Budapest Black Truffle Hunt with Foie Gras and Wine Tastings
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
A premium small-group countryside experience rooted in George’s family black truffle tradition, with Budapest pickup and drop-off included. Head into the forest with a local truffle hunter and trained dogs to search for real black truffles and see how they’re carefully found and harvested. Afterwards, return to a 17th-century watermill for a gourmet foie gras & black truffle tasting with bubbles, then continue to two authentic Etyek wineries for local wines and a traditional Hungarian lunch. • Welcome sparkling-wine at a 17th-century watermill • Authentic truffle hunt with a local hunter & trained dogs • Gourmet tasting you won’t find elsewhere: Foie gras “nature,” foie gras with black truffle & Tokaji Aszú, and truffle butter with fresh truffle, paired with bubbles. • Etyek: winemaker-guided tasting (4–5 wines) + cellar peek • Traditional Hungarian lunch at one of Etyek’s oldest wineries paired with more wine (3-4 wines) • Budapest pickup & drop-off included. • Complimentary souvenir
Inclusions
What's included
- Foie gras “nature,” signature foie gras with black truffle & Tokaji Aszú, and truffle butter topped with fresh truffle.
- Budapest Pickup & Drop-off Included
- We’ll sit down to an authentic lunch at a family winery, cooked in their own kitchen and served with views of the vines.
- Bottled water
- We’ll also enjoy fresh pogácsa during the tour, a classic Hungarian snack that’s buttery, bite-sized, and great with wine.
- Authentic Black Truffle Search With a Local Hunter and Trained Dogs
- Sparkling welcome plus 8-10 different wines in total, handpicked by the winemaker (and yes… extra pours might happen).
Itinerary
Pickup at Al Habtoor Palace Budapest, Preferred Hotels & Resorts (Erzsébet tér 9–10, Once the group is together, we’ll board the minivan and head to Etyek (about 40 minutes), after a quick briefing on the plan and timings.
Arrive to a sparkling-wine welcome at a 17th-Century historic watermill. Hear how truffle traditions meet Hungarian hospitality in this unique setting; great spot for photos.
Head into the forest(By the mill, easy to walk) with a licensed local truffle hunter and his trained dogs for a genuine search. Along the way, we’ll show you how the dogs are prepared and handled, how to “read” the terrain and trees, and the etiquette of a respectful hunt. We’ll also share the traditions of black truffle hunting in Hungary and give a clear, guest-friendly overview of the key rules when searches are allowed, where and with whose permission, and how responsible, legal truffle hunting is done in practice.
Gourmet Tasting (mill tasting area) Savor classic “nature” foie gras, our signature foie gras with black truffle & Tokaji Aszú, and truffle butter crowned with fresh truffle - paired with more bubbles. Light bites included. We’ll also explain how to use black truffle in the kitchen, with practical tips on selecting, storing, shaving, and finishing dishes to capture the aroma.
Etyek Family Presshouse (Winemaker-Led) Short countryside drive to Etyek(10 min). Enjoy a tasting of 4–5 locally made wines presented by the winemaker, hear the presshouse story, and visit the cellar; extra snacks if the wines come in strong.
Next, we head to a second winery stop, one of Etyek’s oldest, history-rich wineries - where you’ll sit down to a traditional Hungarian lunch prepared on site and paired with the winery’s own wines. Expect vineyard views and a relaxed, unhurried pace.
Comfortable drive back to the original meeting/drop-off point in central Budapest.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We’ll meet outside the main entrance at Al Habtoor Palace Budapest, Preferred Hotels & Resorts,, Hungary . I’ll be easy to spot. I’ll have the infamous white "Experiences by George" bag over my shoulder and a bald head with a cool beard.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 16 travellers
- Operated by
- Experiences by George
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Budapest
- Its from-price is 20% above the median of the 98 day trips we list in Budapest.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 9 of 98.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Budapest
Budapest joins hilly Buda and flat Pest across the Danube, a grand capital of thermal baths, riverside palaces and lively ruin bars.
On the Buda side, Castle Hill holds Buda Castle, the Matthias Church and the white turrets of Fishermen's Bastion, all looking down on the river. The Chain Bridge crosses to Pest, where the Hungarian Parliament Building stretches along the bank and St Stephen's Basilica rises a few streets inland. Gellért Hill and its Citadella give the widest views.
Top-ranked sights in Budapest: House of Parliament (Országház), Buda Castle (Budai Vár), Chain Bridge (Széchenyi Lanchid) .
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