Truffle Hunting and Lunch in Piedmont Trattoria

Recommended by 95% of travelers

Turin, Italy

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5+ bookings last month.

8 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Lunch
In-Person Guide (English, German, Turkish, Italian)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Monumental Arch to the Artillery Force
Viale Virgilio, 10126 Torino TO, Italy
We will meet at Monumental Arch to the Artillery Force. We will have dark blue ford galaxy or grey opel cars.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:30 am

What To Expect

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Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
There are no vegan or gluten-free alternatives at the restaurant where we take our guests. It can only be vegetarian.
We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 18 years old and above. Minor travelers below 18 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
please wear trekking boots and suitable clothes for the forest (your clothes can ruin)
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Featured review

Tianjing_H

We are a family of four with two big boys And we have had a fantastic time with Felix and Secil and their 3 lovely dogs. Felix picked us up from our hotel and drove us to the forest. We stopped on the way in a very small Italian town and had a very good cappuccino and pastries. We had a really fun time hunting truffles. The air was fresh and the scenery was beautiful. We learned a lot about truffle. And we really feel the passion from Felix and Secil about truffle hunting and the great life style. They took us to a really authentic Italian restaurant in a small town for lunch and we had the best Italian meal. The taste and quality of the food exceeded any Italian restaurant in States. What's best was that we ate the truffle we just hunted in the morning. Throughout the tour, we had great conversations with our hosts and learned a lot about Italian culture and local way of life. This is the best tour you can find in the Turin area. We highly recommend this tour to everyone.

Reviews

4.9

based on 22 reviews

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Best Authentic Italian Experience In Turin

Tianjing_H, Mar 2026

Amazing experience with...

Kenneth_L, Nov 2025

Amazing experience with Felix, Santino and their amazing dogs! Fully agree with all the positive comments about the hike, watching the dogs and Felix/Santino work, and the lunch at a traditional restaurant afterwards. Even the short Italian breakfast stop was memorable. There are some hills and uneven terrains involved if you want to get very close to the action, but it wasn't too bad, at least when the ground was not muddy.

This was a fantastic and...

Billy_M, Nov 2025

This was a fantastic and fun experience. The guides took us to a personal property with fantastic views of the alps. It was fun to watch the dogs get on the scent of a truffle and start digging. We found several truffles throughout the scenic countryside and later they were cleaned and shaved on top of food at lunch at the trattoria. The food was fantastic and the owner of the trattoria was very fun and lively. Our guides were great with knowledge about truffles and very personable. Would highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much. it was lovely day , we are so happy to know you

A day in the country chasing dogs chasing truffles

andrew_s, Oct 2025

Highly recommended. We got lucky and had a very nice weather day (a little warm for truffles but nice for us!) and a really nice group of fellow truffle hunters. And finding some truffles didn’t hurt either! The guides are super nice people. Plan a full day. And don’t make a dinner reservation that day. You’ll be full from lunch!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you very much, I am glad to hear that you enjoyed your day

I’m a Truffle Hike SUPERFAN !

Vicki_R, Oct 2025

WOW! This was the coolest thing I have ever done and the operators were beyond informative, authentic, passionate truffle hunters. Santino was the coolest and his dogs were stars…Bosko found MANY HUGE TRUFFLES as we ran behind him seeing the magic happen. These dogs smell the truffles from hundreds of feet away. Felix and Secil’s adorable 3 dogs found many truffles which we all indulged in at lunch at the coolest hidden gem on the gorgeous rolling hills. Heaps of delicious starters including the yummiest polenta all specially order so Santino could proudly shave massive amounts of truffles over every bite…. I had three servings and he kept shaving the fresh truffles we had just hunted down. More dishes followed with more truffles shaved over and over. That amount of truffles in a restaurant in Beverly Hills where I’m traveling from ( or Milan for that matter) would have been $300 or more easy! After lunch I bought the beautiful wooden truffle slicer and brush cleaner with the Truffle Hike logo on it so I can bring back the memories to California….even if I just shave regular mushrooms with it I don’t care, I want to relive this day over and over. I need to go back as soon as possible,

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear Vicki, I really appreciate your review. It was so so nice to meet you and share beautiful hours together. I really hope to meet you and your sister again. Big big hugs from Italy 🇮🇹

The truffle hunting...

