The 2 best Truffle Hunting places in Tuscany
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Recent reviews for Truffle hunting in Tuscany
4.80 • 231 reviews
- Barbara Laffranchi
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dom 2 mar, 10:00•2 pp•4 hours
Wonderful experience!
Bruno and Fiuto were great, we found a rich haul....and ate it up with gusto!
Answer from the host:thank you very much!
Bruno was really fit :-)
- Marianna Sarri
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dom 10 nov, 10:15•2 pp•4 hours
It was a wonderful experience. Luca and Andrea made us feel welcomed and pampered, they were extremely helpful and we learned so much about what it means to look for truffles and how to cook them.
Lunch was ex...more
Answer from the host:Thank you from the bottom of my heart Marianna,
it was a pleasure to be able to share our Passion w...more
- Nunzia L.
Really wonderful experience! The lunch was also great!
Ideal destinations in Tuscany for Truffle Hunting
Tuscany and Truffle Hunting: what to know
Tuscany is one of the best regions in which to go truffle hunting, due to its variety of vegetation and land conformation suitable for searching for the most prized mushroom.
Starting from the Garfagnana area to the Val d' Orcia and Val d'Elsa, where it is possible to go truffle hunting just minutes from Florence and Siena. Here, in fact, you can find both white and black truffles. Some mushroom hunters also offer the possibility of combining hunting with a convenient farm lunch.
Join the truffle hunt along with the friendly truffle dogs in Tuscany for a fun-filled day in the woods!
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where to do Truffle hunting in Tuscany
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FAQs for Truffle hunting in Tuscany
What is meant by truffle hunting?
Truffle hunting is a discipline that involves hiking in wooded areas, accompanied by an experienced guide and a truffle dog, in search of the most prized mushroom: the truffle.
Where to find truffles in Italy?
The most famous areas in which to find truffles in Italy are Piedmont and Tuscany. In particular, the area of Alba, the Langhe and Monferrato, San Gimignano and the Val d'Elsa.
Can I take found truffles home?
The extent of truffle collecting varies. However, very often you will have the opportunity to take some of the truffles you find with you, free of charge! Alternatively, the guides give the opportunity to buy the truffle.
What are truffle dogs and how are they found?
The best dogs for truffle hunting are those with the most developed sense of smell, such as the cocker spaniel, Romagna lagotto, setter, and breton. The dog is taken to the truffle grounds and through the aid of its sense of smell indicates to the owner the spots where the scent of the mushroom is prevalent. Then, the truffle hunter proceeds with the use of the spade to extract the truffle from the ground.
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