




Step back in time aboard the Gourmet Express, where elegant details like gleaming silverware, crystal-clear glassware, etched glass partitions, rich mahogany paneling, and warm natural wood tones set the stage for a classic rail dining experience. This beautifully restored train reflects the timeless Napa Valley Wine Train tradition that began with its first voyages in 1989. Enjoy a leisurely three-hour daytime journey traveling roundtrip from Downtown Napa to St. Helena. Along the way, savor a relaxed lunch featuring three sumptuous courses, thoughtfully served aboard an antique 1915 Pullman dining car. This experience is perfect for guests seeking a slower pace, historic charm, and a memorable Napa Valley dining journey.
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From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Travel through the lush Napa Valley countryside and be transported back in time. Back to the romance and luxury of the golden age of train travel of the early 1900s, when guests explored the trains beyond their private quarters. Back to a time when a journey was meant to be savored from start to finish. Choose the Gourmet Express for lunch, when the sun is bright and high in the sky. Or for something even more romantic, join us onboard for evening dinner. In the spring and summer, the long, warm California twilight means that when you take your Wine Train journey, Napa Valley’s vineyards are bathed in beautiful, golden hour sunlight for most of the way, with the opportunity to see some spectacular Napa sunsets. In the Fall and the Winter, when the train departs after sunset, you will experience the romance and adventure of an antique train traveling through the dark, starlit Napa Valley night.
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Napa Valley Wine Train with Gourmet Lunch lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $278 per person for this Napa and Sonoma experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:30 AM.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
The meeting point is Take advantage of our Station Cafe and Gift Shop and introductory video. Arrive at 10:30am. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 431 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Napa Valley Wine Train.
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