Florence: Truffle Hunting, Lunch, and Wine Tasting Tour
Central Italy, Florence
This full-day trip includes a truffle hunt in San Miniato. You can hunt down truffles with a truffle dog. Then, enjoy wine tasting and a lovely Tuscan lunch in a family-owned winery.
Truffle Hunting Experience near Florence
This activity offers a full-day truffle hunting trip in the Tuscan countryside near Florence, ideal for food lovers and nature enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Search for truffles with a professional hunter and trained dog
- Explore the scenic Tuscan forests and countryside
- Enjoy a wine tasting and light lunch featuring truffle appetizers
Description
Travel from Florence to San Miniato, a small Tuscan town responsible for nearly 80% of the world’s white truffle supply. Follow a trained truffle dog as it detects and digs up truffles in the forest. After the hunt, savor a meal that includes fresh truffles you helped find, paired with wines from the local Chianti DOCG and Super Tuscan IGT regions.
Includes
- Guided truffle hunting
- Wine tasting of local Chianti DOCG and Super Tuscan IGT wines
- Light lunch with truffle appetizers
Excludes
- Truffles found during the excursion
Important Information
- Wear trekking shoes suitable for walking in the forest
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund.
Book in advance to secure your spot, and bring comfortable walking shoes. The best season for truffle hunting is autumn and winter months.
Frequently Asked Questions
The tour includes truffle hunting with a professional hunter and dog, a scenic walk through the Tuscan countryside near Florence, and a wine tasting with a light lunch featuring truffle appetizers.
Truffle hunting takes place in the forests around San Miniato, a Tuscan town near Florence known for its white truffles.
The tour is a full-day experience, typically lasting several hours from morning to afternoon.
Yes, the tour is suitable for beginners and includes guidance from a professional truffle hunter and trained dog.
Most tours include round-trip transportation from Florence, but check the website for specific details.
Participants search primarily for white truffles, which San Miniato is famous for producing.
Lunch typically features truffle appetizers paired with local wines; check with the provider for dietary accommodations.
The prime truffle hunting season near Florence usually runs from late autumn to early winter.
No special equipment is needed; comfortable outdoor clothing and walking shoes are recommended.
Policies vary, but many tours accept children—check with the specific provider for age restrictions.
