Take a port wine tour and visit the various wine caves! This is a must as this is where port wine actually comes from. Tours vary in price but generally cost €3-6 and include a tasting. Most all have English speaking tours along with Spanish, Portuguese, and French. There are also quite a number of cellars offering free tastings. See the drink section of the main Portugal page for more information about port wine in general.
There are a couple of restaurants along the river that offer tastings of five Port wines for €5 (Feb 2024) from lesser-known wineries.
- 2 Taylor, Fladgate & Yeatman, Rua do Choupelo 250, ☏ +351 223 772 956, +351 223 742 800. They are further uphill and have a terrace with great views over Porto. You can also enjoy their Port wine in the adjacent garden. You can buy samples by the glass which are cheap, and you get generous portions. Tours are also available and start every 30-40 min. The tour price of €20 includes tastings of two Port wines. Founded in and family-owned since 1692. (updated Feb 2024)
