Panama Canal Tour

5.0 (37 reviews) Panama City, Panama
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Duration4h
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This tour features visits to the Amador Causeway, the Goethal's Monument and the Panama Canal Miraflores Locks Visitor Center.

We will visit the Amador Causeway, a road that connects four small islands on the Pacific, and offers stunning views of Panama City skyline and the entrance of the Canal.

Then, we will stop at the Goethals Monument, a beautiful white Vermont marble structure built to honor George Washington Goethals for his achievements during the Canal construction. Behind the Goethals Monument, you will see the Panama Canal Administration Building.

Our next stop is at the Panama Canal Miraflores Locks Visitor Center, where you may see the ships while they pass through the Canal.

At the Panama Canal IMAX Theater, we will watch the 45-minute 3D movie "Panama Canal, a Land Divided, a World United".

Options

Panama Canal Tour (Private)

Private Tour
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Panama Canal Tour (in Spanish)

Tour in Spanish
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Panama Canal Tour (in English)

Tour in English
Pickup included

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Miraflores Locks Visitor Center at the Panama Canal
  • Meals
  • Alcoholic Beverages

What to expect

  1. 15m
    Meet your tour guide at one of our designated pick-up locations in Panama City.
    The tour starts with a panoramic drive, with great views of the city skyline and Casco Antiguo, the old town.
  2. Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador)
    1h
    The Amador Causeway is a road that connects four small islands on the Pacific entrance of the Canal, and was made with excavated materials from the Canal construction. It offers stunning views of Panama City skyline and the entrance of the Canal.
  3. Panama Canal Administration Building
    30m
    We will stop at the Goethals Monument, a beautiful white Vermont marble structure built to honor George Washington Goethals for his achievement during the Panama Canal construction
  4. Imax- Canal De America
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    We will watch the 45-minute 3D movie "Panama Canal, a Land Divided, a World United". The movie, narrated by Morgan Freeman, is about the history of the Canal and its recent expansion.
  5. Miraflores Visitor Center
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    At the Panama Canal Miraflores Locks Visitor Center, you may see the ships while they pass through the Canal. You will learn about its history, operation and recent expansion.

    *Please note that ship sighting in the locks is not guaranteed. It is based on the Canal schedule, which is updated daily.
  6. Panama City
    30m
    You will be transferred back to the meeting points in Panama City.

    Please note that the tour might be affected by heavy traffic.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Casco Viejo: Tiempos Coffee, located at the American Trade Hotel on Central Avenue. You may find it on Waze or Google Maps as “Tiempos Coffee @ American Trade Hotel”.

Meeting point

Downtown Panama City: Café Unido located on the ground floor of Torre Banistmo, Aquilino De la Guardia Street in Marbella. You may find it on Waze or Google Maps as “Café Unido - Torre Banistmo”.

End point

Casco Viejo: Tiempos Coffee, located at the American Trade Hotel on Central Avenue. You may find it on Waze or Google Maps as “Tiempos Coffee @ American Trade Hotel”.

End point

Downtown Panama City: Café Unido located on the ground floor of Torre Banistmo, Aquilino De la Guardia Street in Marbella. You may find it on Waze or Google Maps as “Café Unido - Torre Banistmo”.

Pickup details

We offer pick-up/drop-off service for guests staying in Panama City downtown area or Casco Viejo. You can also meet our guide at one of the Meeting Points.

There is an extra fee for transportation from/to Tocumen International Airport, Gamboa, Playa Bonita, Panama Pacifico (Howard) or Veracruz.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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