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Panama City & Panama Canal: Miraflores Locks Half-Day Tour

By Tao Travel 365
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 4,698 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Experience the highlights of Panama City on this 5-hour, expertly guided tour. Visit the Panama Canal at Miraflores Locks to witness massive ships navigate this engineering marvel. Stroll the historic streets and plazas of Casco Viejo (Old Town), exploring colonial architecture, cafes, boutiques, and vibrant local life. Drive along the glitzy Avenida Balboa and scenic Cinta Costera, with breathtaking skyline views, and capture photos at the famous Panama sign. Finish at the Amador Causeway, enjoying fresh ocean breezes and stunning city vistas.

With a friendly English-speaking guide, this tour offers a perfect mix of culture, history, and iconic landmarks—ideal for first-time visitors or travelers short on time. Perfect for a half-day Panama City tour, Panama Canal visit, or Casco Viejo walking experience.

Activity location
  • Panama Canal
    • Panama City, Panama, Panama
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Panama Canal
    • Panama City, Panama, Panama

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Pickup from Panama City
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Duration: 5 hours
Well maintained car with AC
Pickup from Panama City
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:30
Price details
P 4,697.89 x 2 AdultsP 9,395.78
Total
Price is P 9,395.78
Until Thu, Jan 22
Pickup from Playa Bonita
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Duration: 5 hours
Well maintained car with AC
Pickup from Playa Bonita
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00
Price details
P 5,351.44 x 2 AdultsP 10,702.88
Total
Price is P 10,702.88
Until Thu, Jan 22
Pickup from Costa del Este
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

CostaDelEste-SantaMaria PickUp: With Pick up in Costa del Este or Santa Maria area
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:30
Price details
P 5,233.10 x 2 AdultsP 10,466.20
Total
Price is P 10,466.20
Until Thu, Jan 22

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    English speaking guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance Fee to Miraflores Visitor Center
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Optional IMAX movie fee - $17.22

Know before you book

  • 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
  • THERE IS A SURCHARGE FOR PICK UP AND DROP OFF AT HOTELS OUTSIDE OF PANAMA CITY, SUCH AS TOCUMEN, COSTA DEL ESTE, PLAYA BONITA AND OTHERS. Please select the relevant booking option or kindly send us a message.

Activity itinerary

Panama Canal
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Begin your tour at the Miraflores Locks, where you can watch massive container ships navigate the locks and be lifted above sea level—a truly impressive sight! Explore the Miraflores Visitor Center, where you’ll learn about the colorful history and incredible engineering of the Panama Canal. The center also features a new IMAX theater, showing a 40-minute documentary about the Panama Canal (optional, additional cost: $17.22).
Casco Viejo
  • 1h 30m
Stroll through the charming alleyways of Casco Viejo, Panama City’s historic district, and explore its four picturesque plazas, recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Admire the spectacular colonial architecture, browse unique boutiques and artisan shops, and enjoy the lively atmosphere of cafés, restaurants, bars, and local entertainment.
Avenida Balboa
  • 1h
Enjoy a scenic drive along Avenida Balboa and the Cinta Costera, taking in breathtaking views of Panama City’s skyline. Snap photos at the iconic Panama sign and admire the city’s modern architecture juxtaposed with the sparkling coastline.
Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador)
  • 1h
Next, we’ll visit the famous Amador Causeway, constructed from the soil excavated during the Panama Canal project. Enjoy stunning views of the Panama City skyline, feel the refreshing ocean breeze, and capture numerous photo opportunities along this scenic stretch.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Panama Canal
    • Panama City, Panama, Panama
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Panama Canal
    • Panama City, Panama, Panama

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