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Historic Portobelo and Panama Canal Sightseeing Tour with Scenic Train Ride

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Overview

Available languages

English
French
Spanish

10 hours

Mobile ticket

Visit three different cities and three different centuries on this fascinating tour of Panama. Journey to the world heritage site of Portobelo where you can see the ruins of this once wealthy city. Then it’s onto the Panama Canal, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. (NO MORE TRAIN RIDE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE) Complete your tour with a picturesque train ride from Colon to Panama City. This day tour throughout Panama brings you history, culture, technology and more. Be sure you don’t miss out!

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

Personal expenses

Gratuities

Train ride - Not Available

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

1

Portobelo National Park

Drive through the national park of Colon

Admission Not Applicable
2

Museo de La Real Aduana de Portobelo

Watch a short documentary about the site, visit the museum and custom

30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Historic Portobelo and Panama Canal Sightseeing Tour with Scenic Train Ride

Pickup included

Reviews

4.92

12 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Beautiful city, beautiful people.

    Maestroricardo,

    Nov 19, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    We stayed on the third floor of a one bedroom AB&B on Plaza de la Independencia in the Casco Viejo, the old part of town. Location is important. Many HUGE hotels in the "Business" side of town. We could walk to almost everything that we were interested in. $10 cab ride to the Canal Locks. Ate in twice each day and found small LOVELY places for lunch or dinner out. Shops, small grocery store, Indigenous women dancing, playing flutes, involving young people in the plaza. Cathedral bells tolling during the day. VERY kind cops who suggested directions and recommended The Coca Cola Café (Pancakes and coffee under $5.00. We've visited over 50 countries. Panama is one of the BEST.

  • Many activities to do, excellent service and security in the area

    olgamilenaa2022,

    Jan 15, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Excellent tourist destination, diversity of plans, beach, museums, tour of the old town, new city, shopping centers among others

  • Wonderful Day

    Helen B,

    Jan 2, 2022

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Due to Covid, the train was not running. However, we had the opportunity to visit San Lorenzo instead. It was BEAUTIFUL! We learned so much and had a wonderful time. We ended up having a private tour with Hector, who was so knowledgable about the history of all of the places we visited. The Aguas Claros Locks was fascinating, Portabelo and San Lorenzo were beautiful. And lunch was delicious! It was a great day and we would certainly book another tour when we return.

  • Absolutely fantastic tour

    Penelope C,

    Jan 1, 2022

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Our guide Hector was fantastic we enjoyed ever second of the trip. The two UNESCO sites he took us to were well worth the drive.

  • Fun and Educational

    Sara F,

    Dec 10, 2021

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Awesome Tour!! Unfortunately, the train wasn't running, so if that is important to you, contact them to make sure. We saw the new locks and two ruins. It was amazing and the information Hector had was incredible. We learned so much. He was also great with our 9 year old son. Highly recommended.

  • Well worth the effort.

    Lawrence O,

    Dec 10, 2021

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Great tour. A large amount of Historical information shared by our tour guide. He was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Did not rush. Explained things thoroughly. Tour was lengthy so come prepared for a long day but was well worth the effort. Would recommend to people who are prepared for a 10 to 11 hour day.

  • Just a great day trip (Porobelo + Canal + Train)

    travelselecter,

    Feb 24, 2020

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We started our 1 day excursion in Panama City where we were picked up directly by our guide Hector by car. I can highly recommend you Hector, just call by phone and ask for him. A very nice guy with excellent knowledge of the history of Panama in very good English. After a good hour’s drive we reached Portobelo, where we could see the small village with the Black Christ Church and the impressive ruins with the cannons. Also the drive to the Panama Canal (Agua Clara) was very informative and beautiful views accompanied due drive. The actual canal with the locks for the huge cargo and passenger ships was spectacular. Lunch is not included. There was a delicious buffet right in the complex. Also the little jungle where we could observe monkeys was very nice. Then we went to the Panama Canal Train, the highlight of the day. You first go with the guide to the port of Colon where you climb into the panorama and relax for 1 hour and enjoy the view on the Panorama train. On the train ride back you see a lot of nature, if you are lucky many animals and a beautiful sunset. Since the train has a roof built with glass you have a beautiful panoramic view. Back in Panama City our Hector took us back to the hotel. Highly recommended if you don't have much time and want to make a day trip in peace without much tourists. The price is very fair to the 1 day trip. I also have a few more photos. Big thanks to Hector. It was very nice.

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  • The Coolest, Bravo

    Kathyvq,

    Jan 5, 2020

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Our third group vacations, this was the coolest trip ever. The most adventurous trip with great folks and our local tour guide was surely on top of his game. We had private transportations and the same tour guide for our group of 15 people for all 3 trips we booked with them.

  • Great Way to Spend Christmas

    Gregdsean,

    Jan 5, 2020

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Great Way to Spend Christmas There could not be a better way to spend our christmas, our tour guide Angelina is a top class tour guide.

  • The most Satisfying Experience

    Christinapomares,

    Dec 5, 2019

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This is by far the most satisfying experience we have ever had; we booked this tour with a lot of expectations and they were all met, this was, most definitely the highlight of our entire vacations. We surely will recommend LIVE FOLKS to others, family, friends should they visit Panama.

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4.92
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