Truffle Hunting and 3-course Truffle Brunch in Motovun
Overview
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2 hours 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
In the picturesque town of Motovun, immerse yourself in the art of truffle hunting with Miro Tartufi.
Guided by expert local hunters and their trained dogs, this adventure takes you through the enchanting Istrian woods as you search for the region's prized truffles. Discover the rich traditions behind this culinary treasure and learn how these unique flavors are uncovered. After your hunt, savor a delightful tasting of truffle specialties, including homemade truffle cheese and fresh scrambeled eggs topped with shaved truffles, all crafted to showcase the essence of Istria.
Perfect for foodies and nature enthusiasts alike, this experience invites you to connect with nature and culture through the intoxicating world of truffles.
- Guided hunting experience led by local experts and dogs
- Enjoy a tasting of authentic truffle delicacies
- Learn about the history and culture of truffle hunting in Istria
- Experience stunning landscapes in a friendly, family-run setting
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We do allow service animals, but please let us know which kind. As truffle hunting is done with dogs, we can't guarantee that you will be able to take you service dogs to the forest with us!
What To Expect
We welcome you with three homemade rakijas and elderflower water before a short break and toilet stop. Then, guests follow us in their cars for a 5-minute scenic drive to our truffle grove and forest with a stunning view of Motovun. You'll join our expert truffle hunters and two trained dogs, Bella and Lila, for a 1-hour truffle hunt through the grove and forest, learning how truffles grow and how the dogs find them. After the hunt, we return to our home and gather in the summer kitchen for a three-course truffle tasting. First, enjoy a selection of truffle spreads, cheeses, salami, and local olive oils. Then we prepare scrambled eggs with your fresh truffles right in front of you. Finally, we serve our homemade truffle chocolate cake. Throughout the experience, we share stories about truffles, our region, and our family. Our team speaks six languages, and we include a food anthropologist to enrich the experience.
Sample Menu
starter
Truffle Platter
Truffle spreads, truffle cheeses, truffle salami, bread, and a salad with black truffle carpaccio, drizzled with truffle olive oils and balsamic.
main
Scrambeled Eggs with Black Truffles
Scrambled eggs with fresh black truffles, prepared in front of you,
dessert
Chocolate cake with truffle honey and fresh black truffles
Chocolate cake with truffle honey, topped with grated black summer truffle for a unique, indulgent finish.
Options
Truffle Hunting and 3-course Truffle Brunch in Motovun
What‘s Included
Malvazija (white wine) and welcome rakija
Brunch
Guests must arrive at the location with their own transport. However, if needed, we can arrange transportation for an additional cost. Please let us know if you require this service in advance.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
107 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must experience in Croatia!
Mpacquing,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is one of the best experience we have done in Croatia! The dogs Jackie and Ella are so fun and cute. Miro took us on a hunt and we found a lot of truffles. He is a great guide and the history of his family is interesting. They are family owned.. Its a must to do the cooking class too! The best Truffle eggs and gnocchi I hae ever had. We got to eat our truffles that we found. It was not touristy mid June. Worth going to Motovun for this experience!
Went on a truffle hunt...
Gus P,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Went on a truffle hunt with our guide Petra! The dogs found 5 truffles and we were able to dig some up! After we went back to their house and had an amazing meal!! Highly recommend this tour!!
Beautiful place beautiful people beautiful truffles
Happiness51049858299,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing truffle hunting experience, we learned a great deal about truffles & truffle hunting, from the process of raising the hunting dogs down to how the market rates of truffles fluctuate. Miro, Petra and their team were very friendly, warm, and welcoming. The food was incredible, especially the cake that was served for dessert. Their products were of great taste and quality, and they were all extremely good value for money.
The real Istria experienxe
V2610VIdavidev,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best experience to truly taste Croatia. Very nice people with real passion about their product. Its nice to have a bite from nature, weve found nice truffels and ate them later. Great lunch! Davide
Unique experience
flamethrowr,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great hospitality. Learned so much. Found a HUGE truffle too!
Best Truffle Experience Ever
Katie R,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing, highly entertaining host, and incredible meal. They truly take the time to get to know their guests. We learned more about truffles than we thought we would! Could not recommend this more.
Amazing truffle hunt and feast
Russell H,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eye opening and informative truffle hunt and great truffle feast by the warm family. Highly recommend anyone looking for an amazing experience!
Very informative
kathb706,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I didn’t do the truffle hunting but went for the truffle tasting and it didn’t disappoint. I should be honest and say I’m not a big truffle fan but the food was delicious. I couldn’t believe the cake at the end. The interplay between the family added and interesting and humorous element to the experience. They were extremely knowledgeable and I learned a lot about truffle hunting just going for the food experience. They were able to answer any and all questions, however random and obscure they seemed and it was all done with grace, patience and politeness. So even for a non truffle fan, this was a worthwhile experience where I learned a lot and enjoyed the food more than I had expected.
Terrific Truffle Adventure
Voyager734139,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous adventure! Great family, cooking advice and terrific food.
This is MUST in Isteria...
Michele W,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is MUST in Isteria if you love food. They walk you through from truffle hunt to table and have a rich history in the area.
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