Cruiseline Excursion Colon: Panama City tour and Miraflores Locks
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
Panama is the only country in the world where you can experience both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean in a single day. Your tour begins with a scenic drive of about one hour to the Centennial Bridge, where you’ll enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the Gaillard Cut—the narrowest section of the Panama Canal—and the Pedro Miguel Locks.
Next, visit the Miraflores Locks Exhibition Center to learn about the fascinating history of the canal and its operation over the past 100 years.
The journey then continues into the heart of Panama City, where you’ll explore the historic Cathedral, important monuments, and the vibrant downtown district. As you walk through Casco Antiguo, admire the stunning blend of Colonial and Neoclassical architecture that defines this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
To finish, the tour takes you along Balboa Avenue, where you’ll witness the striking contrast of Panama’s modern skyline, home to some of the tallest and most impressive buildings in Latin America
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Walking the Colonial city take 1 hour approx. If you have inconveniences to walk the town, you can stay in our minibús and wait for the rest.
Not wheelchair or scooter accesible
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Port Colon 2000
The guide will meet you at Colon 2000 dock in front of Fantastic Casino, 40 minutes after the cruise docked.
Centennial Bridge
• Minibús ride to Panama City, Pacific ocean, your guide will give you general information about Colon city, Panama country and the Canal. • The minibús will ride the Centennial bridge to give you a wonderful panoramic view of Gaillard cut (the famous land divided), the minibús can not stop atthe bridge but during the ride you will be able to take a few pictures.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Professional guide
Port pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Miraflores Locks exhibition center US$17 adult
Lunch
Gratuities
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Cruiseline Excursion Colon: Panama City tour and Miraflores Locks
Pickup included
Reviews
227 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Knowledgeable guide and lunch on bus!
Shirley K,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour, lots of information given by a lively guide who was clearly knowledgeable about Panama! Enjoyed the Empanada and beer for lunch on bus as well. Great way to save time.
Great Experience
Jacqueline M,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Milton, our tour guide was very, very informative... You can tell he's not there for a paycheck... You can feel his love for his country and being proud of it....
A great introduction to Panama for Cruise travellers
asharp,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Very good itinerary. Ranged from visit to plantation. Visit to old and new Panama city and then the Millaflores locks. Guide was excellent
The guide was...
Susan M,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The guide was knowledgeable, however, we felt rushed when we were in Panama City. While at the city the guide was taking us to shops that he appeared to have the ins with.
Just ok
Marinus v,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Some folks added last minute to the tour. We were as a result delayed by an hour. Overall just an ok trip. Guide was knowledgeable. Could have done without watching the 45 min imax movie since the guide and the viewing platform team give the same info, time would have been bettered spent at the locks seeing ships pass through.
Great tour with a great guide
Richard M,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great tour, with a hugely knowledgeable guide who explained the geography, history and biodiversity of Panama. Milton was everything you could hope in a guide.
Panama
klwoodby,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great experience, very beautiful city, informative tour Would book again, loved the IMAX movie on the canal
Panama Shore excursion
PAULA B,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Full day, Milton our guide was very informative and knowledgeable about Panamanian history throughout the day. City tour was an excellent walk through the old city of Panama. Lunch was provided and very good. The Miraflores locks were very interesting and watched a cargo vessel and 3 x smaller vessels travel through The film was excellent too Hector our driver was very good The day was excellent value for money
Great tour and tour guide/driver
Adriana C,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We absolutely loved this tour. They were on time, friendly and very knowledgeable. Our driver was Ivan; he was careful throughout all day long. Our tour guide was Arsenio; he was prompted to answer any and all questions we had. He was extremely nice and my family and I had a great time with him. They also offered us a variety of cold beverages throughout the excursion. I would definitely recommend them to anyone. Panama Canal was amazing and all the places we visited. Thank you guys!
Panama City & Miraflores Locks
gatrjack,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This excursion covers new & old Panama City as well as the Miraflores Locks. Great excursion & Jenny was informative & fun.
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