Truffle Hunting Tuscany Experience 2026
Authentic experience | Local lunch & wine tasting | Reserve now & pay later
About Truffle Hunting Tuscany Experience
In the mood for a delicious, hand-picked meal? Join us on our Truffle Hunting Tuscany activity! We’ll take you on a guided truffle hunt, accompanied by trained sniffer dogs, so you can see traditional truffle hunting in action. Afterward, relax with local wine and a tasty lunch!
Explore the forests of Tuscany and find some fresh truffles! Accompanied by an experienced guide and trained truffle-hunter dogs, you’ll hunt down one of nature’s tastiest foods - truffles. And, of course, eat them afterward.
After the hunt, you’ll be treated to a traditional Tuscan lunch, complete with local wines and truffles. Enjoy a delicious meal full of truffle-infused dishes - for example, truffle lasagna. A fresh truffle tasting is included as well.
While truffle hunting, your guide will teach you about truffles: the different species (black and white truffle), their ideal habitat, etc. During lunch, you’ll learn all about wine with a local sommelier explaining the Tuscan wine industry.
There’s normally a line for the Truffle Hunting Tuscany experience, but we’ll provide you with skip-the-line tickets! You’ll jump straight to the beginning of the line, won’t lose any time waiting, and can begin your truffle hunting experience immediately.
If your plans change and you can’t attend Truffle Hunting Tuscany, don’t worry. We offer free cancellation! Cancel up to 24 hours in advance, and you’ll receive a full refund and can easily re-book later.
FREE CANCELLATION UP TO 24H IN ADVANCE!
Receive a complete refund if you cancel your booking 24 hours before the selected date!
This is a one-of-a-kind activity and a nice break from your typical architecture and art gallery Florence sightseeing. It was very relaxing - the truffle hunt through the oak trees, the adorable truffle dogs, the delicious meal (red wine and truffle lasagna for the win!), and the wine and truffle tasting were all exquisite. I would do it again.
This truffle hunting experience is worth it just for the dogs! They were adorable and such cute, hard workers. It was obvious our instructor Moreno trained them well, and he even took some photos of me with them. He really knows his stuff - I learned a lot (e.g. the difference between black and white truffle).
DESCRIPTION
Truffle hunting Tuscany experience
- Guided truffle hunt with sniffer dogs
- Traditional, local Tuscan lunch
- Wine tasting
- Fresh truffle tasting
- Olive oil tasting
- Skip-the-line tickets
- English, Italian
HUNT DOWN TASTY TRUFFLES WITH SNIFFER DOGS
Your instructor will lead you through the Tuscan oak forest, accompanied by two Lagotto Romagnolo truffle-hunter dogs. These dogs have incredible tracking abilities and a strong sense of smell, making them the world’s best truffle-hunting dogs. Together, you’ll sniff out delicious truffles! As you track them down, your instructor will teach you the difference - white truffles have an earthy, stronger aroma that fades quickly, whereas the aroma of black truffles is less potent but long-lasting.
EAT A DELICIOUS TUSCAN LUNCH
Once you’ve finished truffle hunting, you’ll be treated to a traditional Tuscan meal - obviously featuring fresh truffles. Sit down and enjoy some truffle lasagna paired with an authentic, local red wine to wash it all down. As you dine, a local sommelier will teach you about the local industry, including the Chianti, Montepulciano, and Montalcino variants.
LEARN ALL ABOUT LOCAL TRUFFLES AND WINE
During the truffle hunting, your instructor will explain everything about truffles. For example, did you know that truffles need cool, damp, humid conditions to grow? It’s why they’re harvested in the autumn and winter. While dining, a local expert will teach you about Tuscan wines - and how essential the Sangiovese grape is to the region’s most famous wines.
HEAD BACK HOME WELL-RESTED
Travel back to your accommodation with a belly full of delicious truffles. When you get home, indulge in another glass of wine to finish the decadent experience and relive the fantastic memories.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY! BOOK YOUR TRUFFLE HUNTING TUSCANY EXPERIENCE NOW!
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Did you know that truffle hunting is different in different months?
October Truffle Hunting Tuscany is different from the September season. In October, black ‘summer’ truffles are more common since they have thick skin that helps them retain moisture during the hot months. However, in September, you’ll find white truffles more easily. The Tuscan soil is well-drained and sandy, which means these underground truffles won’t rot.
Book your Truffle Hunting Tuscany experience to try authentic Tuscan cuisine–from the forest to your plate!
GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- You’ll be able to try several local Tuscan wines as part of your lunch.
- If there are adverse weather conditions or extreme temperatures, the location might be changed to ensure an enjoyable experience.
- We recommend bringing sunscreen, sunglasses, and a sun hat, especially in the summer.
- It’s a good idea to wear comfortable shoes - after all, you’ll be walking during the truffle hunt.
- It is necessary to bring some type of photo ID - either an identity card or a passport works.
- Truffle Hunting Tuscany is selling out fast, so make sure to get your tickets on time!
Meeting Point
The activity starts at Via Crocetta 18, 53037 San Gimignano. If traveling by car from Florence, take the Raccordo Autostradale Firenze to Poggibonsi and, from there, the Strada Regionale 429 to SP95 in San Gimignano. If traveling by bus from Florence, take the 131 to Poggibonsi. There change to the 133 and travel to Ulignano Bivio - then it’s a 3-minute walk.
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