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Panama Canal Miraflores Locks and City Tour
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By Tony's Panama Tours
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Tour snapshot
Discover Panama City’s Old Quarter and the Panama Canal in one tour
Duration:
5h
Taking Covid-19 safety measures
Hotel pickup offered
Group size:
30
Infant seats available
Ticket type:
Mobile
  • Duration:
    5h
  • Taking Covid-19 safety measures
  • Hotel pickup offered
  • Group size:
    30
  • Infant seats available
  • Ticket type:
    Mobile
About
Exploring Panama City’s Old Quarter (Casco Viejo) and the Panama Canal independently may mean missing important background and views—and spending hours organizing cabs and buses. Enjoy a comprehensive look at both sites on a tour that starts with an informative guided walk around the Old Quarter before visits to the Miraflores Visitor Center, Bridge of the Americas, and Amador Causeway. City hotel pickup and drop-off are included for ease.
Know before you go
  • Duration: 5h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Awards
Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best
2022
Available languages
English, Spanish
Highlights
  • Cover the highlights of both locations with ease, with a guide for insight
  • Visit the Old Quarter, Miraflores, Bridge of Americas, and Amador Causeway
  • Relax with air-conditioned transport and central hotel pickup and drop-off
What to expect
Awards
Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best
2022
Know before you go
  • Duration: 5h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Available languages
English, Spanish
Cancellation policy
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Highlights
  • Cover the highlights of both locations with ease, with a guide for insight
  • Visit the Old Quarter, Miraflores, Bridge of Americas, and Amador Causeway
  • Relax with air-conditioned transport and central hotel pickup and drop-off
What to expect
Need help booking?
Call the number below and use the product code: 38865P1
Important information
Inclusions
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
  • Lunch
  • Panama Canal Entrance fees $20.00
  • Entry/Admission - Casco Viejo
  • Entry/Admission - Miraflores Visitor Center
Duration
5h
Departure details
  • Traveller pickup is offered.
  • 7:30am Note: Pick ups will be set according to Hotels Location.  For more accurate information feel free to contact us. Departure Point: Hotel pick up at any hotel within the city area(Via España, Banking and financial area, Paitilla, Punta Pacifica, Balboa Avenue, El Cangrejo, Via Argentina). Not provided to: Playa bonita hotels, any airport hotels, Gamboa, Metro mall hotel, Amador). At the NOT PROVIDED PICK UP HOTELS information on where to meet will be provided according to the customer`s hotels to be picked up. Hotels outside Panama city please contact the local provider. Any hotel pick up could be provided prior contact with the local provider: additional fees can applied. Return point: Returns to original departure point
  • Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Additional information
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infant seats available
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Pick up time start at 7:10am
  • Best way to contact us via Email or whatsapp prior to the date of the tour
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travellers
Inclusions
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
  • Lunch
  • Panama Canal Entrance fees $20.00
  • Entry/Admission - Casco Viejo
  • Entry/Admission - Miraflores Visitor Center
Departure details
  • Traveller pickup is offered.
  • 7:30am Note: Pick ups will be set according to Hotels Location.  For more accurate information feel free to contact us. Departure Point: Hotel pick up at any hotel within the city area(Via España, Banking and financial area, Paitilla, Punta Pacifica, Balboa Avenue, El Cangrejo, Via Argentina). Not provided to: Playa bonita hotels, any airport hotels, Gamboa, Metro mall hotel, Amador). At the NOT PROVIDED PICK UP HOTELS information on where to meet will be provided according to the customer`s hotels to be picked up. Hotels outside Panama city please contact the local provider. Any hotel pick up could be provided prior contact with the local provider: additional fees can applied. Return point: Returns to original departure point
  • Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Duration
5h
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point
Additional information
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infant seats available
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Pick up time start at 7:10am
  • Best way to contact us via Email or whatsapp prior to the date of the tour
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travellers
Travel safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travellers
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
What you can expect during your visit
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travellers
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
Itinerary
  • You'll get picked up
    See Important Information for details
  • 1
    Casco Viejo
    Stop: 60 minutes - Admission excluded
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  • 2
    Miraflores Visitor Center
    Stop: 90 minutes - Admission excluded
    See details
  • 3
    Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador)
    Stop: 45 minutes
    See details
  • 4
    Bridge of the Americas
    Stop: 15 minutes
    See details
  • You'll return to the starting point
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5.0
187 reviews
Excellent
168
Very good
14
Average
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Poor
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Terrible
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Paul T
2 contributions
An good interesting day for a tourist in Panama City
A very good tour with our very knowledgeable guide Mario. We covered a lot of the city and I learned a lot about Panama history and culture.

