Truffle Hunting

If you’ve ever eaten a truffle, then chances are that you have also wondered about truffle hunting, the unusual and enjoyable way that the elusive ingredients are found. We offer truffle hunting experiences from a choice of locations so you can take part whether you’re in the south of Siena or near Pisa.

The tour is the perfect experience for lovers of Italian truffles and fine cuisine, taking you on an adventure through the beautiful, wooded areas where truffles are most readily found. At the end of your truffle hunting experience, you will be treated to a light truffle-themed lunch.

Enjoy this unique truffle hunting experience and then retreat to one of our hand-picked villas near Pisa and Lucca to call your own during your stay.

‘Lagotto Romagnolo’ the truffle hunting dog

On your hunting tour you will be accompanied by your guide and a Lagotto Romagnolo; a breed of dog that excels in seeking out truffles. Throughout the hunt you will learn more about the fascinating history surrounding truffle hunting as well as more about the many different varieties of truffle.

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The Tour starts at 9/10:00 am and will last almost 2 hours.
You will meet the hunter and the assistant near the woods and you will walk and hunt for almost one hour and an half.
After the hunting you will participate to an explanation of the different kind of truffle then a light lunch based on truffle. The lunch will end at around 2 pm.
 
Hiking shoes or boots recommended, please note that shorts are not allowed
* Recommended for adults and children over 6.

Please note that there are seasonal restrictions around each truffle hunt; the Precious White Truffle is only available from September to December, the Marzuolo from February to April and the Summer Truffle from June to August. There are no truffle hunts available in January or May.

The tour starts between 9 and 10 in the morning and lasts two hours.