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Panama City Tour: Discover Colonial History and the Iconic Panama Canal
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20 Ratings
Panama City
Embark on a full-day Panama City tour and immerse yourself in its rich colonial history. Explore the iconic Panama Canal, shop at the indigenous market, and enjoy breathtaking views from the Amador Causeway.
Embark on a full-day Panama City tour and immerse yourself in its rich colonial history. Explore the iconic Panama Canal, shop at the indigenous market, and enjoy breathtaking views from the Amador Causeway.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Panama Canal - Embark on an incredible tour starting at the Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal. Here, you can watch a short film about the canal’s history and explore the Panama Canal Museum. Be amazed as ships navigate through the canal. The next destination is the Kuna Tribe Marketplace, where you can purchase beautiful crafts and souvenirs….
- Panama Canal - Embark on an incredible tour starting at the Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal. Here, you can watch a short film about the canal’s history and explore the Panama Canal Museum. Be amazed as ships navigate through the canal. The next destination is the Kuna Tribe Marketplace, where you can purchase beautiful crafts and souvenirs. Following this, enjoy a scenic drive to the Amador Causeway, perfect for capturing stunning city photos and visiting a duty-free store. The tour continues to Casco Antiguo, the charming historic district of Panama City. The final stop is a drive through the modern city, showcasing its impressive architecture, before returning to the hotel.
- Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador) - Enjoy a scenic drive to the Amador Causeway, ideal for taking stunning city photos and visiting a duty-free store.
- Casco Viejo - The tour proceeds to Casco Antiguo, the charming historic district of Panama City. The final stop includes a drive through the modern city, highlighting its impressive architecture, before heading back to the hotel.
What's Included
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off within city limits
- Complimentary bottled water
- Experienced driver/guide included
- Tasty snacks provided
- No additional fuel surcharges
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off within city limits
- Complimentary bottled water
- Experienced driver/guide included
- Tasty snacks provided
- No additional fuel surcharges
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Join an exciting tour, beginning at The Miraflores Lock, where you’ll be captivated by the operation of the locks and the sight of ships passing through. The next destination is the Kuna Tribe marketplace, offering beautiful crafts and souvenirs to bring home. Following this, the tour proceeds to Amador Causeway, providing breathtaking views of Panama…
Join an exciting tour, beginning at The Miraflores Lock, where you’ll be captivated by the operation of the locks and the sight of ships passing through. The next destination is the Kuna Tribe marketplace, offering beautiful crafts and souvenirs to bring home. Following this, the tour proceeds to Amador Causeway, providing breathtaking views of Panama City’s stunning skyline—a city that is fascinating, robust, and lively. Here, capture memories by the iconic Panama sign and explore a duty-free store. The final stop is the historic heart of Panama City, Casco Viejo, also known as Casco Antiguo or San Felipe. This historic district, completed and settled in 1673, was built after the near-total destruction of the original Panama City. Enjoy a walk through multiple historical sites, including churches and plazas, before returning to the hotel.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The duration of tour are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Location
Panama Canal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Joyanneb2026
Mar 25, 2026
Enjoyable. I will encourage people to go. - Felt safe. Shopping was cheap.
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B4328anbarbarac
Mar 18, 2026
Awesome, reliable and safe - My three friends and I were booked through our travel agency in Barbados with Mr Danyal Ali transportation for 12 days while in Panama city and a 7 night cruise . The service he offered when we were collected from the airport, was on time,reliable,safe and awesome. We were also visited by Mr Ali at our hotel which really made our stay more comfortable since we were visiting Panama for the first time.
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Ryan_w
Apr 14, 2025
A Perfect Introduction to Panama City – An Amazing Day! - Our City Tour of Panama City, including the iconic Panama Canal, was absolutely fantastic from beginning to end. This tour was the perfect way to get an in-depth feel for the city's vibrant culture, fascinating history, and modern energy—all in one day.
