Top Panama City Air Tours

Panama City’s historic Casco Viejo boasts some of the capital’s hippest bars, but finding the best spots requires local know-how. With this Afro party bar crawl, get one included drink at each location during this high-energy, host-led experience. Join a party crew of energetic guides and fellow travelers as you enjoy nonstop hip-hop, dancehall, amapiano, afrobeats, and reggaeton music.

Escape Panama City on the newest and largest catamaran for a day of boating, swimming and dancing. During this 6-hour tour, you will swim on a beautiful virgin bay, visit the beach and the Island Village. Onboard the catamaran, enjoy sundecks, shaded areas, music, animation, morning snacks, lunch, and an open bar. This 6-hour tour is the perfect choice to avoid the afternoon tropical weather and have enough time for night plans.

Discover the wonders of the Panama Canal and learn about its operation on this private tour. Delve into the fascinating history and operations of this engineering marvel at the Miraflores Visitor Center. Then, venture to Gatun Lake for a boat tour, where you'll witness ships navigating the canal's locks and encounter diverse wildlife amidst the lush rainforest of Soberania National Park.

If you’re a first-time visitor to Panama City, you’ll want to see the must-visit highlights. This five-hour Private or Share group tour, takes you to the atmospheric old town, the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal, and the sweeping Amador Causeway, with its great views of the city. If you’re short on time or on a quick shore excursion, this convenient tour makes the most of your time.

Improve your chances of seeing Panama's wildlife in its natural habitat on this group boat tour of Lake Gatun. Cruise through this immersive setting with a guide, who helps point out monkeys, sloths, anteaters, crocodiles, capybaras, manatees, and a variety of exotic birds. Well-suited for travelers who want to take in the area's nature without risking sore feet on nature treks.

Combine a highlights tour of Panama City with a visit to the Miraflores Locks on this guided excursion. With a guide to provide transportation and insightful commentary, make stops at Casco Viejo, Miraflores Locks, Amador Causeway and Bridge of the Americas. Opt for a small group tour limited to nine other travelers or upgrade for undivided attention on a private tour.

Discover Panama City on two wheels during this bike tour. Follow your guide around the history-rich Casco Viejo Old Town on this highlights tour that helps you get your bearings in Panama’s capital. Listen to local stories and get recommendations on where to eat and shop along the way. Perfect for guests who want to get an overview of Panama City, with the opportunity to take plenty of pictures along the way.

The AeroTour by PLANE visits historical, attractive and iconic points flying over Panama City, the Panama Canal, Metropolitan Natural Park, Banking Area, Taboga Island and more. On our air tours you will see impressive landscapes of the city and buildings of cultural importance such as the Miraflores locks, the Administration Building, the emblematic "Tornillo", the Biomuseo, the Panama Viejo tower and hundreds of characteristic skyscrapers of Panama. Our pilot will guide you in Spanish or English as we tour the city with interesting facts while you and your group will be able to enjoy a private tour that will be the ideal hallmark of each memory of your visit to Panama. You can coordinate pickup at any hotel in Panama City or come to the Marcos A. Gelabert Airport in Albrook. The Tour can be enjoyed in a group. Your experience can be enhanced with a visit to the Miraflores locks and then culminate with the Aero City Tour.

Casco Viejo, Panama City’s old town area, is a must-visit and you’ll get so much more out of sightseeing with a guide. Hear the stories behind the beautiful facades of the centuries-old churches, town houses, and government buildings on a walking tour. The neighborhood is also full of fashionable restaurants, and your guide will be able to share their recommendations.

Many travelers visit the locks at the Panama Canal, but fewer venture to the surrounding islands to explore the biodiversity. On this half-day small-group tour, take a boat ride inside the Panama Canal, looking out for wildlife such as monkeys, iguanas, and sloths. Travel with a small group for personalized attention and a guide who can answer all your questions.

Encountering traditional Embera communities in Chagres National Park is a memorable part of exploring Panama, but visiting the park on your own can be tricky. On this day tour you cruise a jungle river, hike to a waterfall, and see a performance of traditional song and dance, with a traditional lunch and round-trip hotel transport from Panama City included.

Discover the best of Panama City as you embark on a sightseeing tour of its top landmarks. Alongside a private guide, visit several points of interest including the colonial area of Casco Antiguo, the Causeway of Amador, and the Monument to the Martyrs. The highlight of your tour is a stop at the famous Panama Canal, where you can marvel at this modern wonder.

Don’t pass up the opportunity to visit the Panama Canal during your layover at Tocumen International Airport. This half-day tour with a private guide provides you with flexibility to explore the sights at your own pace. Stroll past Spanish-colonial architecture on the narrow streets of Casco Antiguo (Old Quarter) and also see the modern side of the city.

Take a break from Panama City and head to the Caribbean coast of Panama, to the beautiful San Blas Islands. Traveling by boat, check out a shipwreck and natural swimming pool, and enjoy the tropical scenery and atmosphere. Your tour includes activities—kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling, and more—and round-trip road and boat transport, with hotel pickup and drop-off. Refuel with a tasty included lunch, too, such as fresh fish and rice.

"Panama: The Engineering of Destiny" A technical and historical tour of the world axis. Many visit the Channel to watch boats pass by. We come to understand how the world moved. This is not a scenic excursion; it is an immersion in the logistics, resilience and vision that allowed this isthmus to change the global geography. This is not a sightseeing tour; it is a private dive into the backbone of America. Reserved for those who demand exclusivity, our experience connects the colonial legacy of the Old Town with the engineering that defied fate.

Take in the rainforest from above with this zipline package from Panama City. As you soar over Gatun Lake and enjoy unrivaled views of the treetop canopy, your adrenaline is sure to start pumping. This experience is perfect for travellers looking to add a little dose of thrill to their day and includes hassle-free hotel pickup.

Fly from Panama City to Contadora Island for spectacular aerial views of the Pearl Islands archipelago, the Panama Canal, and Taboga Island during the 40-minute flight. Since flying to Contadora Island shaves hours off the round-trip journey from Panama City, you’ll have the whole day to lounge on the beach, walk on the sand, and enjoy a pristine tropical ecosystem before returning to the city.