Truffle Hunting in the Roman Countryside

Join us for an unforgettable truffle hunting adventure in a stunning volcanic region just outside Rome, where ancient forests are renowned for producing delicious summer and white truffles.

Your journey begins in a charming local village at the home of an authentic truffle hunter and his specially trained dogs. After meeting these wonderful four-legged friends, you will venture into the woods alongside the hunter to track down fresh truffles hidden in the wild.

Following a refreshing walk through the forest, you will return to the hunter’s house for a traditional home-cooked feast. Every dish—from the antipasti to dessert—is handmade by your host and infused with freshly found truffles.

Your Lunch Menu Includes:

Antipasti & Cheeses: Local selections paired with truffle.

First Course: Fresh, handmade pasta with truffles.

Second Course: A rich local main course.

Dessert: A unique truffle-inspired sweet treat.

Wine: Generous pours of local Castelli Romani wine.

End your afternoon relaxing in a cozy family atmosphere, taking home incredible memories of the authentic Italian countryside.

🍂 Season: autumn is the height of the truffle year in the Roman countryside.

💰 From €800, depending on the number of people.

Truffle hunting near Rome — questions travellers ask

Where does the truffle hunt take place?

In the Roman countryside — a volcanic region just outside Rome, whose ancient forests are renowned for producing summer and white truffles. It is not Umbria and not Tuscany: the day begins and ends within easy reach of the city.

What happens during the morning?

You are welcomed in a charming local village at the home of an authentic truffle hunter and his specially trained dogs. After meeting the dogs you walk into the woods alongside the hunter to track down fresh truffles hidden in the wild.

What is served at lunch?

A traditional home-cooked feast at the hunter’s house: antipasti and local cheeses paired with truffle, fresh handmade pasta with truffles, a rich local main course, a truffle-inspired dessert, and generous pours of local Castelli Romani wine. Every dish is handmade by your host and infused with freshly found truffles.

When is the best time to come?

Autumn. It is the hit experience of the season, and the moment the forests of the Roman countryside are at their most generous.

How much does the day cost?

From €800, depending on the number of people. Every day is private and arranged for your party alone.

  • Location
    Roman countryside / Castelli Romani
  • Languages
    English, Russian, Italian

Pricing

From€800

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