Porto Taylor's Port Cellars Visit and Port Wine Tasting
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.
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages Tasting of 1 glass of Chip Dry, 1 glass of Late Bottled Vintage, 1 glass of 10 year-old Tawny
- Carbonated beverages 1 Grape juice from the Douro Valley (for youth to 17 years old)
- Visit via mobile phone by scanning a QR code. Headphones recommended.
- Self-guided tour to the Taylor's cellars
- Additional tastings
Meeting Location
Rua do Choupelo 250
4400 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Explore Taylor’s 300-year-old cellars at your own pace with an audio guide in 13 languages. Discover the history of Port wine, its production, and Taylor Fladgate’s legacy. Learn about innovations like the Dry White Port and Late Bottled Vintage. Finish with a tasting of two signature Ports: Chip Dry and LBV.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- Alcoholic beverages. Tasting of 1 glass of Chip Dry, 1 glass of Late Bottled Vintage, 1 glass of 10 year-old Tawny.
- Carbonated beverages. 1 Grape juice from the Douro Valley (for youth to 17 years old).
- Visit via mobile phone by scanning a QR code. Headphones recommended.
- Self-guided tour to the Taylor's cellars.
- Additional tastings.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Porto Taylor's Port Cellars Visit and Port Wine Tasting is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Porto Taylor’s Port Cellars Visit and Port Wine Tasting will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Alcoholic beveragesTasting of 1 glass of Chip Dry, 1 glass of Late Bottled Vintage, 1 glass of 10 year-old Tawny
- Carbonated beverages1 Grape juice from the Douro Valley (for youth to 17 years old)
- Visit via mobile phone by scanning a QR code. Headphones recommended.
- Self-guided tour to the Taylor's cellars
- Additional tastings
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
