Truffle Hunting Tours
Top-rated truffle hunting tours
Head into the woods with a trifolau and their dogs to dig for one of the world’s great delicacies, then taste your finds shaved over fresh pasta or eggs. The prized white truffle of Alba and the black truffles of Umbria, Tuscany and Istria are all huntable – usually as a half-day experience with a tasting.
What a truffle hunt is like
A guided hunt takes you into private woods with an expert hunter and their trained dogs, who sniff out the truffles hidden among tree roots. It’s seasonal – white truffle peaks in autumn (roughly October-December), black varieties at different times of year – and almost always ends with a tasting, the truffle shaved generously over simple dishes. Great for families and a genuinely memorable few hours.
Where to go
Italy
Croatia
FAQ about Truffle Hunting Tours
Frequently asked questions
When is truffle season?
The famous white truffle runs roughly October to December (Alba is the capital); black truffles are found at various times through the year, so hunts operate in most seasons - check the specific region.
What happens on a truffle hunt?
You walk private woodland with a hunter (trifolau) and their dogs, who locate the truffles; most experiences finish with a tasting of truffle over pasta, eggs or cheese.
Where can you go truffle hunting?
Alba in Piedmont for white truffle, Umbria and Tuscany for black, and Istria in Croatia - one of the world's top truffle areas.