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Panama Canal and Panama City Small-Group or Private Half-Day Tour
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Panama Canal and Panama City Small-Group or Private Half-Day Tour

by Panamaroutes

5 hours
Panama City
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5 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
$120.60$134Save 10%
2 adults × $60.30
All taxes and fees included

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5 hours
$120.60$134Save 10%
2 adults × $60.30
All taxes and fees included
5 hours
$120.60$134Save 10%
2 adults × $60.30
All taxes and fees included

Overview

Panama City features the Panama Canal, a major waterway connecting two oceans. This half-day tour lasts about 5 to 6 hours and offers a small-group or private format for personalized service. Travel in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle accompanied by a bilingual local guide who shares historical and cultural information. The tour includes two hours at the Panama Canal where visitors see ships changing levels and watch a 45-minute IMAX documentary narrated by Morgan Freeman. The route crosses the Bridge of the Americas, traveling to its viewpoint. At Mirador de Las Americas, there is a 20-minute stop to view the canal locks entrance, port Balboa, and the bridge, which connects South and Central America. Next, the tour visits Casco Viejo, the old town, with a 90-minute walk through its narrow streets and main squares. At Plaza de Francia, there is a 20-minute walk around the monument to the French canal pioneers and nearby walk orchards offering views. Finally, there is a 45-minute stop to take photos at the Panama Sign and visit the duty-free shops. Bottled water, private transportation, air conditioning, and a bilingual guide are included, but entrance fees are not.

Highlights

Visit Panama Canal with 45-minute IMAX documentary
Drive across Bridge of the Americas to viewpoint
Stop at Mirador de Las Americas for canal views
Walk through Casco Viejo and Plaza de Francia
Photo stop at Panama Sign and duty-free visit
Travel in air-conditioned vehicle with bilingual guide

What's included

Bottled water during the tour
Private transportation throughout the tour
Air conditioning inside the vehicle
Bilingual guide providing commentary

What's not included

Entrance fees to attractions

Itinerary

1

Panama Canal

Spend two hours at the Panama Canal viewing ships as they change levels. Watch a 45-minute IMAX documentary narrated by Morgan Freeman about the canal's history.

120 min

2

Bridge of the Americas

Travel across the Bridge of the Americas to reach its viewpoint, observing the structure that connects South and Central America.

3

Mirador de Las Americas

At this viewpoint, spend 20 minutes observing the entrance to the canal locks, port Balboa, and the Bridge of the Americas, the first bridge linking the two continents.

20 min

4

Casco Viejo

Walk for about 90 minutes through the narrow streets and main squares of Panama City's old town, visiting key sights on foot.

90 min

5

Plaza de Francia

Spend 20 minutes at the monument dedicated to the French pioneers of the canal. Walk through nearby orchards to appreciate the views.

20 min

6

Panama Sign and Duty-Free Shops

Stop for 45 minutes to take photos at the Panama Sign and explore the duty-free shops in the area.

45 min

Languages

English (guide)Spanish (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Infants travel on an adult's lap
Suitable for all fitness levels
Total
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