Napa Valley Wine Train
Tourist train through Napa Valley offering onboard dining experiences, from multi-course lunches to dinners and wine tastings, in a setting inspired by the golden age of rail travel.
About Napa Valley Wine Train
Napa Valley Wine Train: culinary journeys through Napa Valley
The Napa Valley Wine Train operates on the historic Napa Valley Railroad, a line that has carried visitors through Wine Country, California's first wellness destination, since 1864. Today's offering combines the golden age of train travel with thoughtfully curated onboard dining experiences, with private seating for every group and a selection that changes with the seasons.
Onboard experiences
The roster of journeys includes several options differentiated by duration, number of courses, and format:
- The Legacy Experience: 6-hour excursion with a 4-course gourmet meal.
- Vista Dome Lunch: 3-hour journey with a 4-course gourmet meal.
- Gourmet Express Lunch: 3-hour journey with a 3-course gourmet meal.
- Tasting on the Rails Lunch: 3-hour journey with a 7-course tasting menu.
- Murder Mystery Dinner: 2.5-hour experience with a 3-course gourmet meal.
- Grape Stomp at Grgich Hills: 3-hour journey with a 3-course gourmet meal.
The offering is rounded out by wine-included experiences, daytime and evening departures, and seasonal options. The company also sells gift cards and maintains a wine and gift shop.
Cuisine and service
Onboard menus include multi-course gourmet meals, afternoon teas, and Michelin-inspired tastings, accompanied by views of the wine country landscape and personalized service. The company presents these experiences as suitable for celebrations, reunions, and getaways of all kinds.
Group events and celebrations
The group events service offers customized seating arrangements, amenities, and cuisine tailored to each occasion. The company sells bespoke packages for groups and hosts celebrations and weddings onboard.
Visitor information
The website includes sections dedicated to trip planning, with pages on overnight stays, day trippers, and getting here. The company also publishes content about its history, its team of conductors, and its community ties, as well as a blog with notes from the valley.
Awards and press
The company maintains a press and awards section that compiles articles and mentions published in the media. Featured content includes reports on honeymoon destinations, Napa Valley wineries with food offerings, spring getaways, and international wine experiences.
Ownership and corporate group
Napa Valley Wine Train is owned by Noble House Hotels & Resorts, a group that brings together hotels and resorts in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Texas, Washington, Wyoming, Mexico, Montana, Oregon, and Massachusetts.
Location and contact
1275 McKinstry Street, Napa, CA 94559 · Phone: 1-800-427-4124
Onboard dining experiences on the Napa Valley Wine Train