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
231 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A must do for the Miraflores lock and Panama city
Una A,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Definitely a must to understand the locking system . The tour around Panama City - the new tower blocks and photo stops worked well . Walking round beautiful old Panama was interesting with lots of photo opportunities. We loved it . We had snacks and drinks on the way back to the cruise ship and we were back on time . Jenny was a fabulous tour guide her knowledge of the country gave us a great insight into Panama life . She was great and so was our lovely driver .
Exactly as described!...
Dale S,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Exactly as described! Jeny and Brian were fabulous. Jeny was very knowledgeable and her pride in her Country was admirable.
Nice trip
Aleta M,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice tour. Had fun and very informative. Good history lesson. Employees are great. Would recommend this tour!
Really great tour from...
Nikola P,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really great tour from Colon to Panama City and the Panama Canal. Total tour took about 6 hrs and we were back on our cruise with plenty of time to spare. Would highly recommend as the perfect excursion when stopping in Colon!
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.
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