Private Truffle Hunting in Chianti from Florence
Description
The Private Truffle Hunt is a unique experience for food and wine lovers, nature enthusiasts, kids, and adults, offering a chance to explore the secret world of Tuscan truffles in every season. Tuscan hills hide true treasures, and we will guide you through the Chianti woods, revealing secrets of truffles, their environment, biological cycle, and how truffle dogs are trained. Our skilled hunter and his dog will lead you from hunt to table, creating an unforgettable memory. We will pick you up and bring you back to your hotel or apartment in Florence in our comfortable minivan. The experience continues at a local farm, where you will enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch featuring the truffles you found, paired with local specialties and wines, while relaxing in the beautiful countryside.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meet at the office the the truffle hunter who will guide you into the woods
After the hunting, you will savor the truffle you have found in this amazing organic farm sorrounded by olive oil trees, vines and woods
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Reviews(7)
Beware of the employees, particularly the drivers for this company. Tuscany Private Tour was contracted by our Italian tour company to take us on a Truffle Hunt in Mid June 2026. Our drivers were Leonardo and Kiara. We were traveling with a 3 year old and a 6 month old in our group. Of course one of the little ones was on a knap when we were supposed to go. Keep in mind, this trip was prepaid. Admittedly, we were an hour late. What the drivers didnt know was that we had an Italian women in our group. Over the course of the next several hours, our drivers did nothing but talk really bad about us in Italian thinking we didnt understand. Our Italiana bit her tongue for as long as she could. She then, in Italian, announced that she heard and everything the drivers had to say. As you would expect, the drivers were horrified. After that they were all apologies and kind. Too late, the damage was done. So in the end, beware, as these two are capable of talking bad about you WHILE you are standing right in front of them! It is for this reason, I would strongly recommend that you stray away from this company. We spent a considerable amount of money on the trip of a lifetime, a trip where we put our trust in someone else's ability to properly guide us through our dream trip. It is unacceptable that the people we trust betray us and to put icing on the cake, they did it boldly right in front of us! Do your homework travelers, this was very disappointing for us.
Dear Guest, We are sincerely sorry that the tour did not meet your expectations and that you were disappointed with your experience. Our driver-guides are experienced professionals who are consistently praised for their courtesy, professionalism, and dedication to our guests. For this reason, we take your comments seriously. We regret that you left with a negative impression despite our team's efforts throughout the day. Customer satisfaction remains our priority, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We wish you all the best in your future travels.
Chiarra(sp) was exceptional. She imparted so much history and truly was interested in Italian history. She was very comfortable with us and we were with her as well. The truffle hunting was very fun and the truffle lunch was spectacular
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted that Chiara’s passion for Italian history enriched your experience. We’ll share your kind words with her. We’re also thrilled you enjoyed the truffle hunt and lunch. We hope to welcome you again soon! ✨🍄🇮🇹
This was such a wonderful experience! Our guide was super awesome and friendly. The dogs were cute and we found a good chunk of truffles. Afterwards we enjoyed some of the truffles with a meal and wine with great views of the countryside. This is a 10/10 experience that’s become the highlight of our trip.
Thank you so much for your review! We're thrilled to hear that our attentive service and authentic experiences have resonated with our guests. Your satisfaction means the world to us. We can't wait to welcome you back soon in beautiful Tuscany!
My husband and I had an amazing experience from pickup to finish! Our drive was stunning first off, and a very comfortable drive at that. The hunt was quite an adventure, with the truffle dog Be Be, who was so lovable too. We found probably 6, maybe more truffles. It was so interesting, digging them up and having our dog let us know if it was a truffle. She is so smart! Then the lunch at a winery after with wines to pair and learn about while there too. All truly amazing, very memorable and totally worth it!!! Will likely be our favorite experience in Tuscany!!!!
Buongiorno and thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We are so happy to create amazing memories! Hope we will see you soon again in Tuscany!
The most fun adventure!!! We really enjoyed our guide Phillippo and our truffle hunter Roberto, but we won’t forget Dori the truffle finding doggy! Excellent day ending with amazing wines and truffle eggs and pasta!! Thank you so much for the wonderful experience Phillippo, Roberto, and Tenuta Casanova Winery!!!
Buongiorno and thank you so much for this great review! We are so happy to know you enjoyed your day with us and loved spending time with Filippo, DArio and Dori....we know they are an important part of the experience. Hope to see you again soon. Best regards.
Phillip was an outstanding host. He was informative, enthusiastic, and very accommodating to our needs. The drive to the forest was spectacular, and was made all the more special by both the perfect weather and thoughtful amount of photograph stops made by Phillip (neither too many nor too few). The truffle hunt itself was fantastic, and again neither too long nor too short. Roberto, our hunter, and his two beautiful dogs were such charming company; it was an absolute joy to watch this team at work while also being educated on this very unique culinary area. We were then driven back through a couple of very pretty Tuscan villages, before arriving at the winery. It was fascinating to learn about the process behind the Chianti, and the views were stunning. However, my one regret concerns the meal. Every mouthful was utterly delicious, but I feel that the advertised three-course meal was not delivered. Considering the cost of the package, this was disappointing, especially as the rest of the tour had been delivered with such an intimate and personal touch. To be truly worth the price, it would seem to me that a more plentiful antipasto board is required, and a much bigger bowl of (delicious) pasta. Finally, a proper desert is necessary to merit the description of a 'three course meal'. We know from experience that biscuits and grappa do not constitute a proper dessert, but rather a digestif after a third course. If these considerations were to be taken into account and acted upon, then there is no doubt this truffle hunting experience would reflect the score of 5 stars it is so close to attaining.
Buongiorno, Thank you so much for your lovely review, we work so hard and with so much passion that having happy clients is always a joy for us. Hope to see you soon!
<p>We had a successful truffle hunt with Marco, Sirio and the best dog, Bilba! We enjoyed the hike through the woods and discovering our buried treasures everywhere. The lunch at the nearby vineyard was beautifully prepared with our own new-found truffles!. The ride from the hotel to the hunt was in a Mercedes Benz minivan so it was very comfortable then the ride changed to a rugged but reliable Range Rover jeep in the woods.... Thank you for making this an awesome side trip!</p>
