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Truffle Hunting and Cooking Class

San Gimignano, Italyby Podere La Marronaia- Sosta Alle Colonne

  • 4.5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Up to 6 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Italian

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Overview

✅ Authentic Truffle Hunting – Join an expert truffle hunter and trained dogs in a real Tuscan forest. ✅ Hands-On Truffle Cooking Class – Learn how to clean, prepare, and cook fresh truffles with expert guidance. ✅ Private Vineyard & Olive Grove Introduction – Learn everything about our family-run estate and organic farming. ✅ Wine, Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar Tasting – Savor a selection of organic wines, extra virgin olive oils & balsamic vinegar produced on-site. ✅ Gourmet Truffle Lunch – Enjoy a full meal featuring your cooked truffle dishes and our own produced wines. ✅ Immersive Tuscan Atmosphere – Experience life on a real family-run farm surrounded by rolling hills and vineyards.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Wine and Evo Oil tasting
  • Lunch includes: Mixed Bruschetta, Pasta with fresh sauce, Selection of cold cuts and cheeses, Dessert

    Itinerary

    The experience is going to be in the wood not far from the Winery (5 minutes by car), you are going to understand what's truffles, how to find and use them in 360°. You are going to be helped by our 4-legged friends, they are the most important part of the research. After the hunting the cooking lesson will begin with a small tour of our vineyard and our olive grove, after which a member of the family will provide some notions and curiosities about the truffle. Then, you will learn how to treat truffles, clean them, and cook them in our kitchen. At the end of the lesson, you will taste all the dishes you cooked, and you'll have the chance to taste our wines and extra virgin olive oils. It's required a notice of at least two days to find the fresh truffle.

    Meeting and pickup

    By Car: Coming from the A1, exit in Firenze Impruneta and take the road Firenze-Siena; exit in Poggibonsi Nord and follow the signs for San Gimignano (8.6 miles / 14 km about). Arrive in San Gimignano, follow the main road towards Certaldo, for about six-tenths of a mile (1 km). Pass the crossroad to Fugnano and the traffic back, then turn right into a small white road and continue for 50mts, then turn right info the first gate with the sign for Podere le Colonne parking. By Autobus: from Poggibonsi frequent buses are available to reach San Gimignano. The nearest stop is in front of the property Via Martiri di Citerna. By Train: the nearest train stations are in Poggibonsi and Certaldo. From here it's possible to go on by bus or taxi.

    End point

    By Car: Coming from the A1, exit in Firenze Impruneta and take the road Firenze-Siena; exit in Poggibonsi Nord and follow the signs for San Gimignano (8.6 miles / 14 km about). Arrive in San Gimignano, follow the main road towards Certaldo, for about six-tenths of a mile (1 km). Pass the crossroad to Fugnano and the traffic back, then turn right into a small white road and continue for 50mts, then turn right info the first gate with the sign for Podere le Colonne parking. By Autobus: from Poggibonsi frequent buses are available to reach San Gimignano. The nearest stop is in front of the property Via Martiri di Citerna. By Train: the nearest train stations are in Poggibonsi and Certaldo. From here it's possible to go on by bus or taxi.

    Good to know

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation policy

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

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