Panama City Private Layover Tour

Discover the historic centre of the country's capital with this Panama City Private Layover Tour. You will also observe the ships passing through the canal that transformed engineering in the 20th century.

Panama City Private Layover Tour

The Panama City layover tour is private, includes transport and an English-speaking driver from the airport pickup to the airport transfer. Upon landing, you will be greeted with a sign displaying your name next to the tourist desk to experience the unique urban jungle within the world capital.

Your first stop is the Panama Canal Visitor Centre, where you can watch ships navigate through the Miraflores Locks towards Lake Gatun. This 80 km canal is recognized as a significant modern engineering achievement.

Next, you will visit the Calzada de Amador, connecting Panama City with the islands of Culebra, Naos, Perico, and Flamenco, providing great photo opportunities.

The tour continues to the historic centre of Panama City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. You will have a one-hour tour of key attractions, including the 18th-century ruins of the Company of Jesus Convent, the towers of the Santa Maria la Antigua Cathedral, and the neoclassical National Theatre of Panama.

After five hours, you will be returned to Tocumen International Airport.

Important: Layover times

The return trip between the airport and the city centre takes 40 minutes. It is essential to arrive at the airport two hours before your flight departure. A minimum layover time of seven hours is recommended to participate in this activity.