Overview
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6 hours 30 minutes
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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 Tra 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.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
What To Expect
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.
Options
Napa Valley Wine Trolley Castle Tour
What‘s Included
Transported by a San Francisco Cable Car. The original Napa Valley Cable Car Tour.
Live commentary on board
Lunch including bottled water
Gratuities
Pick-up from San Francisco is not included
Winery fees are NOT included.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
304 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wine tour
Elaine s,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a fun tour. We met some great people. All the wineries were awesome. Our tour guide was the best!
Wonderful wine tour!
W4866QGkarenb,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide was excellent!! Wonderful tour! Castle was great experience!
What trolley?
Rose E,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Unfortunately the trolley was not available but the bus was very comfortable and Richard, our tour guide driver was entertaining. The castle wine tasting was first class but overall did not give enough time to self tour. The Raymond winery was unlike any other. Theatrical, creative and fun place to become your own winemaker! Great venue to book for any type of party. The wine was very good and the tour guide excellent. Overall a great experience with the castle wine tasting exceptional tasting room and terrific selection. Yes, we bought a case. One mishap was on the ride back our driver blasted classic rock which would have been fine if he had lowered the volume. It was like sitting next to concert speakers and even with fingers over ears for the 25 minute ride back, the sound piercing. Not sure why he chose to do that. Oh well. Wish there was another hour at the castle for photos and less time at the third, small winery. 28 people in the final small tasting room was too much.
Fun time!
Rita d,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Best tour to see a lot. The Castle was beautiful and fun to walk around in. Wine tasting room was beautiful. Omar was a great guide.
Not bad but not as great as the hype
Rafael S,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The tour is not bad for getting acquainted with Napa area and the tour guide was informative of the area. However, the fees charged by the wineries were on the higher end side with pretentiousness in terms of quality. The wineries overall felt a bit overrated and overpriced.
It was a great experience...
Virginia O,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great experience and we had a great informative guide in Omar. He helped facilitate our stops. The Castle Winery was my favorite place to visit as we had options on which wines we could taste where as the the other two places we were not given that choice.
Weather wasn't great, but...
Danielle N,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Weather wasn't great, but we still had a wonderful time! Driver was funny, scenery was beautiful, and the wine was delicious.
Trolley Fun!
Carolina P,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00You learn so much about the region, the ride has the most beautiful scenery, the lunch was fantastic and the wineries just wonderful.
Very enjoyable- could easily be a little better
Sue C,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Raymond winery was a set speech, did not listen to special needs. The other 2 wineries were fantastic; educational and personalized. Omar our guide was informative and fun. Be aware there is a fee at all 3 wineries- it is not optional and not upfront.
Wonderful tour
lovetotravel044,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience while in Napa. So nice to leave the planning/driving/reservations to someone else for the day. Our lunch spot was pizza, salad, and gelato... all wonderful and ready when we arrived. Omar was a great driver! Castello di Amorosa was awesome.. needed more time there for sure.
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