Katarzyna_S, Oct 2025

The truffle hunting experience itself was great — the nature was beautiful, the dogs were adorable and skilled, and the guide explained everything really well. It was fascinating to see how the truffles are found and learn about the process. However, a couple of things could have been better. We didn’t receive any truffles to take home, which was a bit disappointing after participating in the hunt. Also, lunch was really long (much longer than truffle hunting). Moreover, one of the drivers seemed to have had too much to drink during the lunch, which felt unprofessional and concerning.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that some parts of the experience didn’t meet your expectations. This is actually the first time we’ve received a 3-star review across all the platforms we're on, so we take your comments seriously. Our truffle hunting is a real, authentic experience, not a simulation. As you saw, we depend on nature and our dogs. Sometimes we find a lot, sometimes less. that’s part of the charm and unpredictability of true truffle hunting. The truffles we find are used in the lunch we prepare, and we don’t promise truffles to take home. However, we’re always happy to arrange this in advance if requested. Regarding the lunch, we understand it may have felt long. We aim to offer a relaxed, immersive experience where guests can enjoy local flavors and good conversation. Still, we’ll take your comment into account to better balance the timing. Lastly, we want to be clear that we do not drink while working. We do share a small toast with our guests as a gesture of hospitality, but we take our responsibility to host and care for our guests seriously. We appreciate your visit and your feedback, both the positive and the constructive, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future.

Absolute Must

Paul_C, Aug 2025

The best day we have ever had in our years in Italia. I could not recommend this experience enough. Even with the heat, Secil, Felix and Santino made us feel so welcome. We met at a local bar for caffè before heading out. Watching them so calm, Gemma and her pup, Raul and Vasco with their fantastic energy, finding truffle at nearly every stop. Felix and Secil teaching us about where to look, different types, and the conservation. So peaceful to leave the city, and be with people who share their passion, and their amazing dogs. Santino had a much appreciated sneaky stop on the way to lunch for refreshments for us. Lunch at a local could not have been better, fantastic genuine simple food and local wine paired with laughs and fresh truffle. For me, this was very nostalgic and emotional: it brought back a lot of memories wandering the forest with my Nonno, pranzo felt like my Nonna had cooked and we were with the family at the table. Grazie mille Secil, Felix e Santino per la giornata migliore!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you very much. We also had an unforgettable day with you.

Fantastic day of truffle fun!

df6pvrpqst, Aug 2025

Such a pleasure to learn about village life in Piedmont and truffle culture. The time hunting was perfect and not too long - within a couple of hours, we found over 15 black summer truffles, thanks to the keen noses of doggies Gemma and Toca. The trattoria had a lively authentic vibe as we enjoyed shaved truffles over hot cheese and pasta. Our guides Secil and Felix were warm, enthusiastic and fun. This experience is worth a revisit!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you :) we hope to see you again. In winter time for white truffles.

Fun, Flavor, and Fantastic Truffles!

KATE_Y, Aug 2025

An unforgettable truffle hunting adventure with Santoro, Secil, Felix, and their amazing dogs – Vasco “The Godfather,” spirited Raoul, Gemma “The Gem,” and little Hesche. So much fun finding these treasures and even better tasting them afterward at a most delightful trattoria, where every dish highlighted the flavours of our freshly gathered gems.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Dear Kate, Thank you for your feedback. It was our pleasure to host you and spend beautiful time with you. I am so happy to know you both. Many kisses from Italy

A perfect afternoon

Stephen_C, Apr 2025

An amazing experience from beginning to end. Beautiful and generous people with loving dogs and just a great time in the woods and at the local trattoria to celebrate our truffle finds.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much

Highly recommended experience

AnneKathrin_B, Nov 2024

A fantastic experience. My husband and I were so lucky to meet Santo, Felix and Secil with their 4 dogs. Such kind people. Under perfect weather conditions we strolled through the forest and the dogs were successfully digging for truffles. Afterwards we went to a traditional family restaurant and had the best Italian food and an even better company. The trip was so much fun and the memories will stay for a long time. Absolutely recommended.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Dear Anne and Christian, we had such a beautiful day with your participation. Thank you very much. many greetings from italy

Perfect all round!

Sarah_K, Jun 2025

Dear Secil, dear Felix, It was a really nice truffle hunt for us. You welcomed us very warmly and after a coffee together we already went through the undergrowth with the dog. After a successful find we then went to Alberto's to eat the truffles. It was excellent. It's like sitting at a table with friends. Thanks again for this wonderful day and the great tips of the restaurants and excursion destinations. We will definitely come back:-) Greetings Sarah and Frédéric

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