Panama Canal & Casco Viejo: Historic Tour

Experience the wonder of the Panama Canal locks and immerse yourself in the charm of Casco Viejo on this captivating walking tour. Witness ships passing through the locks and explore the historic plazas and iconic buildings of Panama City’s colonial district.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Miraflores Visitor Center - Experience the marvel of engineering that revolutionized the maritime industry at the Miraflores Visitor Center. Witness the Panama Canal in action, a joint achievement by the United States and Panama.
  • Panama City - From the visitor center to Casco Viejo, enjoy the sights of modern Panama City.
  • Plaza Mayor -…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Admission fees
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

We will start the experience by visiting two of the most popular tourist attractions in the country: the world-famous Panama Canal and the Casco Viejo(Colonial City). Our first or last stop could be the Miraflores visitor center(depending on the transit schedule of the ships), where we will see the Canal in full action and watch up close vessels passing…

Location
Miraflores Visitor Center
East Side of the Miraflores Locks
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Cynthia_c
Nov 3, 2025
Fascinating tour with extra-special culture details - Charlie was so enthusiastic and helped me see his beautiful country and culture clearly. The family involvement and being outside in their parks, restaurants was nice to see. Visiting churches of great history with an amazing nativity scene and papal visits was special.
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Mariohernanp2021
Oct 5, 2025
Very nice, knows a lot about the story, excellent guide touched us, super recommended - The truth is that everything was excellent from minute 0, the guide behaved very well with us, the communication was excellent, anyway, everything was excellent 20/10
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Jessicapv8132dn
Oct 3, 2025
Great experience- highly recommend. - Aura was our guide for the tour. She did a great job explaining a lot of local history and pointing out places of interest. Even though it was raining and we couldn't explore Casco Viejo as much as planned she was still able to do a great job driving us around and also having us try Geisha coffee. I enjoyed it, would definitely book with them again. :)
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Tylerh158
Aug 30, 2025
Personal, Engaging and Informative - Cesar is the ultimate tour guide! From the Panama Canal to a perfect cup of geisha coffee, he brought history, culture, and humor together like a pro. His insider connections and personal stories gave us a VIP pass to the real Panama. Smart, funny, and full of local flavor—this tour was an absolute delight. Highly recommended!
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Kelly_v
Aug 22, 2025
Amazing half day Panamá - Amazing experience. Jorge was the best guide one could ask for. Informative, friendly and so knowledgable. He was able to customize our tour to highlight what we were most interested in. The ride was comfortable and the provided water was greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend Jorge as a tour guide.
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Stephanievw7864dr
Aug 6, 2025
Canal and casco tour! - Jorge was very knowledgeable about the canal and the city. We had some rain but it was still worth it. I learned a lot! Definitely recommend taking this tour!
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488tiffaniet
Aug 4, 2025
🌟 Unforgettable Tour with Elmer! - Our 3.5-hour guided walking tour through Casco Viejo and the Panama Canal locks was nothing short of exceptional, thanks to Elmer. His deep knowledge and engaging storytelling brought Panama’s rich history and vibrant culture to life. Not only was he an insightful guide, he also went above and beyond—helping with the baby and stroller, snapping some beautiful family photos, and making sure everyone felt included and comfortable. They even offered to drive us back to our hotel in Playa Bonita. Elmer’s warmth and professionalism made the entire experience smooth, memorable, and absolutely worthwhile. I wish we’d done this tour upon arriving in Panama. Highly recommended!
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Ethellorenam
Jul 24, 2025
VERY FUN AND VARIED! - It was great, very interesting and fun, the guide always attentive to our queries and concerns, I recommend it 100% and would do it again! Cheers Charlie... thank you for all your kindness!
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Sandsurfnsea
Jul 7, 2025
A must do trip whenever you are in Panama City , Panama - The guide Cesar was really knowledgeable and personable. Did a complete canal and casco viejo tour. Highly recommended.
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Zafirovital
Jul 5, 2025
Bad experience outside Miraflores - It's a waste of time and money. You're only going to see a 3D movie about the construction of the Panama Canal. If you want to see ships, it's better to go to the city of Colon, not here.
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From $99
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).