Based on other reviews about visits to Miraflores Locks I was bit concerned that we might not get to see much shipping activity but Mario had checked ahead and ensured that our visit coincided with a busy traffic period. Most people know about the Panama Canal but it was good to see the operation up close and to get to know so much about the huge project. Just a pity that the museum was still closed due to Covid restrictions.

We were also shown artisan stalls and shops in Casco Viejo. I'm not a big shopper for holiday souvenirs so I wasn't too interested but there was no pressure on us to buy.

Mario brought us to a popular restaurant that is mostly frequented by locals, and which serves nice reasonably priced Panamanian food. This is what I prefer to do rather than end up in an expensive and touristy place.
Written 27 May 2022
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antoniorQ7548LF
Thanks lot for your words Paul! We are glad you enjoyed your time with us; this is the best reward for our efforts!! Tony
Written 29 May 2022
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Marco F
6 contributions
Great tour!
Tony is a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. He did the perfect planning in order to pick everybody up, drive us to close to the locks, show us the City of Knowledge, get us to the locks and have the opportunity to see a big boat passing the Canal. It was incredible!
After that, we did a bit of driving around the area before we went to the old town, where we were visiting a few very interesting places and ended up having a yummy lunch in the fish market.
All of these activities were accompanied by nice explanations about Panama City, the Canal, the country and the environment.
I certainly recommend this tour!
Written 25 June 2022
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antoniorQ7548LF
Thanks for your words! Do what we like to do everyday is a way of living for us! We do it with passion because you do not deserve less. Thanks again! Tony
Written 4 July 2022
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Lashonda A
Atlanta, GA8 contributions
Great half day of fun & culture
Friends
What a great day filled with valuable information and positive vibes with our guide Mr Ernesto!!! Pick up from hotel was 7:30am and we got to the canals just in time to see the passing of a big ship through the locks. Masks wearing was enforced and everyone compiles at all time which made me feel really comfortable. The locks are ingenious engineering with Ernesto present to give us great info. FYI the museum at the canal is not open currently (Covid)but there is a museum in Casco Viejo (old town) that is a definite for $15!!!! We got a great overview of all the main tourist spots which we ended by going to the fish market and had some yummy food. Amazing value. Shout out to Mr Ernesto from your Guyanese ppl!!!
Written 15 January 2022
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antoniorQ7548LF
We try hard to give you the best experience while you are in Panama! We are glad you liked the to.e with us!! Thanks Tony
Written 23 January 2022
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Ritesh K
Thane District, India1 contribution
Exciting
Solo
Tony is a perfect tour guide. Sharp on time, humble, helpful, historical knowledge about Panama evolution with his explanation make more interesting . Last but not the least lunch at fish market was best.
Written 17 July 2022
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antoniorQ7548LF
Thanks so much for your support Ritesh! It was a real pleasure to share with a magnificent group and you are totally right, the perfect closure the real Panamanian flavor at the seafood market! Thanks, Tony
Written 18 July 2022
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Kristen S
Cape Town3 contributions
Loved it!
Ernesto was a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable and made our small 6 person group feel like family that came in to town, not just tourists. He enjoyed sharing his life experiences, history, (and amazing off the beaten path favorite beach restaurant), and we learned and laughted together all morning. I would recommend him to anyone! Thank you Ernesto for being one of the highlights of our vacation to your beautiful country.
Written 6 March 2022
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antoniorQ7548LF
We are glad you enjoyed the tour! Our tour are not only lot of info, but, passion and joy for ourselves! Thanks for your support!! Tony
Written 7 March 2022
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KWorthing
2 contributions
Checked off 2 bucket lists in one day
Couples
Tony was wonderful! He was kind, knowledgeable, and extremely coordinated. He tracked the canal’s schedule of activity and set up our tour so we would not be waiting around for the action. He took us to a delicious place next to the fish market/docks where we enjoyed a great lunch. We walked through Old Town where he was a wealth of information and explained in depth and answered all our questions. While taking us back to the hotel, we discussed restaurants and other activities. He recommended (and made our reservations for us) “Restaurante Tinajas” that Friday night since they had a band and show with dancers in the most beautiful, authentic dresses and headpieces. If I could rate Tony’s tour more stars I would. You will not regret taking it.
Written 9 July 2022
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antoniorQ7548LF
Thanks so much for your words Kathryn! I am glad that you enjoyed dinner and show!! Anytime you want you can count with us!! Thanks again!! Tony
Written 10 July 2022
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Britt B
Tucson, AZ591 contributions
A great tour with a great guide
A great tour requires a great guide like Tony. Early pickup and we are off to Miraflores locks with our required masks. A small group is the best way for me to travel. Arriving around 9ish when traffic is heavy at the locks, we watched ships pass through the locks efficiently like clockwork. Considering that the canal opened in 1914, one can but not marvel at the brilliant engineering. I took the full canal trip a few days later, and it was awesome. It took many years to build, and many lives were lost in the process. Tony knows his history, and I learned a lot. The museum was closed at the time, just a quick glance in passing.

