This tour “Truffle Hunting” will make your day absolutely special!
Experience this old tradition of Umbria, the region producing the highest number of black truffles in Italy. Truffle in Umbria is also known as “the King of the Table” or the ‘Black Diamond of the Kitchen’ since it is a real specialty and fetches a high price.
Truffles are precious, rare, and delicious! Hunting truffles means walking, knowing the territory, loving dogs, preserving land for future generations, respecting nature, and therefore it is hard but fulfilling work.
An expert and his well-trained truffle dogs will guide you during this special and exciting activity. Dogs will be leading you in the hunting for the precious black truffles of Umbria, an extraordinary experience.
Book this enjoyable day in nature by tasting some of the typical special dishes of our Umbrian cuisine!
Truffle hunting in Umbria, Italy: a one-of-a-kind experience!
Truffle hunting in the surroundings of Montefalco (June-August) and Trevi (May – October)
This “Truffle hunting” tour combines new and exciting discoveries; you will learn many things while having lots of fun! This adventure, depending on the month, will take place at Montefalco or Trevi. Already from a long time ago farmers searched for truffles first with pigs, who have a very sensitive nose … but tried to eat the truffle when they found it and then they started to hunt with the more reliable dogs.
A warm welcome by the truffle hunter is a good start to this day trip.
A truffle hunter and his dogs will accompany you. Walking through the forest and in the fields is relaxing; you will learn to observe and classify to find the delicious truffles.
He will explain how the truffle is cleaned and can be processed into a delicious dish … and of course, you will taste the truffle.
Montefalco:
We are in Montefalco, which is called the Umbrian Balcony due to its views, immersed in a landscape of rare beauty. Its territory is famous for its wines but has always been rich in truffles. This activity takes place on the rolling hills around this lovely wine town, in the countryside around the historical center. With an expert local guide, you will make a short introductory walk from the city center towards the countryside to meet the truffle hunter and his dog/dogs. During the walk, you will observe and learn to classify the products of this fertile territory, naturally with a particular reference to truffles.
Your guide and the truffle hunter will explain all about truffles and how to use them in the kitchen… and of course you will taste them together with local Km 0 products. After the activity, you will have time to take a stroll through the beautiful historical center of Montefalco. Duration about 2,5 hrs
Trevi
Also called the capital of olive oil. This city is proudly built on a hilltop surrounded by silver-green olive groves. At 10 o’clock you are expected in the hills around Trevi and accompanied by the truffle hunter you go to the terrain at 1000m altitude where the truffle is sought. Here you will taste the freshly found truffle in the field with an omelette prepared on the spot. Afterwards an Italian lunch with some truffle dishes. (antipasto, primo, secondo and dolce) Duration: approximately 4 hours
Afterward, you could visit Trevi or the nearby towns of Spello and Assisi.
A very special tour in a paradise of the Umbrian food and wine culture, immersed in one of the best-preserved agricultural landscapes in Italy!
DIFFICULTY: 1
Not too difficult to walk: for 1 hour on hilly terrain.
DEPARTURES: from April until the end of October on request / depending on weather conditions / not during Italian holidays and from 10/08-24/08/2025. Montefalco end of May-end of August / Trevi 02 April end of October
PARTICIPANTS: 2 or more people.
START/FINISH: near Montefalco or Trevi
CODE: DTG 005 UMB
From € 120