Panama Canal Tour

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US$62.50

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US$62.50

Chris is an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable, pleasant and honest person Would repeat anytime

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On this tour, we'll discover how the ships pass through the Miraflores Locks and observe the operation of the Panama Canal, one of the most spectacular engineering works ever made by mankind.

Details

Duration

4 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop off
English–speaking guide
Entrance tickets to the Miraflores Visitors Center

When to book

You can book up to 8 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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On this tour, we'll discover how the ships pass through the Miraflores Locks and observe the operation of the Panama Canal, one of the most spectacular engineering works ever made by mankind.

Panama Canal Tour

At 8 am, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Panama City and head over to the Panama Canal. After a 20-minute drive, we'll arrive in Miraflores.

The Miraflores Locks are the last section of the Panama Canal before reaching the Pacific Ocean. In them, ships are lifted or lowered 16 meters (54 feet), depending on if they are coming from or going towards the Pacific.

We'll witness the passage of vessels through the locks and learn about the operation of the gates. This process takes about 30 minutes and is repeated dozens of times each day.

Afterwards, we'll give you some free time to visit the Canal Visitor Center and discover the history of its construction. Did you know that the Panama Canal was the largest engineering feat in the world until the 1930s?

We'll end the tour by dropping you back off at your hotel 4 hours after pickup.

Points of interest in Panama City

Panama Canal

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On this tour, we'll discover how the ships pass through the Miraflores Locks and observe the operation of the Panama Canal, one of the most spectacular engineering works ever made by mankind.

Panama Canal Tour

At 8 am, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Panama City and head over to the Panama Canal. After a 20-minute drive, we'll arrive in Miraflores.

We'll witness the passage of vessels through the locks and learn about the operation of the gates. This process takes about 30 minutes and is repeated dozens of times each day.

We'll end the tour by dropping you back off at your hotel 4 hours after pickup.

Panama Canal Tour