Truffle hunting with truffle and wine tasting near Florence
Highlights
- Participate in a truffle hunt in the company of the truffle hunter and his friendly dog
- Let us take you on a tour of the museum house and the estate's historic cellars
- Toast with the best house labels accompanied by truffle products
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Full description
The ultimate experience for truffle and wine lovers.
This is what awaits you at Borgo Machiavelli, a few steps from Florence: atruffle hunting experience, followed by a tasting of truffle and wine products. The exploration continues with a visit to the house-museum of Niccolò Machiavelli and the historic wine cellars, ending in the dining room of Italy's oldest restaurant.
Much more than a food and wine experience, a true taste adventure!
What we will do
The appointment is 10 minutes before the selected time at Borgo Machiavelli in Sant'Andrea In Percussina, in the municipality of San Casciano in Val di Pesa (FI). We will be welcomed by the truffle hunter and the truffle dog, who will accompany us on this adventure!
Having gathered all the participants, the experience will begin with a welcome toast, before we head to the estate's private truffle ground. This will be followed by anintroduction to the world of truffles, before the actual hunt begins: Pino, a friendly Lagotto Romagnolo ready to put his sense of smell at our disposal, will lead the way. Once we have spotted the truffle, we will be able to participate directly in the extraction according to the truffle hunter's instructions.
At the end of the truffle hunt, we will continue our exploration of Borgo Machiavelli. We will visit the house-museum of Niccolò Machiavelli, where the writer took refuge in exile; the visit also includes the exclusive opening of the study where he wrote the famous essay "The Prince". We will then move outside for a visit to the Italian-style garden, with a panoramic view of Florence Cathedral. The experience will continue with a visit to the historic cellars, dating back to the 13th century: the first documentation of these 'wine cells' dates back to 1498! We will also pass through an underground passage connecting the cellar to the 'Albergaccio', the oldest Italian restaurant frequented by Machiavelli himself.
It is in the latter that we will sit for a tasting of truffle products and wines. The guide will serve and describe 3 wines : "Libero" Bianco, "Tenuta Machiavelli" Chianti Classico DOCG, "Libero" Super Tuscan IGT (possible variations subject to availability). The toast will be accompanied by a board of truffle products such as truffle puffs, bruschette with truffle oil, salami, Tuscan pecorino cheese and other delicacies.
The experience will last a total of 2 hours.
Who it is aimed at
The experience is recommended for participants aged 18 and over.
The wine tasting is reserved for participants over 18 years of age only. Underage participants will be served a truffle product tasting with a non-alcoholic drink. Children from 0 to 5 years old participate free of charge: please contact the guide at the contact details given in your booking confirmation email to indicate their presence.
The experience is not wheelchair and/or pushchair accessible.
Other information
The experience is available from March to October and is confirmed on reaching a minimum number of 2 participants.
Dogs are not allowed.
Options are available for people with food allergies and/or intolerances: contact the guide at the contact details given in your booking confirmation email to communicate any dietary requirements.
Free parking is available on site. The meeting point cannot be reached by public transport.
Recommended clothing
- Clothing suitable for the season
- Trainers
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
San Casciano in Val di Pesa, Florence
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
Se hai effettuato una prenotazione a data fissa e le condizioni meteo non sono idonee allo svolgimento dell’attività in sicurezza (secondo il parere esperto della guida), ti sarà rimborsato l’intero importo pagato. La guida potrebbe proporti una data o un orario alternativi in cui svolgere l’attività. Puoi liberamente scegliere se accettare o meno queste proposte. Se non puoi recuperarla, procederemo al rimborso totale!\n Se hai fissato la data del tuo Voucher Regalo e il maltempo non ha permesso lo svolgimento dell’attività, il Voucher rimane regolarmente valido fino alla data di scadenza indicata sullo stesso.\n
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
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