Historic Portobelo and Panama Canal Sightseeing Tour with Scenic Train Ride

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Panama City, Panama

10 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Panama is known for its famous canal and rich history, and this guided tour links them together in a full-day journey. Your guide will detail three centuries of history as you drive through the national park of Colon to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Portobelo. From there, you’ll ride the Panama Canal Railway and visit the Agua Clara Locks Visitor Center, where you’ll learn about the canal’s technology and history.

Experience Panama’s rivers, lakes, flora, and fauna while riding a 150-year-old railway
Visit Museo de La Real Aduana de Portobelo and the forts of Santiago de la Gloria and San Geronimo
Learn about the workings of the Panama Canal and see ships transit from the Atlantic to Pacific
This small-group tour takes care of all logistics and admission tickets, and offers hotel pickup

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges

Personal expenses
Gratuities
Train ride - Not Available

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Free Pick-up & Drop off services available options 1. All hotels located in Panama city center 2. All hotels located in Casco Viejo / Antiguo 3. Dreams and The Westing Playa Bonita Hotels 4. Airbnb customers will be provided with a meeting point via e-mail

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Portobelo National Park (Pass By)

Museo de La Real Aduana de Portobelo

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Black Christ

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Panama Canal Railway (Pass By)

Agua Clara Locks Visitor Center

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Portobelo

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Panama Canal (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 12 reviews

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Helen_B, Jan 2022

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.

Response from Host, Jan 2022

We thank you for your feedback, we always want to do what is best for our customers.

Absolutely fantastic tour

Penelope_C, Jan 2022

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.

Response from Host, Jan 2022

Thank you for your great feedback, we really do appreciate it that.

Well worth the effort.

Lawrence_O, Dec 2021

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.

Response from Host, Dec 2021

Thank you Sir,we Are extemely happy with your feedback, knowing we made one more family happier. We differentiate ourselves by providing a High Standards and Quality service, from the moment you book our services to the moment you go on tours and we follow up afterwards. We guaratentee small group tours, We offer Semi-Private and Private excursions, which means you will always have enough time to explore each site, ask questions and have a fascinating experience. we do this to better serve you and to deliver on our promise of High Standard Tours Services.