You will be the host of Francesca's family in their own beautiful XVII-century villa
★5.0 (12 reviews)
3h 30m
Small Group (Max 10)
San Miniato, Pisa
A guided truffle hunt near San Miniato with Francesca, followed by a traditional 3-course truffle lunch at her family's 17th-century farmhouse.
Hunt for rare truffles in the forest near San Miniato, then enjoy your treasures in a decadent meal. The program starts at Fattoria Collebrunacchi, where you'll meet Francesca, our truffle hunter.
Lunch
Lunch includes truffle appetizers, pasta topped with shaved truffles (Tagliolini al Tartufo), and a dessert paired with Vin Santo wine. Francesca's farm also produces excellent red and white wines, available to taste and buy, along with quality truffles and truffle products.
Getting there
This experience takes place in San Miniato, Tuscany, only a 45-minute drive from Florence. Rates do not include transportation: guests based in Florence can take the train from Santa Maria Novella (departure 9:53 a.m., arriving in San Miniato-Fucecchio) and continue by taxi — a ride from the station to the farmhouse costs about €30 for up to 3 passengers.
Programme
1
Meet at Fattoria Collebrunacchi
The program starts at Fattoria Collebrunacchi, where you meet Francesca, our truffle hunter. Groups are always small, up to 12 attendees.
2
Truffle hunt in the forest
Francesca explains the tricks and secrets of truffle hunting and how she trained her dog, Cioco. The stroll in the forest is an easy walk, but requires regular mobility.
3
Lunch at the farmhouse
Back at Francesca's house for a 3-course lunch based on fresh truffles: truffle appetizers, Tagliolini al Tartufo, and dessert with Vin Santo, paired with the farm's own red and white wines.
4
Getting there
San Miniato is a 45-minute drive from Florence. Rates don't include transportation — take the train from Santa Maria Novella (9:53 AM, arriving San Miniato-Fucecchio 10:33 AM) then a taxi (about €25 for up to 3, cash) to the farm. No Sunday trains — Sunday hunts move to Bagno a Ripoli (20 min from Florence). A private chauffeur can be booked instead for €250 (up to 3) / €300 (up to 8).
What is included
1-hour truffle hunting experience with an expert truffle hunter
3-course lunch with truffle-based products
Rubber boots
What is NOT included
Truffles found during hunting
Transportation
Tips and gratuities
Cancellation terms (before the tour's start date):
More than 14 days: No charge
48 hours – 14 days: 50% of tour price
Less than 48 hours: 80% of tour price
No-show: 100% of tour price
Shared Tour Rules
Recommended minimum age to participate is 16 years.
Infants and young children (1-3 years old) are not allowed on shared tours to ensure comfort for all guests.
Verified Guests
What Guests Say About This Experience
JP
Julien Pearl
★★★★★
“What an experience! We arrived at a gorgeous countryside estate on a cold, rainy day and were warmly welcomed by Francesca and her mother with a hot coffee. We explored the grounds and went truffle hunting, finding a few despite the weather — even Ares, their 11-month-old dog still in training, managed to find some. Afterwards we had a cooking lesson with Francesca and her mother before a delicious lunch paired with wines from the estate. The family has worked this land for six generations, and it shows. Highly recommended, rain or shine — we'll be back.”
PA
Polina ArshteinIL
★★★★★
“Booking was quick and easy, and the email communication was excellent from the very beginning. Francesca guided us on the truffle hunt, which was a wonderful and genuinely memorable experience. Afterward, the family welcomed us for a delicious lunch with excellent wines and such a warm, relaxed atmosphere.
We were especially grateful to enjoy the meal in a cozy private dining room, where our whole group could spend time together without feeling rushed. We were a large family—seven adults, one child, and a baby—and every detail was handled perfectly. A truly outstanding experience from start to finish; we would give it ten out of ten.”
