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The Legacy Experience

Embark on a complete Napa Valley experience, embracing tradition and indulgence from beginning to end. This essential excursion opens the door to the region and delivers world-class wine, gourmet cuisine, and vineyard views stretching to the horizon — all underscored by genuine hospitality.

The Legacy Experience offers the perfect blend of engaging wine-country activities and quiet moments to connect with your companions. Delight in a one-hour immersive wine tasting from an open-air Pullman rail car, and capture a snapshot of the famed Napa Valley welcome sign in Oakville, built in 1949 to bring attention to the region. 

In the afternoon, you’ll have the chance to disembark in St. Helena for two seated tastings at Charles Krug and V. Sattui. Together, these prestigious wineries boast a combined winemaking history of over 200 years. 

Indulge in a sumptuous four-course meal as you travel past rolling hills and quaint towns. Choose to elevate your dining experience by adding our sommelier flight tasting to your itinerary, including selections from Far Niente, Opus One, and Beaulieu Vineyard’s Georges de Latour Private Reserve.

Our legacy tour highlights some of the very best landmarks and legendary wineries of Napa Valley, leaving you with a collection of stories to tell and moments to remember. 

Inclusions & Features
  • Six-hour excursion through Napa Valley
  • Immersive journey aboard our vintage 1915 Pullman rail cars
  • Digital boarding photo keepsake
  • Welcome glass of sparkling wine
  • Four-course wine country-inspired meal prepared and served onboard
  • Enjoy a tasting aboard an open-air car and take a selfie at the iconic Napa Valley welcome sign in Oakville
  • Disembark for seated tastings at Charles Krug & V. Sattui
  • Shop the marketplace at V. Sattui
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Napa Winery Tastings

Indulge in two seated tastings from true Napa Valley icons. While at Charles Krug, you’ll visit the historic Redwood Cellar and learn more about time-honored winemaking traditions. After a tasting at V. Sattui, explore their renowned marketplace and purchase bottles from the winery where they’re exclusively sold.

Seasonal Fare Served Onboard

Bring a hearty appetite for a dynamic seasonal menu of locally sourced fare during your Legacy Experience — from harvest-season bounty in autumn to fresh, vibrant produce in summer. Savor a four-course wine country-inspired meal between each stop.

Travel In Style

On the Legacy Experience, we invite you to explore two of our restored Pullman rail cars. Feel the gentle Valley breeze on an open-air car as you indulge in a wine tasting. Then, settle into the sleek dining car, featuring traditional rail seating with etched-glass partitions.

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9:45 AM | Your Journey Begins

Anticipation builds at McKinstry Street Station as you check in with our team and join your fellow travelers. While you wait, sip a mimosa or cup of fresh-brewed coffee from our Artist’s Café, browse our Wine Shop and Mercantile for treasures to ship or take home, and learn more about the Wine Train’s partner, the Rail Arts District.

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10:15 AM | Time to Depart

Just before boarding, our photographers snap your picture in front of the train for a fun memento. Then, a whistle blows to signal we’re on our way. You’re served a welcome glass of bubbly while the train leaves the station. A gourmet breakfast course awaits, the first of many delectable delights.

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10:50 AM - 12:00 PM | Sights, Seasonal Fare & Photo Ops

From our immersive open-air car, expansive vineyard views greet you before a stop at the iconic Napa Valley welcome sign. At this Insta-worthy destination, you taste three premium wines before marking the moment with a selfie. Back on board, choose from a menu of seasonal, locally sourced fare for your main course.

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12:30 PM - 1:45 PM | Charles Krug Tasting & Third Course

Charles Krug — established in 1861 — invites you behind the scenes with a visit to California’s oldest continuously operating winery. Inside the stunning Redwood Cellar, you sip from an incredible collection of wine while listening to the fascinating history of the Mondavi and Krug families.

Back on board, an indulgent palate-pleasing cheese course is served as you travel to the next winery. The extraordinary Napa Valley landscape, seen from the comfort of your seat, complements every bite.

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2:00 PM - 3:20 PM | V. Sattui Tasting & Something Sweet

You pull into V. Sattui in scenic St. Helena, home of Napa Valley’s Main Street. Here, you discover more about this rustic award-winning winery founded in 1885 and indulge in a four-wine tasting, finishing off with a rich madeira, as you’re set loose in their acclaimed marketplace.

