Panama Canal, Old Town and Amador tour from Panama City

Three engineering and history stops in one morning: colonial streets, working locks, and a causeway over the Pacific.

A guided tour of Panama City covering the Panama Canal at Miraflores, the colonial Old Town of Casco Viejo, the Bridge of the Americas, and the Amador Causeway, with a live guide, entrance tickets and air-conditioned vehicle. The tour runs four to five hours and includes pickup from select hotels. A guide fluent in English or Spanish leads the stops in real time, so you watch ships move through the locks and walk the cobblestone streets without arranging separate entry or transport.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Amador Causeway30m
2. Casco Viejo1h
3. Bridge of the Americas30m
4. Panama Canal2h · entry included

Panama City sightseeing and canal visit

• Walk Amador Causeway islands
• Explore Casco Viejo historic district
• View Bridge of the Americas
• Visit Miraflores Visitor Center at Panama Canal

The experience

The tour starts at one of three landmarks depending on your pickup: either the Amador Causeway, a breakwater road linking three islands with front-row views of the canal entrance and the city skyline, or Casco Viejo, the colonial heart founded in 1673. The guide walks you through the maze of cobblestone streets flanked by period buildings, pointing out the Catholic churches and squares. You'll have time to browse the artisan shops before moving on. The route then takes you to the Bridge of the Americas, opened in 1962 as the first permanent crossing over the canal, where you stop at a viewpoint to photograph the structure and watch ships waiting to transit.

The centerpiece is the Miraflores Visitor Center, where you stand on viewing terraces just meters from the locks themselves. You watch the real-time operation: tons of water rising and falling, moving massive ships through the chambers as if they were toys. The center's interactive exhibits explain the history and engineering behind what is considered one of the eighth wonders of modern civil engineering. This is where global trade moves, and you see it happen.

An air-conditioned vehicle carries the group between stops, and entrance tickets to Miraflores are included. The guide speaks English or Spanish depending on the option you choose at checkout. Pickup is available from Playa Bonita or the Westin, or you can arrange to meet the group at a central point in Panama City.

What’s included

• Entrance tickets to Miraflores Visitor Center.
• air-conditioned vehicle for all transport between stops.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• hotel pickup from Playa Bonita or the Westin (or central meeting point in Panama City if you prefer).

Options for this experience

2 options

The tour of Panama City and the canal is unforgettable.Guide in English or Spanish · 07:30, 10:00 and 12:30City tour by minibus, van or SUV, with pickup included

From Playa Bonita/WestinGuide in English or Spanish · 07:30, 10:00 and 12:30Minibus, van or SUV tour: departure starts from Westin, Playa Bonita, Panama, and pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30, 10:00 and 12:30

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AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 90 years) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 60

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Audio guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for heart conditions

Operated by Tour’s & More PTY

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to cover the canal's four major engineering sites and colonial history in one guided morning rather than piecing together separate visits.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4).

What exactly happens at the Miraflores locks when I get there?

Miraflores is where ships transit the canal in real time. You stand on viewing terraces just meters away and watch the locks operate: water rises and falls, moving the vessels through the chambers. The visitor center's exhibits explain the engineering and history behind the process, so you understand what you're watching as it happens.

Is Casco Viejo just a walking tour, or do I get to go inside the buildings?

Casco Viejo is a walking tour through the cobblestone streets and colonial squares. You see the period architecture, the Catholic churches and the life of the neighborhood, and you have time to browse the artisan shopping centers. The guide leads you through the maze and tells the stories of the buildings, but the focus is on the streets and the history they hold.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs four to five hours total, covering all four stops: the Amador Causeway or Casco Viejo to start, the Bridge of the Americas, and Miraflores. Travel time between stops is included in that window.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the starting point?

Pickup is included if you book the option from Playa Bonita or the Westin. If you're staying elsewhere in Panama City, you can arrange to meet the group at a central meeting point instead.

What is the Amador Causeway, and why is it part of this tour?

The Amador Causeway is a breakwater road built over the Pacific Bay, linking three islands: Naos, Perico and Flamenco. It gives you front-row views of the canal entrance with ships waiting to transit, and the Panama City skyline reflecting off the water. It's one of Panama's most iconic engineering works and the perfect place to photograph the canal and the sea together.