Truffle Lunch & Hunting Experience in San Gimignano

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Truffle Lunch & Hunting Experience in San Gimignano

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 US$235.03  per guest
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Earliest available date: September 12, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Language
English, Italian
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Venture to San Gimignano for a thrilling truffle hunt. Discover them with expert guides and trained dogs. Savor a truffle-centric lunch paired with local wines in idyllic Tuscany.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Join an authentic truffle hunting and experience the thrill of finding, smelling, and touching one of nature’s rarest treasures.


Led by expert truffle hunters Mirco and Luca and their highly trained dogs, you’ll explore the Tuscan countryside, learning to identify truffle-friendly trees and habitats. Our licensed guides will also share insights on how to cook and preserve truffles.


After the hunt, return to Podere La Marronaia for a delicious truffle-based lunch, expertly paired with our organic wines and extra virgin olive oils.


This immersive, 360-degree experience blends adventure, tradition, and gourmet flavors, making it an unforgettable journey into the world of truffles.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Truffle Antipasto
a selection of mixed Tuscan Bruschette with white and black truffle.
MAIN
Pasta with Truffle
a tasty pasta dish with fresh truffle slices
MAIN
Roast Beef with fresh truffle or Fried eggs with fresh truffles
As the second course enjoy a selection roast beef with truffle or eggs with truffle
DESSERT
Dessert of the day

What You Get

Bottled water
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Private transportation

Good To Know

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Immerse yourself in an authentic truffle-hunting adventure through the scenic Tuscan countryside. The experience begins at Podere La Marronaia, where you will meet our licensed guides and expert truffle hunters, Mirco and Luca. Accompanied by their highly trained dogs, you’ll head to a nearby truffle-rich area, learning how to identify the ideal truffle habitat, recognize the trees where they grow, and understand the delicate art of truffle hunting. You will witness the excitement of the dogs as they sniff out these underground treasures and feel the satisfaction of uncovering one of nature’s most prized delicacies. After the hunt, return to Podere La Marronaia for a detailed introduction to our family history and agriculture. Then, indulge in a truffle-based lunch, thoughtfully paired with our organic wines, extra virgin olive oils, and balsamic vinegar, for a true farm-to-table experience celebrating the flavors of Tuscany.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Podere La Marronaia - Biodynamic Winery & Farm, Via Martiri di Citerna, San Gimignano Provincia di Siena Toscana, Italy, IT, 53037

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Once in San Gimignano follow the main road towards Certaldo for about 1 km. Pass the crossroad to Fugnano then turn right into a small white road. Turn right again into the first gate with the sign for Podere Le Colonne Parking.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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4.9
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Wonderful experience!
July 10, 2026

Truffle hunting with Luca and his beautiful dog Lily was a wonderful experience. I learnt alot about the various types of truffles, how they grow and when the black/white truffles are available. Wa...read more

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Fun, easy and wear long pants
June 10, 2026

One hour for truffle hunting. It was very informative and very easy. We were in the brush so recommend wearing long pants.

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Fantastic activity!
June 03, 2026

Fun, interactive, great tour guide. Lots of great information and history. Loved the dogs! Great time looking for truffles!

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Truffles
May 25, 2026

Luke was very knowledgeable about truffles , and very friendly. Made us laugh about his white truffle experience just to take a picture of his treasure while his dog was taking a bite of it.

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Super truffle hunting with Luca & his dog Lilly
May 01, 2026

One of the best tours we did. Our truffle hunter Luca was incredible his dog Lilly was amazing. They were a great pair, every time she dug she found a truffle we got a handful of black truffles. Lo...read more

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