Full day Panama City Sightseeing & Canal Tour with Private Guide
Description
This full day tour is the best way to discover Panama City. We will visit all highlights and sights Panama City has to offer.
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Itinerary
This is where you can see up-close the operations of the canal and the transiting ships. There is also the canal museum and an IMAX movie (extra fee applicable) on the history and construction of the canal.
A small nature sanctuary surrounded by the urban jungle of Panama City, Ancon hill stands tall in its 650-foot height. the highest peak in Panama City that offers breathtaking views of the city, the port and the Panama Canal. Even though it is located in the middle of the city, Ancon Hill has managed to retain a bit of wilderness and is home to sloths, tamarins, coatis and armadillos.
This is the historic district of Panama City, built 1673 following the near-total destruction of the original Panamá city, Panamá Viejo.
One of the most beautiful places in Panama City. This tree-lined promenade, built from earth & rocks extracted during the canal construction, connects the mainland to four islands facing the city. With many local and international restaurants, this is a great place to have lunch with a nice view of the city skyline.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
PICKUP FROM CRUISE PORT, AIRPORTS OR PLAYA BONITA ARE NOT PART OF OUR FREE PICKUP ZONE, THESE LOCATIONS MIGHT NOT BE AVAILABLE OR EXTRA FEES APPLY. FOR PICKUP FROM PLAYA BLANCA/RIVIERA PACIFICA Select the correct option that specifies this location. Regular tours are only offered from Panama City. Our driver/guide will meet with the clients in your hotel lobby or in the hotel designated area for meet & greet. They will hold a name sign with the full name of the person that appears on the booking confirmation. If you are not at the designated meeting point by the time of your tour, Panama Your Way reserves the right to cancel your tour without providing a refund. However, we will always try our best to locate you at the meeting point.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entrance fees of $17.25 USD per person to Miraflores Visitors Center & IMAX to be paid onsite
Reviews(96)
Excellent experience on the partial Panama Canal tour sail -- we had a guide pick us up; take us to the dock for the sail; and then bring us back to the hotel. If you want to sail the Panama Canal (not just do a drive by on land or view it from the Miraflores Visitor Center), this is the company to book your actual Panama Canal cruise with. It's a once in a lifetime experience to sail the Panama Canal and the whole experience was totally smooth from start to finish. Thanks for making this bucket list item come true.
Fernando was an amazing guide! Knowledgeable, kind, and a good sense of humor. He led me on an amazing adventure throughout the city and to the canal. We managed to do so much in a single day. I would highly recommend this tour to my friends and family. Muchas gracias Fernando!
Hola! Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We are absolutely thrilled to hear that Fernando gave you such a memorable adventure exploring our vibrant capital and the historic canal. He truly embodies the warm hospitality and passion for sharing our beautiful country that we pride ourselves on at Panama Your Way. Recommending us to your family and friends is the highest compliment we could receive. We hope to welcome you all back to Panama soon for even more unforgettable experiences! Safe travels!
Gabriel was a fantastic guide, and Panama Your Way was a great company to work with. They recommended stops, and an itinerary, but were flexible and listened to our input and preferences to help us customize our day. Gabriel was on time, and his lunch stop recommendation was fantastic.
Thank you for exploring with us, Daniel! We are absolutely thrilled to hear you had such a great day taking in the Panama Canal, our rich history, and the beautiful nature. Customizing itineraries to perfectly match our guests' preferences is exactly what we love to do, so it is wonderful to know you appreciated that flexibility. Gabriel is a fantastic member of our team, and we will be sure to pass along your kind words about his punctuality and excellent lunch recommendation. We hope to welcome you back to beautiful Panama in the future! Warm regards,
We chose the VIP day in Panama City with driver; Carlos and private guide; Edwing! It was a beautiful and very interesting day! I highly recommend this excursion to anyone who wants to know more about this beautiful country, Panama! Our guide Edwing passed on his love for his country in addition to his knowledge! A big thank you to the whole team of Panama Your Way! Professionalism and competence combined for our greatest pleasure!
Merci beaucoup pour votre merveilleux commentaire ! Ce fut un véritable plaisir de vous faire découvrir le cœur de notre beau pays. Nous sommes ravis d'apprendre que Carlos et Edwing ont su rendre cette journée VIP mémorable. Notre équipe met tout son cœur à partager l'histoire et la passion du Panama. Savoir que l'amour d'Edwing pour son pays a enrichi votre expérience est la plus belle des récompenses. Toute l'équipe de Panama Your Way vous remercie pour votre confiance. Au plaisir de vous revoir pour une nouvelle aventure !
Very friendly and very knowledgeable guide on the places visited. It gives us sound advice on where to eat and where to shop. I changed the date of my visit to 48 hours in advance and the staff immediately made the necessary adjustments. The changes were made within an hour of my request and in a very professional manner.
Merci beaucoup pour ce beau commentaire. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié votre journée à Panama City et les conseils de votre guide, c’est exactement l’expérience que nous souhaitons offrir. Nous sommes également heureux d’avoir pu ajuster votre réservation rapidement et de façon professionnelle, la flexibilité fait partie de notre engagement envers nos voyageurs . Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau au Panama pour d’autres découvertes chaleureuses.
Our Panama Your Way tour with Rafael was absolutely fantastic. Rafael was extremely knowledgeable - he answered our many questions and catered to our range of interests. We were grateful to cover so much ground in one day, we saw a lot and had a great time.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are delighted to hear you had such a great day exploring Panama City with Rafael. He truly loves sharing his knowledge and making each tour personal and engaging. It means a lot that you appreciated seeing so much in one day while still enjoying the experience. We hope to welcome you back to Panama again soon for more adventures!
Fernando was incredibly knowledgeable and energetic. He is deeply passionate about his country and genuinely enjoys sharing it with others. It was a great experience to visit so many different places in Panama City in just one day.
Thank you so much, Tanya! We’re happy to hear you had such a great day exploring Panama City with Fernando. His passion and energy truly make a difference, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. It’s wonderful that you could experience so much of the city in just one day. We hope to welcome you back to Panama again soon!
We had a fantastic time touring Panama City, and we lucked out with one of the best guides--Eric, who everyone seemed to know. We covered the historic sites, learned a lot of history, and visited the Panama Canal IMAX theater and saw a huge cargo ship passing through the canal. The private tour gives you a lot more time to see and do things. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear you had such a fantastic day exploring Panama City with Eric. He truly loves sharing our history and culture, and it is always special when guests get to experience the Canal in action with a ship passing through. We also agree that a private tour gives you the freedom to enjoy each stop at your own pace. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Panama again soon.
Great way to see Panama City. Aldo was a wonderful tour guide. He taught us much about the sites and history, and was flexible with the schedule of activities for the day.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so happy you enjoyed exploring Panama City with Aldo. He truly loves sharing the history, culture, and stories behind the places we visit, and it’s great to hear he helped make your day both informative and flexible. Panama has so much to see and we’re glad we could help you experience it in a relaxed way. We hope to welcome you back again for another adventure in Panama!
Fantastic tours (we did multiple) and service. The offerings were great and the guides were professional, kind, and proud of their home, which was great to see. We fell in love with Panama and will definitely be back!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It truly means a lot to our team. We are delighted you enjoyed your Panama City and Canal tour and that you felt the passion and pride our guides have for their country. Sharing our local knowledge and love for Panama is what we do best. It makes us especially happy to hear you fell in love with Panama. We will be here with open arms when you come back for your next adventure. Safe travels until then!
