The 5 Best Truffle Hunting Tours in Italy

1.Truffle Hunting Experience with Lunch in San Miniato

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 383 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $241Our pick

Hunt truffles with Francesca and her dog near San Miniato, then enjoy a 3-course lunch using your finds in a family farmhouse.

“Don’t think twice. Tour was great, informative, animals were lovely…land/property incredible…couldn’t be more pleased with our decision to book.”

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2.Florence Food Tour with Truffle Pasta, Steak & Free Flowing Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $156

Florence 4-hour food tour with truffle pasta, steak, free-flowing wine, 30-year balsamic and gelato. Small group, English guide.

“Jamie took us a perfect food tour! All stops provided delicious local food and plenty of drinks. There is a lot of food to try so do yourself a favour and skip lunch. Also have us great recommendations for the rest of our stay. Thanks Jamie for a great night. Highly recommend this tour!”

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3.Langhe: Truffle Hunting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 210 reviews · 1.5 - 3.5 hours · from $94

Join a small Langhe truffle hunt with a trained dog and expert hunter, learn black vs white truffles, then taste Piedmont wine.

“Very informative and fun. The Truffle Hunter, Giovanni and his dog, Turbo, are really enthusiastic and it’s amazing to see the bond between the 2. They, including the Guide, are obliging and friendly. Will recommend this tour.”

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4.Flambé Cheese Wheel Truffle Pasta Class & Tiramisù

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Florence pasta class with a chef: make truffle pasta with flambé cheese wheel, form two pastas, and build tiramisù with Tuscan wine.

“Fun hands on class learning how to make two different types of pasta. Guide also makes tiramisu for the group. As an FYI, everyone's pasta is collected and cooked for everyone to enjoy. As stated, access to house red/white wine and/or water is included.”

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5.Alba: Truffle Hunting with Cheese, Truffle, & Wine Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 124 reviews · 3 hours · from $93Best value

Truffle hunting near Monforte d'Alba with a trained dog team, then black truffle cheese and Barolo wine tasting in Piedmont.

“Truffle hunting with Elio and his dogs Cuba and Chloe was amazing. We have found several white truffles despite unusually dry season. Definitely recommend to try. After truffle hunting we visited modern style winery for several local wines testing.”

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