Truffle Hunting Experiences near Alba
Wines & Truffles
7 real tours in Langhe Roero e Monferrato, each booked directly through Viator.
The Langhe hills around Alba are the source of the Tartufo Bianco d'Alba — white Alba truffle — widely considered the most prized truffle in the world, and unlike black truffle it still can't be cultivated: every one sold is genuinely wild-found. Hunting season runs roughly from October through December or January, which is why this is one of the few food experiences in Italy that's genuinely seasonal rather than available year-round.
A real hunt is done with a trained dog and its handler (a trifolau, in local dialect) — not pigs, which are traditional in some other truffle regions but tend to eat what they find. You'll walk wooded ground with the dog and handler as they work, learn how they read the dog's behavior, and — if the season and the ground cooperate — see an actual truffle dug up before tasting it, usually shaved fresh over a simple dish or paired with a Barolo or Barbaresco tasting.
Truffle Hunting and Cheese, Truffle & Wine Tasting near Alba
Discover one of Piedmont’s most authentic traditions with a truffle hunting near Monforte d'Alba. Join a professional trifolao and his trained dog as you explore woodland trails in search of the region’s most prized culinary treasure while learning about truffle varieties, and the fascinating bond between hunter and dog and hunting techniques passed down through generations. The experience ends at a local wine shop for a guided tasting of selected local wines paired with cheese with black truffle, scratched on top, offering the perfect introduction to the renowned winemaking heritage. For a more complete experience, you can choose the Wine Tasting & Light Lunch option Participants must have their own vehicle to follow the guide between locations.
€79.00
Truffle Hunt & Wine Tasting
I'm a professional truffle hunter from 3 generations in Alba. My grandfather after the 2nd world war was one of the first truffle hunters in Alba, he taught my father all the secrets about the precious "ipogean fungus" then my father taught it to me. I'm a dog trainer & actually I've got 3 great dogs: Isi, Palli & Lisa. I would like to teach "some' 'of my truffle hunting secrets to travelers. During the tour you will be helped by my friend Margherita. She's an official tourist guide with great passion for truffles and local traditions to translate every part of the hunting.
€138.00
Truffle hunt and Barolo wine tasting
Occasionally, the truffle hunt may be shared with a few other guests, in order to preserve the delicate environment where truffles grow, endangered by the recent climate changes. 4-hour tour from Alba (or from your nearby hotel), with a tour guide. Come and meet the truffle hunter with the dog and a Barolo wine producer who share their expertise about the two most treasured products of Piedmont. Truffle Hunting and Barolo Wine tasting is an informative tour set to explore the decadent yet beautiful Langhe hills in Piedmont.
€200.00
ALBA walking & TASTING tour (food, wine and history)
Join an exclusive food & culinary tour with 7 food & wine tasting in Alba city center by a certified tour guide!! Discover the culinary traditions of Piedmont, one of Italy's most renowned culinary scenes, our traditional recipes and the ancient roots of our history. For this unique experience, I selected for my guests an old style bakery, a cheese & salami shop, a gourmet truffle producer, a local gastronomia & an historical coffee bar in Alba. The includes the most relevant seesight and corners of the city, alternating history and art with different tastings (cheese, salami, 2 starters, truffle products, 1 pasta (agnolotti al plin or tajarin), hazelnut desserts or chocolate truffles, coffee or ice cream, water, breadsticks and 2 glasses of wine). It's the right introduction to the culinary scene of Alba and Langhe area discovering ancient ingredients & connection between food & history. A REAL OPEN AIR LUNCH!!
€138.00
Alba Truffle Fair: Guided Tour and Skip-the-Line Access
Every year in Piedmont, the Alba White Truffle Fair celebrates its famous white truffle. Enjoy a guided group tour in the fascinating medieval center of Alba. Afterwards, discover the sights and smells of the Alba White Truffle market in the capital of the famous Barolo Region. Explore the fair with a special “skip-the-line” entrance, meet all the exhibitors, and learn about the history of the truffle. (Possibility of reaching Alba by train from Turin)
€95.00
Truffle Hunting experience with Local Guide and Lunch
Embark on a captivating truffle hunting adventure alongside a professional "Trifolao" and his loyal dog. The journey begins at a designated meeting point, where you'll follow your guide with your car to hidden truffle-rich woods. Gain insights into the unique habitat of both white and black truffles, understand how dogs are trained for this exquisite hunt, and immerse yourself in the rich aromas of the forest. After your truffle search, savor a delightful lunch at a local restaurant in Alba historic center, featuring three traditional starters, pasta with black truffle, dessert, and a glass of local wine (extra wine or white truffle can be add and payed at the moment). - Discover the secrets of truffle hunting with a professional guide - Enjoy a nature walk in search of white and black truffles - Savor a traditional lunch featuring local ingredients in Alba - Comfortable clothing recommended; raincoats and rubber boots available - transfer from your hotel can be arrange upon request
€149.00
Alba walking tour: truffle and hazelnut products
A pleasant walking tour with a certified local tour guide. Discover the history of this ancient and picturesque charm town with medieval towers and houses. See the most relevant seesight and corners of the city, alternating history and art with different tastings. Discover all truffle secrets and tasting different truffle products: cheese, sauce, salami. Discover the Piedmontese hazelnut and taste different products: roasted hazelnuts, cookies and chocolate hazelnut.
€69.00
Frequently Asked Questions
When is truffle season near Alba?
White truffle season runs roughly from early October through December or January, peaking in October and November. Outside that window, tours may focus on black truffle varieties instead, which have a longer season.
Will we definitely find a truffle?
Most operators are upfront that finding truffles depends on the dog, the ground, and the day — it's a real wild search, not staged. Even without a big find, the walk and the handler's explanation of the process are the core of the experience, and tastings use truffle sourced separately either way.
How long does a truffle hunting tour take?
Most hunts run 2 to 3 hours including the walk and a short tasting. Full-day tours that add a wine tasting or a multi-course lunch in Alba typically run 5 to 7 hours.