The Napa Valley Wine Train is more than a single journey. It is a collection of immersive Wine Country experiences, each offering a different way to explore Napa Valley. From three-hour lunch, 2.5-hour dinner journeys to panoramic Vista Dome dining, winery excursions, food-and-wine pairings, and full-day adventures, every experience combines scenic rail travel, chef-prepared dining made fresh onboard, exceptional hospitality, and the timeless charm of beautifully restored historic railcars.
Whether you’re seeking a romantic getaway, a Napa Valley day trip, a winery experience, or a celebration with friends and family, there’s a journey designed to fit your travel style. Compare experiences below to discover the Napa Valley Wine Train experience that’s right for you.
From year-round experiences to seasonal favorites, filter by time of day or time of year to find the perfect Napa Valley Wine Train journey for your visit.
Join us for an unhurried, immersive day in Napa Valley. With stops at the iconic NV Welcome Sign and two wineries, 11 tastings, and a multi-course dining experience complete with dancing in the open-air car, this is the best way to see and taste the best of Northern California.
Get the best seat in the house with a lunch tour through Napa Valley in our Vista Dome. These special glass-dome cars, ours being one of 10 ever made, offer stunning panoramic views, giving you a truly unique way to see the area. On your journey, enjoy a multi-course meal, paired with exceptional wine.
Approachable, relaxing, and delicious. Board Napa Valley Wine Train for an inviting journey where culinary excellence meets a social atmosphere. Perfect for a low-pressure, fun afternoon.
Step into a quintessential Napa Valley experience with a journey to Grgich Hills Estate. Savor two delicious courses on board, step off for a seated tasting on a historic estate, and conclude your trip with dessert on the train. A refined, welcoming atmosphere for wine lovers and the wine-curious alike.
Napa Valley is busy during harvest season. Lend a foot and get involved in the wine-making process by grape stomping. This activity is perfect for groups who love to get involved and become part of the winemaking tradition. After the stomp, join us for a curated wine tasting at a renowned Napa Valley winery. It's fun, festive, and unforgettable.
Ideal for wine enthusiasts looking for deeper knowledge in the Napa Valley AVA. This premium, wine-forward tour features a curated seven-course pairing menu, leaving you equipped to navigate your next glass with a professional lens.
Afternoon Tea is a refreshing way to explore Napa Valley. Low on commitment, high on whimsy; enjoy savory and sweet bites in a cozy atmosphere. Mix things up with a zesty Chandon Garden Spritz, which combines macerated bitter-orange liqueur, herbs, and spices with Chandon's award-winning sparkling.
An intimate evening under the Northern California sky. A four-course dinner rounds out the evening ride, elevating the trip through rolling hills and lush vineyards from memorable to magical.
Enjoy a three-course meal prepared with locally sourced ingredients as you ride the rails through the gorgeous Napa Valley. This intimate evening is as elegant as it is romantic.
A fun way to spend an evening, our Murder Mystery ride teleports you into an immersive storyline and encourages guest participation. Solve a mystery while enjoying dinner onboard.
An evening of education for wine lovers looking for the next level of Napa immersion. Enjoy a seven-course meal with wine pairings and curated duo plates; a true sommelier-style experience. Refined and indulgent, this is a special evening set in the scenic Napa Valley.
Set course for a cozy evening in Santa’s Cookie Car and enjoy quality time with your loved ones as you sip cocoa and delight in a delicious holiday cookie with Santa. Whether you’re continuing a special tradition or experiencing the magic for the first time, this voyage is a cheerful treat for all.
Toast to togetherness and make wonderful memories with the ones you love on the Gourmet Holiday Express. Discover our festive holiday menu full of scrumptious bites and sweet sips with Santa as you savor a slower pace in our antique Pullman dining car.
Jingle & mingle with Kris Kringle in our festive Pullman lounge car. Make your season bright and enjoy a Santa-approved holiday dinner from our expert culinary team complete with our signature fresh baked cookie and coco on our Jingle on the Rails experience.
Elevate your jolly journey in our elegant Very Merry Vista Dome car. Indulge in a decadent evening filled with exquisite cuisine from our luxurious observation-style dining car.
