Grape Train Escape: Wine Tasting and Verde Canyon Railroad Adventure
Sedona, USA
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Paper ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Savor the flavors of the diverse vineyards of Arizona's Verde Valley and beyond. The Verde Canyon Railroad's Grape Train Escape treats passengers to select wines from the Southwest accompanied by specialty cheeses and hors d'oeuvres while winemakers discuss earache wineries terroir and techniques.
- Wine train experience: Sample the wines of Arizona's Verde Valley and beyond
- Onboard Southwest winemakers provide insights into technique and terrior
- Includes pairings of specialty cheeses and hors d'oeuvres
- Small-group experience (maximum nine guests)
What's Included
- First class seating
- Accompanying appetizers to complement each wine selection
- Wine tasting
- Live commentary on board
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Pets are not allowed on train
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 300 N Broadway, Clarkdale, AZ 86324, USA
At Verde Canyon Railroad train depot.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.5:30 pm
Ticket Redemption Point
300 N Broadway, Clarkdale, AZ 86324, USA
Itinerary
Start your adventure at the Verde Canyon Railroad train depot, boarding the Grape Train Escape for a first-class open-air wine journey. Limited to nine guests, this small-group activity offers a more exclusive and personalized experience than crowded large-group tours.
During your tour, you can sip select Southwestern wines paired with specialty cheeses and hors d'oeuvres, while onboard winemakers share insights into their techniques and terroir.
Visit the John Bell Railroad Museum at the depot, exploring the railroad's heritage and local community history. Along the route, see the scenic Verde River, flowing beside the tracks laid over a century ago. Marvel at the stunning views from the SOB Canyon and its towering bridge.
Next, discover the story of Perkinsville Ghost Town, your journey's turnaround point, and glimpse the Tuzigoot National Monument from the train. Your wine-themed expedition then concludes back at the meeting point.
During your tour, you can sip select Southwestern wines paired with specialty cheeses and hors d'oeuvres, while onboard winemakers share insights into their techniques and terroir.
Visit the John Bell Railroad Museum at the depot, exploring the railroad's heritage and local community history. Along the route, see the scenic Verde River, flowing beside the tracks laid over a century ago. Marvel at the stunning views from the SOB Canyon and its towering bridge.
Next, discover the story of Perkinsville Ghost Town, your journey's turnaround point, and glimpse the Tuzigoot National Monument from the train. Your wine-themed expedition then concludes back at the meeting point.
1
Verde Canyon Railroad
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Verde Canyon Railroad
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Verde River (Pass By)
S O B Canyon (Pass By)
Perkinsville Ghost Town (Pass By)
Tuzigoot National Monument (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age is 21 years
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 300 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Sonia_V
We had the best time. Beautiful scenery and our hostess, Kerry was amazing! So much fun!! Will definitely be doing this again.
Reviews
4.6
based on 30 reviews
Lynn_N, Sept 2025
That the wines were not good nor did they offer a variety that would appeal to a person that likes a sweeter wine.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Lynn, thanks for your feedback on the Grape Train Escape wine selections. We will share them with our special events team.
Sonia_V, Sept 2025
We had the best time. Beautiful scenery and our hostess, Kerry was amazing! So much fun!! Will definitely be doing this again.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Sonia, we're happy you enjoyed riding the Grape Train Escape with us. We'll be sure to share your compliments with Kerry.
mglawe1, Sept 2025
Great way to see the rocks and formations. Excellent narrator, Aiden. Our car was newly remodeled. Very comfy.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Thanks for the kind words for our scenery, seating and crew. We'll be sure Aiden receives your compliments.
Susan_L, Sept 2025
Absolute fun great food meet new friends open bar.....beautiful ride thru canyon...employees fabulous curtious friendly helpful
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Susan, thanks for your great compliments for our crew, views and food. We love it when people strike up friendships with fellow passengers!
Simon_T, Aug 2025
Well organized, staff were amazing and knowledgeable.Great fun experience. Would definitely recommend. Great value for money. Everyone had a great time.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Simon, thanks for riding the Grape Train Escape and sharing kind words about your experience. We're delighted your party had a great time riding with us.
Karen_S, Jun 2025
It was an awesome experience! The time before the train ride was much less desirable. The food options were limited and mostly fried food. There were few vegetarian food options (only 1 which was a salad with no meat added.) There was no wifi provided on the train, which can be considered good or bad depending on your perspective.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Karen, we're glad you enjoyed the ride. We will share your comments with the kitchen team.
Jayne_W, Jun 2025
We really enjoyed it and the stories the host would tell. Although we were expecting the wines to be of a local flavor. Disappointed they were from South America. But it was a fun experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks for riding the Grape Train Escape, Jayne. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the experience. We rotate the featured wine regions, but definitely get the most enthusiam for dates that feature Arizona wines. We will share your comments with our food and beverage team.
Larry_H, Jun 2025
The Verde Canyon Railroad trip in itself is a magnificent trip! It is very scenic and the accommodations on the train are comfortable and clean (except maybe the restrooms). The one negative is we booked the “Grape Train Escape” wine tasting experience which was a total rip off. The wines we tasted were all by Jacob’s Creek and Autralian label that sells for around $3 at your local grocer. We are in the middle of Arizona’s wine country and yet they are offering bad wine from Australia. So for an upcharge of $36 per person you get a VERY SMALL pour of marginal wines. I’m not a wine snob by any means, but they should work with some of the local producers and make this a special event. Fortunately the scenery the train reveals helps to smooth over the disappointment. My advice is, definitely book the Saturday Starlight Trip, but save your money on the wine tasting ripoff. .
