Truffle hunting in Assisi with trained dogs: 2 hours

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Meeting pointPickup optional
Duration2h
GroupPrivate
Live guideEN · IT

Join Lord and Lea to track and dig up Assisi’s elusive black truffles.

A two-hour truffle hunting activity in the Assisi countryside where you walk forest paths and open terrain with two trained dogs, Lord and Lea, who locate truffles and you unearth them yourself. The route adjusts to your group's age and fitness. A guide explains truffle varieties, the terrain that grows them, and the two different search methods the dogs use. Pickup is included, and seasonal refreshments are offered after.

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The experience

You arrive in Assisi with a free afternoon or a morning to spare, and instead of another church or museum, you head into the hills to hunt for truffles: the rare underground fungi that command prices as high as the history of the town itself. A guide meets you and takes you out into the countryside, where the walk follows forest paths, open fields, and sometimes riverbanks, depending on the season and which truffle you're searching for. Summer means the hunt for black scorzone truffles in the woods and open ground. Autumn shifts to the white truffle, rarer and more prized, which sends you deeper into wooded terrain and sometimes across streams.

The two dogs, Lord and Lea, do the actual finding. They're trained to catch the scent and dig at the spot where a truffle grows underground. Your job is to watch them work, then kneel down and unearth the truffle yourself with your hands, uncovering it from the soil. The guide walks alongside, explaining why each terrain grows different truffles, how to tell them apart, and why the dogs search the way they do. You'll see two distinct search methods play out over the two hours, and by the end you'll understand why truffles command such reverence and such prices. The route itself adjusts to your group. If children are along or anyone prefers an easier walk, the guide shapes the terrain and distance to fit.

After the hunt ends, you're offered a small seasonal snack with coffee, water, tea and some light refreshments. Pickup is included in the booking, and the guide speaks English or Italian.

What’s included

  • A two-hour guided hunt in the Assisi countryside with two trained truffle dogs.
  • pickup included.
  • a guide in English or Italian explaining truffle varieties, terrain, and search methods.
  • the chance to dig out truffles yourself.
  • seasonal refreshments with coffee, water, tea and snacks after the hunt.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday to Sunday
AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (1 to 11 years) · Infant (under 1): free
GroupPrivate
Live guideEnglish and Italian
Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.
Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know
Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want a hands-on activity where you're actually doing something (digging, discovering, learning from the dogs) rather than watching from a distance. The route adjusts to your group's age and fitness, so families with children or anyone who prefers an easier walk can enjoy the same hunt without strain.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 11 years); Infant (under 1): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I do this truffle hunt if I've never done anything like it before?

Yes. The dogs do the skilled work of finding truffles. You learn by watching them and then dig out what they've located. The guide explains everything as you go, and the route adjusts to your comfort level and fitness.

What's the difference between the summer and autumn truffle hunts?

Summer hunts focus on black scorzone truffles found in open countryside and woods. Autumn shifts to white truffles, which are rarer and more valuable, and the search takes you into deeper woods and sometimes across rivers where they grow.

How long is the walk, and how difficult is it?

The activity runs two hours total. The guide adjusts the route's length and difficulty based on your group's age and fitness level, so families with children or anyone preferring easier terrain can book the same experience on a more comfortable path.

What happens if the dogs don't find any truffles?

The dogs are trained to search and locate truffles in the terrain where they grow. The guide knows the land and the season, and will take you to areas where truffles are present, but the hunt itself is the experience: finding them is the reward.

Truffle hunting in Assisi with trained dogs: 2 hours

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