Truffle hunting adventure
Overview
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Truffle is an unusual subterranean fungus. There are two important varieties of truffles: white truffle (Tuber Magnatum) and black truffle (Tuber Melanosporum). Both of these can be found in the Motovun forest located in the valley of the Mirna River. Even though truffles can be found elsewhere, Motovun truffles are considered to be of the highest quality.Truffles live 10 – 30 centimetres underground, which makes it hard to find, and that’s why trained dogs are used in the truffle hunting activities. If you came to visit Motovun, you should not miss out truffle hunting adventure. Svilicic family have more then forty years of experience in truffle hunting. When you experience truffle hunting, you will come to realize why it is an internationally appreciated phenomena.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Truffle hunting tour
What To Expect
We walk through the forest and search for a truffles with dogs trained for truffle hunting. Svilicic family will show you what truffle hunting is all about.
Options
truffle hunting with lunch
Duration: 3 hours
fresh truffles meal: 4 courses lunch with fresh truffles
truffle hunting adventure
Pickup included
truffle hunting tour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Reviews
144 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Family with two young kids
Jonathan L,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and had a great time learning about truffle hunting. Mikhail was an excellent guide and made everyone in the group feel welcome and involved in the hunt. The dogs were a hit with our kids (ages eleven and six) and provided tons of entertainment as we followed them through the forest. Highly recommend for an adventure in Istria that features local culture, history, and beautiful scenery near Motovun.
A great way to enjoy Istria!
Elise T,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a wonderful time truffle hunting with Michael and his dogs Mina and Roxy. He was incredibly knowledgeable and made the experience really fun! Highly recommend.
Absolutely wonderful...
Miriam R,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Absolutely wonderful experience. Learned about truffle foraging directly from the source - a third generation truffle hunter born and raised in Motovun. After a successful foraging adventure, out guide’s mother cooked us an amazing meal featuring truffles in her stunning (let me emphasize stunning) garden. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the region as a must do.
Cute dogs, black truffles and gold star guide
Celine F,
Jun 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was amazing. The dogs were so cute and I loved watching them on the hunt for truffles. We had a nice group but the guide was really awesome. Very friendly and professional sharing about the whole process. You can tell how much he loves his dogs and does the job with passion. He was also really helpful helping me with my rental car and great recommendations. Certainly a highlight of my time in Istria.
Interesting and fun....
Patrick K,
Jun 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Interesting and fun. Learned a lot. Also very much enjoyed going up to Motovun after the trip through the woods. The lunch was fantastic!
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