Siena · TUSCAN TRUFFLE HUNTING TOURS
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A dog, a hunter and a stretch of oak wood: truffle hunting is the most fun food outing in southern Tuscany. These are the 9 best tours, with the season each runs, how much walking is involved, and the lunch or tasting that follows the dig.
3-hour truffle hunt in San Gimignano with sniffer dogs, then Tuscan lunch plus wine and olive oil tasting at Tenuta Torciano.
“Alessandro and Spillo were amazing guides. The experience was very informative and it was a ton of fun to watch Spillo work.”
Hunt truffles near San Gimignano with Domenico and his trained dogs, learn the three-generation craft, then taste and take fresh finds.
“All was very good - clear instructions, short ride to the forest, informative introduction about different truffles, beautiful dogs and knowledgeable truffle hunter.”
Join a truffle forager in the Siena hills, hunt with dogs, dig by hand, then taste local truffle treats in central Siena.
“Our truffle hunting experience near Siena with Alessandro and his adorable dog, Mocha, was truly unforgettable. Alessandro's passion for truffle hunting was infectious, and he shared fascinating insights about the local ecosystem and the art of finding these hidden treasures. Mocha, with her keen nose, was a star, leading us through the picturesque Tuscan countryside. The thrill of watching her pinpoint the truffles was incredible. Alessandro's warm personality and in-depth knowledge made the entire experience both educational and incredibly enjoyable. It was a perfect blend of adventure, nature, and delicious discovery.”
Hunt white and black truffles with trained dogs near San Gimignano, then enjoy lunch or dinner with wine and tastings at Tenuta Torciano.
“We had such fun on the truffle hunting experience Moreno is the passionate hunter who taught us about the cultivation of truffles, the different varieties and their seasons, the white truffles found only in the wild, and how the dogs are trained. Enrico translated. He and Moreno had a great pace at keeping the conversation flowing and answering our many questions. Then we went out into the oak grove with three of the dogs. They soon found truffles. Moreno let each of us dig up a truffle once it was found by the dogs. We had two big handfuls in less than 30 minutes. It was a wonderful experience. Then…”
Chianti truffle hunt with Marco and Tabu, then pasta making and lunch with wine on a vineyard terrace. Small group, 4 hours.
“The entire experience was amazing! The hosts made us feel at home at their lovely Tuscan manor with breathtaking views. We were never rushed and Fabrizio took his time to accommodate every guest. Gon Marco and Tabu, our truffle hunting dog, were an incredible team, not stopping until we had more than enough truffles for our delicious lunch.”
Hunt for prized truffles in the Tuscan woods near Siena with a local expert, interpreter, and his dogs, all in about two hours.
“Very knowledgeable and informative, great hosts and Hugo and Whiskey the most adorable of hunters - truffle machines”
Hunt truffles in the Tuscan woods near San Gimignano, then enjoy a truffle lunch with wine, olive oil, and balsamic pairings.
“The tour was wonderful with our guide, bringing three dogs for truffle hunting. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. The lunch following the truffle Hunt was also excellent.”
Truffle hunting in Chianti with a Lagotto dog, then cooking fresh tagliatelle and a truffle lunch with wine at Cofferi 1242.
“You get more than what you paid for in this activity. Our guide Nicolas and Lucca and of course the dog (sorry forgot the name) did an amazing job! Nicholas is very knowledgeable and gave a thorough explanation on truffles. I have to admit I did not know much about them but learned quite a bit. The pasta making class along with the meal that followed was absolutely amazing and delicious. Nicholas father ran the cooking class, between all of them they made the experience amazing! The amount you pay for this activity is well worth it.. believe me I hesitated paying due to the cost but I loved it.…”
Hunt truffles near San Gimignano, then cook and eat a full Tuscan lunch with wine and olive oil tastings in a small-group class.
“While they did move the time of our wine tasting up an hour at the last minute, they did make arrangements for transportation for us and we had a wonderful time.”