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Larry, we apreciate your feedback on the Grape Train Escape selections for June 7. We wil share your comments with our food and beverage team. We're thankful you enjoyed the Starlight scenery and the ride overall.
Phylisha_W, Feb 2025
I experienced this solo and had a great time! I had so much wine, we did a champagne toast to start the train journey, and each person received their own charcuterie board with fruit, meats, cheeses, crackers, and chocolate. I loved hearing about the history of Verde Canyon! I will definitely recommend this for anyone: solo, girls trip, couples…. When I return back to Arizona, I would do this again!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thanks for riding with us and recommending us! We look forward to welcoming you back aboard next time you're in AZ!
Imre_K, Sept 2024
Our group was a family gathering to enjoy wine together on the rail trip. Perfect weather and out bartender was excellent. Would go again and would highly recommend it to others.
Response from Host, Sept 2024
Thanks for bringing your family to enjoy the Grape Train Escape with us! We appreciate you recommending the experience.
Ricky_W, Aug 2024
This was our best experience in Arizona! 4 hour ride, very informative! Byron was a treat. Funny, he pointed out points of interest and great picture opportunities! Everyone was friendly
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thanks for calling us a "MUST", Ricky! Byron is one of our very best. We'll be sure he sees your kind remarks. We appreciate you riding with us
Devin_G, Aug 2024
Our hostess in the Cottonwood car was exceptional. She was very attentive and welcoming. Bryon was very knowledgeable of the ride and was also great . The 5:30 ride is the perfect time to go.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Devin, thanks for joining us on our Grape Train Escape. We're happy to hear our team serving the Cottonwood car on Saturday night hit all the marks. We will share your compliments with them.
Cindy_S, Aug 2024
Loved it drink were good, being in the outside cart was relaxing and great views. Bryan did an amazing job giving us some history of the train and the route. Definitely would do it again and a must! If you are in Sedona. Totally worth it!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Cindy, we appreciate this enthusiastic endorsement. We'll be sure to share your great compliments with Byron.
Michelle_M, Jul 2024
Wonderful views and amazing time with besties 🙏❤️. We met another group of ladies celebrating friendship. The employees were fun and engaging and very attentive. The charcuteries were scrumptious. We would highly recommend especially in the summer when it so hot here.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
It delights us that you and your besties enjoyed the wine-tasting and making new friends on a summer night in the Verde Canyon. We'll be sure to let our staff know how much you enjoyed their attention....and our charcuterie!
Diedra_W, Jun 2024
My husband would always talk about riding the train through the canyons. We always thought we would but never did. Our birthdays are a day apart so our celebrations were special so this year I decided to take this train ride in his honor.
And to add it was my 70th birthday. Loved the ride!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thanks for celebrating with us. We appreciate you spending your special birthday aboard Verde Canyon Railroad and sharing this lovely review.
Amy_S, Jun 2024
What a great and unique experience! We had an excellent host, Shae, who made everything so fun. I went with my son to celebrate his 21st birthday, stealing him away from his friends for one day to celebrate. Everyone on the train was celebrating something, so the atmosphere was incredibly joyful. The wine was good, and the appetizers complemented it nicely. They also had a full bar. We spent part of the time in the inside car but most of the time in the open car, gazing at the beautiful stars and wonderful scenery.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Amy, thanks for celebrating your son's special birthday with us aboard the Grape Train Escape! We appreciate this delightful review, and the shout-out to Shea. We'll be sure she sees your kind compliments.
Patti_D, Sept 2022
It was a wonderful evening but they really need microphones on the people talking about all the history of the canyon that is piped into the closed cabins also because we only got one 16th of what he was saying
Response from Host, Sept 2022
Patti, thanks for joining us and for sharing these constructive comments. We always strive to improve the passenger experience.
Pamela_L, Aug 2022
Beautiful views of the Verde Valley! The gentleman sharing information about the valley was interesting. It was a fun trip BUT
it was disappointing to return to the station in the dark. It would of been better to return in the sunset.
The wine taste was disappointing. I would of enjoyed more commentary talking about the wines and what they pair with. Also riding on the open car to see the view was impossible to hold the box with the crackers etc . We drank the wine and then went in to eat the snacks after dark. It would of been much better to have the wine taste and pairing after dark. If I decide to do the ride again I will not do the wine taste.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Thank you Pamela for sharing these suggestions. We appreciate that you joined us.
rumncoke1, May 2022
Nice selection of wines for tasting and scenic train ride but there is nothing at end of train route. In addition, did not see anyplace during booking that allowed friends who booked separately to sit together. The staff were wonderful and rearranged seating to accommodate us but would be better if it could be done before Checkin.
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Thank you for joining us for our first Grape Train Escape event of the summer. We're happy our desk agents were able to rearrange seating at the last minute to connect you with your friends.
We are so sorry that you did not notice the “link” ability on the booking page of the website. Maybe we need to enlarge that option. We will take a look at it.
Kenneth_w, Jul 2021
We had a great time!!! We will be back. I highly recommend the 5:30 trip due to the weather. The employees were very friendly.
Response from Host, Jul 2021
Thank you so much.
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