4-Hour Guided Panamanian Cooking Class and Markets Experience
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4h 30min
- Price from
- $95 / person
- Location
- Panama City, Panama
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 174 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 8
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Panama Day Trips
- Meeting point
- Tour starting point is in Restaurante El Nacional, PH Catedral, located on Plaza de la Independencia, in the former Museo de Esmeralda
Description
Discover Panama's unique cuisine in this local market tour combined with a hands on cooking class. With your expert local food guide you will explore the local markets in Casco Viejo, Panama's famous colonial Old Town where you will look for the freshest ingredients for your personalized menu. You will learn about the herbs and seasonings that are unique to Panama while you create a five course meal that would make every Panamanian's grandma proud. You will learn the techniques to wrap the perfect Panamanian tamale and stuff a carimañola from a local chef with generations worth of knowledge and experience. Your cooking experience will be personalized based on your dietary preferences. Options are available for gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, and pescatarian.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri
- Start times
- 8:00 AM and 12:30 PM
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 13
- Adult (ages 13+)
- $95
In demand: 15 of the next 44 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Cooking class
A late lunch based on the same items cooked on the cooking class
Cold Bottled water to start the walk to the markets.
This cooking class includes a complimentary drink. Includes sodas, juices, beers, cocktails, wine.
Not included
Optional Tips
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
174 reviews
How it compares in Panama City
- Rated higher than 75% of 285 reviewed tours in Panama City
- No. 43 by number of reviews among 857 tours in Panama City
- Starting price $95 is close to the typical $100 for tours of similar length in Panama City
Excurgo comparison of 857 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Legal age that can be served alcohol is 18
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
4-Hour Guided Panamanian Cooking Class and Markets Experience lasts about 4h 30min.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $95 per person for this Panama City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, starting at 8:00 AM and 12:30 PM.
Does this tour sell out?
It can: 15 of the next 44 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Tour starting point is in Restaurante El Nacional, PH Catedral, located on Plaza de la Independencia, in the former Museo de Esmeralda. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 174 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Panama Day Trips.
Reviews(174)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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