Activity Panama City, Panama

Panama Canal Tour

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Ship in transit at the Miraflores Locks — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This tour features visits to the Amador Causeway, the Goethal's Monument and the Panama Canal Miraflores Locks Visitor Center.

We will visit the Amador Causeway, a road that connects four small islands on the Pacific, and offers stunning views of Panama City skyline and the entrance of the Canal.

Then, we will stop at the Goethals Monument, a beautiful white Vermont marble structure built to honor George Washington Goethals for his achievements during the Canal construction. Behind the Goethals Monument, you will see the Panama Canal Administration Building.

Our next stop is at the Panama Canal Miraflores Locks Visitor Center, where you may see the ships while they pass through the Canal.

At the Panama Canal IMAX Theater, we will watch the 45-minute 3D movie "Panama Canal, a Land Divided, a World United".

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Panama Getaways

Ages: Infants (1–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–110 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Snacks
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees: Miraflores Locks Visitor Center at the Panama Canal
Not included: Meals
Not included: Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

Stop 1

15 min

Meet your tour guide at one of our designated pick-up locations in Panama City.

The tour starts with a panoramic drive, with great views of the city skyline and Casco Antiguo, the old town.
Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador)

one hour

The Amador Causeway is a road that connects four small islands on the Pacific entrance of the Canal, and was made with excavated materials from the Canal construction. It offers stunning views of Panama City skyline and the entrance of the Canal.
Panama Canal Administration Building

30 min

We will stop at the Goethals Monument, a beautiful white Vermont marble structure built to honor George Washington Goethals for his achievement during the Panama Canal construction
Imax- Canal De America

45 min Admission not included

We will watch the 45-minute 3D movie "Panama Canal, a Land Divided, a World United". The movie, narrated by Morgan Freeman, is about the history of the Canal and its recent expansion.
Miraflores Visitor Center

one hour Admission not included

At the Panama Canal Miraflores Locks Visitor Center, you may see the ships while they pass through the Canal. You will learn about its history, operation and recent expansion.

*Please note that ship sighting in the locks is not guaranteed. It is based on the Canal schedule, which is updated daily.
Panama City

30 min

You will be transferred back to the meeting points in Panama City.

Please note that the tour might be affected by heavy traffic.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Casco Viejo: Tiempos Coffee, located at the American Trade Hotel on Central Avenue. You may find it on Waze or Google Maps as “Tiempos Coffee @ American Trade Hotel”.
Downtown Panama City: Café Unido located on the ground floor of Torre Banistmo, Aquilino De la Guardia Street in Marbella. You may find it on Waze or Google Maps as “Café Unido - Torre Banistmo”.

End point

Casco Viejo: Tiempos Coffee, located at the American Trade Hotel on Central Avenue. You may find it on Waze or Google Maps as “Tiempos Coffee @ American Trade Hotel”.
Downtown Panama City: Café Unido located on the ground floor of Torre Banistmo, Aquilino De la Guardia Street in Marbella. You may find it on Waze or Google Maps as “Café Unido - Torre Banistmo”.

Pickup points

Hotel Parador Panama City
YOO Panama
Hotel Marianela
ART CASCO The Hotel
Hotel Bardot Boutique
Lavanderia Wet Clean
Hotel Mio Panama
Hotel En Colombia y No En Panana
Dann Carlton Panama
Hotel Suites Ambassador
Hostales Globales
Hotel Casa Magnolia

and 136 more pickup points

We offer pick-up/drop-off service for guests staying in Panama City downtown area or Casco Viejo. You can also meet our guide at one of the Meeting Points.

There is an extra fee for transportation from/to Tocumen International Airport, Gamboa, Playa Bonita, Panama Pacifico (Howard) or Veracruz.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.