GetYourGuide and Viator list 17 truffle hunts in Istria, most of them in Rovinj, Paladini and Pula. Prices run from €42 to €740 a person, €122 in the middle of the range. 10 are rated 4.5 or better from at least ten reviews; those come first below.

A truffle hunt follows a hunter and a trained dog through oak and hazel woods, and most end at the table with a lunch built around truffles. Which truffle is in the ground depends on the season: the prized white truffle is an autumn find, black truffles come at other times of year.

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5.0 (311)3 h

Truffle hunting & cooking tour

Awake your true adrenaline and visit the small village of Paladini, near Motovun, where the Karlić family has hunt truffles for three generations. Experience truffle hunting, a unique adv...

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4.9 (202)1.5 h

Truffle hunting adventure

What makes my truffle hunting adventure unique? It od a real truffle hunt, not just a demonstration. Guests experience authentic truffle hunting in the forest together with trained dogs. ...

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Truffle hunting tour from Rijeka

Embark on a delightful journey from Rijeka to experience the thrill of truffle hunting in the Istrian countryside. Led by experienced guides, you'll venture into the lush forests surround...

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  • Istrian white truffle and amphora MalvazijaMotovun forest along the Mirna river produces some of the world's most prized white truffles, fruiting through autumn. Skin-contact Malvazija's sav...Read the pairing →
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Truffle hunting in Istria: questions

How much does a truffle hunt in Istria cost?

Across the 17 truffle hunts listed here, prices start at €42 and the middle of the range is €122 per person; 2 cost under €50. Prices are the marketplaces' own and were last checked on the date shown at the top of the page.

Which truffle hunts in Istria have the best reviews?

By rating and number of reviews on the marketplaces: Truffle hunting & cooking tour (5.0 from 311 reviews), Truffle hunting adventure (4.9 from 202 reviews) and Truffle Hunting and 3-course Truffle Brunch in Motovun (5.0 from 164 reviews).

How long does a truffle hunt in Istria take?

Most take about 4 hours; the listing for each one gives its exact length.

Is wine included?

5 of the 17 listings name wine in their title. Check what each listing includes before you book: some pour a glass, others a full tasting.

Where do truffle hunts in Istria take place?

Most of them start in Rovinj, Paladini, Pula and Istra tour. Each listing gives its meeting point.

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