San Gimignano Wine Tasting With Truffle Tour

About this tour

Spend eight hours hunting for truffles in the Tuscan countryside with a local expert, then taste the prized fungus alongside regional wines in an authentic cellar. You'll have your pick: join a cooking class to master truffle preparation and wine pairing, or linger at the winery for extended tastings and lunch. The afternoon wraps with a wander through San Gimignano's medieval tower-studded streets before returning to Florence. Private transport, bottled water, and air conditioning included.

Highlights

• Hunt truffles alongside a seasoned local forager
• Taste freshly foraged truffles in a working wine cellar
• Learn to cook with truffles and pair wines (optional)
• Lunch paired with Tuscan wines at the winery
• Explore San Gimignano's medieval tower-houses on foot
• Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout

What to expect

The morning kicks off with a truffle hunt—you'll walk vineyard and woodland edges whilst your guide demonstrates spotting techniques and digs for these elusive tubers. Once gathered, head to a family-run cellar for tasting: the truffles alongside 2–3 local wines, usually a white and a red. Here you choose your path: opt into the cooking class to prepare a simple truffle dish and learn what wine to drink with it, then eat lunch at long tables; or stay put for more wine and a plated meal. Either way, the afternoon takes you to San Gimignano, where you'll have time to wander narrow alleys, peek into courtyards, and climb tower views if you fancy it.

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