Evening Journeys
A twilight Valley ride and exceptional service await with elegant evenings aboard the Wine Train. Our signature evening journeys invite you to dine in the glass-ceiling Vista Dome, where you’ll weave through California wine country. Let us transport you back in time, thanks to the vintage touches on the Gourmet Express, where each experience delivers artful seasonal fare.
Vista Dome Dinner
There’s romance on the rails for you and your special someone aboard our elegant Vista Dome Dinner experience. As dusk descends, making room for a blanket of stars, you’ll be seated in the panoramic glass-dome dining car for a multi-course gourmet meal paired with a charming vintage atmosphere.
Gourmet Express Dinner
Guests aboard the evening Gourmet Express journey will indulge in three sumptuous courses, all served in our exquisitely refurbished Pullman dining car. As the train moves through the Valley at golden hour, passengers can visit one of three kitchen cars, where our talented culinary team crafts fresh Wine Country-inspired fare.
Tasting on the Rails Dinner
Sample and savor some of the Valley’s very best—for even longer. Make the most of daylight savings with a sunlit ride aboard the Wine Train from dinnertime to dusk. Onboard, you’ll indulge in a true feast for the senses with a tasting menu of seven courses — each expertly paired with Napa AVA wines. While seated, you’ll enjoy expansive vineyard views and endless rolling hills.
Murder Mystery Dinner
An evening of intrigue unfolds as you travel to yesteryear aboard the Wine Train. On select dates, choose from a collection of themed experiences and ride the rails for a mysterious game of cat and mouse. Each immersive murder mystery features its own suggested attire—from 50’s fashions to masquerade formal wear—and a delectable multi-course dinner.
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Candlelight Junction
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Napa Wine Train Escape
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Napa River Inn
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan for your ride by browsing our frequently asked questions and visiting the FAQ page for in-depth answers.
Napa Valley Wine Train dinner journeys are ideal for guests who want to end their Wine Country day with something memorable. Many visitors spend the day exploring wineries, tasting rooms, shopping, spas, and the charming towns of Napa Valley before settling into one of our beautifully restored historic railcars for an evening of dining, hospitality, and scenic rail travel.
Unlike a traditional restaurant reservation, a Wine Train dinner combines multiple experiences into one. Guests enjoy chef-prepared cuisine made fresh onboard, private table seating, exceptional hospitality, and ever-changing views as the train travels through the heart of Wine Country. The journey itself becomes part of the evening.
Dinner experiences are particularly popular with overnight visitors staying in Napa Valley hotels, couples celebrating special occasions, client appreciation groups, and travelers looking to fit the Wine Train into a full Napa Valley itinerary without sacrificing valuable daytime winery visits.
Whether you’re enjoying panoramic views from the Vista Dome, savoring a chef-crafted meal aboard Gourmet Express Dinner, exploring wine pairings on Tasting on the Rails Dinner, or solving a mystery aboard Murder Mystery Dinner, each evening journey offers its own unique way to experience Napa Valley after dark.
For many guests, a Wine Train dinner isn’t the main event of the day—it becomes the perfect finale to it.
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.
All evening Napa Valley Wine Train experiences depart at 6:20 PM, and we encourage guests to arrive at the station by 5:30 PM to enjoy the atmosphere, explore the station, sip a glass of wine, people-watch, and allow the anticipation to build before boarding.
Evening journeys are especially popular with overnight visitors and hotel guests who spend the day exploring Napa Valley wineries, tasting rooms, spas, shopping, and other attractions before ending the evening aboard the Wine Train. Many guests consider a dinner journey the perfect finale to a full day in Wine Country.
Guests enjoy chef-prepared cuisine made fresh onboard, private table seating, exceptional hospitality, and ever-changing vineyard views from beautifully restored historic railcars. Unlike a traditional restaurant reservation, the experience combines dining, sightseeing, rail travel, and Wine Country hospitality into one memorable evening.