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Treasures of Panama City: the Panama Canal & the Locks Tour

Layla - Your Friend in Panama
Alexander - Expirence with a local guide

Our locals for this tour

Layla, Alexander & 3 other locals

You’ve probably heard that Panama City is well-known for the Panama Canal & the Locks, but do you know the stories and origin behind it? Or how much influence it has on the locals daily life? On this private city tour, you are in for a cultural treat!

Experience details

  • Destination

    Panama City

  • Category

    City highlight tours

  • Duration

    3 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Walking

  • Available languages

    English • Español • Português

  • What's included

    Private guide • Taxi Transport to Miraflores Locks v.v. • Entrance to Visitor Center (group tour included)

Here’s an overview of your tour

Panama City is full of culture and folklore, and on this private tour, your local host is going to take you to discover more about the Panama Canal & the Locks.

Through your local host’s storytelling skills and different stops, you’ll fully submerge yourself in the culture of Panama City and dive into the subject of your tour, the Panama Canal & the Locks. Discover cultural traits around the Panama Canal & the Locks and how they have shaped Panama City, from past to the present. Because isn't culture what makes a city truly special?!

As you embrace the local culture, its traditions, beliefs, customs, stories, and legends, you’ll see Panama City from a different perspective. Take your experience to the next level and follow your local host to Panama City where you’ll check out spots relevant to the culture such as Miraflores visitor Centre, Miraflores locks, and observation deck. As you go from stop to stop, you’ll see how the culture of Panama City is in every corner blending in perfectly with the local life.

The local hosts are natural storytellers, each with a different background ranging from history to art. They can't wait to share some of their unique stories and personal anecdotes with you! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their Panama City, your Panama City!

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    In front of the main entrance of Sheraton Grand Panama

  • Culture of the City

    On this private tour, you’ll experience and discover Panama City through its culture. Whether it’s focused on a tradition, a special part of town with a story to tell, cultural beliefs, or around a cultural activity that shaped the city into what it is - this tour will be a cultural awakening you can’t miss!

  • the Panama Canal & the Locks in Panama City

    Your tour will focus on the Panama Canal & the Locks, a very important cultural subject in Panama City. Thanks to your local host, you’ll learn and see how the Panama Canal & the Locks made an impact in Panama City, making you experience the city from a different perspective.

  • Cultural Highlights

    As you deep dive into the subject of your tour, you’ll make stops to visit unique spots that will give you a full picture of the city. Visit Miraflores visitor Centre, Miraflores locks, observation deck, and more and see how these cultural highlights are part of the local life but have so much history behind them!

  • Storytelling Journey

    As you discover the cultural side of Panama City, you’ll be able to embrace it thanks to the amazing stories and storytelling skills of your local host. Feel free to ask any questions and feel as if you are relieving history in the present time.
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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Do you know all our tours are private & personalised?

Did you know that Withlocals tours are completely customisable to your needs? What you see here is a base itinerary that you can modify! Simply get in touch with your selected local and let them know what you would like!

Select your local guide

Explore the city with our diverse Withlocals hosts—passionate storytellers offering unique perspectives on every tour.

  • Layla - Your Friend in Panama

    Layla

    Your Friend in Panama

    Layla
    3.9
    9 reviews
    I speak
    English • Español • Português
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  • Alexander - Expirence with a local guide

    Alexander

    Expirence with a local guide

    Alexander
    5.0
    2 reviews
    I speak
    English • Español
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  • Daly - Your real Panamanian host in Panamá!

    Daly

    Your real Panamanian host in Panamá!

    Daly
    4.8
    38 reviews
    I speak
    English • Español
    Choose
  • Fernando - Fernando

    Fernando

    Fernando

    Fernando
    4.6
    17 reviews
    I speak
    English • Español • Português
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  • Milton - Your Panamanian friend

    Milton

    Your Panamanian friend

    Milton
    5.0
    14 reviews
    I speak
    English • Español
    Choose

Good to Know

  • Tips

    • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
    • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
    • Wear comfortable shoes for walking

  • Included

    • Private guide
    • Taxi Transport to Miraflores Locks v.v.
    • Entrance to Visitor Center (group tour included)

  • Not included

    • Ships are passing the lock between 9h00 and 11h00 am and 15h00 and 17h00 if you wish to see this phenomenon

  • Cancellation

    • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
    • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

Why should you book a Withlocals tour?

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    100% customizable

    Let your local host tailor the tour completely to your wishes.

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    Private guided tours

    No strangers on your tour. It’s just you and your local host.

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    Our tours are designed with people, places & the planet in mind.

Questions?

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  • What is the cancellation policy?

    When you make a booking you will receive a full refund when you cancel more than 7 days before the start of the booking.

    When you make a booking that starts within 7 days and cancel within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a full refund.

    When you make a booking that starts within 24 hours your booking is not refundable.

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  • What payment methods are available?
    During checkout you can choose from a number of different payment methods based on your location. We accept a variety of payment methods such as Credit Card, iDeal and many more.
  • Can I pay in any currency?
    Payment is always done in Euro but you can view the total amount in your local currency. Your bank might charge you a conversion rate fee from your local currency to Euro. No extra fees apply.
  • Is this tour always private?
    All our tours are 100% private, only you and your host.

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