Truffle hunting & cooking tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Croatian

3 hours

Mobile ticket

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 adventure of exploring for truffles in the Motovun forest, first created by the Karlić family and already enjoyed by many visitors from all around the globe. The three-hour adventure includes a short education about Istrian truffles and their history, tasting traditional Istrian food with truffles and local products of the Karlić family, and truffle hunting in the green oasis of Istria accompanied by the most exquisite muzzles - truffle dogs. In addition to the daylight truffle hunt, you can also experience a night truffle hunt which begins with truffles tasting accompanied by the most captivating sunset that leaves you breathless. On the top of that, all visitors have an opportunity to visit the first Truffle museum in Croatia.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Lunch

Breakfast

Grandma's red & white wine, truffle liquors

What To Expect

Sample Menu

starter

Rhapsody of truffle producs

For starters we serve mix of local cheese, honey, salami and local brendies all with truffles.

main

Best srambled eggs you will ever taste

In front of you we will prepare the most traditional dish with truffles- simple & delicious scrambled eggs. If you want you can cook with us!

dessert

Simple & sweet

You guessed it's dessert is made with truffles too. And belgium chocolate

Options

Truffle hunting & cooking tour

Reviews

4.97

211 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

207

Fantastic & Unique local experience
Johanna K,
Jun 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Such a fun experience. We felt like we were visiting a local family. We found a couple truffles with the help of Lily and Dalma. Both dogs were friendly and adorable. The lunch was amazing - food was delicious and the view was incredible. The whole family loved this activity. We highly recommend it as a unique experience for Istria.
Very fun and unique experience and delicious food
Andrew L,
Jun 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Excellent experience. Very informative and interesting. Delicious food and wonderful hosts. Hunter was happy to answer any questions. Make sure when you go to experience to enter Karlic tartufi in gps. We entered the meeting point in our gps… Karlić truffles - GIR Ltd., Buzet, Istarska županija, Croatia….and this took us to the wrong place about 20 minutes away. Also, the agenda for the day is a little misleading. It said on our agenda that breakfast and lunch would be provided and it was a brunch.. this did not ruin the experience at all because the meal was exceptional but it’s good to know. We had a wonderful time!!
Wonderful adventure
Kevin Y,
Nov 11, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Great experience. Enjoyed learning about how the hunting is done and then getting to have a tasty meal with amazing staff was excellent.
Beautiful day, great hosts and delicious food.
Kim G,
Oct 24, 2024
- Viator
5.00
We learned so much from our tour guide Benjamin and his truffle dogs were fantastic. The meal was delicious as well and it was great for learning about how to cook with truffles.
Fun and delicious experience
Rebecca F,
Oct 14, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Loved meeting the dogs and the relationship between them and the truffle Hunter! Be prepared with good shoes for hiking in the woods. And be prepared for a delicious meal at the end!