Private Tour
Colon City tour: Exploring Caribbean roots, food, and culture
Overview
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Embark on an extraordinary journey to Colón, the enchanting hidden gem of Panama’s Caribbean coast! This captivating city tour invites you to dive deep into Colón’s rich tapestry of history, where a vibrant blend of cultures comes alive under the influence of the Caribbean. Delight your palate with mouthwatering cuisine and experience the warm hospitality of its friendly residents. As a bustling maritime city, Colón boasts stunning landmarks that tell the story of this remarkable place—the first city built entirely by the United States. Prepare to be charmed and inspired by every moment of your visit!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It will take 1 hour and 15 mins to get to the place where we are conducting the experience and another hour and 15 mins to bring you back to your hotel
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Colon
Colón was founded in 1850 by the Panama Railroad Company, on the swampy island of Manzanillo, originally called Aspinwall by the company. Within the city of Colón, we have several sites such as the Casco Antiguo de Colón, or Cristóbal, the latter created by the French canal company. As well as public spaces such as Paseo Washington and Paseo Lesseps. Also, within this historic center, some buildings are declared monuments, such as the Episcopal Church, Cristo a Orillas del Mar, the Washington Hotel, and the Morgan Battery at Fort Lesseps. we will be visiting all these places listed above on this wonderful experience
Paseo Marino
It is a promenade that runs through part of the city of Colon and contains healthy recreation areas for children and adults, bicycle paths and even a plaza for people who like to practice "skating." From this privileged place you can see the ships waiting to enter the Panama Canal and those heading towards the enormous port of Manzanillo with merchandise from all over the world.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Lunch is not included
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Private and exclusive Combo
Private
Mini van / Suv
Pickup included
Colon city Tour plus old and new Canal locks
caribbean old and new locks: Enjoy a pleasant experience enriched with interesting facts by visiting the old and new Canal locks on the Caribbean side
$10 Canal entry tickets: 10 dollars tickets per person are not included
Pickup included
Caribbean heritage city tour
Let's dive into the roots
Pickup included
Reviews
55 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unforgettable Caribbean Roots Tour with Rigo
Jaianana E,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our Caribbean roots tour in Colón was an absolute standout, thanks entirely to our guide, Rigo. From the moment we met him, his passion for Colón, its history, and its people radiated through every story he shared. He mentioned that we were one of his first all‑English tours, and we were genuinely shocked — he was that good. Clear, engaging, and deeply knowledgeable. Rigo brought the city to life with context that felt personal and heartfelt. His pride in his community was infectious, and it made every stop feel meaningful rather than rushed or scripted. A highlight of the day was the local restaurant he chose for lunch. The garlic shrimp and coconut rice were unforgettable — I’m still thinking about that meal. It felt like we were getting a true taste of Colón, not a tourist version of it. This tour was the perfect blend of culture, history, and authentic local flavor. If you want a guide who genuinely loves his city and makes you love it too, ask for Rigo. He made our experience exceptional.
Could have been much better
Keandrea B,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00This was a tour that my mom and I were most excited to experience. Our tour guide was Ivan and he gave an okay experience. Most of the time we were in the car, wish we could have got to see the duty free mall. We mostly drove which was disappointing. Ivan was quite lazy and could have allowed us to do more walking to explore Colon. Overall I would return for another experience with another tour guide, not Ivan!
Great Authentic Experience
W2495OUethang,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Roderick was an amazing tour guide who took us to see many different places around Colón. He mentioned he was from Colón, so he had a uniquely local perspective. We learned about Colón’s history, culture, and food. He provided us with water and took us to eat some amazing food at a local restaurant. It was just my friend and I on the tour so we got to talk directly with Roderick a lot and it never felt crowded. The tour took about 6.5 hours total including the drive from Ciudad de Panamá of about 1 hour or so. Our driver was also great and my friend and I got to share our love of Reggaeton with him on the drive there and back! I would love to come back to Colón again and would recommend this tour to anyone traveling to Panamá!
This experience was...
Patrice C,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience was everything and more. Riggo was a fantastic guide; very knowledgeable and personable. We have heard all our lives about the contributions of the Caribbean people to Panama and to see it in person was a treat.
Fun in Colon with Riggo
joryellm,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such an AMAZING time!! Riggo was our tour guide and he could NOT have been better. He arrived early and entertained us the whole time. We laughed the whole time. It was just me and my husband and it was so much fun. I ate the best red snapper I’ve ever had, went shopping, went sight seeing. Riggo was raised there so he knew everyone and we felt totally safe! Although I feel like we would have felt safe regardless because Colon is peaceful and calm and everyone is rather friendly or minds their business. I would definitely recommend this tour and ask for Riggo!!!
Awesome
Marcus H,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Took amazing care of us and gave us a tour of the entire city. His knowledge of the area, culture and the history made the experience even more special.
It great learning about a...
Michael B,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It great learning about a different part of Panama and seeing how the people of Colon live and go about life. Our guide was great!
Colon city private tour was full of great surprises!
665karint,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Rigo, and the tour company owner, Roderick, are both Colon city natives. We were personally guided through areas of the city, and introduced to residents and shop owners, given history of the area, monuments and important buildings. We had a delicious lunch at a local outdoor restaurant and even had time to get a little shopping in at the duty free cruise port! Highly recommend as an alternative to the group tour bus experience.
Courteous driver but insufficient, unfulfilling tour. Not worth the cost or time
Naomi S,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Cramped space in car, only saw a small piece of colon (A few streets). No time to shop at duty free. Very dissatisfied with tour. Not worth the price.
Excellent Tour Experience
darrylmP7629GR,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was certainly a highlight of our visit to Panama! Rodrick was the perfect tour guide for this experience and we’re extremely blessed to have him. His knowledge of the history of the area and his passion for sharing it, made for an insightful and informative experience. His personality made us feel welcomed and his willingness to make sure we got the most from our visit couldn’t have been better. I very highly recommend this tour and look forward to another visit in the future!
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