Private Panama City Tour: Canal, Casco Viejo & Amador

Our Tour guide Phillip was awesome, very knowledgeable, and friendly. We had a great time and learned a lot! Highly recommend!!

Great experience 👍 had great time with Daniel and friend our driver!

Jose was EXCELLENT !!! Very knowledgeable, friendly and provide THEE BEST experience on our Panama 🇵🇦 tour. I HIGHLY recommend him.

This tour was amazing and we hit all the main spots on one day. Our tour guide Daniel Guzman was super friendly and knowledgeable. He really gave us historical insights about each place we visited and made sure we were comfortable and got pictures at each destination. My husband and I had a wonderful experience with him. We didn't feel rushed at all. I recommend this tour of you're in Panama for a short time as you get the most tourist spots in one day.

Jose was so accommodating and informative! He showed us the best parts of cacao Viejo! We learned so much about Panama! He was attentive to our needs and he was so friendly and fun to be around. Best tour guide I have experienced!

Jose was an incredible guide. Friendly and funny, super knowledgeable, a safe driver, conscientious and accommodating of our needs as out of shape older women. We learned so much about this beautiful country, and truly enjoyed our time.

Jose was an excellent tour guide. He was patient and took his time making sure our tour needs were met.

Our tour guide Jose was very pleasant and went all out to ensure that we enjoyed our experience.He told us which coffee to buy and took us to buy our souveniers.All in all our tour was very informative and a day well spent.

Absolutely fantastic tour and guide! Love the flexibility and customization!! José was the absolute best! Would definitely recommend 💜

Jose is the best! Friendly , knowledgeable and prompt! We enjoyed learning about Panama and seeing the sights!! Would definitely book again!! Thanks Jose!

Daniel was absolutely amazing—extremely knowledgeable and engaging throughout the tour. The experience exceeded my expectations, and he also gave fantastic recommendations for places to eat.

José guided us on a GREAT 1/2 day private tour of Casco Viejo, the Amador Causeway and the Panama Canal. He helped us feel welcome and took us to some great stores - chocolate, a hat shop and souvenirs. He shared his rich knowledge of Panama, was warm and professional. He was very helpful to my friend who had recent shoulder surgery..Couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you Jose!

Our driver and tour guide Jose was fantastic. He to us all around the highlights of Panama City. He is courteous, very personable and knowledgeable about the city.

Gino was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and catered to any request we had. He knew the Panama Canal shipping schedule so we could see a ship pass through the lockes. It was amazing. Walking through Old Towne was great. Definitely worth doing!

Christian was a great guide and really showed us a good time. He's really knowledgeable and meet all our expectations

Juan was an excellent tour guide and very knowledgeable. He also helped us prioritize our tour based on our interests.

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, and seeing the Panama Canal was well worth the time. We learned so much about the history surrounding the canal. Old city was another great way to experience the local culture.

Josè was a great tour guide for our day of sightseeing in Panama City. He met us promptly at our hotel in Casco Viejo and drove us to several sites around the city, including a neighborhood called El Chorillo, the causeway, and the Miraflores visitor center. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. This tour is a really nice way to get an overview of the city. I recommend doing it on your first day, and I highly recommend Josè.

My review: Our tour to see the Panama Canal and Panama City Tour was excellent! I loved the museum also. Gino made the tour extraordinary because he knows the history, is very personable, and was excellent at getting us ahead of the crowds which is really important. I’d definitely book this tour and I’d ask for Gino.

We started the day with Eddie, our guide, who picked us (and our luggage) up at the hotel. We toured Old Town and visited a museum with indigenous stitched artwork called Mola. So beautiful! Then we toured the Miraflores locks where we saw the Imax movie about the construction of the canal. After that, we embarked on our ship and settled in for our cruise. It was a fabulous day! We especially appreciated the flexibility of this tour, and we were able to do all of the activities that we wanted.

Our tour with Jose was exceptional. He demonstrated extensive knowledge and dedicated ample time to thoroughly explain each location we visited. His insights and travel tips were highly valuable and greatly enhanced our experience.

This was an amazing tour. We got to see the Panamá Canal with a ship moving through the gates. We also watched the film narrated by Morgan Freeman. We ate authentic Panamanian food, and got to see some nice viewpoints across the city. Gino was the perfect host, and gave plenty of history of Panamá City. This is a must for your Panamá city agenda.

Jose the owner of Destino Panama 360 contracted out our tour to Rodolfo. What we did not like: Guide spoke little English Vehicle not mechanically sound. Appeared to have a power issue. Driver confirmed there was a mechanical problem. Drove well below speed limit. On highways it felt a little dangerous as other vehicles kept weaving past us at high speed. Despite 4 verbal and written requests 9f a confirmed itinerary, the itinerary was not what was agreed upon. Very poor time management of tour Most disappointing was the Canal tour. Guide was not present to assist with most of the tour. We had purchased both the canal and IMAX tickets in advance online. Did not end up watching IMAX. Expected to spend a little time walking in old town. We drive through it. It was an extremely hot day. No water in car. Asked driver to stop somewhere so we could buy the water. At that point he purchased 2 small bottles of water almost 5 hours into the tour. What we liked Punctual Friendly tour guide Knowledgeable but language was a barrier.

Five stars all the way around with Gino ! We could not have been so lucky to get him as a tour guide. He was the absolute best and the most informative, excepting and friendly.

Such pleasure to spend time with Jose! Amazing and accommodating guy. He spent more time than originally anticipated and went out of his way to make sure we were enjoying ourselves!

