Street Food Tour Panama City (25+ tastings) By Paradox Experience
Description
We welcome you to discover the real flavors, colors, and rhythm of Panama City on our street-food tasting adventure that goes far beyond restaurants. This is not a sit-down meal—it’s a walking experience through the city’s most authentic neighborhoods, where you’ll taste, learn, and connect with the people behind Panama’s local cuisine. Start at the Seafood Market with three types of ceviche, then explore San Felipe Neri Market to sample Afro-Caribbean dishes, tropical juices, Geisha coffee, and hot sauces. Continue along Avenida Central for tamales and a visit to a local bakery. In El Chorrillo, enjoy coconut fish, BBQ chicken, smoked chorizo, and escabeche fish, served in tasting portions. Optional rum cocktail or juice included. This is a tasting tour, not a full meal. Please note: This is a tasting tour, not a full meal at each stop. The experience focuses on authentic local life, culture, and connection rather than fine dining.
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Inside the fish market, we’ll see the catch of the day — Atlantic and Pacific lobsters, as well as a variety of other sea creatures.
San Felipe Neri Market will connect us with the best natural juices in the city. We’ll also get to taste one of the best fish fillets in the area.
Café Coca Cola is where we’ll taste the best soup in Casco Viejo.
Plaza Amador will give us the chance to try two local food stands offering top-quality dishes with incredible flavor. El sabor del barrio mas autentico de la ciudad lo podemos encontrar aca.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(139)
THIS TOUR WAS AMAZING!!! Jonathan and Elena (along with their team) took great care of the group. We sampled the best foods and juices for 5 hours!!! Money well spent!! They provided history and connection to the food scene of Panama. We visited several neighborhoods and sampled authentic ethnic foods of the county. We watched soccer practice, ate grilled chicken and chili dogs and got all the best details about where to shop and eat. This tour is PERFECT for someone moving to Panama or someone who wants to immerse themselves in the culture and food of the city. Jonathan, Elena and their team were professional and personable, they paid attention to details. They provided details about the food we ate and made accommodations for any food allergies. If you are visiting Panama for the first time or looking for good places to eat, THIS TOUR IS A MUST!
Wow!!! That's all I can say. I expected just a food tour but was pleasantly surprised to receive a piece of the history of the Afro-Panamanian story. The tour was interactive and full of robust foods and information. I highly suggest the tour. Wear comfortable shoes and be ready for a hearty walk through some of the less known neighborhoods.
Jonathan, Elena and their crew were absolutely fantastic and knowledgeable about their culture and food. It made our experience of Panama the best. This tour is a must see.
This was an amazing and very authentic experience! Johnathon and Elena put a lot of effort and time in focusing on the details of the food, the places and the experience as a whole. This activity is a must!
This tour was amazing. The portions are small BUT there is ALOT of food. By the end of the tour I was stuffed! I loved the headsets that were provided. I never missed a single word of the tour. The guides were fun friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend booking this!
The experience was amazing, the food awesome. Johnathan and Elena are very knowledgeable about the history of Panama. Their AWESOME!!!! Thank you so much!! Jamie
Very informative, attentive, enlightening. Best food tour I have ever attended - good food, information, and very nice tour guides - OMG. LOVED IT
This was way more than a food tour. It was everything. Food, historical. Cultural. Everything about Panama. It was well worth it. Lovely couple tour guides who loves Panama. I highly recommend.
If you are looking for an authentic, deep dive into Panamanian cuisine, you absolutely MUST book this tour with Paradox Experience. It was hands down the highlight of our trip to Panama City! Jonathan and Elena are phenomenal guides. They are profoundly passionate about food, and equally passionate about their culture, which shines through in every single second of the tour. What makes this so special is that the tour is a beautiful tribute dedicated to Jonathan’s grandmother. They structured the experience to mirror a day in her life, taking us from her early morning market shopping all the way to the dinner table. Connecting the history of the dishes to Jonathan's family heritage added a layer of emotion and intimacy that you just don't get on regular city tours. And as the title promises, the tastings are incredible and so abundant! We left not only completely full, but with a deep respect and appreciation for Panama's rich culinary roots. Thank you, Jonathan and Elena, for welcoming us into your history, your hearts, and your traditions. This is an absolute must-do for any foodie visiting Panama!
This was more than a food tasting tour. I'd been to Panama city three times and never had an experience like this.
