Truffle Hunting, Cooking Class & Gourmet Lunch in Siena, Tuscany

4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Perfect for families, couples, and solo travelers who want to enjoy the peace of the Tuscan countryside, where fresh air replace the city's summer heat.

Here what makes it special:
Real Truffle Hunt: a 50-minute walk through the woods, learning the secrets on how to find fresh truffles in their natural environment.

Hands-On Cooking Class: Make fresh pasta & classic Italian tiramisu from scratch, using top-quality ingredients. Traditional recipes are revisited with the unique flavor of truffle.

Gourmet 4-Course Lunch: Enjoy a truffle-based meal featuring what you’ve prepared, with one bottle of local wine for every two guests, served in a charming rural setting.

Stunning Location: Set at Tenuta Armaiolo, a historic estate surrounded by wild nature, olive groves, and rolling hills. The atmosphere is timeless and peaceful.

Social & Unforgettable: A chance to relax, connect, and experience something truly unique—perfect for meeting people, learning, and enjoying authentic Tuscany.

Example Menu

Starter

Poached egg atop a cream of Parmesan and truffle

Main

Egg tagliolini tossed in butter and adorned with truffle shavings

Main

Piglet fillet with crisp pancetta and truffle sauce

Dessert

Truffle tiramisù

What's Included

Hands-on cooking class to make pasta and tiramisu from scratch
50-minute truffle hunt with an expert truffle hunter
1 bottle of wine for every 2 guests during lunch or a soft drink per person
4-course lunch
Water
Extra wine
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive 10 minutes before the starting time. Our friendly staff will welcome you and guide you into the woods to begin your truffle adventure. Guests arriving more than 10 minutes late may not be able to join the truffle hunting activity.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Join the peaceful Tuscan countryside near Siena for a unique Truffle Experience, a perfect escape from the bustle of Florence.

You'll start by following Niccolo', an expert truffle hunter and his trained dogs (Lagotto Romagnolo) through the forest in search of fresh truffles. Then, take part in a hands-on cooking class where you'll learn how to make traditional fresh pasta and a classic Italian tiramisu with an Expert Italian Chef.

After the class, sit down to enjoy a 4-course lunch featuring the truffles you found, paired with local Tuscan wines.

Along the way, you’ll learn about truffle hunting traditions, Tuscan cuisine, and local ingredients.

All of this takes place at Tenuta Armaiolo, a historic estate surrounded by enchanting nature, where deer, wild boars, and other animals live freely in harmony with the land.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for a Vegan Diet
  • Vegetarian option available upon request
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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