You can’t go truffle hunting just anywhere in the world … As one of the top truffle-growing countries, don’t miss the chance to experience the best truffle hunting tours in Florence!
Spend the day foraging through the forests with an expert truffle hunter at your side, and watch in awe as their professional truffle-sniffing dog points you in the right direction!
Around Florence, you’ll find bianchetto (tuber borchii) and white truffles (tuber magnum pico).
Tartufo (its Italian name) flourish in these parts year-round, deeming this activity one of the most unique things to do in Florence. There are even truffle festivals, the largest held right here in Tuscany!
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1 – Truffle Hunting Experience with Lunch in San Miniato
Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 (336 reviews)
“We had a great time truffle hunting and enjoying lunch! It was so fun to get to see the truffle dog in action and we found three truffles! The lunch was very delicious with generous amounts of wine! (…)” Clare, Viator
“If you go down to the (San Miniato) woods today, you’re in for a big surprise” … of truffles! Join The Truffle Hunter for an hour’s foraging expedition through a thicket of forest just outside your tartufai’s farmstead. Her expert sniffer-pal leads the way, pointing you in the exact direction of the truffles.
Once you’ve gathered your treasures, head back into a typical Tuscan setting for a three-course lunch using the fruits of your afternoon labor.
Savor breads with truffle shavings and fresh tagliolini al tartufo (tagliolini pasta with truffles) around the lunch table, and with no shortage of wine!
- Expert guide and trained truffle dog
- English
- Runs from 1/2/2024 to 12/23/2024
- Monday to Saturday
- Tours start at 11 AM and end at 2 PM
- Organize your own transport to San Miniato (trains run direct from Florence here)
- Once in San Miniato, a taxi will collect you from the San Miniato train station (reservation required)
- Lunch is included
- Please let the tour operator know beforehand of any food allergies
- Tours are capped at 12 pax
Our review
San Miniato is a small commune forming part of the larger Pisa province and is about an hour or so from Florence. It’s famed for its white truffles! This expedition relies on you getting yourself here; if there are any other villages and towns in between you’re keen on seeing, feel free to do so before or after — whether you’re arriving by train or hiring a private car.
2 – Full-Day Small-Group Truffle Hunting in Tuscany with Lunch
Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 (115 reviews)
“My wife and I had the most incredible experience on the truffle hunting and wine tour day in Tuscany! From start to finish, it was a five-star adventure. (…)” Andrew, Viator
Located across three hillsides in the lower Arno Valley, truffles thrive in San Miniato’s conditions, and it’s a mega-popular spot for hunting the fungi!
Heading into the area’s lush rolling slopes, it’s time to put your senses to the test! With the help of a master truffle hunter and his expert dog, navigate your way through a woodland where the underground spore-bearing fruits grow.
In the most authentic setting for it, enjoy a two-course lunch at a local truffle shop before heading into the Chianti wine region for your final stop.
Part of Italy and Wine’s excursion involves downtime at a winery, meeting the winemakers and going behind the scenes, with plenty of tastings in between!
- Professional local guide
- Truffle Hunter and his dog
- English
- Includes round-trip transport by AC minivan
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Inclusive of lunch and wine tastings (legal drinking age for participants is 18 years old)
- Mark any dietary requirements or allergies when booking online under 'Special Requirements'
- Tours are limited to 8 pax
Our review
It’s really impressive seeing your doggo guide in action once they’ve hit the jackpot, burying its nose beneath the soil and shuffling out the sand for its prize! This truffle-hunting excursion is ideal for wine lovers too, sampling Super Tuscan and Chianti DOCG at the estate.
3 – 5 Hours Truffle Hunt Experience with Cooking Class
Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 (21 reviews)
” (…) We opted for the pasta making class which exceeded our expectations. The class was extremely well organized with spacious accommodations. (…)” Valerie, Viator
Calling all foodies: with experts in their field never far from your side, this half-day adventure focuses on food delights from around Tuscany, renowned as gourmet ingredients and delicacies.
Mugello & Tuscany ensures this is a hands-on experience from the get-go. Think of this as a cooking class and tour in one! Embark into the Mugello Valley, where the hunt begins, led by a professional hunter and trusty companion.
After the foraging part of this tour, head straight into the kitchen at an organic farm, joined by a qualified chef.
Learn not only how to make typical Italian dishes where truffles are the star of the show but also gain a deeper understanding of how to prepare the fungi and pair its flavor profile.
