Graham's Port Lodge

Graham’s Port Lodge is an unforgettable experience — not just for the incredible Port wines, but for the atmosphere, history, and hospitality that make the visit feel special. The tour is well-paced and informative, offering a great look into Graham’s heritage and the craft behind their iconic Ports. The tasting rooms are beautiful, with stunning views over Porto and the Douro River. Each Port in the tasting flight was exceptional, especially the aged Tawny selections — smooth, complex, and packed with character. The staff are knowledgeable, warm, and take time to walk you through each pour so you really appreciate what you’re tasting. A must-visit when in Vila Nova de Gaia. Tip: Make a reservation for your tour or tasting — spots fill up quickly. And it’s easiest to Uber here, as the lodge sits atop a steep hill. Highly recommended!

We visited for a late-morning pre-booked English tour & tasting. We walked from Porto, which was all fine until we started to climb to Graham's - it was a challenging walk on the roads, with very teeny tiny shoulders! We arrived with only a few minutes to spare for our scheduled tour time. The exterior grounds and view are GORGEOUS - absolutely spectacular. If I had realized they were that nice I likely would have just had a drink on the terrace to soak it all in. However, the tour was mostly interesting; longer and more detailed than I had anticipated it being. I'm glad we did it, though I don't remember any of the information provided now. I think we had the misfortune of being in a tour group with some rather pretentious types; I felt a little bad for the tour guide (who was very friendly) as some of the guests seemed to be peppering her with some snooty-seeming (to me) questions. Maybe it was just a handful of bougie travellers, I don't know. The tour was followed by a tasting in a large, open room; we just did the basic tasting of 3 ports (I'm not a Port person, but the LBV was good) but I noticed others likely purchased one of the upgraded experiences with tasting items, etc. That part was mostly left on our own to taste, after the guide explained things, which I liked. We walked through the shop at the end, took another look around the beautiful landscaping and terrace, and hopped on an Uber back to our next destination!

The lodge sits above the Douro River and offers amazing views over the city, the historic centre, and the bridges. The setting alone is worth the visit, but the experience inside was just as impressive. The tour taught me a great deal about how Port wine is made. From the vineyards in the Douro Valley to the massive oak vats and casks where the wine ages, every step of the process is fascinating. The guides shared stories about the family‑run business, which has been producing Port for over a century, and they explained how tradition and modern techniques work together. Walking through the cellars and seeing the barrels up close gives a real sense of the craft and care that goes into every bottle. The tasting portion was excellent. I sampled a range of Ports, from younger and fruitier styles to rich tawny and vintage options. Each one was paired thoughtfully with small bites, which made the experience even more enjoyable. After the tour, I spent some time in the shop and ended up buying a beautifully crafted bottle to bring home. If you are in Porto, Graham’s Port Lodge is a place to learn, taste, and enjoy beautiful views in equal measure.

Really enjoyed the tour with Maximilian, would absolutely recommend to anyone into port or wine! He really helped understand the process behind producing all varieties of port from graham’s. A must visit in Porto

Graham’s winery was amazing! The small museum is very interesting, and our guide was excellent, fluent in English and shared lots of fascinating details. The port wine tasting was great as well. Portions for the food pairings could be a bit bigger, but overall it was a very enjoyable experience.

I’ve heard about the Grahams brand of Port for many years, but knew next to nothing about them. One of the original Port Houses in Porto, now owned by the Symington family, which also owns Dow Port, amongst other well known brands. The tour lasted around an hour, which took in a tour of the barrel house, an explanatory film on how port is harvested and produced. Our guide provided us with a detailed explanation on the different varieties of port, how the different vintages are produced and also how long you can keep them for once opened. We finished the tour with a “tasting flight” of three different vintage ruby and tawny ports.

The views are the best of any port winery in the city and the tasting rooms are very nice. I just wish I’d skipped the “premium” tasting (the “six grapes” blend was horrible) and cheese “pairing” (quite bad) in favor of the nicer tasting options.

Great wine tour and tasting! We walked up from the water's edge and that is an experience in its own right. Once at the top, the view over the city from Graham's restaurant terrace is incredible. We were lucky to find couple of places on their vintage tour. The tasting took place after the cellar tour I the vintage 1room.we had 3 port and cheese and Pastel de nata. I would recommend the tour but better to book in advance otherwise you may need to wait or don't find room. Our English speaking guide was very knowledgeable and articulate!