Truffle Hunting in San Gimignano

Recommended by 100% of travelers

San Gimignano, Italy

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Expert truffle hunter with long family tradition in the truffle sector
Introduction to the world of Truffles: History, Myths, Legends and some notions on Mycology
Exploration of the woods chosen according to the period, in search of truffles!
Fresh truffle to take home, and instructions on how to preserve and eat it, enhancing it

Tips

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Coop
Via Baccanella, 35, 53037 San Gimignano SI, Italy
We will meet at the parking lot of the Coop in San Gimignano, from where we will set off towards the woods which are about 10 minutes away by car.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

07/31/2024 - 04/07/2027
Monday - Sunday : 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 12 reviews

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Very Unique and Interesting

cindy_t, Nov 2025

I have to admit that I had reservations about going on a truffle hunt while on vacation in Italy. My wife had booked this excursion thinking it would be something different to try. I am so glad she did. Dominico was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable. He is very personable and down to earth. His dog Cuba (Coo-ba) was amazing! She found her first truffle within the first 2 minutes! She was so fast, we couldn't help to wonder if the truffle had been planted. Of course after that first one, she was digging up and finding more very quickly and all over the place! Dominico really knows what he's doing and explained everything you would ever want to know about truffle hunting. He apologized for his English as he had only started studying English in 2024. We were impressed with how well we were able to communicate with him after only having a year of learning English so there wasn't an issue with communication. The hunt lasted maybe 45 minutes or so which was plenty of time. Dominico gave us some truffles to take with us and explained the best way to prepare them. It is mind blowing as to how much these little fungi cost, so we didn't waste one morsel. They are very good and they reminded us of Morel mushrooms that we have back at home in illinois. If you are looking for something to do while staying at San Gimignano, we highly recommend giving Dominico a call and have him take you on a hunt. A great guy, a great dog and a great experience!

Great fun!

John_L, Nov 2025

It included less walking than we expected, which was good! Guide was great and his dog was wonderful!

My partner and I...

Ella_B, Oct 2025

My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Domenico was a great tour guide, with lots of information about truffles, and so cool to see the dog gather truffles. We found lots and had a very interactive experience. Even got to go home with a few truffles to have later!

We had a great time...

Soraya_R, Sep 2025

We had a great time hunting for truffles. It’s an educational and fun experience and our daughter loved it too. Domenica was really friendly and his doggies are so smart and cute!

Would book over and over again

Alexander_T, Oct 2024

What a perfect experience this was. We met this guy and his dog, third generation truffle hunters. I think we kinda knew what we would do, search a forest and let the dog go to work. This was so much more, the guy is just a very kind and wonderful person, so much fun to be around, loves what he does, that dog loves him so much. It was truly a blessing to get to spend time with them. Oh and we found some truffles that we tried later that evening. Wonderful experience.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you very much for your beautiful review. I thank you for coming to do this experience with me and Cuba, because you gave me the opportunity to meet you, it was very nice to spend time with you. I really hope to see you again, or in America, or in Tuscany 😊