The woods around San Miniato, between Florence and Pisa, are Tuscany’s best-known white truffle country, and a hunt there means following a trained dog and a truffle hunter through the trees, then eating what you found. On Viator, two hunts stand out: a three-hour hunt with lunch at a San Miniato farm, rated 4.9 across 391 reviews, from about $232, and a full day from Florence with transport, lunch and a wine tasting for eight guests at most, rated 5.0 across 138 reviews, from about $388. Neither can be refunded once booked. Below, we compare two ways to go truffle hunting in Tuscany, side by side.
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The verdict
The farm hunt is our pick for most travelers: 371 of 391 reviews are five stars, it takes three hours, lunch is included, and it costs about $156 less. The catch is getting there: the farm is outside San Miniato, and you arrive by regional train from Florence plus a taxi the host can book for you.
The full day from Florence is the one to book if you want no logistics at all: a minivan from central Florence, a guide, the hunt, a two-course lunch and a wine tasting, for eight guests at most. 135 of 138 reviews are five stars.
On both, the booking is final: Viator lists them as non-refundable and not changeable. Book only once your dates are fixed.
Both listings state that the experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed once booked. The suppliers can still cancel for bad weather or too few participants, and in that case you are offered a new date or a refund. Neither hunt is recommended for travelers with back problems, heart problems or during pregnancy; tell the supplier about food allergies at booking.
Which one is for you?
Take the farm hunt if
- You want the most reviewed truffle hunt: 4.9 from 391 travelers.
- Three hours fits your day better than seven.
- You are happy to take the train from Florence and a short taxi ride.
- You want lunch included for about $232.
Take the full day from Florence if
- You want transport from central Florence included.
- You want a wine tasting as well as the hunt.
- You prefer at most eight people.
- You have a full day and a bigger budget, from about $388.
What each price covers
The farm hunt, from about $232
Included: the truffle hunt with the hunter and the dogs, and lunch at the farm.
Not included: transport to the farm. The listing suggests a regional train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to San Miniato, then a taxi the host can arrange, about €30 per ride.
The full day from Florence, from about $388
Included: a professional local guide, transport by air-conditioned minivan, the truffle hunt, a two-course lunch and a wine tasting.
Not included: gratuities and hotel pickup. Good walking shoes and moderate fitness are recommended, and wine is served only to travelers aged 18 and over.
Where each one starts
- Farm hunt: Fattoria Collebrunacchi, Via Collebrunacchi 4, San Miniato. The listing suggests the 9:53 train from Florence Santa Maria Novella, arriving in San Miniato at 10:33.
- Full day from Florence: Lungarno Benvenuto Cellini 33, on the Arno in Florence, at 10:00 am; the tour ends back there.
Side by side
| Farm hunt | Full day from Florence | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9 from 391 | 5.0 from 138 |
| Five-star reviews | 371 (95%) | 135 (98%) |
| Price | from about $232 | from about $388 |
| Length | 3 hours | 7 hours |
| Group cap | 12 | 8 |
| Transport from Florence | On your own (train and taxi) | Minivan included |
| Lunch | Included | Two courses, included |
| Wine tasting | Not listed | Included |
| Cancellation | Non-refundable | Non-refundable |
What travelers say
On the farm hunt
This was truly one of the most special experiences we had during our stay in Italy.
Caleb_L, April 2026, via Viator
The host was friendly, very informative about the history of truffle hunting and the lunch was fantastic
Joseph_F, July 2026, via Viator
On the full day from Florence
The actual truffle hunt was the perfect amount of adventure.
Michael_L, April 2026, via Viator
From start to finish, this was hands-down our favorite experience in all of Italy
Brandon_R, January 2026, via Viator
Both hunts are reviewed almost only with five stars. Reviewers of the farm hunt single out the hosts, the dogs and the lunch; reviewers of the full day praise the guides and the relaxed pace of a day with transport included.
How a truffle hunt fits a Tuscany trip
San Miniato sits between Florence and Pisa, so a hunt fits a day on the way to the coast or a quiet day off from the museums. Pair it with a Florence food tour, a Chianti wine tour or a Montalcino wine day.
Truffles are a fall story in Piedmont too: read our guide to the Alba White Truffle Fair, compare wine tours in Italy by region, and plan the region with our Tuscany guide.
Questions travelers ask
Which truffle hunt in Tuscany should I book?
For the most reviews and the lower price, book the farm hunt near San Miniato, rated 4.9 from 391 reviews on Viator, from about $232 with lunch (checked September 2026). For transport from Florence and a wine tasting, book the full day, from about $388, rated 5.0 from 138 reviews.
Can I cancel a truffle hunting tour?
No. Both listings are non-refundable and cannot be changed. The supplier can cancel for bad weather or too few participants, and then offers a new date or a refund.
How do I get to San Miniato from Florence?
The farm hunt suggests a regional train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to San Miniato and a taxi to the farm, about €30 per ride. The full-day tour includes a minivan from central Florence.
Is lunch included on a truffle hunt?
Yes, on both: lunch at the farm on the three-hour hunt, and a two-course lunch with a wine tasting on the full day from Florence.
Is truffle hunting suitable for everyone?
Both listings advise against it for travelers with back or heart problems and during pregnancy, and ask for dietary requirements at booking. The walk is in woodland, so wear good shoes.
Book the farm hunt for the reviews, the price and a three-hour morning; book the full day from Florence for transport, wine and a small group. Either way, book only once your dates are fixed.
Editorial assessment by Italy2Love, September 2026. Inclusions and exclusions, transport, group caps, health notes, meeting points, prices, ratings, review counts and cancellation terms read on both Viator product pages (product codes 127122P1 and 7428TRUFFLE), September 2026. Reviews quoted with attribution to their authors and to Viator. Next review March 2027, or sooner on any change to either experience.