Napa Valley Wine Train Announces 2020 Murder Mystery Tour Lineup

NAPA VALLEY, CA — The Napa Valley Wine Train, one of the few active historic passenger railroads in the country, has announced its 2020 lineup of themes for its popular Murder Mystery Tour. On select dates each month, guests are invited aboard to solve a murder on the three-hour journey through Napa Valley Wine Country — while also enjoying a multi-course gourmet dinner from Executive Chef Donald Young.

In partnership with The Murder Mystery Company — the largest theatrical company in the U.S.—this year's Murder Mystery Tour features themes that allow passengers to "time travel" to the 1920s, 1950s and 1980s, or dress in special costumes, such as a wizard, witch, bride, groom, or a masquerade ball attendee.

"Guests have loved the highly interactive nature of the experience when the Murder Mystery Tour launched in 2019, so we’re excited to partner with The Murder Mystery Company and its cast of talented actors for 2020," said Scott Goldie, Co-CEO of the Napa Valley Wine Train. "This year’s themes will add a few twists and give everyone a chance to enjoy an evening of flavorful food and fun detective work."

Here are the upcoming Murder Mystery Tour dates and themes:

• Feb. 22 – "Crime and Punishment"
• Feb. 25 – "Midnight at the Masquerade"
• March 2 – "Crime and Punishment"
• April 25 – "Crime and Punishment"
• May 15 – "Death of a Gangster"
• May 29 – "Crime and Punishment"
• June 12 – "Death of a Gangster"
• June 27 – "Crime and Punishment"
• July 16 – "Totally ‘80s Totally Murder"
• July 30 – "Dance with Death"
• Aug. 13 – "Now you see it; Now you don't"
• Aug. 27 – "Death of a Gangster"
• Sept. 10 – "Till Death Do Us Part"
• Sept. 24 –"Till Death Do Us Part"
• Oct. 10 – "Crime and Punishment"
• Oct. 24 – "Wizards and Witches"
• Nov. 7 – "Crime and Punishment"
• Nov. 14 – "Crime and Punishment"
• Dec. 5 – "Most Wonderful Crime" (rated 'R' must be 21 and older)

The Napa Valley Wine Train features vintage Pullman rail cars restored to evoke the spirit of luxury rail travel at the beginning of the 20th century. Boarding is in downtown Napa, and there is a car-free transportation option that bring guests from San Francisco to Napa Valley via the San Francisco Bay Ferry.

We don't want to give away all the fun, so those interested can check out Winetrain.com for ticket prices and other information.