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Tuscan Walk and Hunt for Truffles

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About this activity

Why are edible truffles so expensive? What accounts for their high demand? And - most importantly - what do they taste like? Discover the answers to these questions and more on this guided walk in the peaceful woods to hunt for Tuscan truffles, where you will learn all about this special ingredient so cherished by cooks and foodies around the world!

Highlights

    What's included

    • A light rustic lunch of truffle-themed delicacies and a glass of red wine
    • An English-speaking, expert truffle hunter as your guide
    • Alcoholic beverages
    • Lunch

    Not included

    • Transportation to and from the truffle hunt location
    • Truffles found on the hunt (possibly available for purchase at the current market value)

    Itinerary

    1. Potential meeting point

      Pass by (no stop)Admission free

    2. Your truffle walk and hunt starts in the morning at 9am.

      Drive or take a taxi to meet your English-speaking truffle hunter-guide at 9am at a designated meeting spot.  After greetings and some explanations, you will set out on your excursion into the lovely Tuscan woods. Hear about the truffle hunting life while you witness the relationship between hunter and his trusty truffle-sniffing dog. Around 12noon you will return to the guide's house or garden where you will enjoy a rustic, light lunch in the countryside, featuring truffle treats like Tuscan bread with truffle oil and pecorino cheese with truffle shavings, and gelato with truffle honey, and red wine to accompany the meal. To conclude, you may the change to purchase any of the truffles unearthed on the hunt at the current market value.

      4 hoursAdmission free

    Meeting point

    The operator confirms the exact meeting point on your voucher.

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    Pickup

    • Pickup, or meet at the start point
    • The operator contacts you to arrange pickup
    • Pickup begins 15 min before departure

    Know before you go

    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • This experience is not suited to children 0 - 2 years old. Children 3 years and older are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Please note when booking if you are booking for a child.
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking
    • Meeting point to be provided upon booking confirmation.

    Cancellation and refunds

    All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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    • Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe
    Supplied by
    Artviva The Original & Best Walking Tour
    Product code
    6144P24

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