Truffle hunting in the mountains of Bologna
Highlights
- Over two hours of adventure in search of the 'treasure' hidden in the woods of the Bolognese Apennines
- Learn useful information about truffle picking and discover the secrets of the trade with a truffle hunter
- Follow the truffle dog on his travels, hoping to find rich (and tasty) booty
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Full description
If you were asked today 'what would you like to be when you grow up', you would answer truffle. Or maybe you would just want to eat truffles for the rest of your life!
Either way, our truffle hunt around Bologna is the experience for you! In the company of a truffle hunter and his trusty truffle dog, enter the woods of theBolognese Apennines in search of this special mushroom (and learn as many of the secrets of the trade as possible).
At the end of this 2-hour-plus experience, we hope you will have collected a rich (and tasty) treasure!
What we will do
The appointment is at 09:00 a .m. at the meeting point near Savigno (BO). The location will be carefully selected by the truffle hunter, a person authorised to collect and sell truffles, according to the best conditions of the day.
Once we reach the "hunting spot", we will embark on a walk through wooded terrain. In the meantime, the truffle hunter will explain how the activity will take place and give a real"truffle lesson": when, where and how the truffle is born, as well as how the dog is trained in the search. And indeed, accompanying us on this adventure will be our ever-present truffle dog!
We will see the truffle dog in action and follow him on his travels in search of this prized mushroom. The truffle dog will reveal the secrets of the trade to us: it would seem that if the dog uses its right paw it has found black truffles, if it uses its left paw it has instead found white truffles. Wishing you a rich haul, if you want to return home with a souvenir of this experience you can negotiate with the truffle hunter to buy the truffles you have collected!
We will then return to the meeting point. The experience will last a total of 2½ hours.
Who it is aimed at
The experience is suitable for everyone with no age limit. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Other information
Attention! It is possible to purchase 1 child fare for every 2 adult fares purchased.
The experience takes place all year round and is confirmed upon reaching a minimum number of 4 adult participants.
The experience takes place according to weather conditions and the presence of truffles: generally in winter the white truffle is present, while during the rest of the year the black truffle is present.
The duration of the experience may vary depending on the presence or absence of truffles.
Dogs are not allowed to participate.
Free parking is available on site. The meeting point can only be reached by car: contact the guide at the contact details given in your booking confirmation e-mail to request an additional transfer service with payment on site.
Recommended clothing
- Seasonally appropriate sportswear
- Shoes with carved soles
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Savigno, Bologna

Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
Se hai effettuato una prenotazione a data fissa e le condizioni meteo non sono idonee allo svolgimento dell’attività in sicurezza (secondo il parere esperto della guida), ti sarà rimborsato l’intero importo pagato. La guida potrebbe proporti una data o un orario alternativi in cui svolgere l’attività. Puoi liberamente scegliere se accettare o meno queste proposte. Se non puoi recuperarla, procederemo al rimborso totale!\n Se hai fissato la data del tuo Voucher Regalo e il maltempo non ha permesso lo svolgimento dell’attività, il Voucher rimane regolarmente valido fino alla data di scadenza indicata sullo stesso.\n
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.