About this tour
A 2 hour 15 minute truffle hunt and brunch in Motovun, Istria led by local experts and trained dogs. You'll search for truffles through the woods with experienced hunters, then sit down to a three-course brunch featuring truffle specialities—homemade cheese, scrambled eggs with shaved truffles—paired with local white wine and rakija. Suits foodies wanting a hands-on taste of regional culinary tradition beyond a restaurant meal.
Highlights
- Hunt for truffles with trained dogs and local expert hunters
- Learn Istrian truffle-hunting history and techniques from experienced guides
- Three-course brunch with homemade truffle cheese and fresh eggs
- Shaved truffles on warm dishes, not dried garnish
- Malvazija white wine and welcome rakija included
- Family-run operation in picturesque Motovun setting
- Suitable for all fitness levels
What to expect
You'll meet your guide and trained dogs at the Motovun location, then head into the Istrian woods to hunt for truffles. The dogs do the tracking work while hunters explain what to look for and how the search works; you'll learn about regional truffle traditions as you move through the forest. Once the hunt wraps, you'll return for a seated three-course brunch featuring truffle specialities—expect homemade truffle cheese, scrambled eggs topped with fresh shaved truffles, and other local dishes. Malvazija wine and rakija are served throughout.
What travellers say
- Hands-on hunt with working dogs and genuine local expertise
- Truffles served fresh and generous, not token garnish
- Brunch quality and portion justified by the experience
- Family-run warmth and relaxed pace through the forest
- Steep hillside woods offer scenic backdrop beyond the hunt itself
- No guarantee of truffle finds on any given day
- Service dogs face access restrictions during forest hunt
- Self-drive requirement; transport add-on costs extra
- Weather and forest conditions can limit comfort or mobility
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone curious about where food comes from and willing to spend time outdoors actively hunting rather than passively observing. No fitness demands, but expect forest terrain and unpredictable weather. Bring warm layers and sturdy shoes. Service animals are welcome but can't reliably access the forest during the hunt due to the working dogs present—flag this in advance if it's relevant to you. You'll need your own transport to Motovun, though the operator can arrange it for extra cost if booked ahead. Infant seats are available. Group size isn't specified; check with the operator. Peak season timing will affect availability.
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