The verdict
Our pick
Panama City: Canal Entry, Casco Viejo & BioMuseo Park Walk★ 4.86 (1,869) · 5h
Best value
Private Layover Panama Canal & City Tour from Airport★ 4.95 (173) · 6h
Top rated
Panama City: Canal Locks & Old Town with Bilingual Guide★ 4.87 (517) · 5h
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✓ 2026-09-29| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City: Canal & Casco Antiguo Guided Tour | US$ 35 p.p. | US$ 35 | 6h | 4.41★ · 111 | free | +US$ 23 on site |
| Private Layover Panama Canal & City Tour from AirportBest value | US$ 50 p.p. | US$ 50 | 6h | 4.95★ · 173 | free | — |
| Panama City & Canal: Private Half-Day Tour with Pickup | US$ 57 p.p. | US$ 57 | 4h–6h | 4.84★ · 152 | free | +US$ 47 on site |
| Panama City: Panama Canal & Casco Viejo Private Half-Day Tour | US$ 63 p.p. | US$ 63 | 4h–5h | 4.47★ · 92 | free | +US$ 34 on site |
| Panama City: Canal Locks & Old Town with Bilingual GuideTop rated | US$ 67 p.p. | US$ 67 | 5h | 4.87★ · 517 | free | +US$ 300 on site |
| Panama Canal & Casco Viejo Tour: Ships, History, City | US$ 67 p.p. | US$ 67 | 1h–5h | 4.85★ · 78 | free | +US$ 17 on site |
| Panama City: Canal Locks, Casco Viejo & Amador Causeway Tour | US$ 80 p.p. | US$ 80 | 5h | 4.74★ · 78 | free | +US$ 17 on site |
| Panama City: Canal Entry, Casco Viejo & BioMuseo Park WalkOur pick | US$ 89 p.p. | US$ 89 | 5h | 4.86★ · 1,869 | free | — |
| Panama City Layover: Canal & Casco Viejo with Airport Pickup | US$ 169 p.p. | US$ 169 | 7h–8h | 4.87★ · 15 | free | — |
Real price per person across the 9 options: US$ 35–US$ 169 (median US$ 67). With an extra fee to pay on site: 6 of 9. With 100+ reviews: 5 of 9.
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Panama Canal & Casco Viejo Tour: Ships, History, CityA guided tour of Panama City covering the Miraflores Locks visitor center, the historic Casco Viejo district, and the Amador Causeway, with hotel pickup and a local guide who speaks English or Spanish. The operator guarantees you'll see ships transiting the canal. Choose between a shared group or a private tour; canal entry tickets are optional at checkout.Is it for me?Book the shared tour if you're comfortable with a small group and want to keep the price down; choose private if you're arriving with family or want the guide's undivided attention and flexibility on timing. Either way, the fixed itinerary and included transport mean you see the canal, the old city, and the modern waterfront without building the day yourself.
Panama City: Canal Locks, Casco Viejo & Amador Causeway TourYou’ll watch giant ships rise in Panama Canal locks with a local guide explaining every detail, stroll through Casco Viejo’s lively streets full of color and stories, then breathe in ocean air along Amador Causeway—all with easy pickup and cool transport. Expect small surprises: laughter with locals, city views you won’t forget, and time to just take it all in.
Panama City & Canal: Private Half-Day Tour with PickupYou’ll stand right beside ships at the Panama Canal locks, wander Casco Viejo’s lively streets with a local guide, taste fresh coffee, and feel ocean breezes on the Amador Causeway. This private half-day tour includes pickup so you can relax into Panama City’s rhythms—even if you’re just passing through.
Panama City: Panama Canal & Casco Viejo Private Half-Day TourYou get a private vehicle and dedicated guide for a half-day loop through Panama City's main attractions: the Miraflores Locks with a Morgan Freeman documentary, the Amador Causeway waterfront, and the colonial streets of Casco Viejo with stops at Plaza Mayor, the American Trade Hotel, and Plaza de Francia. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with honest local restaurant recommendations and insider shopping advice. The pace is flexible—your guide adjusts the route if ships aren't transiting or if you want extra time at a particular stop.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see Panama City's main sights—the Canal, the historic district, the waterfront—without arranging transport or timing yourself around group schedules. The private format means you can linger where you want and adjust the route if a ship transit is delayed or if something catches your interest.
Panama City: Canal & Casco Antiguo Guided TourYou visit the Miraflores Locks with a 45-minute documentary and live observation of ships in transit, explore Panama City's financial district and coastal neighborhoods, stop at a craft market and duty-free shop, see the century-old Canal Administration Building, and walk through Casco Antiguo's colonial streets and churches. A bilingual local guide handles the transport and timing, so you don't have to piece together how to get between stops.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Panama Canal's engineering and the city's history in one day without arranging separate transport or entry tickets—the bilingual guide and fixed route mean you move through all three in a logical order, and the small-group format keeps the pace comfortable.
Panama City Layover: Canal & Casco Viejo with Airport PickupYou're picked up at arrivals with a sign, driven to the Panama Canal for a museum visit and ship-watching, then to the Amador Causeway for city views, through the historic streets of Casco Viejo, and past the modern skyline before returning to the airport. Water and snacks are included, and the guide handles all the stops — you just show up and move through them.Is it for me?Book this if you have a layover of three to five hours and want to see the main sights of Panama City without the hassle of arranging transport, entry fees, and timing yourself — the fixed route and included guide are what make a real tour possible in the time you have.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 9 of the 9 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Panama City: Canal Entry, Casco Viejo & BioMuseo Park Walk is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.86 out of 5 across 1,869 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 2 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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