Offering two exclusive thanksgiving experiences to enjoy, from a laid-back lunch in our gourmet express journey to sweeping autumn views in our elevated Vista Dome, there’s no shortage of delicious cuisine and quality time on this seasonal adventure.
Embrace the magic of the season on a winter holiday afternoon train ride through Napa Valley. This distinctly cozy, 3-hour nostalgic journey brings holiday cheer and delightful memories to riders of all ages.
Celebrate the past and toast to the future aboard the Legacy train. This unparalleled culinary journey invites you to ring in the New Year with a dynamic feast for the senses while paying homage to 1976—a momentous year in the History of Napa. Usher in a world of new possibilities with an unforgettable trip through the heart of Wine Country. This festive New Year’s Eve journey features a six-hour excursion, complete with a wine selection paying tribute to the ‘76 Judgment of Paris, a three-course gourmet meal aboard our 1915 Pullman train cars, and a two-hour party at Grgich Hills Estate. Get ready—at 3 PM Napa time, the clock strikes midnight in Paris, and we toast with the Paris Commemorative Chardonnay while dancing away during the return trip home.
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| Experience | Cost | Description | Best For | Duration | Meals Served | Menu | Wine Included | Winery Stops | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Legacy Experience | $$$ | Join us for an unhurried, immersive day in Napa Valley. With stops at the iconic NV Welcome Sign and two wineries, 11 tastings, and a multi-course dining experience complete with dancing in the open-air car, this is the best way to see and taste the best of Northern California. Join us for an unhurried, immersive day in Napa Valley. With stops at the iconic NV Welcome Sign and two wineries, 11 tastings, and a multi-course dining experience complete with dancing in the open-air car, this is the best way to see and taste the best of Northern California. |
First-Time Visitors / Special Occasions | 6 Hours | Breakfast & LunchView Menu | Set Menu Breakfast; Three Courses Made to Order | Yes | 2 | |
| Vista Dome Lunch | $$ | Get the best seat in the house with a lunch tour through Napa Valley in our Vista Dome. These special glass-dome cars, ours being one of 10 ever made, offer stunning panoramic views, giving you a truly unique way to see the area. On your journey, enjoy a multi-course meal, paired with exceptional wine. Get the best seat in the house with a lunch tour through Napa Valley in our Vista Dome. These special glass-dome cars, ours being one of 10 ever made, offer stunning panoramic views, giving you a truly unique way to see the area. On your journey, enjoy a multi-course meal, paired with exceptional wine. |
Couples and Luxury Weekend Travellers | 3 Hours | LunchView Menu | Made to Order | No | None | |
| Gourmet Express Lunch | $ | Approachable, relaxing, and delicious. Board Napa Valley Wine Train for an inviting journey where culinary excellence meets a social atmosphere. Perfect for a low-pressure, fun afternoon. Approachable, relaxing, and delicious. Board Napa Valley Wine Train for an inviting journey where culinary excellence meets a social atmosphere. Perfect for a low-pressure, fun afternoon. |
Friends' Trips / Group Outings | 3 Hours | LunchView Menu | Made to Order | No | None | |
| Grgich Hills Estate Tasting | $$ | Step into a quintessential Napa Valley experience with a journey to Grgich Hills Estate. Savor two delicious courses on board, step off for a seated tasting on a historic estate, and conclude your trip with dessert on the train. A refined, welcoming atmosphere for wine lovers and the wine-curious alike. Step into a quintessential Napa Valley experience with a journey to Grgich Hills Estate. Savor two delicious courses on board, step off for a seated tasting on a historic estate, and conclude your trip with dessert on the train. A refined, welcoming atmosphere for wine lovers and the wine-curious alike. |
Wine Lovers | 3 Hours | LunchView Menu | Made to Order | Yes | 1 | |
| Tasting on the Rails Lunch | $$ | Ideal for wine enthusiasts looking for deeper knowledge in the Napa Valley AVA. This premium, wine-forward tour features a curated seven-course pairing menu, leaving you equipped to navigate your next glass with a professional lens. Ideal for wine enthusiasts looking for deeper knowledge in the Napa Valley AVA. This premium, wine-forward tour features a curated seven-course pairing menu, leaving you equipped to navigate your next glass with a professional lens. |
