Truffles – the Hidden Gems of Istria
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Location
Livade 7, Livade
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Duration
From 2 h
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Quick Info
Private tour, easy
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Number of people
Min. 2
Follow a truffle hunter and trained dogs into the forests near Livade, where one of Istria’s most famous gourmet stories begins below the surface. This private Zigante experience takes you from the meeting point outside the restaurant into nearby truffle-hunting grounds, with time to learn how the dogs search, how truffles are found and why this part of inland Istria is so closely linked with them. After the hunt, the experience moves from forest to table with a truffle-focused lunch at Zigante restaurant. Instead of only tasting truffles as a finished dish, you first see the search behind them, then enjoy them in the place that helped make Livade near Motovun known as one of Istria’s truffle centres.
- Available: all months; daily except Sunday
- Activity languages: Croatian, English, German, Italian
This is a private tour, so the itinerary can be tailored to your wishes and preferences.
Bookings must be made at least 7 days in advance and are subject to availability. The date can be booked online, while the exact time slot is confirmed after booking. Check availability and book at info@valamar-experience.com.
Suggested itinerary:
Meeting outside Zigante restaurant and introduction to the truffle hunter
Departure to the truffle-hunting location near Livade
Guided truffle hunt with a truffle hunter and trained dogs
Story about truffles and the tradition of truffle hunting in Istria
Return from the hunt
Lunch at Zigante restaurant
- Guided truffle hunting with a truffle hunter and sniffer dogs
- Lunch (veal carpaccio with fresh black truffles, Istrian pasta with fresh black truffles, truffle ice cream)
- Parking
- Beverage
- Transfer (available on request via info@valamar-experience.com)
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After booking, the Experience Concierge team will contact you to confirm the exact time slot and final details.
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The price applies to a private tour for a minimum of 2 people, with a surcharge for each additional person.
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In the event of adverse weather or unavailability, you will be offered an alternative date.
Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for spending time in nature.
The voucher will be sent to your email address. You can also review and print it from your profile page on the Experience Concierge portal.
Please present the voucher before the start of the experience.
You may present either a printed or electronic version of the voucher.
Zigante tartufi d.o.o., PIN: 3115664965
- More than 24 hours before the booked appointment, no fee is charged.
- Between 24 to 12 hours before the booked appointment 50 % of the total amount is charged.
- Within 12 hours before the booked appointment 100 % of the total amount is charged.
- In case of no show, 100 % of the entire amount will be charged.