Portobelo History & Beach Private Tour in Colon Panama

Recommended by 90% of travelers

Panama City, Panama

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
Bottled water

Lunch
Breakfast
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pickups outside of Panamá city downtown or Colon City Downtown will have an extra fee service.

Itinerary

Fuerte San Jeronimo

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Complejo De Fuertes De Portobelo, Panama

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museo de La Real Aduana de Portobelo

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tour Playa Blanca Venas Azules

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Playa Blanca

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.6

based on 10 reviews

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El Cristo Negro

ERIC_D, Jun 2026

If interested in Afro Caribbean history. This tour is a great option. Great tour trough great history

Not an English speaking guide

Janice_O, Jan 2026

We were very excited for this tour. When the driver picked us up, we learned that he would also be our guide. Which is cool, but he did t speak very much English. We had no communication ahead of time on what to bring or what order we would be doing things. We ended up going on the boat tour and to the beach first. It was awesome but the boat driver was talking Spanish to our guide and telling him the history of the area but the driver didn’t relay any of this to us. The beach didn’t have a clean area to change. It was a beautiful beach and we had a great time but it would have been nice if the guide could communicate better (the tour did say English speaking guide). After the beach, we returned to Portobello where the guide struggled to tell us the sites we were seeing. My husband and I made the best of it and looked things up on Google. We did enjoy ourselves and would recommend it for the things we did.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for choosing our tour and for sharing your experience with us. We’re very glad to hear you still enjoyed the destinations. We sincerely apologize for the communication issues and any inconvenience this may have caused. Your feedback is very important, and we’ll use it to keep improving our service.

Friendly guide who drives safely as well

Helen_L, Dec 2025

From the moment he walked up to introduce himself, Alfonso made us feel comfortable. He has that kind of personality, I can’t describe it. My husband and I almost never go on organized tours, and not private tours at all, but given that we know so little about this part of the world and didn’t want to drive here, it made sense. Alfonso knows a lot about his country, not only the touristic aspects, and is an interesting person himself. He was very flexible in terms of adjusting our itinerary and to the very rainy weather which made beach conditions unviable. He was an excellent driver in the very wet and windy road conditions. I have been told and seen reviews that many tour drivers don’t drive safely, and we felt entirely safe with Alfonso the entire day. I hope to use his tour services again next time we are in Panama.

Wonderful off-the-beaten path tour!!

James_A, Sep 2025

A great tour. Wonderful balance of history and beach time. I was particularly impressed with the choice of Playa Blanca. It was a beach with a local vibe and not crowded. The guide seemed to have really thought about the overall experience of the tour and did not just take you to tourist traps. This is definitely not a cruise ship style shore excursion with hordes of tourists. I really appreciated that.

Best tour !

Marilyn_N, Mar 2025

We really enjoyed this tour. Jose was absolutely amazing! He took us to some really interesting places . Was very kind and patient. Answered all our questions. The beach was very nice and somewhat private. We had a great time! Would highly recommend this tour.

History & Beach Day

Savannah_C, Aug 2024

Had a great time seeing Colón after spending most of my time with friends in Panama City. Nice car and safe driving, I recommend this tour with Angel!

A perfect beach day!

Mike_S, Jul 2024

We had a wonderful experience traveling to Portobelo/Colon with Angel. He was prompt, professional, and knowledgeable. He offered us options for the day, including stops, lunch, etc. We didn't just go to the beach; we learned about the culture surrounding where we were. The history of Panama was an excellent starting point for the day. The beach was amazing, quiet, tranquil, and not full of the usual business. We really enjoyed our time, a true highlight of our vacation.

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Nicola_L, Jan 2025

Una delusione. Quello che viene descritto come caratteristico borgo di pescatori è un piccolo agglomerato di case che di caratteristico ha ben poco. Una chiesetta con il Cristo Nero, un museo, chiuso, qualche localino da street food. Speravo in un ristorante carino in questo borgo caratteristico...nada. Playa blanca, l'unica cosa di bianco è il velo pietoso da stendere sopra. Una discarica a cielo aperto, affollata, senza servizi di alcun tipo. Nota positiva il pescado e il 🐙 pulpo. Da eliminare tra i tour di panama e dintorni.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Hello Nicola. Once again I want to thank you for choosing our services. It is a real shame for us to receive this comment. We really strive to offer you the best experiences in our country. However, many of our experiences are local, not so much places with tourist attractions or very expensive places to consume. We really want you to identify with us as Panamanians. We understand certain places still require further improvements but we work hand in hand with the locals to make that happen. Thank you again for choosing us and we hope to be able to offer you better services on your next visit.

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