2 hours Private Activity - Truffle hunting in Assisi

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Italian
Depending on the season, a small hot or cold snack will be offered with coffee, water, tea and some snacks

Overview

We will take you to discover the Assisi hills and together we will go in search of truffles, the only and most precious product of nature. Our dogs will show you their skills and we will reveal all the secrets of this famous "black gold" of the earth. A walk through the woods and paths will allow you to fully experience the unique relationship with nature and with our dogs, Lord and Lea, who will come to you with light smells, hidden traces and together with them you will be the one to dig the truffles out of the ground and uncover them. You will be told about the history, the terrains and the different ways to search. You will spend two hours in absolute harmony and tranquility and based on the participants and their age or other factors we can decide together the length and difficulty of the route to take.

Pickup points

Pickup details

The pick-up point is the Assisi train station. on the basis of specific needs it will be possible to agree otherwise ... Read more ▼

Meeting points

The exact position and photographs will be sent via whatsapp to recognize the meeting place

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

The experience includes a walk in the Assisi countryside in search of truffles. Depending on the participants, more comfortable journeys can be envisaged, for example in the presence of children. For orrete in the company of our dogs trained to search for truffles, paths in the open countryside, in the woods or along the rivers depending on the period and the truffle we will be looking for. You will be explained the differences of truffles and the lands where you can find them and why. Our dogs Lord and Lea will show you two different ways of searching and with them you will understand why the truffle is so precious and so exciting. The summer season will take you in search of the scorzone black truffle in the open countryside and in the woods. During the autumn the exciting search for the rare and therefore highly prized white truffle will lead you to walk in fantastic scenery, in the woods and along the rivers and sometimes it will even be necessary to cross them.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

February 06100% refund

February 07No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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This was a great side...

Published on Jan, 2025

This was a great side experience for our trip to the Assisi area. If you want to know all about truffle hunting than Samuele and Sophie as well as their great truffle hunting dog Lordie led us through the woods outside of Assisi. Glad we brought boots and they worked out perfect for this trek in search of truffles. Our communications via WhatsApp were clear about meeting place and time. We were there in December but we lucked out and it was a perfect day for hiking. Would definately reccomend this experience. It was more than we expected and we learned so much.

Idyllic & Fun Family Experience

Published on Jul, 2024

The entire family has a wonderful experience - it was a delight to be outside enjoying the stunning scenery while learning about this foraging art. The dogs were super friendly and our guide knowledgeable, funny and kind. Beside finding truffles and learning about the environment they thrive in, we were surrounded by butterflies and the beautiful smells of honeysuckle and fennel. This experience was an important change of pace from the chapels and museums of Italy and helped balance the trip. I would highly recommend.

Fantastic and picturesque truffle hunting experience

Published on Mar, 2024

Fantastic experience with Samuelle and of course Lordy the lovely truffle hunting dog! Samuelle picked up my partner and my father and I from the centre of Assisi and drove us out to his house where we met his Italian pointer dog Lordy. Lordy was a lovely friendly dog but with a clear talent for finding truffles! We set out on a walk through the hills - the views were stunning!! And Samuelle did a fantastic job pacing the walk for us as a group as well as explaining in excellent English lots of facts about the area and of course truffles! We were very lucky to find 5 truffles during our walk - 4 white ones and one black truffle. Samuelle really enabled us all to get involved and excited in the truffle hunting and discovery experience with each and every find! We can’t wait to try some of the recipes Samuelle suggested with our truffles when we get back to the UK. Thank you!

A memorable truffle morning!

Published on Mar, 2024

I loved my morning out in the countryside. We walked among the olives and ginestra (broom?) and Samuele told us about the different types of truffle, how they are found and even provided some recipes. Lorde, the Bracco pointer, did his job and found several small truffles in spite of the rain. He indicates the spot then you dig with a special tool – with Samuele’s help. I’ve never cooked with fresh truffles and am looking forward to trying it! I was glad I had my walking shoes with me, but they have some gear if needed. This was a fantastic thing to do - especially when overwhelmed by frescoes! - and it was lovely to meet Samuele and hear a little about the family’s smallholding.

Truffle Hunt Dream Come True

Published on Nov, 2023

What an amazing adventure truffle hunting near Assisi. The family was so welcoming, helpful, and fun! The hunting dog was full of character, too. We found several truffles and were served lovely refreshments. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants as you're going to be exploring the wonderful Umbrian woodlands for the ultimate prize - the (white) truffle!