Truffle Hunt in Tuscany: Search for Truffles With a Trained Dog

Hunt the Forest Floor and Taste What You Uncover

A three-hour truffle hunt in Tuscany where you walk through woodland with an expert truffle hunter and a trained dog to locate truffles, then sample them with local ingredients. The experience depends on weather conditions, and you choose between a full meal or small bites to follow the hunt. English and Italian guides available.

The experience

Three hours in the Tuscan woods means you're not watching someone else work. You're out there with the dog, learning to read the ground and the animal's behavior as the hunt unfolds. The trained dog does the finding. Your job is to follow, watch where it digs, and understand what makes a truffle worth the effort. An expert truffle hunter leads the way, explaining the secrets of the trade as you move through the forest. Bottled water keeps you going through the morning or afternoon.

Once the hunt wraps, you sit down to taste. The truffles you found (or the ones the dog located) come to the table with excellent ingredients from the region. This is where the work becomes flavor. You choose at checkout whether you want a full meal or small bites to go with the tasting. Either way, it's the authentic taste of what Tuscany produces. The whole thing lives or dies by weather, so rain or cold can reshape the day, but that's part of what makes truffle hunting real.

Wear athletic clothing and sneakers. If the forecast looks wet, bring a waterproof jacket and rain boots. The guide speaks English or Italian, so confirm your language when you book.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• expert truffle hunter guide in English or Italian.
• trained dog and the hunt itself.
• tasting of truffles with local ingredients (meal or small bites, depending on your option choice).

Options for this experience

2 options

Truffle hunt with small bitesGuide in English or Italian · 10:00 and 16:00Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Small bites included: we serve small bites made from the truffles found during the day, paired with the best wine of Diacceroni. Additional info: Wearing sporty clothing is recommended. This experience depends on the weather conditions.

Truffle hunt with a mealGuide in English or Italian · 10:00 and 16:00Duration: 3 hours. Lunch or dinner included: a meal built around truffles, with wine included. (Alternative dishes are possible on request.) Additional info: Wearing sporty clothing is recommended. This experience depends on the weather conditions.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDepartures at 10:00 and 16:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (under 10): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Agriturismo Biologico Diacceroni

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to do the hunting yourself rather than watch a demonstration: three hours on your feet in the woods with a dog and a guide beats a classroom or a plated explanation. Not the right fit if walking uneven terrain for an extended period is uncomfortable for you, or if you need to take truffles home. Here you taste them fresh where they're found.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (under 10): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How does the dog find truffles, and what do I actually do during the hunt?

The trained dog uses its nose to locate truffles buried under the soil, and you follow it through the woods. When the dog digs or signals, the truffle hunter shows you how to extract the truffle carefully and what to look for. You're learning the skill while it happens, not just watching from the side.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my hunt?

The experience depends on weather conditions, so rain or cold can affect the hunt. Wear a waterproof jacket and rain boots if the forecast looks uncertain, and confirm with the operator if conditions are severe enough to reschedule.

Do I get to keep the truffles I find, or do they go into the meal?

The truffles found during the hunt are used in the tasting that follows. They're prepared with local ingredients as part of your meal or bites, so you taste them fresh rather than taking them home.

Is this activity suitable if I have joint or back problems?

The hunt is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. It involves walking through uneven woodland for three hours, so discuss any physical concerns with the operator before booking.

What's the difference between the meal option and the small bites option?

You choose at checkout: the truffle hunting with meal includes a full meal after the hunt, while truffle hunt with little bites offers smaller portions to taste the truffles and local ingredients without a full sit-down meal.

What should I wear for a three-hour walk through the woods?

Wear athletic clothing and sneakers for comfort on uneven ground. If rain is forecast, bring a waterproof jacket and rain boots. The forest floor gets muddy and wet weather is common in Tuscany.