Wine Lovers | 3 Hours | LunchView Menu | Set Menu | Yes | None | |
| Murder Mystery Dinner | $$ | A fun way to spend an evening, our Murder Mystery ride teleports you into an immersive storyline and encourages guest participation. Solve a mystery while enjoying dinner onboard. A fun way to spend an evening, our Murder Mystery ride teleports you into an immersive storyline and encourages guest participation. Solve a mystery while enjoying dinner onboard. |
Friends' Trips / Group Outings | 2.5 Hours | DinnerView Menu | Made to Order | No | None | |
| Afternoon Tea x Chandon | $ | Afternoon Tea is a refreshing way to explore Napa Valley. Low on commitment, high on whimsy; enjoy savory and sweet bites in a cozy atmosphere. Mix things up with a zesty Chandon Garden Spritz, which combines macerated bitter-orange liqueur, herbs, and spices with Chandon's award-winning sparkling. Afternoon Tea is a refreshing way to explore Napa Valley. Low on commitment, high on whimsy; enjoy savory and sweet bites in a cozy atmosphere. Mix things up with a zesty Chandon Garden Spritz, which combines macerated bitter-orange liqueur, herbs, and spices with Chandon's award-winning sparkling. |
Friends' Trips / Group Outings | 3 Hours | LunchView Menu | Set Menu | No | None | |
| Vista Dome Dinner | $$ | An intimate evening under the Northern California sky. A four-course dinner rounds out the evening ride, elevating the trip through rolling hills and lush vineyards from memorable to magical. An intimate evening under the Northern California sky. A four-course dinner rounds out the evening ride, elevating the trip through rolling hills and lush vineyards from memorable to magical. |
First-Time Visitors / Special Occasions | 2.5 Hours | DinnerView Menu | Made to Order | No | None | |
| Gourmet Express Dinner | $ | Enjoy a three-course meal prepared with locally sourced ingredients as you ride the rails through the gorgeous Napa Valley. This intimate evening is as elegant as it is romantic. Enjoy a three-course meal prepared with locally sourced ingredients as you ride the rails through the gorgeous Napa Valley. This intimate evening is as elegant as it is romantic. |
First-Time Visitors / Special Occasions | 2.5 Hours | DinnerView Menu | Made to Order | No | None | |
| Tasting on the Rails Dinner | $$ | An evening of education for wine lovers looking for the next level of Napa immersion. Enjoy a seven-course meal with wine pairings and curated duo plates; a true sommelier-style experience. Refined and indulgent, this is a special evening set in the scenic Napa Valley. An evening of education for wine lovers looking for the next level of Napa immersion. Enjoy a seven-course meal with wine pairings and curated duo plates; a true sommelier-style experience. Refined and indulgent, this is a special evening set in the scenic Napa Valley. |
Wine Lovers | 2.5 Hours | DinnerView Menu | Set Menu | Yes | None | |
| Grape Stomp at Grgich Hills | $$ | Napa Valley is busy during harvest season. Lend a foot and get involved in the wine-making process by grape stomping. This activity is perfect for groups who love to get involved and become part of the winemaking tradition. After the stomp, join us for a curated wine tasting at a renowned Napa Valley winery. It's fun, festive, and unforgettable. Napa Valley is busy during harvest season. Lend a foot and get involved in the wine-making process by grape stomping. This activity is perfect for groups who love to get involved and become part of the winemaking tradition. After the stomp, join us for a curated wine tasting at a renowned Napa Valley winery. It's fun, festive, and unforgettable. |
Wine Lovers | 3 Hours | LunchView Menu | Made to Order | Yes | 1 | |
| Peppermint Tea | $ | Embrace the magic of the season on a winter holiday afternoon train ride through Napa Valley. This distinctly cozy, 3-hour nostalgic journey brings holiday cheer and delightful memories to riders of all ages. Embrace the magic of the season on a winter holiday afternoon train ride through Napa Valley. This distinctly cozy, 3-hour nostalgic journey brings holiday cheer and delightful memories to riders of all ages. |
Tradition Keepers | 3 Hours | LunchView Menu | Set Menu | No | None |
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The Napa Valley Wine Train offers far more than a traditional wine tasting. While many tasting experiences take place in a single tasting room or vineyard, Wine Train journeys combine scenic rail travel, chef-prepared dining made fresh onboard, private table seating, exceptional hospitality, and immersive Wine Country experiences into one seamless itinerary.
