Top California Rail Tours

Go back in time to the old Wild West on this tour from South Lake Tahoe to Virginia City, Nevada, including a train ride on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. With a guide, you’ll start your day trip by minibus, driving along part of the Pony Express. When you reach Virginia City, a National Historic Landmark District, take a 6.5-mile round-trip train ride before enjoying free time in town to explore at your leisure, perhaps visiting museums or a historical saloon.

Roll through Northern California’s famous wine country on the renowned Napa Valley Wine Train. Pass charming towns like Rutherford and St. Helena, and soak up the scenery of rolling hills, vineyards, and estates through large picture windows on the trip. Explore the restored vintage train cars, and then take a seat for a gourmet lunch or dinner freshly prepared by the train’s acclaimed on-board restaurant.

Take a ride on the Napa Valley Wine Train, including lunch, during this full-day tour from San Francisco. After transportation via ferry and shuttle from San Francisco, climb aboard the restored antique train to enjoy a gourmet, locally-sourced lunch and wine pairing. Travel through the Napa Valley's rolling vineyards for towards the charming town of St. Helena.

Enjoy an elegant meal in the Vista Dome car of the Napa Valley Wine Train during this scenic dining experience aboard a vintage train. Take in the views from the two-story Vista Dome while seated in a luxurious booth for lunch or dinner. Your chef serves a choice of gourmet dishes during your multi-course meal, and welcomes you aboard with a glass of California sparkling wine.

Leave the designated driving to the train conductor during this dinner ride on the Napa Valley Wine Train. Sit back in your seat on the refurbished Pullman train car from 1915-1917 and dig in to a meal crafted by Executive Chef Donald Young at your private table. You'll get scenic views of Napa towns such as Yountville, Oakville, and Rutherford on the way to St. Helena.

This 2 hour round trip will take you from the Willits valley floor to the highest point on our rail line. During this trip you will pass through Tunnel #2 and descend into the redwood-thick Noyo River Canyon – an amazing ecological wonderland, and an excellent opportunity to discover the mighty giants that made Mendocino County famous. The train will stop briefly at Crowley while you enjoy the splendor of one of the oldest and most iconic trees along our route. The Wolf Tree was so named for the large growth off of one side – woodsman called these wolf trees because they choke out smaller trees and underbrush. Passengers are able to get off the train during our stop at Crowley, to better enjoy the views. You'll make the trip to Crowley on board one of our historic Diesel-Electric engines.

Sushi Britto and financial district sight seeing, shopping etc. School and university visiting. The equivalent of the Empire State Building in New York City, the Transamerica Pyramid is the tallest skyscraper in the San Francisco skyline. Built in 1972, this historic building is an amazing sight and a must-see for anyone new to San Francisco (or any locals wanting to revisit a historic sight from their hometown)!

If you have a couple of days to spare in San Francisco, head to the mountains on an overnight tour to Yosemite National Park by train. You'll travel by Amtrak to Fresno to spend the night before exploring the natural attractions of the park the next day, from El Capitan and Half Dome to Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite Falls, Glacier Point, Yosemite Valley Chapel, and Sentinel Bridge.

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This independent California pacific excursion is made possible by taking Amtrak Coast Starlight train from Anaheim or Los Angeles to Monterey, local three hour tour of Monterey Peninsula, spending a night there and then to San Jose / San Francisco in two days. Comfortable seating also can enjoy dinning on the train. Instead of flying with all the conditions this is a leisurely way to see parts of California rarely seen by visitors and even local people living in large cities.

Spend two days and an overnight along the coast of California—making the most of your trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles—on this comprehensive tour. Avoid being stuck in traffic for hours and enjoy the luxury of train travel, lounge car and dining car included. Your overnight in Monterey is included, as well as guided sightseeing in all the must-see stops along the way.

Reach Yosemite easily from the Bay Area on this small-group tour from San Francisco. Avoid the cost of a rental car; you'll travel by bus and train to the park, where entrance fees are included and you'll be provided with a written tour guide. You can use your four hours there however you like, exploring at your leisure, before your return transportation.

Transportation by driver guide using full size sedan car or SUV on day 1 and by train on day 2. This is unique way of visiting one of the most scenic areas in the U.S. The driver guide will stop at places you wish to enjoy in Santa Cruz, Monterey, Big Sur, Bixby Bridge, River Inn, Pfeiffer state park of Coastal Redwoods, Nepenthe and many other places, spending a night in Monterey and then to Los Angeles by train in two days. Comfortable seating also can enjoy dinning on the train.

First-time visitors can uncover the history and culture of Los Angeles on this walking tour through two must-see neighborhoods: Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles. Learn about the beginnings of the movie business, see famed Tinseltown sights, and spot the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the TCL Chinese Theater. Then you're whisked via metro to enjoy the art nouveau elegance of LA's bustling downtown before breaking for lunch—at your own expense—at one of the city's foodie hubs, Grand Central Market.

Los Angeles is always changing and you’ll witness it on our Central Downtown LA tour. Thought LA doesn’t have a downtown? It does and it’s the most dynamic, interesting part of the city. Many tourists don't know of DTLA (as it’s known here), but Angelenos do and they’re voting with their feet, as every week new restaurants, bars, Apple stores and apartment blocks open here. Many people don’t realize it’s also the best-preserved historic downtown of any major city in America (with great architecture). Join our Central Downtown LA tour and learn about the neighborhood where the city was born. We also stop for lunch at Grand Central Market (one of the best places in the U.S. for food according to Bon Appetit). * Tour starts 1pm daily * Children under 12 y.o. gain free entry * There’s a big range of food options and all types of diet can be accommodated (vegan, gluten-free etc)

With so much to see on the California coast, planning your own trip is often a daunting prospect. With this three-day coastal train tour, you don't need to plan a thing. Travel comfortably on the Coast Starlight train from San Francisco to Los Angeles, and enjoy magnificent views from on-board. Along the way, visit Hearst Castle, explore the coastal town of Cambria, and enjoy wine tasting in Paso Robles Wine Country.

Make the most of your time on the West Coast with a true coastal adventure where you're whisked by train from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Your journey offers ocean views, rides along the Pacific Coast Highway, and a tour of the stately Hearst Castle—all with wine tasting, transfers to and from your daily tour stops, and nightly Paso Robles accommodation included.

A 3-day California coast adventure from San Francisco An exciting, fun filled 3-day experience that takes you from San Francisco, the City by the Bay, and heads south to discover the treasures on California’s Central Coast. You’ll enjoy highlights such as the Pacific Coast Highway Route 1, the extravagant Hearst Castle, quaint coastal Cambria and the award-winning Paso Robles Wine Country. You’re sure to fall in love with the dreamlike beauty of California’s Central Coast on this 3-day getaway.

A 3-day Round-Trip California Coast Adventure from Los Angeles An exciting, fun filled 3-day experience that takes you from Los Angeles, the City of Angels, and heads north to discover the treasures on California’s Central Coast. You’ll enjoy highlights such as the Pacific Coast Highway Route 1, the extravagant Hearst Castle, quaint coastal Cambria and the award-winning Paso Robles Wine. You’re sure to fall in love with the dreamlike beauty of California’s Central Coast on this 3-day getaway.