Truffle Hunting and 3-course Truffle Brunch in Motovun

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 157 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Great truffle experience

  This was such a fun way to learn about the exotic truffle, both black and white. The three of us really didn’t know anything about how truffles are found, what constitutes a good truffle or a bad one, why dogs are used in Croatia, what the seasons are for truffle hunting. We were met graciously when we arrived a bit early and offered three different brandies and elderberry water. We were introduced to Miro, who owns this enterprise, told what would happen and what we should expect. The dogs clearly understood what was to happen. They were in their kennels, excitedly barking waiting to hop in the van to go to the forest. After a short drive to the forest, Miro explained that he had a license from the government to enable him to hunt truffles. He also has land on which he planted some 250 trees of different kinds. Just recently, after about 13 years, his dogs found a truffle at the base of one of the trees. We walked into the forest with Miro and the two dogs. He encouraged the dogs to hunt and within a few minutes they vigorously started digging. He pushed them out of the way, pulling up a black truffle which we passed around and smelled. The dogs subsequently sniffed several white truffles. We returned to Miro’s home and store, enjoyed an excellent lunch during which truffles were used in every course. We sampled dishes that had either white truffles or black, helping us to taste the difference. The explanations were clear, the food was excellent, the very nice white wine was local.

  travelerewlOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Fabulous truffle hunting

  We had a fabulous experience. Loved our host, Layla & Jackie. We learned much about truffles. The information & luncheon that followed was exceptional.

  423stevenrOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Fun and Very Delicious!

  We had such a great time with Miro and his two dogs, as we walked through the beautiful forest around Motovun, Croatia. The dogs sniffed out several black truffles today, and then we ate them as a delicious brunch was prepared for us! Highly recommend this adventure if you’re anywhere near Motovun area!

  148shirleyiSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Must do!

  What an amazing experience! Fantastic walking through forest finding truffles, amazing food, conversation and learning about truffles and Croatia. A must do!

  326peggyoSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Truffle anyone

  This is a must do lunch. The guide is very knowledgeable and the food was delicious. The truffle was very tasty and something I will cook with more often.

  U366KDderekmSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Worth it!

  This was an absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish! Our guide was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and educational, making the experience both fun and interesting. The food was more than exceptional—it was honestly such a pleasant surprise! Everything was delicious, and the truffle experience exceeded our expectations. You could really tell how much care went into the food and the overall experience. And of course, the truffle-hunting dogs were an experience all on their own! 😂 They were so entertaining and definitely added to the fun and charm of the experience. If you’re visiting Istria, this is a must-do experience. I would absolutely recommend it! It was worth the money!

  S6121UYdaniellecSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Rovinj

• Its from-price is 14% below the median of the 137 experiences we list in Rovinj.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 5 of 137.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Rovinj

Rovinj is an Istrian fishing town on a small peninsula, with a hilltop church, Venetian-style houses and a coast of islets and pine forest.

Rovinj's old town stands on an oval peninsula, once an island, with narrow cobbled lanes winding up to the baroque church of St Euphemia, whose bell tower, modelled on St Mark's in Venice, rises above the sea. Pastel houses crowd around the harbour, and the Balbi Arch marks one of the old gates. Venice ruled the town for five centuries, and Italian remains in daily use beside Croatian.

Top-ranked sights in Rovinj: Golden Cape Forest Park.

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