Every guest is welcomed aboard with a complimentary glass of wine, and many of our experiences include additional wine tastings, curated wine flights, winery visits, guided tastings, and wine education experiences. Guests looking for an even deeper wine experience can explore our dedicated wine-included journeys or add wine flights to many experiences at a discounted rate when purchased with their tickets.
Guests travel through the heart of Napa Valley aboard beautifully restored historic railcars, enjoying vineyard views, iconic landmarks, and stories of Napa’s winemaking heritage along the way. Depending on the experience selected, guests may enjoy winery visits, guided tastings, educational wine pairings, open-air observation car experiences, seasonal events, or specialty railcar experiences.
The Napa Valley Wine Train is not simply a winery visit, restaurant reservation, or train ride. It is one of Napa Valley’s most iconic attractions, offering a collection of thoughtfully curated experiences designed to showcase the best of Wine Country in a uniquely memorable way.
Whether you choose a three-hour lunch journey, a romantic dinner, a wine education experience, or a full-day winery excursion like our Legacy Experience, every experience combines food, wine, hospitality, sightseeing, and the timeless charm of historic rail travel.
Yes. Many visitors combine a morning Napa Valley hot air balloon ride from our Napa partners like ALOFT with a Napa Valley Wine Train experience for a memorable Wine Country day. Because balloon flights typically take place shortly after sunrise, guests often have plenty of time to enjoy breakfast, explore Downtown Napa or Oxbow Public Market, and then board their Wine Train experience later in the morning.
Our Legacy Experience is especially popular with visitors looking to create a full day of Napa Valley adventures, combining scenic rail travel, winery visits, guided tastings, a chef-prepared meal made fresh onboard, and exceptional hospitality into one seamless itinerary.
Guests seeking a more relaxed pace often pair a balloon ride with the Vista Dome Lunch or another midday Wine Train experience. This approach leaves additional time for shopping, winery visits, dining, or exploring Downtown Napa before returning home or continuing an overnight Wine Country getaway.
Together, a sunrise balloon flight and a Wine Train journey offer two of Napa Valley’s most iconic experiences in a single day, showcasing the region from both the sky and the rails.
Our Gourmet Express Lunch, offers a reduced $109 rate for riders aged 12 and under. All four Santa Train experiences offer adult and child pricing. All other train experiences have the same ticket price for everyone, regardless of age. Age requirements for each experience are clearly listed.
Kids love our Gourmet Express Lunch. Children 12 and under ride for just $109, enjoying a three-hour journey and multi-course meal. The menu, while gourmet, offers a wide selection of favorites for all ages and dining restrictions.The experience is an elegant but fun three-hour train ride, typically featuring quiet spaces where children can take a break and explore away from other guests.
During the holidays, join us on our Santa Train Jolly Journeys. Our Santa Train has become a beloved family tradition over its 32-year history onboard the Napa Valley Wine Train. Many parents and grandparents who experienced the magic as children now bring their own kids aboard for this special holiday adventure.
The Napa Valley Wine Train offers a collection of distinct experiences designed to showcase Napa Valley in different ways. Guests can choose from scenic lunch and dinner journeys, full-day winery excursions, wine education and food-pairing experiences, afternoon tea, seasonal events, themed journeys, and holiday celebrations.
Options range from approachable three-hour daytime experiences like Gourmet Express Lunch and Afternoon Tea to immersive full-day adventures like the Legacy Experience, which includes winery visits, approximately 11 wine tastings, scenic rail travel, and a four-course meal prepared fresh onboard. Wine enthusiasts may prefer experiences such as Tasting on the Rails, while guests seeking entertainment can enjoy specialty offerings like Murder Mystery Dinner.
Each experience is intentionally paired with the railcar and atmosphere that best supports the journey, from historic Pullman dining cars and open-air observation experiences to the panoramic Vista Dome. Whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner, a Napa Valley winery tour, a food and wine pairing experience, a family outing, a celebration with friends, or a full Wine Country adventure, there is a Napa Valley Wine Train experience designed to fit your interests, schedule, and travel style.