Gino was our guide and he was fantastic. We called a few audibles during the tour and he perfectly responded to every one. I've never felt compelled to leave a review until Gino. Highly recommend.

Perfect private tour provided by José Acevedo. we all family appreciate his professional knowledge and kind manner as a perfect tour guide. Gracias por los hermosos recuerdos. Corregido: Acevedo!

Jose was a great guy - both knowledgeable and friendly.. We really enjoyed our trip up the hill to see the panoramic views of Panama city and its surroundings. The canal tourist and IMAX centre were also well worth the visit. We appreciated we were given the choice of visiting the old town or climbing the hill. José 's advice, along with the driving, made it a great experience.

Daniel, our tour guide was awesome! Punctual, accommodating, friendly, knowledgeable. He was a safe driver. We couldn’t have chosen a better private tour. I would highly recommend to others! My friends and I had a really great time!

Jose did an excellent job on providing a private tour. Very informative on history and politics as it relates to the Panama Canal.

We had an great time getting to know the city.We went first to Casco Viejo and then to Amador and our last stop was at the Panama Canal.

This was quickly arranged because of a long-layover in Panama City on the way to Quito. It was easy to set up. Our guide was there to greet us and knowing the amount of layover time was able to see the Canal, ships passing through, and old town and newer city. We were able to view a sloth in the wild. Our guide was able to give us great information about the City, Country and the Canal. For such a brief time it was a great tour. Glad we squeezed it in.

Gabriel was our guide and he was great. He spoke English. Ask if you need a slower pace site seeing. Buy tickets online for locks to save time and lines.

Our private half-day tour of Panama City with Jose was exceptional. His knowledge about Panama’s history and culture brought every stop to life, from the charm of Casco Viejo to the marvel of the Panama Canal, and the breathtaking views from Ancon Hill. Jose was flexible and since we weren’t in a rush, he took his time at each stop. He also went out of his way to bring us to specific shops that matched the unique souvenirs we were looking for, which made the day feel tailored just for us. Jose’s professionalism turned this tour into much more than sightseeing—it was a memorable, personalized experience. His English was excellent, making communication effortless and ensuring we didn’t miss a detail. I would highly recommend Jose to anyone looking to discover the highlights of Panama City with a guide who goes above and beyond. Thank you, Eve

This was an excellent tour. Jose was very knowledgeable about Panamá and Panama City. He provided a good insight into the historical context of old Panama City. I will do this tour again when we have family or friends come to visit us.

We had an incredible private tour with Destino, and our guide Daniel was fantastic! We learned so much about Panama and were able to make the most of our time right from the airport. We highly recommend both this company and Daniel as a tour guide!

Great tour! Have been to Panama many times…I actually learned and saw some new things on this trip thanks to Jose!

Highly recommend doing the private half-day tour with Destino Panama 360. Me and my friend had a great time with our guide Jose, who was super nice and knowledgeable about the city and was answering perfectly every question we had (and on top of that he is a great driver)

Jose was an outstanding tour guide!He was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. He also was very kind and personable.

Our tour was with Destino Panama 360, fantastic communication prior to the tour starting. Our guide, Christian picked us up from our hotel and took us on a well informed tour of Panama City, the Canal, and Old Panama! He even took us to a nice restaurant and waited while we ate lunch! We offered to buy his lunch, but he was working and declined.

This was a great time with a great guide. I travelled with my older parents and small children with ease. Perfect private tour for a family with small kids.

Great, Good experience learned a lot I didn’t know. When to many sections of Panama and was told the history.

Our Summer 2025 adventure has begun. First leg... 24 hours in Panama, my first visit, and oh how amazing it was. The City and Panama Canal half-day Private Tour, with our very knowledgeable and affable guide Jose, from Destination 360, was sooo interesting. Panama City is beautiful. From its multiple and spread-out skyrises which provides a perfect backdrop; the rich cultural heritage of the old town with its heavy Spanish influenced architecture; multiple museums; the Saint Joseph Church with the golden altar and artifacts, including a wholescale replica depicting the life of Jesus Christ; the majestic main Santa Maria Cathdral whose bells ring on the hour; Founders Square and the French Square, driving across the Causeway... so many other beautiful sights and sounds of a vibrant city, and warm welcoming people. The highpoint of course was the Miraflores Visitor's Centre, IMAX movie on the history of the Panama Canal, and witnessing from the Observation Deck a humongous cargo ship, the Clipper Explorer, expertly guided through the different water levels of the locks of the Canal by mini locomotives attached to the ship by steel cables. My amareur pics do not begin to capture the essence of this unforgettable experience.

Great tour with an excellent guide in Gino. He walked us through the history and culture of Panama City. Even took us to an excellent seafood spot. It made us want to come back for a longer stay.

Jose was an excellent guide! This half day trip was perfect - great value for a private tour. We packed in a lot of sights in the half day and thoroughly enjoyed our time exploring!

Daniel was very knowledgeable and friendly. Extremely professional. My husband and I will book him again.

Ginno was an excellent guide, sharing cultural and personal history throughout the city. When he didn't remember an exact story, he would seek clarity rather than share a fable. Simply amazing, humble guide.

My guide Daniel was absolutely amazing. He was personable, nice and did an amazing job telling us about the Panama Canal and all about Panama. I would recommend anyone to book with him.

Jose notified me a day before to confirm pickup time. He was prompt, courtesous, and very informative. I would def recommend using him for your private tour to Panama Canal