Private Tour
The Real Panamanian Private Food Tour through Panama City
Overview
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5 hours
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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
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The Real Panamanian Private Food Tour through Panama City
Pickup included
Reviews
166 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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!
Sorhay was the perfect...
Scott W,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sorhay was the perfect guide through Panama City. She'll take you to eat any type of food you want to try (traditional, fancy or strange) and you'll see a lot of the city on the way. She seems to know people everywhere in the city, and she'll customize the tour based on your interests. We tried high-end dishes from excellent restaurants (she offered many mouth-watering options, but we were too full to try them all). We also (probably shouldn't put this in the review) accepted her offer to stop at Pio Pio, a restaurant named for the sound baby chickens make to a Panamanian's ear, for some deep fried parts of the chicken you won't find on the menu in the US. It was a great experience overall, and I'd gladly recommend this tour to anyone who wants an overview of Panama City with an emphasis on / interest in food.
Beware — Sorhay the operator cancelled last minute and used a fake reason
hastins2019,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Immediately after booking on Dec 26 I informed the operator that my wife is vegetarian, but she told me to “remind her again” before the tour. Since pickup was at 9:00 AM on Jan 12, I politely reminded her again the evening before (Jan 11) to avoid any confusion the next morning. Instead she again insisted I should remind her “tomorrow.” I asked her why she can't keep a reminder for herself instead of asking me 3 times to remind, but the conversation then turned unprofessional, and she questioned me me on why I was “so concerned” about vegetarian restrictions and said my wife could just have “fruits”. I’m not paying $420 for fruits — the entire point of a private food tour is local tailored food experiences. Most importantly she abruptly cancelled the tour at 8:26 PM the night before stating fake medical reason. We’ve taken food tours all over the world, and guides usually proactively ask about dietary restrictions so they can plan stops accordingly. If a guide can’t remember basic dietary restrictions, they should note it themselves — not ask the customer multiple times to remind them. Overall, extremely disappointing and not professional. I do not recommend this operator.
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