--- title: "Porto: Taylor's Port Cellars Visit & Port Wine Tasting" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/porto/tours/porto-taylor-s-port-cellars-visit-port-wine-tasting/ type: tour city: Porto country: Portugal price: 25 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.74 reviews: 631 duration_minutes: 60 languages: [de, ru, ko, pt, cmn, ja, en, it, pl, fr, da, nl, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 11 of 12 (Port Wine Cellars) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-04 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/porto-taylor-s-port-cellars-visit-port-wine-tasting/ --- # Porto: Taylor's Port Cellars Visit & Port Wine Tasting **Guidekin's take:** A self guided walk through one of the historic Port houses in Gaia with a phone audio guide and three tastings at the end: a dry white, a late bottled vintage and an aged tawny. No live guide; extra tastings are paid. 4.74 from 631 reviews at €25 per person for 1h. In our comparison: #11 of 12 in Port Wine Cellars, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Step into the world of Port wine at Taylor’s, one of the most prestigious Port houses, founded in 1692. Explore the recently renovated 300-year-old cellars at your own pace, with a multilingual audio guide available in 13 languages. Discover the fascinating history of Port wine, its production, the Douro Valley, and the legacy of Taylor Fladgate. Learn how Taylor’s pioneered the first Dry White Port and created the Late Bottled Vintage – a revolutionary style that changed the way Port is enjoyed. End your visit with a tasting of two of Taylor’s signature wines: the crisp Chip Dry – Extra Dry White, and the rich Late Bottled Vintage. You may also sample Taylor’s 10-Year-Old Tawny, a refined expression of aged Port. Want more? A must-visit for wine lovers looking to immerse themselves in the heritage of Port. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Go directly to the reception of Taylor's… - 14 start times: between 10:00 and 17:45 - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €9: ages 0 to 3 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €25 per person - Duration: 1h - Rating: 4.74/5 from 631 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Três Séculos - Realizações Hoteleiras - Group: Shared tour - Start times: 14 start times between 10:00 and 17:45 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.74 from 631 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 593 of 631. - 5 stars: 531 (84%) - 4 stars: 62 (10%) - 3 stars: 22 (3%) - 2 stars: 8 (1%) - 1 star: 8 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the port tastings and garden; some find the phone audio tour dry or prone to interruptions. **Praised:** - Detailed explanations of port production and the company's history - Freedom to explore the cellars at your own pace - Port tastings in a garden or shaded courtyard - Knowledgeable tasting staff who explain the ports and answer questions **Complaints:** - Phone audio can stall or cut out, and visitors say to bring their own headphones - Some enjoy exploring independently, while others find the audio tour dry and impersonal - Some find staff helpful, while others report rude reception or slow tasting service - Small portions make the optional food pairings feel poor value to some guests Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-05-22 to 2026-10-03); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - 1 Grape juice from the Douro Valley (for youth to 17 years old) - Visit via mobile phone by scanning a QR code. Headphones recommended. - Tasting of 1 glass of Chip Dry, 1 glass of Late Bottled Vintage, 1 glass of 10 year-old Tawny - Self-guided tour to the Taylor's cellars ## Not included - Additional tastings ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 14 start times between 10:00 and 17:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Go directly to the reception of Taylor's cellars. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJubVQy9hkJA0R2ovANoKZu5g Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Port Wine Cellars | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #11 of 12** | €25 | 1h | 4.74 (631) | shared | | [Porto Wine & Dine: Port Wine Cave Food Tour with Eating Europe](/portugal/porto/tours/porto-wine-dine-port-wine-cave-food-tour-with-eating-europe/?format=md) | €69 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (356) | shared | | [Private Tour of the 6 Bridges with Port Wine](/portugal/porto/tours/private-tour-of-the-6-bridges-with-port-wine-356132P2/?format=md) | €50 | 2h | 5.0 (96) | private | | [Porto: Douro River Boat Tour with Port Wine & Snacks (1-6 Guests)](/portugal/porto/tours/porto-passeio-barco-no-rio-douro-com-vinho-do-porto-e-snacks-1-6-405321P1/?format=md) | €239 | 2h | 4.99 (76) | private | Ranked #11 of 12 in Port Wine Cellars by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €25 to €239, median €50; typical length 2h. 3 of 12 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/port-wine-cellars/?format=md ## More in Porto - All Porto tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/porto-taylor-s-port-cellars-visit-port-wine-tasting/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/?format=md