Florence: San Gimignano, Truffle Hunt, Wine Tasting, & Lunch
Central Italy, Florence
Embark on a day trip from Florence to San Gimignano. Enjoy a truffle hunting adventure in Chianti, a truffle-inspired lunch, a wine tasting, and a visit to a medieval villa and Cellar.
Overview
This full-day Tuscan experience from Florence suits food lovers and nature enthusiasts interested in truffle hunting, wine tasting, and medieval culture.
Description
Join an expert guide and trained dog to hunt for truffles in the Tuscan countryside. Afterward, enjoy a truffle-inspired lunch featuring handmade pasta paired with local wines. Explore a medieval winery and an 18th-century villa where you will taste premium regional wines. The day continues with a visit to San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its medieval towers and cobblestone streets. Finish with a cone of acclaimed gelato before returning to Florence.
Highlights
- Truffle hunting in the Tuscan woods with an expert guide and trained dog
- Truffle-themed lunch with handmade pasta and local specialties, with vegetarian and allergy accommodations
- Wine tasting and cellar tour at a medieval winery and 18th-century villa
- Visit to San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Savor gelato from one of San Gimignano’s finest gelaterias
What to Expect
Meet your local guide Matteo, a certified sommelier, in central Florence at 8:30 AM. Travel by air-conditioned van through the Tuscan hills to begin your truffle hunt with Leonardo and his trained dog, Aiki. Learn the process of finding truffles and their role in Italian cuisine.
After the hunt, enjoy a farm-to-table lunch including fresh handmade pasta with truffles and locally sourced dishes paired with regional wines. Visit a medieval wine cellar and 18th-century villa for a wine tasting and learn about traditional winemaking and sustainability.
Spend the afternoon exploring San Gimignano’s medieval streets and towers. Before returning to Florence by 5:00 PM, enjoy award-winning gelato from a local gelateria.
Includes
- Truffle hunting with experts and trained dogs
- Truffle-inspired lunch paired with local wines
- Wine tasting at a medieval winery
- Visit to an 18th-century villa
- Stroll through San Gimignano
Excludes
- Gelato
- Breakfast
Important Information
- Return to Florence by 6 PM
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking
- Bring a camera for photos
- Check weather and dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book early to secure your spot and bring comfortable shoes for walking. The best time for this tour is during the truffle season from late autumn to early winter.
