What is on offer
| Sandeman option | Price | Duration | Tasting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port and chocolate | 32 EUR | 1 h | 3 ports and truffles, tasting room |
| Classic visit | 23 EUR | 50 min | 3 ports |
| 1790 visit | 35 EUR | 1 h 30 | 5 ports |
| Old tawnies | 53 EUR | 1 h 30 | 4 ports |
| Workshop | 100 EUR | 3 h | 5 ports |
| Exclusive experience | 170 EUR | 2 h 30 | 6 ports |
Prices from the Sogrape site read on 29 October 2026; other sites list different fares, so book from the official source or the offer page below and check the price before paying.
Port and chocolate: what you taste
Sogrape describes three ports served with selected truffles, the experience drawing a parallel between how port and chocolate are made. Classic pairings are a tawny with nutty or caramel notes and a ruby with dark chocolate; see our port wine guide to know what is in your glass. The house does not publish the three pours here: your guide will tell you on site.
Hours and booking
According to the official site the experience runs daily from 10:00 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 18:00; the last morning start is 12:15 and the last afternoon start 17:15. The classic visit may run longer hours (see the Sandeman cellars page). Book online in summer and at weekends. Legal drinking age applies: the site asks you to confirm it.
Chocolate or classic tour?
- Chocolate: for a one-hour break, a gift or a couple; you stay in the tasting room.
- Classic tour: 9 EUR cheaper, you see the cellars and the brand's black-caped figure, but no chocolate.
- Comparing houses: read Gaia cellars: which to choose and the Gaia cellars.
Getting there
The cellars are on Largo Miguel Bombarda in Vila Nova de Gaia, about 10 minutes on foot from the Ribeira via the lower deck of the Dom Luís I bridge. Drink water and eat first: ports are stronger than table wine and are better enjoyed in moderation.
FAQ
How much is the Sandeman port and chocolate tasting?
32 EUR per person according to Sogrape on 29 October 2026, for 1 hour and three ports with truffles.
What is the difference from the classic tour?
The classic tour (23 EUR, 50 min) shows the cellars and serves three ports; the chocolate option takes place in the tasting room with truffles.
Do I need to book?
Advised in summer and at weekends; places are limited.
The Porto Authority editorial team, 29/10/2026.
