Truffle Hunting Tours
Top-rated experiences in Truffle Hunting Tours
The most booked truffle hunting tours in Europe
The top-rated truffle hunting tours in each city we cover, side by side and sorted by GetYourGuide reviews. Each row links to our full comparison for that city.
| Experience | Length | Rating (reviews) | Best for | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truffle Hunting Tour Led by a Hunter and His Dog | 1.5 to 3.5 hours | 4.8 (250) | Alba Truffle Hunting Tours | Check availability |
| Truffle Hunting Tour with 3-Course Tasting Menu | 3 hours | 4.9 (157) | Istria Truffle Hunting | Check availability |
| Truffle Hunting with Trained Dogs and Tasting | 2.5 hours | 5.0 (40) | Tuscany Truffle Hunting | Check availability |
Our pick: the Truffle Hunting Tour Led by a Hunter and His Dog, rated 4.8 from 250 reviews on GetYourGuide.
Ratings and review counts as shown on GetYourGuide in October 2026. Check the listing for live prices and availability.
How to choose
Pick the city you are visiting. The most booked are in Alba Truffle Hunting Tours, Istria Truffle Hunting, Tuscany Truffle Hunting; open the city page to compare every option there.
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.
What are the most booked truffle hunting tours in Europe?
On GetYourGuide the most booked are the Truffle Hunting Tour Led by a Hunter and His Dog (Alba Truffle Hunting Tours, rated 4.8 (250)) and the Truffle Hunting Tour with 3-Course Tasting Menu (Istria Truffle Hunting). The table above shows the top pick for each destination.