5 Hours Truffle Hunt Experience with Cooking Class

About this tour

Hunt for truffles across Tuscan hillsides with a trained dog and expert spotter, then cook what you've found with a local chef at an organic agritourism near Mugello. This five-hour experience pairs foraging with hands-on cooking instruction, culminating in a leisurely lunch featuring your own truffle discoveries. You'll work alongside passionate practitioners who prioritise authentic regional food and sustainable practice over shortcuts.

Highlights

• Search for truffles with trained dog and experienced hunter
• Cook your foraged truffles with professional Tuscan chef
• Lunch prepared from the morning's hunt
• Organic agritourism setting run by welcoming host Laura
• Expert guide accompanies entire experience
• Learn Mugello Valley and Tuscany cooking techniques

What to expect

Start early on the hunt itself—you'll walk through Tuscan woodland with a truffle dog trained to sniff out these prized fungi. The hunter reads the dog's behaviour and digs carefully where it indicates, explaining what you're looking for and why the terrain matters. Once you've gathered enough, head to the agritourism base. A local chef walks you through preparing dishes centred on your truffles, teaching knife skills and flavour principles rather than just following recipes. You'll handle the cooking, make mistakes, taste as you go. Lunch follows, featuring what you've made plus other seasonal dishes from the region.

Good to know

Wear sturdy walking boots and weather-appropriate layers; truffle hunting happens rain or shine. The pace suits all fitness levels, though expect gentle uphill sections. Infants travel in prams; service animals welcome. Coffee, tea and water provided throughout. Tips aren't included in the price.