Florence · TRUFFLE HUNTS & TUSCAN FARM VISITS
Florence experiences, compared clearly
If a friend asked us for a short list, these truffle hunts & tuscan farm visits tours would make it. Each entry shows the practical trade-off, the current price and the traveller verdict that moved it upward.
Shop Florence’s market, cook a full Tuscan meal in the hills, and enjoy a 4-course lunch with Chianti and recipes emailed after.
“Erika was wonderful. So full of life and warmth you would think she just invited you to her own home. She made this experience amazing!”
Hands-on pizza and gelato at a Tuscan farmhouse outside Florence with an Italian chef, wine or beer, and recipes included.
“Wonderful experience. Our chef guides Max, Arla, and Tiziano were knowledgeable, accessible, engaging, and delightful. They were especially kind to our children (8 and 11), who loved them all. For them, and for us, this class was the highlight of our trip to Italy. Grazie mille!”
Hunt for truffles with Francesca and a trained dog near San Miniato, then eat a three-course farm lunch with wine.
“An absolutely extraordinary experience and probably the highlight of our week in Tuscany. Francesca was a wonderful guide and a gracious host. The two black truffles found by her and Aries (her dog) were used as ingredients in an incredible lunch that was prepared (with her mother's assistance) after the excursion. The villa is spectacular and the furnishings make you feel like you've found the heart of Tuscany. Grazie Mille.”
Shop Mercato Centrale, cook Tuscan classics at a countryside farmhouse, then feast with wine. 6-hour English guided lesson.
“Me and my husband had the best day at the cooking class! We really enjoyed the trip around the market and then when we got to the farmhouse it was so stunning. The view was amazing and the perfect location for the cooking class. We learnt a lot also. It was the perfect place to enjoy what we had cooked having lunch. Our guide Luca made the experience even better! He was the perfect guide and made it so much fun! He was very funny and made the whole trip great. We would definitely recommend booking this trip.”
4-hour Florence food tour with free-flowing wine, 30-year balsamic tastings, truffle pasta, Florentine steak, and gelato to finish.
“An amazing priceless experience. We had such a personal experience that made it so special. The brunello vineyards were so special.”
A 4.5-hour Florence sunset food tour that mixes prosciutto, Negroni technique, Chianti cheese pairings, and a hilltop Tuscan dinner plus liquid-nitrogen gelato.
“Excellent tour guide. We were taken to a beautiful area and had a great meal. Excellent wine, and the chef does an excellent job. We all had a great time and would do it again.”
Florence truffle pasta class with flambé cheese wheel and tiramisù, small-group chef guidance, Tuscan wine, and dinner in about 3 hours.
“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.”
Taste Florence on a small-group walk with handmade pasta, truffle, cantucci, olive oil, savory bites and gelato, ending near Santa Croce.
“Tour guide was informative, standing around a busy street eating wasn’t the best way to go. Food was good.”
Truffle hunting in San Miniato with trained dogs, a truffle lunch, and Chianti wine tasting in a small group from Florence.
“I had the best time on Andrea’s truffle hunt! Francesca and her dog Iris were the perfect truffle-hunting duo — so skilled and fun to watch. The experience was fascinating from start to finish, and Andrea made it even better with his incredible wine knowledge and warm hospitality. The three-course truffle meal afterward was absolutely phenomenal — every bite was bursting with flavor. I learned so much, laughed a lot, and left completely happy! Highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves good food, great wine, and a truly unique adventure. I don’t regret a thing!”
Small-group e-bike tour from Fiesole through monastery viewpoints and Tuscan farms, with olive oil tastings and included wine.
“This was our favorite experience while in Florence on our honeymoon. Giovanni was extremely knowledgeable of the area and was so kind. The views were amazing and the food stop with wine was one of a kind. Highly highly recommend this when in Florence!”
Florence half-day truffle hunt in Mugello Valley, then cook a three-course lunch at an organic farm with transfers.
“Transportation from Florence can be provided. Everybody was courteous and helpful. We took a ride out of the city and into the mountains. The scenery was beautiful. The guide and the dog found multiple truffles. The pasta making class was fun and informative. Because a white truffle had been found recently, we were able to taste both white and black truffles. This is experience is definitely worth doing.”
A guided bike ride from Florence into Chianti hills, ending with a family-farm tour, olive oil and wine tastings, and a great lunch.
“Great tour guide, great wine & dine experience and perfect scenery.”
Truffle hunting with expert dogs near Florence, then enjoy a 3-course truffle lunch with round-trip transfer included.
“This was a bucket list activity to do with my family! The Viator tour was contracted through Mugello &Tuscany, a small tour operator in Tuscany. It was well coordinated and an experience none of us will forget. We went for a hike (appropriate for older kids) with the chef Cristian and an experienced guide with his trained dog. It was so fun watching the dog's nose in action. We found about 10 truffles and used them in a gourmet pasta cooking class after. The villa is gorgeous--great for photos to remember the experience. Couldn't have been better!”
Private truffle hunt from Florence with trained dogs, a truffle-based four-course lunch near San Gimignano, and Dondoli gelato.
“I have to say the dinner! The setting and the food not to mention the service was more than outstanding.”
A 7-hour Tuscany day trip from Florence to hunt white truffles with a dog, then eat truffle-forward lunch and taste Chianti and Super Tuscan wines.
“My son and I had an exquisite experience on a truffle hunting and wine tasting tour, led by our fantastic guide, Andreas. Andreas has definitely levelled up the experience sharing his life, his experience. We enjoyed the thrill of searching for truffles with an exciting dog, immersing ourselves in the delightful aroma of freshly unearthed truffles. We savored a lovely lunch featuring truffle-infused dishes. The wine tasting in Chianti was equally impressive, with Andreas sharing his extensive knowledge about the local wines and the winemaking process. This tour was a perfect blend of adventure, education, and delicious food.”
