About this tour
Hunt for truffles alongside a professional and his trained dogs in a private oak forest near San Gimignano, then sit down to a four-course Tuscan lunch paired with eleven regional wines. This six-hour experience from Florence teaches you to spot black and white truffles in their natural habitat, understand the terrain that produces them, and taste what you've found prepared by local cooks. A straightforward blend of fieldwork and table.
Highlights
- Search for white and black truffles with working dogs
- Learn to read oak forests and truffle-growing conditions
- Four-course meal built around your hunt findings
- Eleven Tuscan wines matched to each course
- Return transport from Florence included
What to expect
You'll spend roughly an hour in the woods with your guide and his dogs, learning to spot the subtle signs of truffle presence and watching the animals work. The dogs do the heavy lifting—your job is to follow, observe, and understand what makes a truffle habitat. Once you've gathered your find, you'll head to the winery for lunch. The kitchen incorporates truffles into a proper four-course spread, and a sommelier walks you through wine pairings across all courses, explaining what makes each Tuscan bottle tick.
Good to know
Arrive on time—late arrivals forfeit their spot with no refund. Not suitable if pregnant. Minimum group size required; cancellations after booking are possible if numbers don't meet threshold. Declare any food allergies or intolerances when you book. Hotel pickups aren't included; you'll arrange your own transport to the meeting point.
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.