- Live tour guide
- Expert truffle hunter and his dog
- Professional local Chef
- English and Italian
- Lunch is included
- Enjoy tea and coffee and bottled water throughout the day
- Alcoholic beverages not included
- Infant seats are available
- Tours are limited to 10 pax
Our review
Mugello is home to both black and white truffles thanks to its disposition between Tuscany and the Apennine mountains, and the area is blessed with year-round truffle growth! Mugello is a top spot for the best truffle hunting tours in Florence. In case you were wondering what you’ll be cooking, you’ll learn how to make three different homemade pastas, a meat-rich main and cantuccini (in Tuscany, this is the term for biscotti).
Read more: Best Cooking Classes in Florence
4 – Truffle hunting + gourmet tasting (transfer included)
Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 (15 reviews)
“(…) The truffle hunting experience is excellent but then the pasta making with Gabrielle and the serving of Carmen where a perfect blend for an entire great experience. (…)” Andreina, Viator
Journey with Mugello & Tuscany into the foothills of Barberino di Mugello — located between two food hotspots: Florence and Bologna — for a day of fabulous food and gourmet tastings!
Fun fact: The oak woods in this part of Tuscany are esteemed for their harvests of Bianchetto (spring white truffles) and scorzone (black summer truffles).
Exploring the land near a local farmhouse for 1.5 hours, join a local truffle hunter and expert-truffle-sniffing dogs where the groundwork begins. Hear of foraging secrets, like how to spot the pricey gem, its ideal growing conditions, etc.
Afterward, sit back and relax with a gourmet tagliere (the term for an Italian charcuterie board) comprising local cheeses, cured meats, truffle honey and crostinis, vegetable flans, beef carpaccio and other mouth-watering delights!
- Expert truffle hunter guide and specialized truffle hunting dogs
- English and Italian
- Service animals allowed
- Meet your guide in Barberino di Mugello or alternatively, request a pick-up in Florence at the designated pick-up point
- Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
- Drinks are not included
- Group size limited to 10 pax
Our review
The forest walk is just over an hour — the perfect amount of time to work up an appetite. Before the venture kicks off, a short briefing on truffles. Timed perfectly so that you return to the farmhouse before midday, lap up a three-course truffle-centric lunch, including mains.
5 – Tuscany Truffle Hunt Culinary Adventure Tour
Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 (1 review)
“Our boy Afro found us about 8 black truffles! (…)Then we sat down at a table overlooking the olive tree groves where the owners of the property provided us an absolutely stunning farm to table lunch including their wines, charcuterie, truffle pasta and dessert. Just book it!!” Getyourguide
Prepare yourselves for a delicious day out filled with forest foraging, a four-course Tuscan feast and wine pairings as you make your way through the Toscana countryside with Eating Europe.
Start your adventure with a brief history lesson on all things truffle, gaining insights into the different types that flourish around Tuscany, the seasons best for each variety and a whole lot more!
After picking your own, unwind into a fabulous lunch at a historic farm, treating your palettes to Italian flavors. Across all dishes, the truffle shines through — except, of course, for dessert.
Completing this culinary day trip are the wine pairings accompanying each dish, specifically chosen for their balancing profiles with each bite.
- Expert local live English-speaking tour guide
- English
- Includes round-trip transfers with luxury transport
- Inclusive of all food and wine
- For dietary requirements, allergies and vegetarian specifications, email [email protected] after booking
- Wear comfy walking shoes/trainers and in winter, outdoor boots
- A minimum of 2 participants is required for this expedition
- Tours are limited to 8 pax
Our review
Your truffle hunting guide for this expedition has a vast knowledge on the subject, and is more than happy to answer any questions — nothing is too much. Spend time meandering around the property’s olive groves and pretty gardens after lunch before returning to the busy city. This is also the exact setting you’ll overlook during your farm-to-table style lunch.
6 – Truffle Hunting in Tuscany
Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 (7 reviews)
“Absolutely an amazing experience! Truffle hunting with Moreno and the dogs, Julia and the 4 course meal with 7 wine tasting was more than I expected. The whole tour put together by Fun in Tuscany was a Tuscany delight. My special thanks to Gabriel :)” Katherine, Viator
For some of the best things to do in Tuscany and its exquisite highlights, Chianti Wine Tour has got you covered.
Frolic through woodlands for about two hours in search of beloved truffles (accompanied by an expert and his professional truffle-sniffing dog).
This part of the excursion takes place in Certaldo (a small town about 40 minutes from Siena). Savor a four-course truffle-infused lunch served with local wine in the Chianti countryside.
