Truffle hunting in Motovun forest
Experience the authentic thrill of searching for Istrian treasures deep in the mysterious regions of the Motovun Forest. Join our experienced guides and their faithful sniffer dogs on a true field adventure where you will learn all the secrets of the trade first-hand. Ideal for nature lovers and active vacationers who want to feel the pure adrenaline of finding a fresh truffle.
Truffle hunting is possible almost all year round, depending on the season of individual species:
White truffle (Tuber magnatum Pico): from September to January
Black summer truffle (Tuber aestivum): from May to September
Black winter truffle (Tuber brumale): from January to March
Black noble truffle (Tuber melanosporum): from December to March
Truffle hunting in the Motovun Forest is one of the most special experiences that Istria has to offer, combining a multi-generational family tradition with an authentic location in the heart of nature. Accompanied by experienced guides who passionately share their knowledge and professionally trained dogs with many years of experience, this adventure offers the perfect combination of education and excitement.
Highlights
Exclusive Istrian truffle hunt
Authentic nature experience
A unique Istrian adventure made just for you
Make it a full day
This experience is part of “Taste of Istria - Motovun and the hills”
whole day from €130 / person
View the full dayIncluded
- Private local truffle hunting guide
- Guided walk through Motovun Forest
- Trained truffle hunting dogs
Not included
- Transfer to the meeting point
Tour starts
10:00
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Languages spoken
Good to know
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.
- Instant confirmation. Instant confirmation by email - your booking is secured right away.
- If weather makes the trip unsafe, the host will contact you to arrange a new time or give you a full refund.
- Secure payment - encrypted checkout by Stripe.
- Verified local host - a real Croatian operator, not a reseller.
Meeting point
Meeting details
Please be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the tour starts.
Guest Reviews
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4.9· 176 on Google
4 months ago · Google
Without a doubt, one of thé best places to visit when in Rovinj! A real hidden gem, easily missed, but so worth it! The stairs lead to a little shop, owned by a lovely lady, which has some of the best wines and spritzes we have tasted while in Rovinj. After getting your drinks, sit down on the stairs and enjoy a beautiful sunset in peace. The ambiance is one the greatest you will find! I highly recommend stopping by!
3 months ago · Google
A wonderful stop for truffle lovers. Although there weren’t vegan dishes on the menu, the owner happily created a beautiful vegan truffle canapé platter by substituting ingredients, and it ended up being one of my favorite meals in Rovinj (so much so, I ordered a second one on the same evening). Wonderful hospitality, excellent truffle products, and a beautiful spot to enjoy a drink by the waterfront. Highly recommend!
4 months ago · Google
This place - wow. It’s a truffle shop - I don’t like truffle, but it sells wine (buy the bottle) and you can drink it on probably the best staircase in Europe! The team (I suspect mum and daughter) are beautiful people!
5 months ago · Google
Lovely family-owned shop selling an array of truffles and truffle-based products! Marco, knowledgeable, energetic and kind, was super helpful with walking me through the variety of truffles they have in the shop. The white truffles with mushrooms and balsamic with white truffles are an absolute must try and are top quality! Hvala and I’ll be back.
4 months ago · Google
Stopped in for a beautiful sunset and had some fabulous wine and cheese board full of truffle cheese. It was out of this world! Mirjana was so friendly, helpful and interesting. A hidden treasure!
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