Panama Canal Tour: Miraflores Locks and Canal Zone
(43) Reviews
Panama City
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore the Panama Canal in total comfort on a private tour. Enjoy history, breathtaking views and the freedom to explore at your own pace.
✅ PRIVATE AND EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE No crowds or rush. Just you and your group on a flexible and personalized tour.
✅ LIVE CHANNEL OPERATION Discover how the locks operate and witness the passage of ships in this engineering marvel.
✅ HIDDEN HISTORY AND LEGACY OF THE CHANNEL Explore the old Canal Zone and see the key sites where the Torrijos-Carter Treaties were forged.
✅ ICONIC PLACES AND PANORAMIC VIEWS Visit historic sites, cross the Amador Causeway and admire the imposing Bridge of the Americas.
✅ IMAX AND LIVE TRANSIT Enjoy the film IMAX narrate...
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pick-up and drop-off service to place of stay included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Private transportation
Personal tour guide
Lunch
Tips (tips in Panama are a sign of appreciation for the service provided)
Miraflores Visitor Center (Adult)
Miraflores Visitor Center (Child)
Panama Canal Tour: Miraflores Locks and Canal Zone
(43) Reviews
Panama City
About
Explore the Panama Canal in total comfort on a private tour. Enjoy history, breathtaking views and the freedom to explore at your own pace.
✅ PRIVATE AND EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE No crowds or rush. Just you and your group on a flexible and personalized tour.
✅ LIVE CHANNEL OPERATION Discover how the locks operate and witness the passage of ships in this engineering marvel.
✅ HIDDEN HISTORY AND LEGACY OF THE CHANNEL Explore the old Canal Zone and see the key sites where the Torrijos-Carter Treaties were forged.
✅ ICONIC PLACES AND PANORAMIC VIEWS Visit historic sites, cross the Amador Causeway and admire the imposing Bridge of the Americas.
✅ IMAX AND LIVE TRANSIT Enjoy the film IMAX narrate...
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pick-up and drop-off service to place of stay included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Private transportation
Personal tour guide
Lunch
Tips (tips in Panama are a sign of appreciation for the service provided)
Miraflores Visitor Center (Adult)
Miraflores Visitor Center (Child)
Items | Panama Canal Tour: Miraflores Locks and Canal Zone
Itinerary
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Miraflores Visitor Center
We head to the Miraflores Visitor Center where we will have the opportunity to see the 45-minute documentary about the Panama Canal, narrated by Morgan Freeman at the Imax theater, we will know the history and operation of this important and imposing construction and see the transit of Panamax ships that pass through the locks of Miraflores.
This time includes transfer to the Miraflores Locks.
2 hours and 30 minutes
2
Pedro Miguel Locks
From the Miraflores Locks we arrive at the Pedro Miguel Locks, this is the smallest lock built and very important as it levels the ships at the level of the snake cut which is the most dangerous and complicated part of the transit of the ships.
Time includes transfer to the locks of Pedro Miguel.
15 minutes
3
Puente Centenario
We pass the Centennial Bridge where you will see the start of the famous Corte Culebra and the entrances to the Locks of Pedro Miguel, Miraflores and Cocolí.
4
Edificio de La Administración del Canal de Panamá
We continue to know more about the Panama Canal and arrive at the Panama Canal Administration Building, where we will walk along the Paseo del Prado (which has an interesting history) and the Monument to George Goethals.
Time includes transfer from the locks of Pedro Miguel.
30 minutes
5
Mirador de Las Americas
ATTENTION: for remodeling work we are not stopping at the viewpoint, we are making a panoramic crossing by the Bridge of the Americas.
We arrive at the Mirador de las Américas where we have a panoramic view of the Bridge of the Americas and the main ports of the Pacific: Puerto Balboa and Puerto PSA and Cerro Ancón.
Time includes transfer from the Administration Building.
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Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador)
We continue our adventure and finish at the Amador Causeway where we will know the importance of this area when the Panama Canal was inaugurated and enjoy the breathtaking views of Panama City and Panama Bay.
Time includes transfer from the Mirador de las Américas.