About this tour
Hunt for truffles alongside a professional and his dogs in Chianti's vineyards and woodlands, then sit down to a four-course Tuscan lunch built entirely around what you've just found, paired with local wines. The day finishes in San Gimignano, where medieval towers rise above rolling hills and you can grab gelato from a world champion if the mood takes you. Seven to eight hours from Florence.
Highlights
- Two-hour truffle hunt with trained dogs and expert forager
- Learn truffle identification, habitat, and seasonal rhythms
- Four-course lunch centred on truffle dishes and Chianti wines
- Guided walk through San Gimignano's stone streets and piazzas
- Panoramic countryside views from the medieval town
- Award-winning gelato shop visit (optional)
- Small-group experience with air-conditioned minivan transport
What to expect
You'll drive into Chianti, meet your hunter, and spend two hours on foot searching vineyards and forest floor whilst his dogs do the real work—he'll explain what makes truffles tick and why they're so prized. Your finds (or his expertise) become the foundation of lunch: a proper four-course sit-down meal at a winery, each dish built around truffles, washed down with regional wine. Afterwards, you'll explore San Gimignano on foot with your guide, stopping at key medieval sites and soaking in views across the Tuscan countryside. The pace is leisurely; this isn't a sprint.
Good to know
Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and layers—woodland walks can be muddy and temperatures shift. Dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free) are accommodated with advance notice. Hotel pickup isn't included, but public transport links are nearby. Wheelchair-accessible throughout; not suitable for those with spinal injuries.
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