Sonargaon Heritage: Explore Panam City & More

Explore Sonargaon’s history, Panam City’s architecture, and Mayadwip’s village life. Enjoy a boat ride, museum visit, and Bengali cuisine.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tarabo - Jamdani Weaving Factory Tour
    Delve into the exquisite world of Jamdani weaving, a craft honored by UNESCO, at a traditional factory where skilled artisans create intricate patterns by hand on wooden looms. Discover the legacy of Dhakai Muslin, once celebrated as the world’s finest fabric, known for its delicate texture and regal allure….
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Up-Down Boat for Maya Island excursion
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Experienced Guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
  • Anything not mentioned above
  • Guide Tips
Additional Information

Embark on a curated day tour to explore the vibrant history and culture of Sonargaon. Discover the deserted Panam City, celebrated for its pre-Mughal architecture, and take a picturesque boat trip to Maya Island to explore a charming riverside Bengal village. Visit the Folk Arts and Crafts Museum and observe the intricate art of Jamdani weaving at a…

Location
TSC, University of Dhaka
Location: Near Shahbagh intersection, inside the Dhaka University campus. From Shahbagh: Enter the campus near Bangla Academy and walk straight; TSC is on your left. Landmarks: Close to Bangla Academy and Curzon Hall. Most locals know TSC, so feel free to ask for directions if needed.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Alg3neral
Feb 14, 2026
An Unforgettable Tour in Panam City - Visiting Panam City was a unique and memorable experience. The historic buildings and old architecture were truly fascinating and full of character. Our tour guide was very kind, friendly, and professional throughout the visit. He explained the history of the city in an engaging and easy-to-understand way, which made the tour even more enjoyable. His warm attitude and helpful nature added great value to the experience. I highly recommend visiting Panam City with such a wonderful guide.
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Faraway29098427297
Feb 7, 2026
Very good for a day trip and recommended for all business travellers with limited time - Very good experience, guide and driver arrived on time to receive us. Around 1.5 hours drive, Panama City, museums, and a trip to the island villages take us to see local life and the history of Bengal. The travel agent thoughtfully prepared gifts for our local villagers when visiting the village, and told us that the travel agent wanted to be a responsible travel agent, which was very nice.
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Manueldj3762ox
Jan 15, 2026
Great Guide, Great Experience - I did the Panam City day trip today and absolutely loved it. With Nomaan, I couldn’t have asked for a better guide. He is incredibly knowledgeable, answered all of my questions, is extremely kind, and on top of that takes great photos. Thank you, Nomaan, for showing me around today. I can highly recommend this tour to all international travelers. You learn a lot about the country and its history and get to experience local life outside of Dhaka. I also really appreciated that the agency donates a tree to the village you visit for every tourist, loved the idea!
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Sunshine27205763885
Dec 24, 2025
Great overview of Panam City! - It was a really good experience exploring parts of Bangladesh that I wouldn’t have discovered on my own. The guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and provided great local insight throughout the day. Sonargaon and Panam City were fascinating, and the riverside village added a nice cultural touch. Overall, a well-organized, informative tour that gave me a deeper appreciation of the country. Hassan
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Haynoush20
Dec 23, 2025
Awesome - We had an amazing tour with Sayeed! He's knowledgeable, funny, and was a great guide overall. It was a very authentic experience, seeing the history and hospitality of the locals. Highly recommend
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Harels2024
Dec 20, 2025
Highly recommended tour beyond Dhaka with excellent guidance - Excellent tour and an authentic, interesting and fast paced tour out of Dhaka into a touch of nature, history and culture. Maya Island provided a close look into village life on the other side of the river which makes one want to explore Bangladesh further, while Panam City is a photograhper's paradise. The arts and crafts museum complex provided a wide spectrum allowing to get a good idea of the impact of different periods on art and styles. Topped off with a local lunch and a trusted driver, this trip is highly recommended for those with a desire to venture out of the big city while having limited time! Nooman was a phenomenal guide - not only knowledgeable and professional, but also kind, thoughtful and providing an intricate perspective on modern Bangladesh. An extra plus was Nooman's great eye for photograpgy and aesthetics. Even though the tour was conducted in turbulent regional Times, safety was ensured and the experience was highly recommended.
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Emmaap2996je
Dec 9, 2025
Great tour - Great tour. So interesting to see the history of Panam City and how the people of Mayadwip Riverside Village live. All the locals we met on our tour were so friendly. Shamrat was great guide, he took very good care of us and was knowledgeable in explaining all the points of interest to us. A delicious Biriyani lunch as well.
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Jackfisher93
Dec 9, 2025
Great tour of Panam City - Amazing tour with Shamrat seeing the old buildings of Panam City, the village on the island, museum and ending with the best biriani I’ve ever had!
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Pat
Dec 8, 2025
Amazing experience! - What a wonderful experience from beginning to end! Tuhin, my initial contact, was instantly responsive, offered several different tour options, and was totally open to my ideas. When I had to make a last minute adjustment he was gracious and accommodating. Tanvir, my guide, was terrific! So knowledgeable, personable, fun, and willing to share his experiences as a local. The itinerary was great and I loved that the company brings a small tree to plant every time they visit the village. The company seems so heartfelt yet professional. I would wholeheartedly recommend a tour—you will be so glad you went.
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James
Jan 5, 2026
A pleasant day trip to Panam City with Insignia Tours with Normaan, a knowledgeable & friendly guide. - Our day trip to Panam city, Sonargoan was well organised. We visited an ancient abandoned settlement of wealthy Hindu merchants. The street was lined with beautiful red bricks colonial mansions with great architecture, arch facades, a great place for photography. We were lucky to have Normaan, a knowledgeable & helpful guide. On the way back to Dhaka, we had a boat ride to a riverside village where we visited a local fish market & met many friendly local residents, a great experience.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).