Historical Private Tour in the city and Panama Canal with Pickup
Description
Live a different experience touring Panama City, learn from the ancient temples and beautiful monuments of the Casco Antiguo to the imposing and modern skyscrapers of the financial district, observe how the ships pass through the Canal while our guide assists you and tells you the most relevant aspects about the process, its history, statistics and answers all your questions about one of the most important engineering works in the history of humanity. Cross the Bridge of the Americas, the first bridge built over the Canal line, all this not without immortalizing an unforgettable evening taking a picture in the famous PANAMA LETTERS, located on the old breakwater today known as the Amador Causeway or Causeway - Pick up from any hotel or point in the metropolitan city - Private transportation with assistance and advice from our guide - Water and snacks - Languages: English, Italian and Spanish - Typical surprise gift souvenir
Tour Options
Itinerary
Next, we will take a walk through the charming cobbled streets of the Old Town. With a history that goes back to 1673 and a splendid colonial architecture declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. There we will visit its squares, the imposing Metropolitan Cathedral and the Malecón, from which you can see a splendid view of the modern city.
From there we will head towards the Amador Causeway, an old breakwater created with material removed during the construction of the Canal, connecting 3 small islands where you can enjoy one of the best views of the city's skyline and take photos of the colorful letters of PANAMA.
Our guide will pick you up at your place of accommodation. We will go to the Panama Canal Visitors Center at the Miraflores Locks, where you will be able to observe the ships raising or lowering their level as they transit through the locks.
On our way back to the city we will visit the famous Bridge of the Americas, built in 1962, being the first bridge to cross the line of the Panama Canal.
Finally we will take a panoramic tour of the modern city, where you will be able to contemplate the architecture of the imposing skyscrapers and the financial district.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup is offered at any hotel, port, shopping center or point in the city.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(66)
Raul was 1st class. He was on time. Car was clean. He made us feel welcome. He was very knowledgeable and kind.. He was really chill per my teenager. He is well respected in the guide community. I saw this 1st hand when several other guides came to greet him. He has the gift of turning a tour into more of an experience. It's like a good friend or family member who is passionate about history is showing you around town. Would definitely recommend Raul and tour.
Dianko was very interested, knowledgeable and patience. We had an awesome time, learned a lot and really enjoyed ourselves. Hats off to our tour guide! I would recommend his service to anyone hands down👍🏽
Lizmarie was an amazing tour guide. She was very knowledgeable on Panama history. We had 3 stops on the tour, we did some shopping. The Panama Canal experience was awesome
The guide, José, was very friendly and very knowledgeable about the history of the Canal and the impact on the lives of the people of Panamá. Things they do not tell you in an IMAX movie. Because this was a private tour, we were able to make adjustments based what we wanted to see and my physical limitations - post knee surgery. José still gave us a fantastic tour of the city even though I could not walk parts of it. We highly recommend this tour.
Eddie was wonderful. Prompt arrival; very knowledgeable about the area; friendly. Also offered to transport us back to the airport the next morning. He was on time despite the panama city morning traffic and gave us even more historic facts along that drive as well. Highly recommend!
it was excellent and the a wealth of knowledge the guide took us to lots of places and explained them well
I traveled from Montreal and booked the Historical Private Tour in Panama City and the Panama Canal with pickup, and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. The driver arrived on time, making the day stress‑free. Our guide, Eduardo, was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and engaging, sharing fascinating details about Panama’s history, the old city, and the engineering marvel of the Canal. One of the highlights was the visit to the Museo de la Ciudad / Casa de la Municipalidad, where we were warmly greeted by Ilyana. She guided us through the rooms with pride, explaining the purpose of the spaces, the furniture, and the history behind them. Her passion made the experience even more memorable. I especially loved the walk in Casco Viejo, which gave me a deeper appreciation of the city’s culture. I enjoyed it so much that two days later, my mother and I returned to Plaza de Francia to visit the merchants and bought beautiful hats and bags from the Gunas. Overall, this tour was well‑organized, comfortable, and enriching. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to experience Panama’s history and culture in a personalized way
Very reliable with pick-up at hotel! Eddie was very knowledgeable about the canal & took us to Old Town! Knew all the history that was interesting! At the end of our tour we wanted to have dinner at a a restaurant that we could have Panamanian food so took us to Costa Azul which was so delicious! Thank you Eddie for your recommendation!!!
Eddie was a very experienced regarding the history of Panama. The traffic getting to and from Old Town was horrible. I would recommend taking this tour, much nicer than traveling with a bus load of people.
We had a great time. It was good value for money considering all the stops we made. Our guide Liz was amazing 👏 👏 👏. She was very knowledgeable, courteous and pleasant.
