Truffle Tasting Experience in Matera

Name: Truffle Tasting Experience in Matera
Start: 2026-06-26T14:00:00Z
Location: Matera

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Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Location

Matera

Duration

45 minutes

Number of Guests

1 - 3 guests

Language

English, Italian

Other

Private Experience

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Matera’s rich truffle world on this intimate tour. Enjoy a 6-course tasting, learn about truffle history, and discover culinary secrets with a local expert in a private setting.

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

Experience Details

At the heart of Matera, discover the exquisite world of truffles on a private foodie tour. A local expert will introduce you to the history and varieties of this underground delicacy, leading you through a six-course tasting that includes toasted crostini with truffle creams, truffle salami, and panna cotta with truffle honey. As you indulge in each dish, learn about harvesting methods and culinary techniques to enhance your appreciation of truffles.

What makes this foodie tour special:

Private, small-group format (up to 3 participants) for a relaxed, personalized experience.

Authentic truffle shop setting in central Matera.

Expert storytelling covering truffle history, varieties, harvesting, and culinary use.

Carefully curated 6-course tasting showcasing truffle in both savory and sweet pairings.

Sample Menu

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Toasted Matera bread with truffle spreads

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Truffle salami

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A selection of aged cheeses flavored with truffle

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Fresh dairy products (stracciatella and ricotta) seasoned with truffle

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Poached egg with fresh black truffle

DESSERT

Panna cotta with truffle honey, finished with fresh black truffle

What You Get

6-course truffle tasting

Private foodie experience with a local truffle expert

10% discount coupon at MòVado Food & Drink Bar (pick up at the agency in Via Volta 5 Street))

Extra food or drinks not included in the tasting

Good To Know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Begin your journey at a welcoming truffle shop in Matera’s historic center, where you’ll be introduced to the world of truffles by a knowledgeable local expert. Learn about different varieties, their characteristics, and why truffles are so deeply rooted in Basilicata’s culinary identity. Then, sit down for a guided tasting designed to highlight truffle’s versatility and aroma. Each course is explained as you go, with insights into preparation techniques, pairing tips, and how to best appreciate this prized ingredient. Throughout the tasting, take time to savor each bite and develop a deeper sensory understanding of truffle aromas, textures, and flavors.