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Hounds, Hills and Hidden Gold: Truffle Hunting in the Chianti Hills near Firenze
A 7-hour guided outing from Florence that pairs a 1.5-hour truffle hunt with an expert and his hounds, a truffle-based Tuscan brunch with Chianti wine, and a visit to a medieval village.
Hounds, Hills and Hidden Gold: Truffle Hunting in the Chianti Hills near Firenze.
Among the woods and sun-tilted vines of the Chianti hills — close to Certaldo and San Miniato, reachable from Firenze — an expert truffle hunter and his trained hounds lead small groups in search of black truffle in summer and the famed white truffle in autumn. After the hunt you return for a truffle-forward Tuscan brunch, paired with Chianti, and a chance to explore a nearby medieval village.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A guided search with trained hounds
Spend a guided 1.5-hour walk in woodland and vineyards following a local truffle hunter and his dogs as they locate seasonal black and white truffles, with explanations about truffle ecology and the hunt itself.
A truffle-based Tuscan brunch with wine
After the woods you sample truffle in multiple preparations — from egg frittata to mascarpone and tortelli — accompanied by Chianti; cheese, dairy and cured-meat tastings are included, with an optional upgraded 4-course fresh-truffle meal for an extra charge.
Medieval village and local products
The program includes a visit to a medieval Tuscan village and opportunities to buy and ship local truffle products and other specialties directly through the host.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The day unfolds as a short transfer from Florence to the Chianti hills followed by a slow, purposeful walk through wood and vine with a truffle hunter and hounds, then a convivial return for a truffle-focused brunch where hosts demonstrate pairings with Chianti and present local cheeses and cured meats; the outing closes with time in a nearby medieval village and options to purchase or ship products.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Trekking shoes are advised for the 1.5-hour walk in the woods; bring weather-appropriate layers and notify the operator in advance of any food intolerances or allergies.
Inform the host ahead of time about allergies or special dietary needs so they can make accommodations for tastings and the brunch.
Local truffle products and other specialties can be purchased during the visit and shipping is available through the host.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the full experience?
The public tour runs for approximately 7 hours.
How long is the truffle hunt walk?
The guided walk in the woods lasts about 1.5 hours, led by a local expert truffle hunter.
Is the walk suitable for children and older participants?
The walk is described as suitable for all, but trekking shoes are advised; if you have reduced mobility or special needs, notify the operator in advance and they will do their best to accommodate you.
Are food and wine included?
Yes — the tour includes a truffle-based Tuscan brunch accompanied by Chianti wine, plus cheese and cured-meat tastings; an optional 4-course meal with fresh truffle is available for an extra charge.
Can I buy truffle products on the tour?
Yes — purchase and shipping of local products are available through the host.
Can children be served alcohol during the tour?
No — Italian law does not allow the sale of alcohol to young people under 16; children under this age will be served non-alcoholic beverages.