We started off exploring the historic Casco Viejo, and it felt like stepping back in time. The charming colonial architecture, colorful streets, and rich stories told by our guide made it such a memorable experience. We also loved walking through the Cinta Costera, which offered stunning views of the skyline and ocean.
Of course, one of the highlights was visiting the Panama Canal—a true marvel of engineering and history. Watching the ships pass through the Miraflores Locks and learning about the canal's construction and impact on global trade was truly awe-inspiring. Our guide gave us great insights and made the experience even more engaging.
Throughout the tour, the guide was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing Panama’s story. They tailored the experience perfectly, giving us time to explore, take photos, and ask questions without feeling rushed.
Whether it's your first time in Panama or you’ve been here before, this tour is a must. You get to see the heart of the city and appreciate how Panama’s past and present are beautifully woven together. Highly recommended!
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196amritas
Aug 5, 2024
Excellent!!!! - What a great experience !!!excellent service. Danylal has a very good knowledge of the all important sights and was able to explain everything perfectly.He is an amazing guy made us
feel so welcome !!!!! We will definitely book him again.
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Daytrip26497897054
Aug 5, 2024
Excellent. - Excellent Service an Safety was on point .very Knowledgeable individual an will definitely book him back an will also refer him to ALL my friends an family .
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Asnetten
Jul 18, 2024
The Unmatched and A1 Service We Received! - We are pleased with the service received from Mr. Ali and his team! Their hospitality and patience during our stay are unmatched. They certainly went above and beyond to ensure that our needs as tourists were met. There was constant communication and he made a few adjustments to satisfy the needs of our family.
Without hesitation, we confidently recommed his A1 service. As a result of his knowledge, expertise, and rapport with other business operators, I assure you that you will receive the creme-de-la-creme. Your only worry will be to get dressed and go!!!
Our only regret, is that we did not book our travel to Panama as well as have them handle our vacation home away from home.
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Trek679652
Apr 9, 2023
Una Experiencia Buena! - With an initial plan to go to Panama with friends, I knew it would be a great trip. However, Danyal provided a fantastic, well valued, enlightening and enjoyable excursion on our first day in Panama. Danyal has the ability to read his customer and understand what they would appreciate. He did not disappoint! Our city tour was filled with just enough information to keep your interest, an equal amount of laughter and well paced so that he didn't make us feel hurried in any way.
Even throughout our stay thus far Danyal has been someone we can call on to ask questions. All in all Danyal is good at what he does, providing a well curated experience of Panama. Would definitely recommend him and his tour group to my friends and family.
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495myrnad
Apr 7, 2023
Old City Tour - We had no idea what we were going to do when we got to Panama, however as soon as we checked into the hotel we got a call from Danyal who offered up a series of activities we could do. We decided on the Old City Tour. Danylal is an excellent tour guide who took us to all of the churches and through the old city with a sprinle of all the folklore and history. We then made a quick pit stop for mojitis and the local beer balbosa in a hole in the wall bar behind a souvenir shop. On our way to the Panama Canal we detoured to the Artisan market where we picked up some local mola inspired souvenirs. No words can adequately describe the 7th wonder of the world, you'll just have to call Danyal yourself and organize a visit. We definitely got our money's worth and then some!
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Shudeska
Aug 7, 2022
Our guide of discover Panana - Danyal if discover Panama was a good guide, was very kind and helpfull he was very carefull he does his job very good, We were free to ask any question and he told us a lot of the history of old panama city,
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Kaie
Feb 12, 2020
Danyal is an Excellent Guide! - Danyal is an excellent, knowledgeable guide who strikes the right balance of friendliness and professionalism. We were a group of 4 Caribbean women, and his knowledge of how the histories of Caribbean and Panama are combined is exemplary. Instead of giving us a “standard” tour, he asked us what WE wanted to see...and then delivered! Not only that, he also recommended other sights/attractions he knew would be of interest. Sadly, time didn't let us take advantage of his recommendations, but this means is that a return trip to this beautiful country is high on the list! Danyal goes above and beyond as standard, and we have no hesitation in recommending him and his services.
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