Local to the Not so Local Food and Drink Tour: Panama City

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Experience the food and social fabric of Panama as the locals do, from the simple to the elegant, with a local that has roamed the streets of Panama extensively. This tour will provide the best tour for low level to high class in both food and drink, with a cultural immersion that will tantalize the senses. As a person who has traveled, the focus of all my tours is to provide clients with the best tour for the best value. It will be a pleasure to share my passion with you! My preference is to keep the groups small for greater enjoyment for both the client and myself.

Be aware that this experience is primarily in the Santa Ana neighborhood (a Panamanian low middle class area) with about 5 blocks on the edge El Chorrillo (the folks are very welcoming) that is different and with locals of darker complexion. The neighborhoods have many unique odors. All food stops follow local health code but they are not tourist food locations. The experience prioritizes safety throughout.

Thông tin khác

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

for people 18 years of age and over

Chính sách hủy

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

Bao gồm

Anything the host purchases.

Anything the client wants to purchase separately from the host.

Cần Quan Tâm

A country’s food says a lot about the culture and the people. Learn about the local food, in tandem with learning about the culture and social issues the country faces today. I talk about and show the areas many people who visit will never see of the three original neighborhoods. With this food and society tour, you will explore the local food and a hidden bar, with a stop at the best local seafood (not the touristic fish market) for ceviche, local beer, and other goodies. At the local cafe we will taste the best food in Santa Ana. We will go to my favorite fonda (local restaurant) The Black Door that has the best fried chicken around. On the way to these places, I tend to take side routes for small tastings of other foods (my favorites are a unique pastry to the Las Tablas area and Chinese with a Panamanian flare). We will see how the locals shop for food on the journey and then then head into Casco Viejo for an evening cocktail. Be prepared to eat quite a bit! All the food and drinks ordered by the host are included in the ticket price. I customize the trip for people who have dietary restrictions.

Menu Mẫu

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Coffee

both are a favorite stop on my other tour Half-Day Casco Viejo The Real City Guided with a Local Touch Tour

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Chocolate tastings

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Fonda "the black door"

Best fried chicken!

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Local Pastries

From Las Tablas area and Panama.

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Chinese food sample

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Local seafood

The best seafood isn't at the fish market. Great fried yuca also!

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Popular but less known local Cafe

Try the 24 hour cafe!

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Local ice cream

Italian approved local Ice cream.

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Closing Drinks

Try the best mojitos (or something else).

Tùy chọn

Local to the Not so Local Food and Drink Tour: Panama City

Đánh giá

4.50

18 đánh giá

Tổng số đánh giá và xếp hạng từ Viator & TripAdvisor

Authentic Tour Showcasing the True Flavors and prices of Panamá
Shenz89,
2 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
If you’re looking for a tour that lets you taste authentic local food, I highly recommend this one. Pro tip: Wear comfortable shoes—you’ll be walking through different areas and truly experiencing Panamá. The tour guide was friendly, informative, and offered great insight into the local culture. I tried so many delicious foods that by the end of the tour I was full and even had to take some home. Overall, this tour is perfect for anyone seeking adventure and a deeper look into local Panamanian life.
Rude supervisor. Attitude problem.
601alvinj,
13 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
1.00
Supervisor has attitude problem. And play victim after you confront her attitude problem… worst customer service to go with.
THE best food tour in Casco Viejo
Vaughn B,
5 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Jon is an EXCELLENT guide for coffee, chocolate, and food that is off the beaten path and perhaps not so easily found otherwise. He has established great relationships with the community and genuinely cares about his guests, their comfort, and the locals. His knowledge of coffee is unmatched and his chosen food destinations are a fantastic way to see how the locals love and eat. We were very pleased and impressed with his tour and wouldn't hesitate to take any other tour he might offer. Simply amazing!
Dynastic hotel
meatrap,
16 thg 8, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
4.00
Well done dynastic you are fantastic! From housekeeping to bar staff to cooks , and teo on reception was so welcoming and friendly, food was brilliant so tasty and something for everyone, location amazing, room was so clean and comfortable, first time to benidorm and it was more than I could imagine! Any problems with this hotel i can't understand, we'll done to all the hard workers will definitely see you again
A different Casco Viejo
Cliff P,
8 thg 5, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
This is a great experience. Jon will take you to local places that you would never find as a tourist. He gives honest opinions about food (good and bad) and you get to try quite a few different kinds.
Great Food Tour
kellybS686QT,
24 thg 3, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was really a good learning experience. Our tour guide, Jon Shumaker is extremely knowledgeable on the Panamanian food scene as well as the history of Panama and he made the tour fun for my wife and I. I’d highly recommend this tour with Jon if you visit Panama. What intrigued me the most about Jon is the love that the Panamanian people give to him in their neighborhoods. He was recognized wherever we went and that tells me a lot. Again, do this tour with Jon and you will thank yourself.
A Foodie’s delight
yhough,
18 thg 3, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
OMG! I would call this an off the beaten path food tour, that I l really enjoyed. Jon was a great guide who will take you to neighborhoods that you probably wouldn’t discover on your own. Where the food is truly made by locals. Do NOT eat before the tour. I feel like i sampled so many dishes and desserts, that I lost count. This food tour is worth every dollar. Thank you Jon, for making my solo experience wonderful!
Authenticity at its best!
Lynn A,
10 thg 3, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Wow. What a great food experience. You start in the tourist zone and travel into areas where the locals live, experiencing a variety of food and beverages. Great value and Jon enriches the experience with lots of local knowledge. Highly recommended.
Not just a gastronomic tour
cinziaroundtheworld,
19 thg 1, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
This is not just a gastronomic journey, it is a full immersion in the different faces of Panama city. Discover the best hidden places of the amazing Casco Viejo, taste the best coffe and chocolate in the little fancy places over there. Panama is not just an elegant commercial city….If you also want to discover the real Panama, that of the local people, this is the right tour for you. Jon will take you to the most interesting places in Panama, places you will never discover on your own. And during this beautiful walk, you will taste the best food in Panama city. Jon’s culture of local bars, shops and restaurants is impressive. Absolutely recommended tour. Thanks Jon!
Hole in the wall spots
Cindy C,
4 thg 1, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
3.00
This food tour takes you off the beaten path, exploring areas of town where tourists typically don't venture. You'll sample delicious, inexpensive local dishes from hidden gems and hole-in-the-wall spots. The focus is on authentic, flavorful food rather than luxury or presentation. However, be re that some of these places may not meet typical sanitation standards, so if cleanliness is a priority for you, this tour may not be the best choice. It's ideal for adventurous eaters looking to experience a more raw and local side of the culinary scene.