About this tour
Hunt for black truffles across Tuscany's oak forests with a trained dog and experienced forager. This three-hour expedition takes you off the beaten track to search for these prized fungi in their natural habitat. You'll learn how truffle hunters work the land and what makes these specimens valuable, returning with whatever the dog unearths that day.
Highlights
- Track truffles with a working truffle dog in Tuscan woodland
- Learn identification and harvesting techniques from a professional forager
- Search prime truffle-bearing terrain on foot
- Keep any truffles found during your hunt
- Bottled water provided throughout
What to expect
Expect a practical morning or afternoon walking through oak-dotted countryside at an easy pace. Your guide will explain how the dog locates truffles by scent and demonstrate the careful digging technique needed to extract them without damage. The hunt is genuine—some days yield several specimens, other days fewer. Wear sturdy boots and be prepared for uneven terrain and muddy conditions depending on recent weather. The experience is as much about understanding the rhythms of truffle hunting as finding them.
Good to know
Wear comfortable walking boots and weather-appropriate clothing. The terrain is rural and can be wet or dusty. Not suitable if you have spinal issues, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns. Suitable for most fitness levels otherwise.
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.