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Private tour in Panama City Miguel M
✈️Private Panama City Tour + Panama Canal Experience (Layover Friendly)
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Hola and welcome to Panama! 🇵🇦 My name is Miguel Herrera, an experienced local tour guide based in Panama City with over a decade of experience sharing the best of my beautiful country with visitors from all over the world. I’m passionate about our history, culture, nature, and, of course, the world-famous Panama Canal! I specialize in private and personalized tours — whether you want to explore Casco Viejo, the Panama Canal Locks, Monkey Island, Gamboa Rainforest, Ancon Hill, or the Anton Valley. My goal is always to make you feel like a local while discovering the true spirit of Panama in comfort and safety. 🌎 I offer: Private tours with hotel or airport pickup in Panama City Comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles Flexible itineraries tailored to your interests Photography assistance and insider recommendations ⚠️ Please note: I currently do not offer tours in Colón Province or at the Panama Cruise Port (Cristóbal / Colón 2000 terminals). All my tours depart from Panama City and surrounding areas only. If you’re arriving in Panama City for a few hours or several days, I’ll make sure you experience the highlights, culture, and beauty of this amazing destination with professionalism and warmth. Let’s make your visit unforgettable! 🇵🇦✨ degree in banking and finance at the University of Panama. Professional driver's license type authorized tour guide by the Tourism Authority of Panama
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✈️ Private Layover (stopover) City tour in Panama 🛳️
Overview of your Panama City tour
Discover the best of Panama City in just a few hours with a private, personalized experience led by a local expert. ✅ Perfect for layovers ✈️or short stays, this tour combines the world-famous Panama Canal 🛳️, stunning ocean views 🌊, and the rich history of Casco Viejo 🏫 all in comfort and at your own pace. ✔️ Private tour – no rush ✔️ Flexible itinerary based on your schedule ✔️ Perfect for layovers (airport pickup & drop-off included) ✔️ Local expert guide with deep historical knowledge ✔️ Comfortable A/C vehicle + bottled water included ✔️ 5⭐ experience trusted by international travelers Photos and videos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/CqxiDHHrmWeo2DTa7 ⚠️ Note: you can request a different pickup time if you are visiting Panama during your layover, you need to have at least 6 hours of layover between 6:00 am and 1:00 pm, traffic after 1:00 pm starts building up, we only accept bookings in layovers after 1:00 if the drop off after the tour is in a hotel in Panama city.
Your Panama City tour itinerary
🚐 Pickup Hotel or Tocumen International Airport (easy and stress-free) 🚢 Panama Canal – Miraflores Locks or Agua Clara Locks (new set of locks at the caribbean side - not for layovers due to the distance and time) Experience one of the greatest engineering wonders in the world. Watch massive ships transit the locks and learn how the canal connects the oceans. 🌊 Amador Causeway Drive along a scenic road built from canal excavation material. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Panama City skyline and the Pacific Ocean. 🍽️ Optional Lunch Stop Try authentic Panamanian cuisine at a local restaurant (not included). 🏛️ Casco Viejo (Old Town) Walk through the historic district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover colonial architecture, plazas, churches, and local artisan markets. ✈️ Drop-off Return to your hotel or airport on time for your flight or plans. 🎒 WHAT TO BRING Comfortable clothes and walking shoes Hat or cap ☀️ Sunscreen Light clothing (Panama is hot & humid ~85°F / 29°C)
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan
I will drive you using a SUV, in some areas we will walk to have a better view and an explanation of the site like the casco viejo neighborhood and Causeway Amador.
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Panama City, Panama
Airport, Panama city hotel: If you are visiting Panama during your layover, we will pick you up at Tocumen international airport, once you come out from customs after the main exit P 17 at Terminal 2
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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