Description
Private Panama City and Canal Tour:
Our day begins exploring the most modern side of the city to observe the development and modern architecture of Panama City over the last 25 years. Later you can learn a bit of local history traveling through Panama’s old downtown and the former Canal Zone as we share the history of how Panama’s management of the Panama Canal came to be. At the Miraflores Locks Visitors Center, learn about the operation of the Canal itself. Finally, you can also visit the Amador Causeway where you will have the chance to take great photos of the city skyline, and later have a break for lunch to give you the opportunity to enjoy some delicious Panamanian cuisine.
Additionally, you will visit the Bridge of the Americas for a great photo opportunity of the Panama Canal entrance. To end the day with a truly unique Panamanian experience, we’ll stop by the Mercado de Mariscos (fish market), and later finish with one of the most popular walking tours along the colonial streets of Casco Viejo.
General Details:
- Location: Panama City
- Departure time: Customized
- Duration: 5 hours (Approx.)
- Start/Finalize: Your hotel in Panama City center
- Level of difficulty: Easy
- Staff: Certificated tour guide
- Tour category: Private City sightseeing, culture & history
What is included?
- Private & comfortable transportation
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Entrance fees to the Miraflores Visitor Center (Panama Canal)
- Experienced Spanish and English speaking guide
- Guided walking tour through Casco Viejo
- Visit to the Amador Causeway
- Visit the old Panama Canal Zone
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Prices shown are in USD, per person, and based on a minimum of 2 people.
- Tour details may change due to severe rain, river conditions, or unforeseen events.
- Prices shown apply to participants aged 12 and up. Children between 5 and 11 years old receive a 50% discount.
- Before booking, please make sure to read and understand our cancellation policy.
What to Bring?
- Light, comfortable clothes
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat
- Camera
- Additional water
- Light rain jacket or poncho (rainy season: May–December)
Is this experience for me?
This tour has been designed to explore Panama City at your own pace. Friends, families, couples, or solo travels can explore all that Panama City has to offer without any rush and enjoy a personalized experience.
This tour is not physically demanding and is excellent for people of all ages. However, please note that the weather in Panama is very hot and humid. We recommend bringing extra water and keeping hydrated.
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Excellent time! - I cannot say enough great things about our guide, Miguel. He was excellent. So knowledgeable and so skilled at spotting wildlife! He was friendly and made our experience so enjoyable.... read more The communication from both Catherine and Miguel was excellent. Best experience with a tour company I've ever had. I highly recommend this company !
BrendaBKB
January 13, 2026
Fun experiences with very good naturalist guides - Miguel ( first day) and Gaseth (boat, 2nd day) worked hard at showing us (my wife, young daughter, and myself) some of the most interesting wildlife and habitats in the... read more area around Gamboa, Panama. Both are excellent naturalists and were willing to flex so as to help us get close to and photograph quite a few wildlife species that we hadn't seen before.
Jet42756927473
December 3, 2025
Pipeline/Gamboa Tour - We had a planned 8 hour lay over at PTY and honestly it was the best lay over ever! Natalia met us at the airport, we drove to Gamboa/ Pipeline,... read more and the driver stayed with our bags in the van as we explored several different areas. In addition to monkeys, a sloth, and a crocodile, we saw three different toucans, parrots, motmots, a trogon, a beautiful tiger heron, plus an additional 30 plus different birds. We also saw Natalia’s favorite - the ocellated antbird. Beautiful! Natalia was an excellent guide and we highly recommend her!
dezersky
January 6, 2026 -
Amazing Nature Experience - It was a fantastic experience. Miguel is a wonderful guide—kind, funny, and extremely knowledgeable about wildlife. He respects nature and the animals, which we really appreciated. I highly recommend him... read more if you want to spend an amazing day in the Panamanian monkey forest.
tarnora
February 9, 2026
A fantastic day in Soberania National Park - My friend and I had a lovely time on the Soberania National Park walk tour with Panama Road Trips. Our tour guide (Miguel) and driver (Jorge) were the best.... read more We were picked up at our hotel, and enjoyed the day in the park looking for wild life. Miguel went out of his way to find everything from sloths, toucans, lizards, caimans, lots of birds..even the ants and plants! He compiled a list for us and gave us pics and videos! All very much appreciated and enjoyed by us.
Celia L
February 3, 2026
Literally, the best guides in Panama City - We had the most amazing time with Panama Road Trips! Catherine was so helpful arranging our time in Panama City, with 4 excursions over 4 days. From planning, to pick-up... read more and drop-off at our lodgings, to the expert guides, we could not have asked for a better and more seamless experience. Miguel Ibarra guided us hiking Ancon Hill and Metropolitan Park; on a rainforest boat tour and nature walk in Soberania National Park; and on a Caribbean beach trip. His expert wildlife spotting made our trip! The scope he brings along allowed us to see the animals up close and he also photographed them through the scope for perfect memories. Miguel is so personable and knowledgeable about the area flora and fauna. We learned so much from him and really enjoyed our time together. We were guided by Juan Carlos on our city and canal tour, and were equally impressed by his knowledge and attentiveness. He also recommended a great restaurant for lunch in Casco Viejo when our tour concluded, which we appreciated and enjoyed. Panama Road Trips is an outstanding company, with professionals who care about the environment and welfare of the wildlife. We hope to return to Panama and join Miguel in Bocos del Toro someday! Highly, highly, highly recommend!!
Susan K
December 11, 2025
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