Private Half-Day Panama City & Canal Tour in Open-Top VW Kombi

1. Miraflores Visitor Center
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   The Miraflores Visitor Center is one of the best places in Panama City to witness the incredible workings of the Panama Canal up close. Located at the Miraflores Locks, this modern facility offers travelers a front-row seat to see massive cargo ships being lifted and lowered through the lock system—a fascinating feat of engineering that’s been in operation for over a century.
   
   Visitors can watch the lock operations from spacious observation decks, where ships pass just meters away. Timing it right means seeing vessels from all over the world as they navigate the narrow canal chambers. Inside the visitor center, a multi-level museum showcases interactive exhibits on the canal’s history, construction, biodiversity, and global importance.
   
   One of the highlights is a short 3D movie narrated by Morgan Freeman, offering a cinematic overview of the canal’s history and impact. There are also scale models, historical artifacts, and information about both the original locks and canal expansion.
2. Panama Canal Administration Building
   15m
   Here we stop at the grand and historic headquarters of the Panama Canal Authority, set atop a hill with panoramic views.
3. Panama City
   Pass by
   Monument to Dr. Arnulfo Arias – Learn about one of Panama’s most influential and controversial political figures at this striking monument.
4. Bridge of the Americas
   Pass by
   Cross this engineering feat and take in breathtaking views of the canal’s entrance from the Pacific Ocean.
5. Mirador de Las Americas
   25m
   Capture postcard-worthy photos and enjoy sweeping vistas of Panama City, the Pacific coast, and the canal zone.
6. 10m
   Abandoned U.S. Military Bases & Mirador al Puerto de Panamá (Amador) – see the haunting remains of the former U.S. military presence and finish with a spectacular lookout point showcasing the Bridge of the Americas and the bustling canal entrance below

Pickup details

We offer free pickup and drop-off from all central Panama City locations, including most major hotels and Airbnbs.

If you’re staying outside the city center, here’s how we make it easy for you:

Dreams or Westin Playa Bonita:
Please select 'Central Hotel', located in Plaza de la Independencia (in Casco Viejo) as your pickup location — it is about a 20-minute Uber ride from your hotel and a great location to begin your tour

Tocumen Airport, Costa del Este, Santa María, or Coco del Mar:
Please select 'Sortis Hotel & Casino' (Obarrio) as your pickup location. It’s a convenient, central pickup point for your tour and we can meet you there to start your tour.

Cruise Ship Passengers:
Please select “Cruise Ship Terminal” as your pickup location when booking. Please note that the port authority requires your full names in advance and charges a 10 USD Port Access Fee, which will be payable in cash directly to your Tomi Tours chauffeur at the terminal.

Don’t worry — we’ll contact you before your tour to confirm all details and make sure you have everything you need. If your hotel is outside the city center, we’ll help you arrange an Uber for a relaxed, stress-free start to your adventure!

We will message you before your tour is due to take place and ensure you're all set -and that your Tomi Tours guide will be waiting for you by the lobby of your hotel/AirBnB alongside our beautiful VW Kombi.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels