Truffle hunting with Daniele in Volterra
Wine & Food Tours FINDING TRUFFLES: IS IT REALLY SO TOUGH?
An incredible and authentic truffle experience in Tuscany! Truffle hunting with a skilled truffle hunter like Daniele in the beautiful woods of Volterra can be a unique and memorable adventure. Daniele’s expertise, along with his trained truffle dog, adds an authentic touch to the experience. Following the truffle hunt, indulging in a delicious lunch based on truffles at Daniele’s shop in Volterra is the perfect way to savor the fruits of the day!
Make sure to capture the memories and flavors of this unique adventure in Volterra!
The walk in the wood around Volterra
Our tour is a journey into the captivating culture of truffle hunting. Accompanied by our knowledgeable guide, you’ll venture to the enchanting region of Volterra and have the opportunity to meet Daniele, a renowned local truffle hunter. The experience begins with an insightful introduction to the world of truffles. Following that, we’ll head to a nearby forest just outside the walls of Volterra in search of seasonal truffles. Join Daniele and his dog Ciro for a fun and educational truffle-hunting adventure. Observing the strong connection between the dogs and their owner adds an extra layer of enjoyment to the experience
A delicious lunch at Daniele’s shop
After the hunting, we will move to the center of Volterra, where we will meet Stefania, Daniele's wife, at their truffle shop in the main road of the town. Here she will prepare for us a delicious truffle tasting and truffle based lunch using many of the truffle products they produce.
Black truffle menu:
Truffle based bruschettas, salami and cheese
Pecorino cheese fondue with truffle
Fried egg with truffle or chianina beef carpaccio with truffle
2 glasses of local wine, water
White truffle menu:
Truffle based bruschettas
Beef tartare with truffle or an alternative dish
Fried quail egg with truffle
2 glasses of local wine, water
Extras: find out three ideas to make your day memorable
1) Add More Truffle to Your Lunch
During lunch, each dish already has some fresh truffle shaved on top. With this option, you can choose to add more truffle and make your meal even richer.
You will see different types of truffles and choose the one you like.
You decide how much extra truffle is shaved on each dish.
The truffle is weighed, and you pay according to the truffle price of that day.
Truffle prices change every day. We will tell you the exact price on the day of the tour.
2) Choose a different location for your Lunch: Daniele's private home
Daniele and Stefania live and work in Volterra. Their truffle shop is on the town's main street, and their home is just a few steps away. Located on the edge of town, the house overlooks the beautiful valley.
For guests who book the truffle hunting experience, they open their home and their garden for a more relaxed and personal atmosphere. Lunch at their home includes a richer menu than the one served at the shop, and it gives you the chance to spend more time with Daniele and Stefania, sharing stories, food, and genuine hospitality. Lunch or dinner is served in their beautiful garden, surrounded by the ancient city walls, with views of the Tuscan hills.
Only from beginning of May to the end of September.
3) A wonderful opportunity to explore Volterra!
Following a delightful lunch, you have the option to extend your day by discovering on your own the enchanting town of Volterra. If you would like a more in-depth exploration with a guided tour, feel free to inquire about the available options and request a personalized estimate.
This is a list of specialties that you are likely to sample as part of the program of this tour. Please, note that the specialties of the tasting session and/or lunch may vary according to the season and the availability of the products in the day of the tour.
In our tour we like showing you places off the beaten track and introducing you to Tuscan people with their personal stories, careers and characters. You will have one of our guides with your party during the whole tour. Please, see below all the guides who can be with you. During this experience you can also meet some of the Tuscan friends involved in the events. Please, see below which friends you are likely to encounter.
The total rate for this activity varies according to the number of people in your party and the kind of seasonal truffle.
Check rates in the table below.
TRUFFLE HUNTING WITH DANIELE IN VOLTERRA
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NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN YOUR PARTY |
TOTAL RATE |
| 2 persons | € 580 |
| 3 persons | € 750 |
| 4 persons | € 920 |
| 5 persons | € 1090 |
| 6 persons | € 1260 |
| 7 persons | € 1430 |
| 8 persons | € 1600 |
| Extra teen (12-17 yrs) | € 90 |
| Extra child (4-11 yrs) | € 60 |
| Add more truffle to the lunch in the shop | you pay according to the truffle price of that day |
| Upgrade to Lunch at Daniele's home: | € 35 per person |
| Add a guided tour to Volterra for max 2 hours | € 210 for the whole group |
TRUFFLE HUNTING WITH DANIELE IN VOLTERRA
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NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN YOUR PARTY |
TOTAL RATE |
| 2 persons | € 700 |
| 3 persons | € 930 |
| 4 persons | € 1160 |
| 5 persons | € 1390 |
| 6 persons | € 1620 |
| 7 persons | € 1850 |
| 8 persons | € 2080 |
| Extra teenager (12-17 yrs) | € 110 |
| Extra child (4-11 yrs) | € 70 |
| Add more truffle to the lunch in the shop | you pay according to the truffle price of that day |
| Add a guided tour to Volterra for max 2 hours | € 210 for the whole group |
Rates include
- Private English speaking tour guide for the whole tour – German, French or Spanish also available
- A guided truffle hunting walk in the wood with a truffle hunter and his dog
- A truffle-based full lunch with wines included
- One glass of local wine
- Taxes
Rates do NOT include
- Transportation
- Guided tour of Volterra
- 3 extra options
- Tips to the staff. Not included, not obligatory but very much appreciated
Transportation is not included in the rates above. For more info on transportation, please see the box "Transportation options".
This is a message of Beth after enjoying a private truffle hunting tour in 2018 right on Christmas Eve!
Arianna and Veronica,
I just wanted to be sure you knew that today as always the tour was fantasico but today was even more fantastico! Our guide and the family was soooo wonderful. It was the best experience!!!
Please book us primarily with this guide whenever possible for future travel as it was such a good fit, it felt like we spent the day with family!
We are back in February and Ill get you dates to see what else we can do!
Thank you, Beth
Here a message of our friends from Philadelphia, who enjoyed a day at Alessio's focusing on truffle hunting on 1st October 2018:
Hello from Philadelphia.
John, Allison and I want to thank you for the wonderful day we spent with you for the truffle hunt and lunch. The experience in the woods with Danieli and Pato was great, as was the cooking and lunch time with Alessio, Paula and Maria. (Sorry if the spelling of their names is not correct).
The day was the highlight of our daughter’s trip and left a wonderful impression of the landscape and people of Tuscany and the joy John and I experience each time we visit. We will be back next year and will hopefully find another adventure to book with Arianna & Friends.
Sincerely,
Marilyn
Arianna,
I wrote a 5 star message the last time we were with you. I went back using the link you provided to write another one, and the Trip Advisor site would not let me post it. I’ll try another time. Hope all is well with you.
Marilyn
This is the message of appreciation of Kerry, who visited Tuscany and enjoyed our truffle hunting tour with Alessio in December 2017:
Hello Arianna and Friends team,
It has been a very hectic time since our return from our trip in Italy.
I wish to thank you so much for your time on our trip on the truffle hunt with Daniell and Parko.
We enjoyed the day and delicious lunch immensely and wish to return once again.
I am still uncertain at this time on the Bocelli Tour for 2018 but hope to make it in 2019 definitely.
Also to do other tours with Arianna and Friends.
Thank you so much once again.
A Merry Xmas to you and all the members of your staff and a prosperous 2018.
Saluti di Australia,
Kerry, Lorenza, Aaron, Janine and Ava.
This tour includes a walk through the woods on terrain that is not always flat and a few more challenging stretches. If you have any accessibility needs — whether mobility-related, sensory, cognitive, or any other requirements — please let us know in advance and we will do our best to adapt the itinerary for you.
LOCATION OF ATTRACTIONS:
This tour takes place in the rural area of Volterra, in central Tuscany. About 20 km from Selvatelle, 5 km from Volterra, 25 km from San Gimignano and Montaione.
MEET-UP LOCATION:
Unless differently specified, the tour guide meets you at a meeting point near Volterra.
DURATION:
This program takes 4 hours. Time for transportation not included.
AVAILABILITY:
Available all year through, from Mondays through Saturdays.
LANGUAGE:
This tour is available in English language. German, French, Spanish or Italian are also available with no surcharge.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
Medium
CHILD FRIENDLY:
Ideal for children
CLOTHING:
Comfortable shoes and clothes recommended.
FOOD RESTRICTIONS:
The foods served during this tour might contain gluten, lactose, nuts and alcohol. If you have any food restriction, please inform our personnel during the enquiry process.
TRANSPORTATION:
This program and its rates do not include transportation and are set on a self-driving base. For further information see the box "transportation options".
The destinations reached during this activity are in the Tuscan countryside, in areas off the beaten track that cannot be reached by public transport. We highly recommend renting a car in order to reach them. As an alternative, we can offer a valued service by chauffeured car, van or minibus. Any cost of transportation is to be added to the rates displayed on the rate table of this page.
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