We did the 19 euro tour that was about an hour long and had a tasting of 3 wines. I actually knew nothing about Port before visiting, and I found it really informative. The dark cellars and tour guide dressed as the mascot (with the hat and cape) made a fun experience. I am glad we decided to do this tour.

There are numerous Port Cellars to visit in Porto, we chose Sandeman. The tour provided a very interesting introduction into history of the Sandeman company and the port industry, as well as an explanation the manufacturing process and the varieties of Port and the different vintages and classifications. Following the tour there was then the best bit, the Port tasting, this included a white, ruby and tawny Port. Our tour guide was Monica, who did a great job. At Sandeman they provide tour in different languages and it is best to book in advance so you can be sure to get one in your preferred language.

We are so glad we booked this guided tour of the wine cellars! You get the full experience, with the tour guide dressing as the Sandeman logo himself! We aren’t wine/port connoisseurs so the tour information was just right and very interesting! Our guide was Monica and she was fantastic…very knowledgeable, could answer all our questions and added a little humour along the way. The port tasting was a great way to end the experience. They also have a lovely seating area overlooking the River Douro where you can grab further refreshments! Would definitely recommend. And only 19€ per person (16£)!! You need to book in advance though as slots fill up very quickly and you wouldn’t want to miss out!

Great tour of the Sandeman Cellars. Lots of interesting facts told by the 'Don' alongside lots of interesting sights. Good sized tastings were offered at the end which were delicious! Shop is sizable too.

If you know your wine, there are probably better places to go for a port tasting and tour but if you want an intro level, this is the place to go. Everyone probably recognises the Sandeman logo from a bottle in their grandparents house and the guide takes the tour dressed in the cape and hat. Its not just a gimmick, the guides are very knowledgeable and explain the history and production very well. The tour end with a tasting of three very generously poured ports - very good value for eur 19!

I visited the Sanderman cellars whilst in Porto with a friend. The guide was cheerful, informative, and entertaining. It was good to mix with different nationalities and swap experiences whilst tasting the port. I'd recommend it for a different experience on a city trip.

We did the 28 Euro 5 wines tasting tour which was very good. The only disappointment was that our very knowledgeable female guide did not wear the distinctive Sandemans cloak uniform (which the male guides did), and which was why we booked the tour with this particular company in the first place. The tasting of the 5 wines at the end of the cellar tour was in the 1790 Room which is was very atmospheric. We were told the that the 16 Euro student combo ticket that allowed entry to the Palacio da Bolsa and a 3 wine tasting tour at Sandemans represented excellent value, but the tasting did not occur in the 1790 Room, but in a public service room cum shop. A lovely attraction that we would readily recommend.

We booked the 50mts English tour, with three tastings at the end. It was a nice introduction to Port, the region and history. We were glad we chose this tour with Sandeman over others as it was the first and oldest Port making establishments. The tasting at the end was generous, and we were able to stay at our leisure and enjoy the tastings. However, as we stepped outside, we saw that Sandeman had their own cocktail terrace outside, and we spent a lovely hour in the sun with delicious and unusual Port cocktails alongside bowls of olives, rosemary crisps, fresh sourdough bread selections from their appetiser menu

We were in Porto for the day on a cruise and spent our afternoon touring two port wine lodges. Our first stop was at Sandeman's and it did not disappoint. The building has an impressive location on the waterfront in Gaia. We had booked our tour in English with 3 port tastings on line several weeks before our trip. I would highly suggest booking on line, as many people were turned away or had to wait several hours for the next available tour in their desired language. It is clear they have invested money in the interior for the tour experience. The entrance hall has multiple exhibits regarding the history of the port house, the brand and the logo. It also contains an interesting collection of vintage port bottles that were used over the decades. The tour started on time and our guide was dressed in "the Don" cloak and hat which added to the experience. She was friendly, knowledgeable and provided good detail of port making, the industry, and history of Sandeman. The tour ended in a nicely appointed tasting room and after a quick description of our port tastings, we were free to enjoy our port at our leisure. There is a small gift shop as well as a lovely outdoor patio that serves appetizers and drinks. Highly recommended!

The 1-hour tour was fascinating as we toured the cellars. We learned so much history about the area, port wine making, and this particular cellar. We were in a group of 10-12 with an excellent English-speaking guide. There was a private wine-tasting in an elegant room at the end.