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- English
- Spanish
Stand at the edge of one of humanity's greatest engineering feats — the Panama Canal — then explore 500 years of history, all in one private half-day.
This is Panama City's most complete private tour: certified bilingual guide (English/Spanish), hotel or port pickup, A/C vehicle, and WiFi on board. Perfect for cruise layovers, short stays, or airport transits.
You'll watch massive ships navigate the Canal locks live, stroll the UNESCO-listed streets of Casco Viejo, enjoy panoramic views , and take in the skyline from Amador Causeway — all without sharing the experience with strangers.
100% private, fully customizable. Your guide adapts the pace and stops to what matters most to you. Pickup available from hotels, Tocumen Airport, Marcos Gelabert Airport, and Amador Port.
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Panama Canal
Watch massive cargo ships — some wider than a city block — rise and descend through the Miraflores Locks in real time. Your guide knows the shipping schedule so you won't miss a vessel. Includes IMAX Movie with the full story of how this marvel was built.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
2Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador)
Built from rock excavated during the Canal's construction, this 3km causeway connects four islands at the Pacific entrance. Enjoy the most photogenic skyline view in Central America — skyscrapers on one side, open ocean on the other.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3Casco Viejo
Stroll through 350 years of history in Panama's UNESCO World Heritage district. Colonial churches, jazz bars, vibrant street art, and ocean-view rooftops all coexist in these cobblestone streets. Your guide reveals hidden stories that don't appear in any guidebook.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
Hike to the summit of this protected 199m hill — right in the heart of the capital — for a 360° panoramic view of the Canal, the Bridge of the Americas, and the city skyline simultaneously. Spot tropical wildlife including Sloths and toucans along the trail.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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