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Panama City: Casco Viejo Cooking Class & Market TourYou shop two working markets in Casco Viejo with a local guide, select fresh ingredients, then cook five classic Panamanian dishes in a hands-on class. The chef teaches you techniques for tamales and carimañolas while explaining the herbs and spices unique to Panama. You finish with a sit-down lunch of what you cooked, plus complimentary drinks. The whole experience runs four hours and adapts to gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian diets.Is it for me?Book this if you want to cook real Panamanian food with someone who knows it, not just taste it — the market shopping is what makes the menu personal instead of preset, and the four-hour format fits a morning or afternoon without eating up your whole day.
Panama City: Street Food Tour with 25+ Tastings & MarketsYou walk through four Panama City neighborhoods—the Seafood Market, San Felipe Neri, Casco Viejo, and El Chorrillo—tasting 25+ local dishes including three types of ceviche, Afro-Caribbean specialties, tropical juices, coffee, soups, coconut fish, BBQ chicken, and smoked chorizo. A local guide explains the food and the people behind it. The tour includes an optional rum cocktail or juice and takes about four hours, with public transportation options nearby.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to taste the way Panamanians actually eat rather than sit in a restaurant—the walking format and small portions let you try 25+ dishes and move through four real neighborhoods in one morning, which is what makes the experience feel like local life instead of a tourist itinerary.
Panama City & Canal: Private Half-Day Tour with PickupYou’ll stand right beside ships at the Panama Canal locks, wander Casco Viejo’s lively streets with a local guide, taste fresh coffee, and feel ocean breezes on the Amador Causeway. This private half-day tour includes pickup so you can relax into Panama City’s rhythms—even if you’re just passing through.
Panama City Salsa Class Casco Viejo & Free Bachata LessonYou learn salsa from professional dancers in a hip Casco Viejo studio with zero pressure and no partner required. The class includes real-time coaching, personalized corrections, and your choice of free bonus instruction in bachata, merengue, or cha-cha. You leave with actual steps and the confidence to use them on a dance floor.Is it for me?Book this if you want to actually learn salsa rather than just watch it, and you'd rather not spend the time finding a studio, figuring out what level to join, or worrying about whether you need a partner — the team handles all of that, and the 40 years of experience is what makes the difference between a fun hour and something you'll keep doing.
Panama City: Emotions Dinner Show E-Ticket & $50 CreditYou’ll walk straight past the line into Panama City’s Emotions Dinner show, where Vegas-style acts light up your table and every sense gets its share — from bold cocktails to sizzling plates (all covered by your $50 credit). With flexible entry times and live entertainment swirling around you, it’s a night that lingers long after the music fades.
Panama City Layover: Canal & Casco Viejo Private TourYou're picked up at the airport and driven to the Panama Canal (with optional paid entry or free viewing at Pedro Miguel Locks), then guided through the colonial streets of Casco Viejo, taken to the Amador Causeway for canal and city views, and returned to the airport with time to spare. Driver-guide and water included; the schedule is fixed to fit your layover window.Is it for me?Book this if you have a layover long enough to leave the airport and want to see the Canal and old Panama City without arranging your own transport or timing — the private pickup and fixed schedule are what make it possible to do three major stops and still return with time before your next flight.
Panama City: Craft Your Own Rum Workshop Casco ViejoYou’ll step into Casa Barú’s cozy space in Casco Viejo and learn hands-on how to blend your own custom rum with guidance from local experts. Taste three unique profiles, experiment with lab tools, enjoy snacks and a welcome cocktail — then seal up your personal bottle to bring home. Expect laughter, little surprises, and a story worth sharing long after you leave Panama City.
Panama City & Canal Tour: Casco Viejo, Amador Causeway, MirafloresYou’ll feel Panama City’s contrasts as you watch ships squeeze through Miraflores Locks, wander Casco Viejo’s old streets with stories from your guide, and catch salty breezes along Amador Causeway. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off so you can focus on soaking it all in — not logistics.
PTY Airport - Playa Bonita & Gamboa: Private Transfer, Meet & GreetYou’ll step off your flight at PTY airport and spot your name waiting—a real relief after customs. Friendly local drivers help with bags and offer cold water as you ride through Panama’s changing scenery toward Playa Bonita or Gamboa. With easy pickup times and round-trip options included, you get more than just a ride—you get small moments of calm before your adventure begins.
Panama City: Casco Viejo, Canal & Amador Causeway TourYou visit four distinct parts of Panama City—the colonial streets of Casco Viejo, the working Miraflores Locks, the scenic Amador Causeway with the iconic PANAMA sign, and the historic Ancon Hill neighborhood—with a driver-guide handling the route and local taxes included. The seven-hour pace lets you absorb each stop instead of sprinting through them.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to understand Panama City beyond the canal in one organized day without arranging transport between neighborhoods. The seven-hour pace is what makes visiting four separate areas possible without feeling rushed.
Day Trip to El Valle Anton from Panama City: Hike & Mud BathsA guided day trip from Panama City to El Valle Anton, a small town built inside a dormant volcano, with a choice of hikes, thermal baths with mud masks, a local market visit and a zoo or golden frog sanctuary. Hotel pickup and drop-off, air-conditioned transport, a professional guide in English or Spanish, and beverages are included; entrance fees to attractions and lunch are paid separately.Is it for me?This is a shared group tour with a set itinerary and fixed schedule, so the day holds together without you arranging transport, timing or which sites to visit. Choose it if you want to move through the valley—hiking or walking trails, soaking in thermal water, browsing the market—with someone who knows the place and handles the logistics; pick a different tour if you prefer to set your own pace or explore on your own.
