panama experience!
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Neville_l
Oct 15, 2025
Best of the bunch - Jose and Lorena took us to all of the places listed, with a wonderful description and history of places they knew to tell us, and elaborated when we asked questions. They were patient and took us to a Geisha coffee specialist, where we had a tasting of coffees. They even apologized for the delay when we got stuck in traffic. Fantastic value and a feeling of great, secure guidance.
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Stephane_b
Oct 14, 2025
Awesome Panama City tour with two amazing guides - Awesome Panama City tour! José and Lorena are two amazing humans. Foremost, they know the city more than anyone else. They are professionals. You can trust them.
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Neil_s
Oct 14, 2025
Sensational Panama Canal/Panama City Tour - Our guide, Gabriel, led us on a sensational tour of the Panama Canal and Panama City. Gabriel's deep understanding of local history combined with his tremendous "insider knowledge" and outgoing personality made for a pleasant, informative and efficient tour. I would strongly recommend this tour.
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Enzo_s
Oct 11, 2025
Great trip with Francisco - Francisco, our guide was exceptional, extremely friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating! He has plenty of knowledge of the CD and the local community
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