Have your breath taken away the moment you enter through the ancient stone walls in medieval San Gimignano.
Then tick off an Italian bucket list item: tasting the best gelato in all of Italy from the country’s champion! It doesn’t get better than this!
- Informative English-speaking tour guide/driver
- Expert local forager and his dog
- English and Italian
- Includes round-trip transfers in an AC 8-seater minivan
- A private pick-up from your hotel is available
- Transport is wheelchair accessible
- Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available upon request
- Specify any allergies at time of booking
- This is a private tour for your group only
Our review
This dreamy day out in the countryside is one of the best truffle hunting tours in Florence for couples. Take it from us: San Gimignano is magical and feels unlike anywhere else … on this earth. It was our favorite town in all of Tuscany, and it’s advertised as one of its gems (and for good reason). There are so many cute delis, shops and cafes, as well as medieval museums (if you have the stomach for it).
Read more: Best Chianti Wine Tours from Florence
7 – Truffle in Tuscany Tours
Rating: ⭐️ 4.9/5 (113 reviews)
“This was by far the best experience we had during our two weeks in Tuscany. (…) Not only did we find truffles and enjoy some delicious truffle centric dishes, we also learned about the history and importance of truffle hunting and its future preservation. (…)” Ariana, Google Review
If you’re all about authenticity, join Massimo from Truffle in Tuscany — your expert tartufai, born and raised in San Miniato and an official authorized truffle hunter since 1991!
Growing up “in the middle of truffles” and foraging the area for decades, you’re with the best of the best when it comes to all things tartufo.
Nine different types of truffle experiences are on offer. For example, there’s the Basic Truffle Experience, ones with tastings, home lunch, a cooking class or wine pairing experiences.
Hear about local traditions, learn more about the history and variety of truffles in the region, how to preserve them and gain a better understanding of how to select real truffles from fake ones in stores.
- €250 per group of 5 (+€50 for every extra person) for the Basic Truffle Experience
- €300 per person for the Truffle & Luxury Cooking (with Chef) Experience
- Children’s rates apply
- Professional expert truffle hunter
- English
- Basic Truffle Experience: starts at 9.30 AM and ends at 4.30 PM
- Luxury Truffle Experience (all included): starts at 9 AM and ends at 5 pm
- Truffle & Luxury Cooking (with Chef) Experience: starts at 10 AM and ends at 4 PM
- Family-friendly
- Transport is not included; please find your own way here
- Truffles you discover during the tour are not included in the tour price
- Let the operator know before of any food allergies or intolerances
- Groups are capped at 10 pax
Our review
With a passion for the “Diamond of Nature,” this work has been passed down generations in Massimo’s famiglia — his grandfather was one of the first official professional truffle hunters in Tuscany! Among the experiences, you can opt for the standard or luxury version of each. This area is famed for its White Truffle (Tuber Magnatum Pico)!
8 – Giulio the Truffle Hunter tours
Rating: ⭐️ 4.9/5 (81 reviews)
“My wife and I knew we wanted to experience a truffle hunt on our recent honeymoon in Italy. We are so happy we connected with Giulio, as it was one of the best experiences of our whole trip! (…)” Ezra, Google Review
For Florence visitors short on time or travelers not so keen on veering too far away from the Tuscan capital, Giulio the Truffle Hunter sets up a wonderful truffle-hunting excursion in Bagno a Ripoli.
Journey into the forest with your professional guide and his truffle-seeking dog, Edda, for a two-hour lesson. The truffle walk includes a truffle-laden picnic with red wine and fresh truffle tastings.
If you take your truffles (or food) seriously, there is also a Truffle Academy! Led by a fully licensed truffle hunter, become educated on the origin of truffles in Toscana, the different grow seasons, dog training techniques, truffle cleaning and much more!
- Transportation is not included
- The different activities run at different times/days
- All truffles that you discover during the walk can be purchased afterward
- A minimum of three participants is required to book this tour
Our review
In the business since 1999, your guides seriously know a thing or two on the subject. If you have the time, we recommend a day at the Truffle Academy, offering something unique and exciting to do for the day! You’ll get to experience all the thrills of truffle hunting and then some, including a truffle-tasting lunch.
How to book truffle hunting tours in Florence?
Based in one of Italy’s top truffle-growing regions, many companies offer truffle hunting tours in Florence.
As a result, dozens of travel websites sell these tours and excursions online. Often offering discounts, the price may vary from one site to another. Using the TourScanner search engine, conveniently compare the different offers, reviews and prices for the best deal for you!
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