Truffle Hunting in Tuscany
Description
Explore the mysterious, magical world of truffles, wander through the woods in the company of a local expert truffle hunter and his dogs and enjoy a unique and direct experience of this ancient tradition. Truffles are a seasonal delicacy but in this area we are very lucky, in spring we can find the Marzuolo or March truffle, in summer the Tartufo Nero Scorzone, a black Summer truffle, while in winter there are black winter truffles but also sometimes the famous " Bianco delle Crete Senesi", the highly prized white truffle. Outside our farm house we meet up with our expert truffle hunter and his wonderful dogs. To help you get the best of the companionship of the truffle hunter, a mine of information on truffles, the dogs, the woods and countryside and the local area in general you will be accompanied by an English speaking interpreter - generally an interpreter who also assists in the cooking classes and so able to give you tips on storing and using the truffles in the kitchen.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You can carry a little baby in baby carrier.
Reviews(42)
We had a wonderful time in the woods with Whiskey and Oogle! They are adorable dogs. The guides were so knowledgeable about everything and explained everything the dogs were doing. We found lots of truffles!
Such a great experience! The guides were so knowledgeable and kind. The moment we got to the farm everyone was cordial and helpful. Hugo and Whiskey were our truffle hounds and they found 20+ truffles!!! It was so much fun to see them work and take a walk in the woods!
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The truffle hunting experience was exceptional! Our guides were very knowledgeable and the dogs found tons of truffles. There was a beautiful restaurant at the end of the tour that we ate at with beautiful views and excellent food. Would highly recommend!
Thank you so much!
What an awesome experience!! Had so much fun with the staff and the dogs learning all about truffle hunting. It was the perfect small group size to get to engage with the dogs and hear all about truffles. The property is so beautiful and it was lovely to have a tasting after. The staff was truly so wonderful and made the experience special. Loved the dogs!!!
Thank you so much for all the compliments to our staff! We're really happy to hear that you enjoyed this experience with us.
We had a wonderful time getting to know the team at Le Pietre Vive – most especially the truffle hungers themselves, Ugo and his apprentice Whiskey. If you are an appreciator of truffle in your food, the hunting experience coupled with dinner at the restaurant are a perfect match. It kicked off our visit to Tuscany most beautifully. (An already incredibly beautiful place to be.)
Thank you so much.. so glad you enjoyed the experience.. Ugo and Whiskey say hi!!
Kids loved it! Would highly recommend it to anyone traveling through the area. One of our favorite days of our trip.
Thank you! We're so pleased you had a nice time -- and we sure do hope you'll be back with us again - soon!
A unique and insightful experience. If you ever wanted a wonderful experience in a stunning Tuscan country farm setting, this is it. Wonderful hosts will guide you on an easy walk on the farm and woods while the dogs (Ugo and Whiskey) do the hunting and guide you to these incredible truffles. It was the perfect start to then enjoying a cooking class at the farmhouse. I highly recommend this experience and learning more about truffles in a beautiful Tuscan farm.
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Going on a truffle hunt was a highly anticipated activity by many in our family. We embarked on our experience in Christmas Eve morning in 2025. The guide and interpreter were knowledgeable, professional and friendly. We learned about the ideal conditions for many types of truffle growth, how they train the dogs, when they begin the training of the dogs, and more. Ugo, the professional dog and Whiskey the puppy-in-training were just like friendly pets until they got a whiff of truffle and then they became all business. We were searching for Winter Black Truffles and we were very successful! The more rare White Truffle hunt was no successful on this day. They provided for boots for those who didn’t have proper footwear. It was a lovely morning followed by a cooking (and eating!) class also at Le Pietre Vive.
Thank you so much for your compliments! We all try hard to make sure each guest has a fabulous experience and we do so appreciate this feedback.
Our family rented a villa in Siena for the Christmas 2025 holiday. One activity that many looked forward to was a Truffle Hunt. The experience at Le Pietre Vive did not disappoint. On the morning of Christmas Eve, we arrived for our Truffle Hunt. They were able to provide boots. Their forested truffle areas are beautiful. Their dogs—Ugo and the puppy Whiskey were delightful pets. As soon as they picked up the scent, they were all business! Ugo is a trained professional and was very successful! We learned a lot about the different types of truffles, ideal conditions and the training of the dogs, beginning at two months old. We had quite a haul of Black Winter Truffles. We were less successful with the rarer White Truffles. The guides were knowledgeable, professional, friendly and fun. We had a great time and headed into an on-site cooking class using our new-found treasures!
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Beautiful morning and experience hunting truffles with two amazing dogs! Was simply stunning during the early Italian winter
So glad you enjoyed the truffle hunt..as we did too with such nice guests! Hope to see you again another time !
