Onboard the Wine Train

Yes, all Wine Train railcars are temperature-controlled to keep guests comfortable year-round. Given the seasons of Napa, we encourage layers to appreciate every moment of your day from Morning to Evening.

Absolutely! The Napa Valley Wine Train takes great pride in celebrating life milestones with our onboard guests such as birthdays, anniversaries, wellness celebrations, wedding-centric milestones, retirement or work promotion moments, and other celebrations. Let us know during booking so we can make it memorable.

Yes, all Wine Train passenger cars have access to restrooms on board for your convenience.

Yes! Guests are encouraged to explore the Napa Valley Wine Train during select parts of our journey, including the observation and lounge cars. It’s a great way to take in the views, snap photos, or enjoy a drink in a more casual setting. Some experiences, like Gourmet Express Lunch and Dinner, include 2 cars in the experience.

All experiences include light narration or storytelling about Napa Valley, the history of the train, and notable wineries along the route. Some packages also include interactive components, such as wine education or themed entertainment.

From the moment you board the Wine Train, you’ll be immersed in a luxurious journey through Napa Valley. Expect elegant vintage railcars, white-linen service, multi-course gourmet meals, fine wines, point of interest knowledge about Napa Valley and our world-class wines, and breathtaking views of world-famous vineyards—all while relaxing in motion.

The Wine Train station is truly an integral part of the overall attraction, designed to enhance your experience before you even board. The newly renovated space features Instagram-worthy backdrops that provide perfect opportunities to capture memories of your visit.

While waiting for your journey to begin, you can relax at our onsite café, which serves delightful light bites and offers half-bottles of local Napa wines—ideal for two people to share before their train adventure.

The station also houses our retail store, which showcases an exceptional selection of local Napa wines that can be shipped directly to your home. Our carefully curated collection features diverse producers from across the region, including wines from celebrated Black-owned and LGBTQ+-owned wineries alongside other outstanding Napa Valley producers. Our selection allows visitors to discover the rich variety of talented winemakers that contribute to Napa’s world-class reputation.

The Wine Train offers fully curated experiences rather than a hop-on/hop-off service. All passengers follow the same schedule for either lunch or dinner rides, and are seated in specific cars where their particular experience unfolds.

The main train features nine passenger cars that can accommodate multiple curated experiences simultaneously, all following the same timeline but offering different activities. There’s also a smaller train that exclusively offers the Legacy Experience, where all passengers share the same journey together.

While the Wine Train does make stops at certain wineries, it’s important to note that not all experiences include winery visits or wine tastings. Each experience is designed to be enjoyed from beginning to end as a complete package.

Outside food is not permitted onboard the Napa Valley Wine Train. We do offer corkage for wine. With our gourmet meals and Napa wine selections, you’ll have plenty to enjoy onboard.

Every day, we serve a variety of guests with different dietary restrictions and food allergies. Our dishes are prepared fresh and made to order on board, but some advance notice helps handle special menu requests. When making your reservation, please alert your booking agent of your needs. When you arrive, remind your server which member of your party has the allergy. Rest assured, we handle hundreds of allergies weekly with ease.

The Wine Train offers abundant opportunities for photos to mark our guest moments. The first options for photos start in the station at any one of our fabulous Instagram spots. The next is where our Photo team takes your photo when boarding the train and then have this photo ready for purchase or access digitally by the end of your ride. Aboard each train and within each car are numerous opportunities for photos including our open air cars, observation platforms, at your dining table and more. Also, do not forget that those who purchase an experience with a winery tour also have the opportunity to snap photos off the train in vineyards, barrel rooms, and tasting lounges. Then we encourage you to share your photo to be featured on our website and enter to win a future ride on the Wine Train and #winetrain in your social media post!

Yes! The Wine Train offers an extensive wine list showcasing some of the best wines from Napa Valley’s top producers with a special highlight on wineries that you can see from the Train along our route. Our onboard wine stewards are happy to recommend pairings, wine flights, or bottles for your meal. We also offer specialty cocktails, craft beers, mocktails to suit every palate.

You’ll be seated in a refurbished Napa Valley Wine Train vintage railcar, designed with plush seats, classic Honduran Mahogany wood finishes, and picture windows to take in the sights along our route. Seating is typically arranged in tables for two or four, depending on your group size and booking type. Each booking party enjoys private table/s for their enjoyment and comfort.

Each Napa Valley Wine Train journey includes a chef-prepared multi-course meal, made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Menus vary seasonally and may include dishes like pan-seared salmon, short ribs, risotto, and decadent desserts. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available.

Yes, the Napa Valley Wine Train offers plenty of fantastic photo opportunities. Here are some highlights:

Scenic views: Capture the stunning vineyards, rolling hills, and picturesque landscapes as the train travels through the Valley.

Vintage train carriages: The classic charm of our restored rail cars creates a distinctive setting, with elegant interior details that enhance every photo.

Onboard dining experience: Snap shots of your gourmet meals and wine pairings, as the culinary presentations are stunning and thoughtfully executed.

Station and platform: The train station and boarding area have a quaint, historical feel that’s perfect for capturing the essence of the experience. Before you board, our platform photographer will snap a shot of you and your group.

Landscapes from the train: Take advantage of the large windows for panoramic shots while you coast past vineyards.

The Wine Train experience is as much about the ambiance and social atmosphere as it is about the exceptional food and wine. Dressing to impress enhances the experience not just for yourself, but for everyone on board. Part of the charm and excitement comes from the people-watching element—seeing fellow passengers who have also embraced the occasion with their stylish attire creates a sophisticated, celebratory atmosphere throughout the journey. Take a moment to enjoy this BLOG to learn more about the Wine Train and how to be dressed to impress!

Our seasonal fare is prepared fresh in our onboard kitchen car. The Wine Train invites our guests to explore the train during their journey and stop by the kitchen car to see their exquisite courses come to life. Our culinary professionals with Michelin, Forbes and AAA standard expertise, work hard to accommodate all dining restrictions. Ordering your meal is as easy as in a stationary restaurant, choose from a selection of appetizers, main courses, and desserts once onboard the train and then sit back, let the wheels spin as you enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of Napa Valley.

Per state law, animals are not allowed on board the Napa Valley Wine Train, with the exception of service animals. If you have a service animal, please see the next question.

We encourage our guests to dress for the occasion, though we do not have an enforced dress code. Dinner can be dressier — some guests prefer cocktail party attire. Jackets are suggested on cool nights but are not required. It is always a good idea to bring an extra layer to make sure you are warm enough on board.

Per state law, animals are not allowed on board the Napa Valley Wine Train, with the exception of service animals. If you will be bringing a service animal, please see our FAQ page for more information.

Our seasonal fare is prepared fresh in our onboard kitchen car. We invite our guests to explore the train during their journey and stop by the kitchen car to see their exquisite courses come to life.