Truffle hunting and lunch experience in a restaurant

About this tour

Head into Italian woodlands with trained truffle dogs to learn how these prized fungi grow and are hunted. You'll follow experienced foragers through either Lake Garda's hinterland or the Lessinia plateau, depending on season, watching dogs locate truffles by scent whilst picking up knowledge about local flora and the truffle's mysterious lifecycle. The 3.5-hour outing wraps with lunch at a regional restaurant featuring truffle-focused dishes, and includes private transport.

Highlights

• Shadow trained dogs locating truffles by scent in working forest
• Learn truffle biology and seasonal variations from professional hunters
• Explore Lake Garda hinterland or Lessinia plateau landscapes
• Taste truffle-speciality lunch at a family-run local restaurant
• Small-group format with private vehicle transport included
• Understand foraging techniques used by seasoned seekers

What to expect

You'll begin in woodland, moving at an easy pace whilst handlers explain how truffles fruit and what conditions favour their growth. The dogs do the heavy lifting—their noses detect what human eyes cannot. Expect to stop frequently, watch them dig, and handle soil to understand terrain. It's less strenuous hike and more observational walk. The venue switches mid-way: after 1.5–2 hours outdoors, you'll travel to a modest, locally-focused eatery where the kitchen showcases truffles in pasta, risotto, or meat dishes. Lunch takes an hour, unhurried.

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