About this tour
Track down truffles across Chianti's vineyards and woodland with trained hunters and their dogs, then settle into a four-course lunch showcasing seasonal finds. The morning hunt takes you through working family estates where you'll see vines and barrel rooms firsthand. Back at the table, each course pairs with a local wine, revealing how truffles evolve on the palate across different preparations. Aimed at those wanting genuine insight into truffle culture without the tourist veneer.
Highlights
- Hunt truffles with working dogs across Chianti slopes
- Tour vineyard and cellar of family-run estate
- Three-course truffle lunch, each dish wine-paired
- Learn to spot and identify fresh truffles
- Taste three estate wines in sequence
What to expect
You'll start early, walking through vineyards and woodland alongside experienced truffle hunters and their dogs—the dogs do the work, you follow and watch them alert to buried treasure. Back at the estate, a brief tour of the winery explains their process. Lunch follows at the property, plated simply to let truffles shine. Each course arrives with a specific wine; the pairings change depending on what truffle varieties came up that morning. Expect moderate walking on uneven ground and four hours total.
Good to know
Wear sturdy shoes and dress for variable weather. The experience depends on truffle availability—what's served at lunch reflects the morning's find. Minors aged under 18 receive juice or soft drinks with meals instead of wine.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.