Rooted Fork Foodie Tours ★ 4.2

CIA at Copia (Public Programmes) ★ 4.1

The Culinary Institute of America's Napa campus at Copia runs a public programme of cooking demonstrations, food-education events and chef-led tastings at 500 First Street. The public events calendar includes hands-on classes, wine-pairing seminars and chef demonstrations. Copia is the closest to a formal food-education institution in the city.

Signature: CIA culinary demonstrations, Chef-led food education, Farmer's market collaborations

Tip: The public events calendar changes weekly. Check the CIA at Copia website for upcoming demonstrations and special dinners. Saturdays at Copia often coincide with the adjacent Oxbow Farmers Market.

Gourmet Food and Wine Tours Napa ★ 4.1

Gourmet Food and Wine Tours runs 2.5-3 hour walking tours through Oxbow Public Market and the First Street downtown dining corridor, with 6-8 tastings at vendors and restaurants that would be difficult to navigate without a guide. Small groups of 8-12 people.

Signature: Oxbow Market tastings, Downtown restaurant stops, Wine pairings

Order: Check the tour listing for current stops; the Oxbow Market sampling component typically includes seasonal producers and Napa staples.

Tip: Book online in advance for weekend tours as they sell out. Check the website for available tour times and dates. Wear comfortable shoes for the cobblestone parts of the Oxbow district.