Sign in

Truffle Hunting Experience with Lunch in San Miniato

4.9 · 392 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Florence Operated by The Truffle Hunter
Duration
3h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A truffle hunt on a family property in San Miniato with a working truffle hunter, followed by lunch on the estate.

The €200 per person covers the hunt, the meal and drinks for 3h; transport from Florence is not included, and food allergies must be flagged on the booking form. Rated 4.91 by 392 travellers.

In our comparison: #12 of 39 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €200 per adult.

Included and not included

  • bevande
  • Private transportation

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 18 September 2026.

Reviews

4.9
392 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 383 of 392

Star breakdown of all 392 ratings

5 stars
372 · 95%
4 stars
11 · 3%
3 stars
6 · 2%
2 stars
1 · 0%
1 star
2 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise watching the dogs work, the family welcome and truffle lunch; some find the hunt too brief.

Praised

  • Watching trained dogs locate truffles in the woods
  • Informative explanations of truffles, hunting methods and dog training
  • Warm family hospitality in the hosts' home
  • Homemade truffle dishes paired with local wines
  • The countryside setting and character of the family villa

Complaints

  • Some feel the hunt is too brief compared with the time spent on lunch
  • Some find the experience poor value, while others consider it worth the cost
  • Some find the walk easy, while others report challenging or slippery terrain
  • Getting to the farm independently can involve taxi or meeting point difficulties

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (30 May 2023 to 3 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

Latest reviews

Loading the latest reviews…

Reviews are shown as the platforms publish them and removed when they disappear there.

Ratings collected from Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.

Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Please let us know if you wish to take the train. Time Table: - Departure from Florence Santa Maria Novella at 9.53 a.m. - Arriving at San Miniato at 10.33 a.m. We can send you a taxi to the San Miniato train station at 10:33 am. Please call us to arrange a taxi driver, the cost is € 30 per run. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
Runs every day except Sun; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
The Truffle Hunter; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Francesca is a true truffle hunter and you will meet her in the family property to discover the magic of the truffle world.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Age 8+ minimum age to join
  • Non-refundable no free cancellation

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0+ days: No refund

Compared with other Day Trips

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #12 of 39€2003h4.91 (392)shared
Small group Tuscan Wineries, Olive Oil & Gourmet Lunch or Dinner€1498h4.96 (1592)shared
Tuscany Vespa Tours Through the Hills of Chianti€1606h4.99 (580)shared
SMALL-GROUP Wine Safaris: Tuscany Wine Tasting Tour from Florence€1306h4.94 (5805)shared

Ranked #12 of 39 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €39 to €275, median €106; typical length 8h. 2 of 39 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 39 Day Trips

From €200 per adult