On the journey back, you’re treated to a final dessert course prepared by our pastry chef. The perfect way to end your voyage? A little open-air car dancing and enjoying the laid-back atmosphere.

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4:30 PM | Farewell For Now

As your full-day Napa Valley adventure draws to a close, you disembark and visit the Wine Store & Gift Shop to uncover cellar treasures and one-of-a-kind souvenirs.

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Additional Notes

Please note, our menu’s change seasonally and additional drinks are not included. 

Our winery tours require moderate stair climbing and standing for extended periods. We encourage guests who may have difficulty performing these two activities to consider one of our dining journeys.

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SMOKED SALMON EGGS BENEDICT
Second Select One
CRACKED MUSTARD-CIDER GLAZED SALMON
GRILLED TENDERLOIN OF BEEF
PORK TENDERLOIN
SEASONAL LOCAL RISOTTO
Penne Primavera
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MARIN COUNTY BRIE
Sweet
CHEF’S DAILY CREATIONS
Pairings

Please inquire with your server for wine pairing suggestions

GRATUITY INFORMATION

Tips have not been included with your meal and train fare. $15 per person for your meal service is suggested and we encourage tipping for your on-board beverage purchases. The Napa Valley Wine Train is now accepting cashless payments only.

Explore the Route

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Customer Reviews

Totally Worth It!

Took the legacy tour, don’t be fooled by the large price tag, it’s really worth it, the staff on the train are top notch, very friendly and make you feel like the center on the universe, think the food is going to be blah? Nope, I would happily pay $150 a person in a restaurant for the quality of the 4 course meal we got!

A Must Thing To Do While In Napa

The most fun thing to do in Napa! Highly recommend to everyone! I recommend the Legacy tour with food included. The food was delicious as were the wines that we tasted on board. The 2 wineries we stopped at were informative and offered great wine to taste and buy.

Just Book It!

What an experience. The train, the wine, the food, the staff, the views, the people you will meet, it’s all just special, and worthy of the price of admission. Our car is just so beautiful and comfortable, we were experiencing an abnormally cool morning, and to our surprise, the train car was so comfortably warm, and by the afternoon, the AC matched the warmth outside. J is the best, and I mean the best, I hope all that book has the pleasure of experiencing her wealth of knowledge and her warm, welcoming personality. Jorge knows how to entertain, an amazing MC, and his dance party at the end is a perfect finale. Oh, and about the wine and food….chef’s kiss. My pork tenderloin was dangerously good, and my wife’s beef tenderloin made me dip into her plate more than once. Also, I don’t have the most expert palate, but the wines on the train are so good! Long story short, just book it and prepared to feel like its one of the best decisions you’ll make in life

Fantastic Way to see Napa Valley

The Wine Train was a fantastic experience (Legacy Tour). The staff/team members at the Depot and on the train were all great and truly cared about delivering an unforgettable experience. We’re looking forward to returning and Napa and experiencing The Wine Train, again!

Fun Experience on the Train

Riding the Napa Valley Wine Train was a great experience. The staff was so accommodating and upbeat, and the food was excellent. The stops for wine tasting were very well run and informative, and we learned much about the history of the area. By the end of the ride there were many of the passengers dancing to music in the open air car, celebrating a great time.

Well Worth It!

We took the “Legacy Experience,” and it was our first visit to Napa. Staff was great. Train was clean and comfortable. Views were amazing. Food was great. Visits to wineries were wonderful. Highly recommend.

Wonderful!

The Legacy Tour is wonderful! Good food. Good wine. Great fun.

Met the Best People, Had the Best Food

This trip was absolutely magical for us. We are three childhood friends in our mid thirties, and really wanted to do this and it did not disappoint. The food was incredible, the views and experience was great, our wine tasting with Miguel was so fun and the dance party with the great music in the open air cart was my favorite of all. We met a couple of ladies celebrating their retirement and 70th birthday and they were the best company as well, overall we are forever going to cherish this memory.

A magical girls trip experience!!

This was the most magical day! The staff was amazing, kept everyone hyped up and taught us so much about wine and the wine-making processes. The food and wine were exceptional. The 2 wineries were visited offered beautiful tastings and their grounds were lovely.

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