Napa Valley Wine Trolley Tour: Cable Car Wine Tasting

Six hours on an open-air cable car, three or four winery stops, and lunch in the valley

The Napa Valley Wine Trolley Classic Tour is a 6-hour guided wine tasting on a hand-built replica of an 1890s San Francisco cable car, departing from Oxbow Market with stops at three or four wineries and a catered lunch included. The trolley operates year-round in all weather. If conditions require, a mini-bus substitutes for the same itinerary. Winery selections change daily, so check the operator's website for the current stops before your tour date. Minimum age is 21. No alcohol consumption is permitted while riding the trolley.

Step-by-step itinerary

Napa Valley Wine Trolley Tour

• Meet at Oxbow Market
• Board Napa Valley Wine Trolley
• Enjoy scenic trolley ride
• Visit three or four wineries
• Learn about Napa history and wine
• Have lunch at local restaurant

The experience

The trolley picks you up at Oxbow Market in late morning and runs for about six hours through Napa wine country. You're riding in an open-air vehicle modeled after a historic 1890s San Francisco cable car: every detail, from the all-wooden carriage to the solid brass bell, is built from the original blueprints. The guide keeps the day moving with commentary and stories about Napa's history and wine culture while you take in the vineyard-dotted hills without obstruction.

Three or four winery or tasting lounge stops are built into the day, with reservations already arranged at each one. Which wineries you visit changes from day to day, so the operator recommends checking their website for the specific lineup before you book. Lunch is a catered meal served at one of the vineyards and is included in the tour price. If you have dietary restrictions or allergies, you must note them at booking time. Otherwise, no alternative to the provided lunch is available.

The trolley runs rain or shine year-round, though high winds, heavy rain, or mechanical issues may trigger a substitution to a mini-bus for that day's tour. Dress for the season: jackets and rain protection are recommended in winter months. The tour departs at 10:00 a.m. from Oxbow Market at 610 1st Street, Napa. Arriving late means missing the departure. No alcohol can be consumed while riding the trolley itself, though you'll be tasting at the wineries.

What’s included

• Winery reservations at each stop.
• transportation on the hand-built cable car trolley.
• a guided tour with live commentary on Napa's wine history and culture.
• lunch at a local vineyard restaurant.

Information

Lasts 6h 30m, runs every day at 10:00, from US$ 145 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

GroupUp to 28

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Napa Valley Wine Trolley

Is this one for you?This is a shared group tour led by a guide, so you're riding and listening rather than driving or navigating yourself: ideal if you want the wine education and the valley views without managing the logistics or staying sober behind the wheel. The fixed schedule and pre-arranged winery stops mean the day holds together without you building it, though the specific wineries change daily, so flexibility on which tasting rooms you visit matters more than a set itinerary.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What wineries will we visit on the Napa Valley Wine Trolley tour?

The three or four winery stops change daily, so you'll need to check the operator's website for the specific lineup before your tour date. Reservations at each winery are already included.

How long is the Napa Valley Wine Trolley tour and when does it start?

The tour runs for about six hours and departs at 10:00 a.m. from Oxbow Market. Arriving late means missing the departure, so plan to be there early.

Is lunch included in the Napa Valley Wine Trolley tour?

Yes, lunch is a catered meal served at one of the vineyards and is included. If you have dietary restrictions or allergies, you must report them at booking. No alternative is provided if they are not noted in advance.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

The Napa Valley Wine Trolley operates rain or shine year-round. If there is heavy rain, high winds, or mechanical problems, the operator may substitute a mini-bus for that day's tour, but the itinerary remains the same.

Can I drink alcohol while riding the trolley?

No, alcohol consumption is not allowed while riding the trolley itself. You'll taste wines at the winery stops, but not during the ride between them.

Where do I meet for the Napa Valley Wine Trolley tour?

Meet on the street in front of Oxbow Market at 610 1st Street, Napa, CA 94559. The trolley departs at 10:00 a.m., so arrive with time to spare.