To compare journey duration, railcars, winery visits, tastings, dining styles, and included features side-by-side, explore our Experience Comparison Chart to find the Napa Valley Wine Train experience that best fits your visit.
Yes, you may bring your own bottle on board for an additional corkage fee. If you purchase wine from our Wine Shop, enjoy a reduced corkage fee per bottle. Explore a carefully curated selection of wines to complement your experience or savor for later.
While wine is in our name, we offer much more! Our talented team of onboard servers and bartenders take great pride in their RXR-inspired craft cocktail program. Plus, we offer a great selection of popular beers, including some local microbrews, and our mocktails are sure to please, featuring Wilderton Non-Alcoholic Spirits.
After dinner, strike gold with our specialty coffee and dessert drinks, including our famous Millionaire Coffee, named after Napa Valley Railroad founder Samuel Brannan.
The Napa Valley Wine Train offers a variety of experiences ranging from approximately 2.5 hours to 6 hours, allowing guests to choose the journey that best fits their Napa Valley itinerary.
Our shorter experiences, including many lunch, dinner, and specialty journeys, are ideal for guests who want to pair the Wine Train with other Napa Valley activities, winery visits, shopping, or sightseeing. Signature experiences such as Afternoon Tea, Vista Dome, Gourmet Express, and Murder Mystery Dinner typically allow guests to enjoy the experience while still leaving time to explore the region before or after their ride.
For guests seeking a more immersive Wine Country adventure, the Legacy Experience is our flagship full-day journey. Over approximately six hours, guests enjoy scenic rail travel, winery visits, guided tastings, a tasting at the iconic Napa Valley Welcome Sign, a four-course meal prepared fresh onboard, and exceptional hospitality throughout the day.
Many visitors are surprised to learn that the Wine Train does not necessarily consume an entire Napa Valley vacation. A popular itinerary includes breakfast at Oxbow Public Market, a midday Wine Train experience, and an afternoon winery visit or Downtown Napa exploration. Likewise, dinner journeys are a favorite way for overnight visitors to conclude a full day of wineries, spas, shopping, and sightseeing.
Whether you’re looking for a quick escape, a romantic evening, a wine education experience, or a full-day Wine Country adventure, there is a Napa Valley Wine Train journey designed to fit your schedule and travel style.
The Napa Valley Wine Train offers stops, including disembarking at wineries, with the Legacy Experience and Grgich Hills Estate Tasting, which includes winery tastings in the ticket price. Seasonally, the Wine Train also offers a fine wine Library Tasting experience at Grgich Hills Estate and during harvest season a Grape Stomp experience where you crush grapes the old-fashioned way while sipping on great Napa wines! Explore our experiences to learn more about these journeys.
Yes. Every Napa Valley Wine Train experience includes a complimentary welcome glass of wine upon boarding. Beyond that, wine inclusions vary by experience.
Many of our most immersive journeys include additional tastings, guided wine experiences, winery visits, wine pairings, or educational tasting programs. Experiences such as the Legacy Experience, Tasting on the Rails, Grgich Hills Estate Tasting, and other wine-focused journeys include additional wine tastings as part of the ticket price.
For guests looking to further enhance their experience, wine flights and other curated tasting opportunities are available for purchase onboard. Our hospitality team is always happy to recommend pairings based on your menu selections.
The Napa Valley Wine Train also offers one of the region’s most extensive onboard beverage programs. In addition to wine, guests may enjoy cocktails, craft beer, mocktails, non-alcoholic beer, non-alcoholic wine, coffee, tea, and other specialty beverages available throughout the journey.
Whether you’re a casual wine enthusiast or a dedicated collector, there is a Napa Valley Wine Train experience designed to match your interests, from leisurely dining journeys to immersive wine education and winery-focused adventures.
The Wine Train operates year-round, and Napa Valley being part of the world’s very special 2% Mediterranean climate, sets the scene for temperate outdoor enjoyment year round. While Napa enjoys a full 4 seasons, important to the grape growing cycle, there is something unique about the scenic vistas no matter the season.
The Napa Valley Wine Train is primarily composed of 2 trains:
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The Main Train operates daily lunch service and dinner on weekends. The Legacy Train offers our special 6-hour excursion with 3 wine tasting stops, 4-course meal, and dancing onboard the train on our way back to the station.