Private Group Layover Panama Canal & City Tour
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Panama City, Panama
- 5 to 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
If you’re on a short stopover in Panama City there’s no need just to sit in the airport. On this five-hour private tour from Tocumen Airport, visit the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal, drive along the Amador Causeway for great city views, and learn about Panamanian history among the beautiful buildings of the old town.
- Round-trip transfers are included
- 100% private tour for a personalized experience
- See and do a lot in a short time
- Ideal for first-time visitors or those on a short stay
What's Included
- Professional & fully Bilingual guides!
- 100% Private Tour, just you and our guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tolls (No hidden charges)
- Panama Canal fee per person ($17.22 adults & $7.22 kids 6-12 yo)
- Lunch or Breakfast (our guides knows nice local places)
- No pickups from Cruise Terminal unless is a group +7
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Our driver will meet you in the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name. Pick-up is available only from Tocumen International Airport and Albrook Airport. Tocumen Terminal 1: Zone 4 (all flights except Copa & United) Tocumen Terminal 2: Exit 17 (Copa & United flights only)
Itinerary
1
Miraflores Visitor Center
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador)
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Casco Viejo
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Panama City (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- The Miraflores Visitor Center is currently undergoing renovations, which may affect some areas of the facility. Visitors should expect potential construction zones and limited access to certain exhibits.
- This tour is only from Tocumen or Albrook Airport Airport not from City Hotels or Dreams Playa Bonita
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 163 reviews
Riza_V, Mar 2026
We were stranded in Panama for a day because of delayed flight and this tour made it all better. It’s our first time in Panama and Leo , our tour guide, made us want to visit again someday. We saw some sloths, Panama Canal , drove us around the city and took us to a restaurant that serves excellent local food. 10/10!!
Anup_T, Dec 2025
Amazing experience. Tour guide Saul is excellent, very good communication and engaging. He is very knowledgeable and explains things in simple terms Thank you Saul, we truly enjoyed the time.
Shannon_S, Dec 2025
Rafael was an amazing tour guide. He started communicating with me before the tour and made sure we were able to find him. He was so knowledgeable about Panamanian history and the area. He was able to help us find sloths and toucans, in addition to the other parts of the tour. Upon hearing our food preferences, he chose a great restaurant for us to get lunch that satisfied all of our family members. He had good tips for the Panama Canal, where we were able to get great views of a ship going through the first lock. Rafael was very kind, attentive, and made our layover a fantastic time. Thank you!
Janet_S, Oct 2025
We had a wonderful tour with Saul. We had 9h layover, he pick us up right outside the terminal as we left. He talked about all the sites we passed on the way to the canal and was very knowledgeable about the canal and history of Panama. We went to the marina and took photos at the Panama sign and went to the beautiful old town part of the city. We were back in plenty of time for our flight. Strongly recommend Saul and this tour! He was the best! He has convinced us to come back for a longer stay.
Eva_K, Oct 2025
The tour was great and our tour guide was azing. He took us to all the main attractions at panama city and he was very polite, informed and friendly
Joey_D, Sep 2025
We got picked up right from the airport with no waiting, and our guide brought us everywhere we wanted with the limited time we had. Absolutely recommend.
Emily_K, Sep 2025
Our flight back from Cartagena to the US didn't have any good flight connections, so we decided to make the best of it by adding a long layover and doing a layover tour. Levy was our guide, and he was great at communicating before we arrived and then meeting up with us after we came through immigration. Our flight unexpectedly ended up in the wrong terminal, but since I had his number on WhatsApp, it was easy to coordinate. Levy picked us up and took us to lunch, got the requisite photo of a PANAMA sign with the city skyline, and then off to the Canal vistor center. He helped us get express tickets and skip the lines, and times it just right with the start of the IMAX show. Then he showed us the best place to stand to view the boat coming in the locks. It was VERY HOT, and we definitely baked in the sun while waiting for the boat to come in, but that's why we were there, so we waited it out. Then Levy took us on a quick driving tour of the old part of the city while explaining some of it's history. He had us back to the airport with plenty of time to get a drink at the aiport lounge before heading to our gate. So glad we took the day to visit a little of Panama on our layover!
Olawole_A, Sep 2025
The tour helps your layover time fly by quick.
Levy was a very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide who made us feel relaxed and comfortable.
Good platform to connect travelers to a country.
Jamila_F, Aug 2025
The tour guide was very knowledgeable ,really great guy made the trip fun and enjoyable. Everything was done in a timely manner,very accommodating ,Saul thanks for a wonderful experience 💯💯💯.
Joni_G, Jun 2025
Our tour guide, Henrique, was absolutely fantastic! He really knew how to make the most of our time and everything we saw and did was top notch. We was very friendly, yet professional. We felt the love he has for his country. He almost made us want to move there!
Jamie_J, Jun 2025
My husband and I had about 10-11 hours in Panama on a layover and thought this tour would be a good use of time. Our driver was waiting for us when we landed and drove us to meet our tour guide, Rafael. This tour is a little customizable because it’s completely private and you can ask to see and do specific things in Panama. We really enjoyed visiting the canal, watching the IMAX movie (separate charge of about $17 for both!), looking for sloths, eating a delicious lunch near the water, and driving through the old town. We wished we had more time to get out of the car & explore the old town. Overall, this was a great way to spend a long layover in Panama and we really enjoyed our tour guide!
Heidi_L, Jun 2025
We had a great time. We had no wait our guide was at the airport waiting for us even though our flight was early. Isaac was our guide and he was very knowledgeable and gave us so much information about the history and culture.
We made so many stops along the way and great pictures. We also had great stops for souvenirs and any other things we may have wanted. We had a great time and better than sitting in the airport for hours we got great history lessons at the Panama Canal and the city.
