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Private Tour Layover in Panama Including Panama Canal and Panama City Highlights
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Private Tour Layover in Panama Including Panama Canal and Panama City Highlights

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5 hours
Panama
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Starting time
Friday 9 October 2026
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Free cancellation until 8 Oct 2026.
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Overview

This private tour lasts about five hours and is designed for travelers with a layover in Panama City. It begins at the International Airport (PTY) or any location in Panama City and ends at the airport or accommodations in downtown Panama City. The tour includes a visit to the Panama Canal, where a guide explains the canal's history and operation during a one-hour stop. Entrance to the Panama Canal Visitors Center costs extra and is optional, with a free observation area available at Pedro Miguel Locks on Mondays when the center is closed. Next, the tour continues with a two-hour guided walk through Casco Viejo, the old Spanish colonial neighborhood of Panama City, featuring historic buildings and streets. Afterward, there is a 30-minute stop at Amador Causeway, offering views of the Panama Canal and the city skyline. The route also passes through Panama Metro and Cinta Costera areas for sightseeing around downtown Panama City. Bottled water and round-trip private transfers with a driver/guide are included. Entrance fees to the Panama Canal Visitors Center are not included and optional. Passengers must have at least seven hours between flights to leave the airport and join this tour. Children need to be accompanied by an adult. Travelers from Brazil must carry an International Vaccination Certificate for yellow fever to exit the airport.

Highlights

Five-hour private tour during Panama City layover
Guided visit to Panama Canal with optional entrance ticket
Walking tour of Casco Viejo historic district
Stop at Amador Causeway with canal and city views
Sightseeing drive through Panama Metro and Cinta Costera
Round-trip private transfer with driver/guide included

What's included

Bottled water provided during the tour
Round-trip private transfer included
Driver and guide service included

What's not included

Optional entrance tickets to Panama Canal Visitors Center (USD 17.22 adult, 7.22 child)

Itinerary

1

Panama Canal

A guided visit lasting about one hour to learn the history and operation of the Panama Canal. Entrance tickets cost an additional USD 10 per person and must be purchased on site. This stop is optional since visitors can use the free observation area at Pedro Miguel Locks, which is recommended on Mondays when the Visitors Center is closed.

60 min

2

Casco Viejo

A two-hour guided tour exploring the buildings and streets of Panama City's old Spanish colonial quarter, showcasing its historic architecture and layout.

120 min

3

Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador)

A 30-minute stop at this causeway providing views of the Panama Canal and Panama City skyline.

30 min

4

Panama Metro

A sightseeing drive through Panama City's downtown area featuring the metro system.

5

Cinta Costera

A sightseeing drive along the coastal beltway of downtown Panama City.

Languages

Portuguese (guide)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
Infants travel on an adult's lap
Suitable for all fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult on the tour
Travelers from Brazil need to present an International Vaccination Certificate against yellow fever to leave the airport
Migrations in Panama requires a minimum of seven hours between flights to be allowed to leave the airport
Total
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