San Blas Islands: Day Trip Island Hopping & Kuna CommunityYou’ll wake before dawn for a San Blas Islands day trip from Panama City—sharing laughs with your Kuna hosts, swimming above starfish in warm shallows, and tasting fresh fish under swaying palms. Expect quiet moments between islands and honest food with new friends—the kind of day you’ll remember when city noise creeps back in.
Panama City: Embera Village Day Trip & Chagres River WaterfallYou’ll meet the Embera people along Panama’s Chagres River, share their food and music, walk through rainforest to cool off at a hidden waterfall, and taste fresh fruit right from their hands. Local guides make it personal — expect laughter, muddy shoes, and moments that linger long after you’re back in Panama City.
PTY Airport to Panama City: Meet-and-greet at customsYou get picked up at Tocumen arrivals with a company sign, driven directly to your Panama City center hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle with your luggage, and the driver's already tracking your flight so there's no waiting around. If you book the return trip, you provide your departure details upfront and get collected from your hotel lobby on schedule for your flight home.Is it for me?Book this if you land at Tocumen and want to skip the taxi negotiation and uncertainty — the driver is already tracking your flight and waiting with a sign, which removes the guesswork and gets you to your hotel without stress or surprise charges.
Colón City Tour: Caribbean Heritage & Local CultureA private Colón city tour with a local guide covers the historic neighborhoods, Afro-Panamanian heritage sites, and waterfront landmarks that shaped the city since 1850—Cristo a Orillas del Mar, the Washington Hotel, Paseo Washington and the Colón 2000 cruise terminal among them. Hotel pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle are included; an authentic Caribbean lunch stop is available as an optional add-on where you choose from the menu. The tour runs 5 to 6 hours, with 1 hour 15 minutes of travel each way to and from your hotel.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to move beyond the cruise terminal and see how Colón's communities, architecture and waterfront actually connect—the private guide and the time spent in the neighborhoods instead of a shopping mall make that possible. If you're arriving by cruise ship and have a port day, the timing works: the tour accounts for the travel to and from your ship, leaving room to explore the city itself without rushing back.
Panama City: Canal & Casco Antiguo Guided TourYou visit the Miraflores Locks with a 45-minute documentary and live observation of ships in transit, explore Panama City's financial district and coastal neighborhoods, stop at a craft market and duty-free shop, see the century-old Canal Administration Building, and walk through Casco Antiguo's colonial streets and churches. A bilingual local guide handles the transport and timing, so you don't have to piece together how to get between stops.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Panama Canal's engineering and the city's history in one day without arranging separate transport or entry tickets—the bilingual guide and fixed route mean you move through all three in a logical order, and the small-group format keeps the pace comfortable.
Gamboa Rainforest & Aerial Tram From Panama CityYou ascend 280 feet on an aerial tram through the rainforest canopy, walk guided trails with a local who knows where to look for wildlife, and eat lunch included in the price. Hotel pickup and drop-off mean you leave your hotel and return without arranging transport yourself. Bring a camera, hat, and sunscreen — the canopy is dense but the sun finds you.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see rainforest wildlife and the Panama Canal without spending a full day or arranging your own way there — the half-day length and included pickup mean you're back at your hotel by early afternoon.
Panama City & Canal Half-Day Tour: Miraflores & Casco ViejoYou’ll ride through Panama City with a local guide, watch ships pass through Miraflores Locks at the Panama Canal, take in ocean breezes along Amador Causeway, and wander Casco Viejo’s colorful old streets—all with pickup included. Expect small surprises: maybe a street musician or an unexpected taste along the way. This is how Panama City feels up close.Is it for me?Book the shared group tour to travel with other visitors and keep costs down, or choose private to move at your own pace and skip the group schedule.
Snorkeling & Fishing in Panama's Pearl Islands: Private 27ft BoatA private 8-hour fishing and snorkeling charter in Panama's Pearl Islands departs from Flamenco Marina in Panama City aboard a 27ft Proline, carrying up to eight people. You fish during the ride or near the islands, snorkel in clear water, and island-hop to white-sand beaches like Contadora, Mogo Mogo, and Bartolomé. The boat includes professional fishing gear, snorkeling equipment, drinks, a certified bilingual captain and deckhand, and optional BBQ catering; the ride from Panama City takes 1.5 to 2.5 hours each way.Is it for me?Departing from Flamenco Marina in Panama City, this charter works best if you're staying in the city without a car—hotel pickup for $20 per person removes the logistics of getting to the marina, and the captain's bilingual fluency means you don't need to arrange a guide separately or negotiate with local operators at the dock.
Panama City: Ancon Hill Wildlife Walk & Skyline Views TourYou’ll step right from Panama City’s busy streets into rainforest air on this Ancon Hill walking tour—with a local guide helping you spot sloths and toucans as you climb past historic Canal landmarks to panoramic skyline views. Includes hotel pickup and reserve entry. Expect unexpected wildlife moments—and maybe even a laugh or two along the way.