JoAnn_S, Jun 2025
Our Layover Tour in Panama was perfect. Our guide/driver Enrique was prompt, knowledgeable, friendly, spoke excellent English, and facilitated everything to fit our schedule and needs. We highly recommend him and this tour. We were picked up at the terminal as we arrived and everything was arranged and completed and then we were dropped off back at the airport terminal exactly on time. We enjoyed our conversation with Enrique. It greatly enriched our experience. We visited the lock at the Panama Canal, saw ships raised in the lock, saw the entrance area of the canal, watched the film presentation at the Miraflores Visitors Center, drove over the causeway to see the view of the city, drove by the Canal headquarters, did a tour walking through the old town area of Panama City to see the lovely architecture, visited the Metropolitan Cathedral, quick shop for a couple souvenirs, and then had a lovely local meal in a restaurant in old town. Thanks Enrique!
Diana_G, May 2025
Very informative very beautiful tour Levy was great.. and he took us to a beautiful places..we really enjoy it
William_S, May 2025
We had a 9 hour layover in Panama and wanted to take advantage of it. This was a perfect tour for that! We were able to see the Panama canal, the old town and also grab a traditional lunch. We saw so much in such a small amount of time, and I'm so glad we did! Panama was beautiful and deserves its own trip. But this was a beautiful introduction to the country. We felt safe the whole time and would 100% recommend.
Hunter_P, Feb 2025
We had an amazing and informative day with Saul during our 6-7 hour layover at PTY! Thanks to him, we were able to visit all the major sights in Panama, including the Canal and the historic Old Town. He also took us to try some delicious local Panamanian food, as we requested. Saul went above and beyond by taking us to hidden gems off the beaten path that we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. I highly recommend booking this tour if you have the time—it’s reliable and definitely worth the money!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Dear Mr Hunter,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing and informative layover tour with Saul. It’s wonderful that you got to experience the highlights of Panama, enjoy local cuisine, and explore some hidden gems along the way. Saul is truly passionate about making every tour special, and we’re glad he made your visit memorable. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for a longer stay in the future! Safe travels!
Rodilyn_V, Dec 2024
Saul was a great tour guide! Our layover tour was so worth it! The only set back was we had to wait in line for 30 minutes for the Panama Canal ticket. Wished we already had it!
fqd88hpctt, Dec 2024
Levy did an excellent job of priotitizing what we wanted to see and balancing time. His English was great and we greatly enjoyed seeing a bit of Panama with him. Highly recommend.
Amba_M, Nov 2024
We had a wonderful time on our tour with Michael. His passion for his country really shows and we learned a lot.
Jennifer_O, Nov 2024
Rafael was fantastic and incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the Panama Canal.
It was a great way to spend a long layover in Panama.
Jane_W, Nov 2024
We had an 8-hour layover in Panama City and we decided to take a tour. We used layover Panama and they did a great job. Once we left customs in Panama airport. Saul was waiting with a sign to pick us up. He explained a lot about Panama and the Panama canal. We went to the Miraflores visitor center and saw the IMAX movie about the Panama canal and then we got to see a big cargo ship go through the lock. We then went to the Flamenco marina which had a great view of the city and also you can see boats that had gone through the lot or were waiting to go through the locks. We also went to the old town area and went to a church built around 1670. Saul had us back to the airport in plenty of time for our flight. Saul was excellent. I would recommend this tour if you have a long enough layover in Panama City.
Laurie_G, Nov 2024
Edwing was a wonderful tour guide and I enjoyed my short time in Panama immensely! I can't wait to go back for a longer period of time. The company was very responsive and communicated updates and details quickly and clearly. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time in Panama with Edwing as your guide. It's wonderful that our team could make your experience smooth and enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back for a longer stay and more adventures in the future. Safe travels, and thank you for the recommendation!
Elisabeth_H, Oct 2024
Had a long layover in Panama and took this great tour. My guide Edwing was knowledgeable, helpful and he really shared his love of the country. I can’t wait to go back to discover the country in more depth.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour during your layover and that Edwing could share his love and knowledge of Panama with you.
Andrew_L, Oct 2024
Ed was a great tour guide he even came to other terminal when we somehow ended up there instead of the one he was supposed to pick us up at. He had all sorts of information plus great restaurant recommendations.
Mikael_A, Oct 2024
We had a short layover, about 5hrs.
But Saul, was great, picked us up on time and dropped us off in time.
His commentary over the canal and all else Panama was amazing. He was a great guide!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted that Saul made the most of your short layover with prompt service and insightful commentary about Panama and the canal. It’s wonderful to hear he made a lasting impression. We hope to welcome you back for a longer visit someday!
Alain_L, Sep 2024
Saul was our driver/guide, great in every aspect! He contact d us the day before and was right on at the airport. We customized our short layover (4h30) as we already been in Panama City before. But he managed to show us new things and we got in time back at the airport for our next flight!
Larinni_M, Aug 2024
Great experience. Very well knowledge guide. Even with the traffic we were able to get in time to our flight.
Lee_W, Aug 2024
Saul was great. He communicated well, was prompt and was full of information about the city and kept the tour moving, which was required during our layover in Panama City. Highly recommended.
Charles_C, Aug 2024
Edwing was an amazing tour guide and very knowledgeable about the city and history. His recommendations on the gift shop and restaurant was on point.
Heidi_R, Jul 2024
Levy gave us a great tour of Panamá City! We saw and learned a lot in a relatively short time, he customized the experience to our interests, and made sure we were back in plenty of time for our flight. This was a wonderful way to spend our layover and left us wanting to return to Panamá City to see more!
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