Truffle Hunting in San Miniato from Florence: Hunt & Taste Wine

Join a truffle hunter’s dog through woods, then taste fresh truffle pasta and Chianti wine

A 6-hour small-group truffle hunt from Florence takes you to the wooded hills around San Miniato, where you scout for white truffles alongside a professional hunter and his dog. The tour includes a 2-course lunch with fresh truffle pasta and a wine tasting in Chianti, with transport by air-conditioned minivan and a guide who speaks English. Maximum eight travelers keep the group intimate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Truffle hunting and lunch in Tuscany

• Travel from Florence to San Miniato
• Join hunter and dog for truffle search
• Enjoy 2-course lunch with truffle pasta
• Wine tasting in Chianti
• Return to Florence

The experience

San Miniato is where Tuscany's white truffles grow, and this tour takes you straight into the woodland where they're found. You travel by minivan from Florence through the Chianti region to the medieval hills around the town, then walk the forest floor with an experienced hunter and his dog. The dog does the actual sniffing, and you watch where the search leads. It's not a casual stroll. The terrain is uneven and the hunt moves at the pace the dog sets, so wear good walking shoes and be ready for a moderate amount of walking over the 6 hours.

Once the hunt wraps, you sit down to lunch at a local spot where the kitchen puts fresh truffle into tagliolini: the pasta you just watched someone hunt for. A second course follows, and then a wine tasting in Chianti rounds out the afternoon before the drive back to Florence. The group stays under eight people, which means the guide can actually talk to you instead of herding a crowd, and there's room to ask questions about what you've just seen.

What’s included

• Professional local guide in English.
• truffle hunt with an experienced hunter and his dog.
• 2-course lunch featuring fresh truffle pasta.
• wine tasting in Chianti.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan from Florence.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

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

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Italy and Tour Sas

Is this one for you?The woodland walk is steady and the terrain uneven, so this tour suits travelers who are comfortable with moderate physical activity and want to see how truffles are actually found rather than just taste them at a table. The small group size means you get real attention from the guide instead of being one of dozens.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What exactly do I do during the truffle hunt?

You walk through woodland with a professional truffle hunter and his trained dog, watching the dog work and learning how the hunt actually happens. The dog locates the truffles underground, and the hunter digs them out while you observe the process and ask questions.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

The hunt takes place on uneven woodland terrain and covers a moderate distance over several hours, so a reasonable level of fitness and sturdy walking shoes are essential. The pace depends on where the dog leads, not on a set trail.

What's included in the lunch?

Lunch is a 2-course meal that features tagliolini al tartufo (fresh pasta dressed with the truffles you hunted) plus a second course and wine tasting in Chianti. Dietary requirements can be noted when you book.

Is hotel pickup included?

No, the tour departs from Florence and returns there, but you'll need to arrange your own transport to the meeting point. Public transportation options are available nearby.

What's the minimum age for this tour?

The minimum age is 12 years old. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health.

How many people will be on the tour?

The group is capped at eight travelers, which keeps the experience personalized and allows the guide to give individual attention throughout the day.