We left for The Old Town, driving passed places of importance. A stop was made at the place of the 150th year dedication to the Chinese presence. We also saw a small nocturnal monkey. Next a stop at the causeway harbor and duty-free shop

The last stops were at the historical Iglesia San Jose in Old Town and the wharf for sightseeing and picking up souvenirs. Tony was great at pointing at important places, which are part of the UNESCO's Heritage site.

Being the only one wanting lunch aside from Tony, he drove us to a local restaurant by the fish market after dropping the others off. We had a great lunch with Scampi, the Panamanian version. I had deep-fried yucca and a small salad. The name is La Promesa and totally local. I was the only gringo there. Don't miss it!
Written 31 January 2022
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antoniorQ7548LF
Thanks for taking the ti e to give us additional support! we are glad you enjoyed the time with us!! Tony
Written 1 February 2022
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Melissa S
1 contribution
Best tour guide EVER - Above and beyond
This was a FANTASTIC tour. Tony is an excellent guide. He is so knowledgable and friendly. He answered all of our questions before we even thought to ask them. He truly takes customer service to the next level, and went above any beyond showing us all the best spots in Panama City, and explaining the history along the way. He was very punctual and easy to communicate with. He took us to more local places to help us truly experience Panama City. He gave us excellent tips (told us about the best view in Panama City), and even offered to help coordinate another tour for us (we wanted to go to San Blas Islands). Both tours were exceptional. We were very impressed by his customer service, willingness to help us solve any problems that came up, and assist with the language barrier we were experiencing on San Blas. I would recommend his tours/support to anyone travelling to Panama. An honest and lovely person - was truly a pleasure meeting Tony! The best tour guide we’ve ever had.
Written 28 April 2022
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antoniorQ7548LF
Thanks for your words Melissa!! I am glad to help you and that you had a great time! Our commitment is not only provide a tour experience, but, assistance in anything you need in Panama!! Thanks for your support!! Tony
Written 2 May 2022
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Joseph W
Philadelphia, PA35 contributions
A Great Way to See Panama City and the Canal
I took the Panama Canal/City tour with Tony and he was great. He is very knowledgeable about the Canal operations and gave us plenty of time to see the other sights in Panama City. He has a wealth on information on all aspects of life in the City and that added to the enjoyment of the tour. He was also very accommodating to the needs of our group and went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable and happy. Highly recommend!
Written 10 January 2021
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antoniorQ7548LF
Thanks so much for your words and more for choosing us in this difficult time. Keep safe and thanks again!! Tony
Written 10 February 2021
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lmrCalgary
calgary1 contribution
Great experience.
Our family of 8 recently spent a day with Tony visiting the highlights of Panama city. Tony was punctual, spoke very good English, was flexible, and knows and loves the city which made the day very informative and enjoyable. Would highly recommend contacting Tony if you're looking for any assistance while visiting Panama. Thank you Tony for all your help this past couple of weeks.
Written 5 February 2022
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antoniorQ7548LF
It was my pleasure Linda! You have a lovely Family!! Keep traveling together and keep safe!! Thanks for your support!! Tony
Written 6 February 2022
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