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Napa Valley Wine Trolley: Scenic Vineyard Tour
4.4
229 Ratings
Yountville
Experience the Napa Valley Wine Trolley and embark on a unique vineyard adventure. Hop aboard a historical replica of a San Francisco cable car and enjoy wine tastings at picturesque vineyards. Must be 21+.
Experience the Napa Valley Wine Trolley and embark on a unique vineyard adventure. Hop aboard a historical replica of a San Francisco cable car and enjoy wine tastings at picturesque vineyards. Must be 21+.
Duration:
6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- V Marketplace - After pickup from your designated meeting point in Yountville, your Napa Valley Wine Trolley tour takes you north on Highway 29, the scenic St Helena Highway. Make yourself comfortable in the open-air motorized trolley, and listen to commentary from your guide as you enjoy the fresh air and vineyard views during the drive up to the…
- V Marketplace - After pickup from your designated meeting point in Yountville, your Napa Valley Wine Trolley tour takes you north on Highway 29, the scenic St Helena Highway. Make yourself comfortable in the open-air motorized trolley, and listen to commentary from your guide as you enjoy the fresh air and vineyard views during the drive up to the St Helena and Calistoga areas. After about 30 minutes, you’ll reach your first of three wineries, Castello di Amorosa.
What's Included
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by original Napa Valley Cable Car
- Lunch with bottled water included
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by original Napa Valley Cable Car
- Lunch with bottled water included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Pick-up from San Francisco is not included
- Winery fees are NOT included.
- Gratuities
- Pick-up from San Francisco is not included
- Winery fees are NOT included.
Additional Information
Experience the Napa wine region in a unique way – on the Napa Valley Wine Trolley. Hop aboard the Original San Francisco Cable Car Wine Tour, a historical replica of a San Francisco cable car and grab a seat on a special wine tasting adventure you will never forget. This open-air trolley will let you experience the picturesque vineyards like no other…
Experience the Napa wine region in a unique way – on the Napa Valley Wine Trolley. Hop aboard the Original San Francisco Cable Car Wine Tour, a historical replica of a San Francisco cable car and grab a seat on a special wine tasting adventure you will never forget. This open-air trolley will let you experience the picturesque vineyards like no other tour.
The Up Valley Castle Tour heads north on a San Francisco Cable Car to Calistoga. The first stop is at Castello di Amorosa, a winery modeled after a 13th-century Tuscan castle for an extensive tasting. You will then enjoy an lunch at the famous Tre Vigne Pizzeria followed by stops at two other notable Napa Valley wineries. A knowledgeable guide will provide fun facts and information about Napa’s famous wines.
Must be 21 years or older to take this tour.
- Minimum age is 21 years
- No consumption of alcoholic beverages is allowed while riding the trolley
- You MUST advise any specific dietary requirements in the Special Requirements box at time of booking
- Jackets and rain protection are recommended in the winter months
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
- Napa Valley Wine Trolley operates “Rain or Shine” year-round. However, if there is a chance of rain, high winds, or unforeseen mechanical problems, we may have to substitute the trolley for a mini-bus. The Napa Valley Wine Trolley reserved the right to substitute or change tour stops at any time
- The Trolley departs V Marketplace at 10:00 sharp. Do not be late.
- Foreign language guides offered with notice: Spanish, French and Mandarin. Please contact the supplier directly after booking
- Tasting fees are not included in this tour prices vary but are average for Napa Valley. Stops change periodically according to season.
Location
6525 Washington St
Washington Street
V Market Place 6525 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
Departs at 10:00 am sharp.
Please meet in the parking lot by the Barrel Room and behind Mini Model Bakery.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(229 Ratings)
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Molengat1
Dec 8, 2024
Memorable and Fun! - We booked this trolley as part our 20th anniversary and we couldn't have been more been more happy with the tour. Overall, it was memorable, fun and worth it!
After our initial disappointment at having to board a black shuttle bus and not a SF cable car-like trolley, we really had a great time. It was a bit cold outside anyway (our tour was in December) so it worked out for the better to ride in a warm and enclosed vehicle. Our driver, Jose, was awesome - super friendly, funny and knowledgeable about points of interest on the way up to our first wine tasting stop - Castello di Amorosa. After that, he kept the party going with great music and fun vibes. The bus was lively and festive. The three wineries chosen for the tour were great and also completely different from one another, adding to the interest and excitement of the tour.
I rated this tour a 5 because of the tour itself - not the wineries. Keeping in mind, that the winery fees are not included (it says so in the description before you book), I don't believe it is fair to rate the tour on the prices that individual wineries charge. That should be a review for the wineries themselves (yes they can be expensive these days! But what isn't?). I recommend doing your homework. Look up the prices of the wineries on the itinerary before you book so you can budget accordingly; then you won't surprised.
This tour really was one of the highlights of our trip to Napa. I think the average couple or group of friends would really enjoy this excursion!
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Christine_f
Dec 1, 2024
Amazing - Fun experience for our party of 11 for a 21st birthday event. Pretty scenic view. Great tour guide! (Funny too!)
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Joanna_p
Nov 16, 2024
Fantástico! - Great experience! Jose was an excellent guide with a lot of knowledge of the Napa area. Each stop had fantastic wine and vibes. It was a rainy day, so we did not get the trolley, but instead we got a VIP style sprinter van. No one from our group minded, and it kept us warm.
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Molly_m
Nov 10, 2024
Great! - Mel was great! So friendly and knew a lot about the wineries. He also told us a lot of history about the town and the surrounding area.
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Michelle_j
Oct 30, 2024
Fun Time - Ending with a small family on winery where we had time with the actual wine maker (Backstage) was really awesome. In addition, the time at Raymond vineyard was really great. We had time to walk through their eco-friendly environment and actually taste grapes off the vine. So much diversity from vineyard to vineyard. Really a great time and the trolly driver was fun as well.
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Natalie_d
Oct 24, 2024
Very nice staff and... - Very nice staff and friendly customers. Wonderful wine and a lovely outside area to enjoy a glass of wine. Beautiful weather.
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Dennyse_c
Nov 10, 2024
Fun with friends. Chilly in the trolley - Our driver was fantastic the only issue is the cost of each winery $59 for a wine tasting and entrance in the castle and they give you a sheet to choose the wines but the woman serving us kept saying she had a better selection. Out of her 5 choices we only liked one and non drinkers have to pay the same price. The other wineries were great
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M3533ovrichr
Nov 17, 2024
Fun, but pricey - I would only recommend if it's not raining. If rain is forecasted, cancel. Trolley will reach hwy speeds and you will get wet if not seated in enclosed area. Also, ask ahead which wineries will be toured and check prices. Two of the three wineries had pricey tasting/tour fees which are not covered.
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James_t
Nov 1, 2024
Disappointed - Disappointing since we only went to ONE Castle. We already had booked wine tasting for the next day. And I the price for tastings was over overpriced.
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Ken_g
Oct 25, 2024
Don’t waste your money! - Traveling 50-70 mph in an open air trolley while listening to ceaseless inane babbling about who lived where and location of Safeway. Then have to pay more than $200 each for tastings. When all done we could do the train tour for a much better experience. The wines were great and the views spectacular but you can do it on your own.
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