Board a beautifully restored vintage rail car and choose from 14 curated Napa Valley Wine Train experiences — each one pairing chef-driven cuisine, world-class Napa wines, and panoramic views of the valley with the kind of unhurried elegance no winery visit can replicate.
From a three-hour gourmet lunch to a six-hour immersive wine tour with tastings at the valley’s most prestigious estates, every detail is handled from the moment you board. No driving. No planning. Just Napa Valley at its finest.
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 combines more than just the elements of a restaurant, winery and wine tour into a single experience. Guests enjoy chef-prepared dining, exceptional hospitality, scenic rail travel, and select wine experiences while traveling through Napa Valley aboard beautifully restored historic railcars through the heart of Napa Valley. Rather than simply visiting a restaurant or winery, guests enjoy an immersive journey that brings together the sights, flavors, and hospitality of Wine Country.
Absolutely. Many guests incorporate the Napa Valley Wine Train into a broader Napa Valley getaway. Located in Downtown Napa near Oxbow Public Market, the train station provides convenient walkable access to nearby hotels, restaurants, tasting rooms, and attractions, making it an ideal centerpiece for a Wine Country visit. Visit our Overnight Stays page to learn more about our key hotel partners.
The Napa Valley Wine Train is a collection of distinct experiences rather than a single train ride. Each journey is thoughtfully paired with the railcar environment best suited to bring that experience to life.
From our beautifully restored 1915-1917 Pullman dining cars and open-air observation cars to the iconic Vista Dome, one of only a handful of remaining glass-domed railcars in North America, each railcar offers its own character, atmosphere, and perspective on Wine Country.
Some experiences are designed around immersive food and wine pairings, others around sightseeing, winery visits, seasonal celebrations, or leisurely dining. By matching the experience to the railcar, we create journeys that feel intentionally crafted rather than interchangeable.
This is one reason many guests return again and again. Whether enjoying the panoramic views of the Vista Dome, experiencing a winery excursion aboard our Legacy Experience, participating in a seasonal event, or discovering a new culinary journey, each experience offers a unique way to explore Napa Valley.
To compare railcars, winery visits, dining styles, included tastings, duration, and experience features side-by-side, explore our Experience Comparison Chart and discover which Napa Valley Wine Train journey is right for you.
The Napa Valley Wine Train is a collection of distinct experiences rather than a single train ride. Guests can choose from gourmet lunch and dinner journeys, winery excursions, wine education experiences, afternoon tea, seasonal events, holiday celebrations, and specialty experiences. Each journey is thoughtfully designed with its own theme, inclusions, railcar setting, and guest experience.
Many guests first visit the Napa Valley Wine Train as a bucket-list experience, then return to discover the variety of experiences offered throughout the year. From winery excursions and food-and-wine pairings to holiday rides, seasonal events, and specialty dining experiences, every journey offers a unique way to experience Napa Valley. Changing seasons, rotating menus, special events, and new experiences ensure that no two visits feel exactly alike.
Every Napa Valley Wine Train experience includes a scenic journey aboard one of the most iconic attractions in Wine Country. Guests travel through Napa Valley aboard beautifully restored historic railcars dating from 1915-1917, including our Pullman dining cars and, on select experiences, one of only a handful of remaining Super Dome railcars featuring second-floor seating beneath a glass dome.
Your ticket also includes a chef-prepared multi-course meal made fresh onboard in active kitchen cars while the train is traveling through Napa Valley. Unlike a traditional restaurant, your experience combines dining, sightseeing, hospitality, and historic rail travel into one unforgettable journey.
Every party enjoys private table seating, allowing couples, families, friends, and groups to relax and enjoy the experience together. Many dining cars also feature elegant etched-glass partitions that create a comfortable sense of privacy while preserving the social atmosphere and historic charm of the train.
Our onboard hospitality team serves as both host and guide, sharing stories about Napa Valley, its wineries, winemaking traditions, rail history, and the destinations visible along the route. An event fee is included in your ticket price and helps support the onboard service, housekeeping, and culinary teams who care for your experience throughout the journey.
Depending on the experience selected, additional inclusions may include winery visits, guided tastings, wine education experiences, specialty railcars, seasonal programming, and exclusive events.
More than a train ride, restaurant reservation, or winery visit, the Napa Valley Wine Train offers a collection of thoughtfully curated experiences designed to showcase the best of Napa Valley in a uniquely memorable way.
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.
While we don’t allow outside alcohol, our passion for Napa Valley’s vineyards shines through in our carefully selected wine list, designed to be the perfect companion for your journey.
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 Wine Train operates 3 distinct schedules:
Our smaller consist called the Legacy Train, operating 10:15am – 4:14pm daily, is a 6-hour quintessential journey through Napa Valley including, a gourmet 4-course meal, 3 wine tasting stops, 11 wine tastes, and dancing in the open air car en route back to the Station.
Our larger consist of 9 passenger cars called the Main Train hosts all of our other 14 experiences in 2 regular train 3-hour lunch or 2.5-hour dinner schedules. Lunch operates from 11:30am – 2:30pm and dinner from 6:20pm – 8:50pm.
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.
Wine Train guests are greeted with a welcome glass of sparkling wine upon boarding. Additional wine, wine flights, cocktails, beer, specialty drinks, and bottled water is available for purchase on board throughout your journey. A selection of experiences includes wine with your experience such as Tasting on the Rails, Legacy and Grgich tastings. Additional wine, wine flights, cocktails, beer, specialty drinks, and bottled water is available for purchase on board throughout your journey.
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.