Private Tour
The Real Panamanian Private Food Tour through Panama City
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
This is an authentic panamanian experience!
In 5-6 hours, we take you through our city and neighborhoods to ear like locals do, were locals do.
This is a gastronomic journey, different, customized and with no agenda.
This experience will be delicious from beginning to end. and is on an air conditioned vehicle. With our tropical weather, we make sure you are comfortable at all times.
You will taste the Real Panama from basic panamanian food to elevated dishes and everything in between.
We get you into one of the TOP 3 restaurants in Panama, no waiting line, guaranteed!.
Please come with an empty stomach because you will be in for many treats.
This tour is different.. This tour isn’t the same for everyone, instead, every time is tailor made on the spot and we ensure this is a personal, enjoyable experience taking in consideration what you like.
This is like a city tour, eating, drinking and eating some more. You’ll love it.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Panama City
You will taste anything you are willing to try. Simple!
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Fruits
Food tasting items
Driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Beverages
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
The Real Panamanian Private Food Tour through Panama City
Pickup included
Reviews
168 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Absolutely the best tour you could possibly buy in Panama
Robert J,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I genuinely have no words to describe how amazing either Sorhay or this tour are. It was, without a doubt, the best tour and one of the greatest travel experiences we've ever had. Perhaps the best way I can describe this tour is: we spent 10 days in Panama City, including a cruise to Aruba, Curacao, Cartagena, and our strongest lasting memory will be of Sorhay and this tour. If you're reading this review, you'll have already seen the price. Laura and I only had 3 days in Panama City before the cruise, so we wanted to get the most out of our experience while trying to balance a budget that was already "over-spent" on the cruise portion. I spent a LOT of time looking at tours, most at a much lower price point - but I kept being drawn back to this one, over and over, because it just sounded so perfect for what we wanted to do. Obviously, we decided to buy 3 tickets, and it was the single best decision that we could have made. The tour itself is really intelligently designed. It's something of a "choose your own adventure" where you can tell Sorhay what types of food you enjoy, and what order you want to eat in. She'll talk out some options with you (all while driving you through Panama and giving you a tour of the city), and then design a customized tour for you on the fly. Everything we ate that day was amazing - many of our best meals on the entire trip, far surpassing the food on our Royal Caribbean cruise. But what truly made this day so special was Sorhay. She was so incredibly sweet, knowledgeable and patient. It's hard for me to really describe what a pleasant day we had with her. She just genuinely did everything in her power to make our day special. She had no concern for her own time or agenda. We never felt rushed, and we just got to relax and enjoy a unique and incredible experience, all while she added so many small, nice touches - down to discreetly taking photos of us and sending them to us, so we could simply enjoy our experience.
See - and eat - Panama!
Dorian C,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If you want to see and experience Panama City, Sorhay will make it happen! She showed us more than we could have possibly seen on our own, plus the food!! What an incredible evening we had!
We had a fantastic day!...
Candace M,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic day! The tour was wonderful. We went to Panama to celebrate my great aunt’s 90th birthday and Sorhay was able to tailor the tour to fit our needs! We enjoyed great food, learned about Panama and everyday after the tour, my family talked about how good it was! 10/10 recommend!
The perfect way to see the real Panama City
Shaina R,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our gracious host became a friend as she drove us from tasty treat to tasty treat. She gave us choices and catered to our dietary needs. If you are vegetarian or even vegan, don’t hesitate to sign up! You will get to see neighborhoods you would never see otherwise. My husband and I especially loved going to the home of a woman who makes cinnamon rolls to order, and sampling the fresh fruits we had never tried to at a street market. You are never rushed! We went to one of the top restuarants in Latin America and even met the chef! We only had one day in the city, and we are so glad we spent half of it in this memorable tour! Thank you! Shaina
Exceptional Food Tour
CRAIG C,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sorhay delivered a truly exceptional food tour experience in Panama City. Her depth of knowledge about Panamanian cuisine — and Panama itself — made every stop meaningful and memorable. She offered a wide range of authentic dishes across several neighborhoods, and honestly, you couldn’t go wrong with any of her selections. What sets Sorhay apart is her inquisitive nature. With her journalist’s instinct, she takes the time to understand exactly what you’re looking for — your tastes, your interests, your curiosity about the city — and thoughtfully tailors the experience to match. This is not a cookie-cutter tour. It’s personal, dynamic, and crafted around you. Beyond the food, she gave us a broader perspective of Panama City. Because we’re seriously interested in the area, she guided us through neighborhoods she felt would suit us, while also showing us areas facing economic hardship to provide important context and a fuller understanding of the city. Engaging, insightful, and genuinely warm — Sorhay delivers a five-star experience all the way. Highly recommend.
SORHAY is 5+ star!!!!
Van S,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Best tour of our life time, all because of Sorhay(tour guide). She was second to none, smart, funny and caring. We have certainly exposed to Real Panamanian. The culture, the food, history, architecture, etc. Highly recommend it, worth every penny. All in all, Sorhay, thanks so so much! You are one of a kind and the BEST!
A perfect day!
LeslyeWL,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sorhay is the perfect tour guide – knowledgeable, flexible, and fun. We enjoyed every minute of our day with her, learned about the challenges and opportunities, facing Panama, and enjoyed delicious food. Best ceviche I've ever had! Thank you for a memorable experience.
Fun day with lots of unique experiences
canuck traveller66,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sorhay customized the tour to what we were interested in/liked, so no two tours she does are ever the same. She has a vast knowledge of Panama, food places, and takes time talking to you to see what your interests are. In our case, she squeezed in more of a nature tour as well, taking us out of the city to see howler monkeys, look for elusive sloths (managed to see one), basilisk lizards and caimans. Also toured a large public produce market to get a sense of the fruits and vegetables that go into Panamanian cuisine. Very fun day
Incredible Day
mjlaurila,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sorhey is one of the most personal guides we’ve had on any Viator tour. Before we even got to a food tour, she had spotted a mother and baby sloth on the way to the port to pick us up. We went back to that location and saw three sloths, got some great pictures and videos. She listened to what we wanted to do and not only took us on a customized food and sightseeing tour, but went above and beyond by hitting a couple of shops and finding some souvenirs that my wife wanted to pick up. If you have the pleasure of booking a tour with her, do not hesitate.
Best food experience ever!
paulringdahl,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sorhay did an amazing job of customizing our very local dining experiences and also showing us parts of Panama City that most travelers don’t see. Highly recommend!
Related Experiences
Operated by The Real Panama Trs