Private Truffle Hunting & Chianti Wine Tour from Florence
100% Private Tuscan Truffle Hunt, Truffle Lunch & Organic Chianti Classico Winery Tasting with Hotel Pick-Up in Florence
- Duration
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Party
- 2–8 travelers, private vehicle
- Vehicle
- Private A/C vehicle & driver
- Guide
- Private, English
About This Tour
Italy and Wine offers a 100% private truffle hunting and Chianti wine tour from Florence with door-to-door hotel or villa pick-up, combining a private woodland truffle hunt with a professional tartufaio and trained dog, a multi-course truffle lunch, and a guided cellar tasting at a certified-organic winery in the Chianti Classico region. Rubber boots are provided so you can walk comfortably along forest trails in any season.
Accompanied exclusively by your private party (up to 8 guests), you follow the truffle hunter and dog through shaded Tuscan woods around San Miniato to unearth seasonal white or black truffles while learning the centuries-old traditions of Tuscan truffle foraging, grading, and culinary preservation.
In the afternoon, your private driver brings you into the rolling hills of Chianti Classico to visit a renowned organic wine estate. Tour the aging cellars and enjoy a guided tasting of Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG, Riserva, and Super Tuscan IGT wines alongside a traditional Tuscan meal infused with fresh truffles before returning to your hotel in Florence.
Highlights
- Guided truffle hunt with a professional hunter and trained dog
- Visit to an organic Chianti Classico winery
- Tastings of Chianti, Chianti Classico, Riserva, and Super Tuscan wines
- Traditional truffle-based Tuscan meal
Itinerary
Pickup
Private pickup at your hotel in Florence for the drive into the Tuscan woods.
Truffle hunt
A guided truffle hunt with a professional hunter and trained dog.
Organic winery — guided tasting
Visit to a renowned organic winery in Chianti Classico, tasting Chianti, Chianti Classico, Riserva and Super Tuscan wines.
Truffle lunch
A traditional truffle-based Tuscan meal.
Return
Drop-off back at your hotel in Florence.
What’s Included & Not Included
Included in the Tour
- Private, air-conditioned vehicle with dedicated English-speaking driver
- Guided truffle hunting experience
- Wine tasting and cellar tour at a Chianti Classico winery
- Traditional lunch featuring truffles
- Rubber boots provided
- All local taxes
Not Included
- Truffles found during the hunt
- Tips and gratuities
Price by Group Size
| Group size | Price per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2 travelers | €500 | €1,000 |
| 3 travelers | €420 | €1,260 |
| 4 travelers | €380 | €1,520 |
| 5 travelers | €350 | €1,750 |
| 6 travelers | €300 | €1,800 |
| 7 travelers | €300 | €2,100 |
| 8 travelers | €300 | €2,400 |
Your Trip Designer
Vittorio Del Bono Venezze
Every private day is planned by hand, not booked from a menu. Once you enquire, the team puts together a proposal tailored to your dates, pace and taste — usually within 24 hours, with no obligation to book.
Boutique Family Wineries across Chianti Classico
Meeting Point
Pickup at your hotel or residence in Florence when possible. Some central streets fall within the ZTL limited traffic zone — cars cannot enter them — in which case we arrange a nearby meeting point instead.
Tour Area
Cancellation Policy
| Notice before departure | Charge |
|---|---|
| More than 14 days | No charge |
| 48 hours – 14 days | 50% of tour price |
| Less than 48 hours | 80% of tour price |
| No-show | 100% of tour price |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the truffle hunt actually work?
A trained dog (traditionally a Lagotto Romagnolo) sniffs out the truffle's scent underground. The hunter shows you where to dig carefully, and you'll see and smell a fresh truffle the moment it comes out of the ground.
Can we combine truffle hunting with wine tasting in one day?
Yes — that's the whole idea of this tour: a morning truffle hunt in the woods followed by an afternoon at an organic Chianti Classico winery, with a truffle-based lunch in between.
Is tipping expected?
Tipping is not included and is entirely at your discretion. Many guests tip their driver-guide directly at the end of the day if they enjoyed the experience, but there is no fixed expectation or amount.
Reviews
★ 5.0 · 4 verified reviews
Victoria St John
An unforgettable truffle hunting experience in Tuscany! Francesca arranged an excellent pick-up and drop-off from the train station, making the day effortless from start to finish. From the warm welcome to walking through the beautiful Tuscan countryside with Ares, the lovely truffle-hunting dog in training, every moment was special. We learned so much about truffle hunting, the land, local flora and fauna, and the generations of hunters connected to this beautiful property. The experience ended with a delicious homemade lunch, wonderful bread, excellent wine, and fantastic company. Between the stunning views, fascinating history, and Francesca’s warmth and knowledge, this was one of the best experiences we had in Tuscany. Thank you, Francesca, for a truly perfect day!
ROBERTO TAPIA DEL VALLE
It is hard to put into words how much my wife and I enjoyed our truffle and wine tour this past August. Raffaella and Francesca (and her family) made us feel like we were part of their family. The whole experience was so unique (especially the truffle hunting part of it). People that enjoy this kind of thing usually go to wineries - but going truffle hunting with "Choco" (their incredible truffle hunting dog) and a true truffle specialist (Francesca) was a whole other level. During our trek, Francesca taught us so much about the region, their wines, and their way of life. It was incredible. The meal they prepared for us was next-level cooking and the truffle portions, as well as wine pours, were really really generous!! We had lunch at their beautiful family home, at their table. They even sat with us at times and even brought a cake and sang happy birthday to my wife. They were incredibly kind to us. We ended our visit at a nearby winery ("Fattoria San Michele a Torri"). The people there were terrific again, and they taught us a lot about their wines and wine in general. Once again, it is hard to explain how unique this experience was and I would strongly recommend it to anyone that can appreciate the Italian culture.
Jacqueline Azis
An extraordinary day from start to finish. We began at a working farm just outside San Miniato that produces its own Chianti, pecorino, olive oil, honey and truffles — everything grown or made right there. Francesca, the truffle hunter, took us out with her dog Choco to search the woods, and she turned out to be as wonderful a host and cook as she is a hunter. Lunch was a home-cooked truffle feast — fresh appetizers, truffle pasta, and dessert — paired with wines straight from the estate, poured generously by our guide Vittorio, who assured us that in Italy wine is treated like water. We talked at length about Italian history and politics over the meal. Afterward we wandered the quiet medieval center of San Miniato before finishing at a second winery, where Vittorio walked us through the different styles of Chianti and how to taste them properly. A genuinely unique day and worth every penny — we'd recommend it without hesitation.
Annie Asdal
There were five of us, and Matteo made the whole day feel personal — genuinely interested in the group, and clearly well-liked by the truffle hunters and winery hosts alike. As a trained sommelier he had answers for every question we threw at him. The truffle farm is a good hour outside Florence, so settle in for the drive, but the experience itself is wonderfully authentic: just you, a local woman, and her dog working through the woods behind her house. Lunch afterward was excellent, and the winery that followed didn't disappoint either. Matteo was a fantastic ambassador for the country — we'd book this again without hesitation.
