Truffle Hunting & Wine Tasting In Istria (private V.i.p. Tour)

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What You’ll Experience
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5 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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English, Italian
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Embark on a VIP tour exploring Istria's truffle-rich forests with expert guides and their loyal truffle dogs. Conclude with exquisite truffle and wine tasting amidst stunning scenery.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Would you like to experience the once-in-a-lifetime thrill of truffle hunting with dogs? Follow our truffle hounds through the woods and experience the surge of excitement as they locate this edible treasure.


This is the real thing. The No. 1 truffle hunting tour. Truffle hunting in the land where his majesty - THE TRUFFLE - is at home. We'll meet at the Koper's cruise ship terminal (or hotel or any other preferred pickup location in Koper, Izola, Piran and Portoroz) and arrange all necessary in order for you to take part in this authentic experience.


Start this adventure with a truffle hunting family, whose 3rd generation is now hunting for truffles. Friendly hosts will tell you all about truffles, the tradition of truffle hunting, and their truffle hunting dogs. But above all, they will take you to the BEST truffle hunting spot that just few locals know about. Tasting of truffle products will be prepared for you in beautiful surroundings.

Sample Menu

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Truffles
- Tastings of various Istrian dishes made with truffles, - A glass (or two) of local Teran and Malvazija wine.

What You Get

Tastings of various Istrian dishes made with truffles: Aromatic cheese from sheep’s, goat's and cow’s milk with chopped fresh truffles, Dried sausage enriched with Istrian truffles, Uniquely flavored acacia Eco-honey with added white truffle, Extra virgin olive oil with black truffle flavor, Truffle pate (spread), Omelette with Truffles, A glass (or two) of local Teran and Malvazija wine FRITULE - old Istrian dessert.
Professional truffle hunter dog,
Licensed truffle hunter (a member of a third generation truffle hunting family)
Transfer from Ljubljana to Koper & back (can be arranged at an additional cost - 25 €/person, hotel pick up included)
Any services not listed above as “Included
Personal travel insurance

Good To Know

  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • The tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
  • We also regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.
  • We regret that you are not able to bring your own dog on this tour as they will distract our truffle hound.
  • Although we will hunt on sites where we have previously found truffles, finding them cannot be guaranteed.
  • Truffle hunting will require some walking (on flat slopes mainly but also on some gently sloping sites).

What You’ll Experience

After picking you up at the meeting point with a comfortable, air-conditioned 8-seats mini-van (or car), we will take you to one of the most renowned truffle hunting regions. During the drive to reach the region you'll be able to sit back and enjoy the ride while we introduce you to the area. With a roughly 45 minute comfortable ride, we will start off the day with a visit to a truffle hunting family, whose 3rd generation is now hunting for truffles. Friendly hosts will tell you all about truffles, the tradition of truffle hunting, and their truffle hunting dogs. But above all, they will take you to the BEST truffle hunting spot that just a few locals know about. Tasting of truffle products will be prepared for you in beautiful surroundings, and you will also have the opportunity to buy truffle products in the nearby shop. We'll return home with full bellies, a happy heart and great memories, just in time. After a wonderful day of truffle hunting, you will be dropped off at your hotel or port.

Meeting & Pickup

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Departure Point: • Major hotels in Ljubljana (please, see "Exclusions" above). • Pick-up at hotel: 9:30 am (please, see "Exclusions" above) • Departure Time 10:00 am Dates: See Availability Return point: • Drop off at major hotels in Ljubljana.
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Ljubljana, Slovenia, SI

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End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Earliest available date: May 17, 2025
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