Private Alba Truffle Hunting

This Piedmont private Alba truffle hunt tour is the ideal circumstance for you to enjoy an authentic truffle hunting experience, and to learn all about the dogs training as well. Participate to a pleasant walk through the hazelnut or oak woods of Piedmont near the city of Alba, and discover the secrets of a tradition that lays its roots in the ancient past.

Piedmont Truffle Hunt Calendar

Black Truffle

Tartufo estivo

April – August

White Truffle

Bianco d'Alba

September – January

Black Truffle

Nero pregiato

October – February

Piedmontours includes the following

Services

Licensed tour guides, experienced truffle hunter, photographs taken during the tour

Licensed private truffle hunter

A local truffle expert will be your private guide in this very authentic experience

Truffle hunt with dogs

Learn everything about the truffle dog training and how they do their amazing job

Private guide

A qualified private guide will accompany you and be your translator whenever necessary

Photographs

Take home with you fabulous pictures that will help you treasure this amazing experience

Not included in the tour

Private transportation and transfers are not included, but can be provided upon request

Exploring Piedmont's Truffle Region

Welcome to Piedmont Tours, your gateway to an enchanting adventure in the heart of Alba, renowned for its prestigious truffle hunting experiences. Our Private Alba Truffle Hunt Tour invites you to immerse yourself in the rich culinary heritage of Piedmont, Italy. Join us on an unforgettable journey through picturesque landscapes, where you’ll unearth the secrets of this prized delicacy alongside expert truffle hunters and their loyal four-legged companions. Discover the allure of these elusive treasures while savoring the essence of Alba’s traditional gastronomy. Let us guide you through an exclusive exploration that combines nature, culture, and the thrill of uncovering these precious culinary gems.

Unveiling the Essence of Alba: The International Truffle Fair and Market

Even before truffles gained worldwide fame, Piedmont and the historic city of Alba stood out as exceptionally fertile lands, yielding various coveted truffle varieties annually. Truffles flourish throughout the year, but the most exquisite and sought-after among them—the Alba white truffle or Tartufo bianco d’Alba—grace these grounds exclusively during the fall and winter seasons. It is during this time that Alba, bustling with enthusiasm, proudly hosts the much-celebrated International Truffle Fair and Market. For enthusiasts seeking an exclusive experience, delve into the allure of Alba private truffle hunting, immersing yourself in the thrill of unearthing these precious gems amid picturesque landscapes and alongside expert truffle hunters and their devoted dogs.

Embrace Autumn's Charm: Piedmont's Truffle-Infused Delights

Autumn is always a season rich of events truffle related, but wine and food wise too. The city of Alba hosts truffle fairs and auctions, the most famous truffle hunters are busy in the woods, the wine is being harvested and you can just feel something lively and magical in the air. The Langhe wine region turns its colours from bright green to golden shades. This could be one of the best time of the year for a food and wine tour of Piedmont, including a private truffle hunting experience.

Immersive Truffle Hunts: Exploring Piedmont's Enchanting Landscapes

Every truffle hunt is different. It doesn’t matter if the sun shines bright or if it’s a gloomy foggy day, the truffle dogs can’t wait to be out there. The rolling hills of Piedmont will welcome you with unexpected beautiful colours and scents. You will learn to distinguish the trees that promise the best truffles, and see how the truffle hunter communicates with his dogs. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes. This is your chance to explore little travelled roads around the city of Alba and to meet very special Piedmont locals!

    
 
 
       Charlotte is amazing! So thoughtful and had every detail of our trip covered!  I/we highly recommend her and her services! We traveled with a 9 year old too and Carlotta had every detail down for her as well!  From private tours arranged in Venice, to truffle hunting and accommodations to accommodate us all with our own space! And she arranged a juice tasting for our daughter while we enjoyed the wines at the same time! Wonderful job Carlotta! We’ll be back soon!
  
 
     Gretchen Strong-Betten 
 
 
 
 
      Grazie to Carlotta!  We had an amazing mother-daughter trip to Italy in October.  Our five-day tour included visits to wineries in the Barolo region, an authentic truffle hunt, a local cuisine cooking class, a cheese village visit, a day in Turin, and more!  From our first inquiry and throughout the planning process, Carlotta was very helpful.  On our tour, she was professional, knowledgeable, and personable. We enjoyed her company and conversation, and we have many fond memories.  We highly recommend Carlotta and Piedmont Tours!
  
 
     Janet Herrmann 
 
 
 
 
      We had not been to Turin or Piedmont before and decided we needed some local advice / help to configure and plan our trip. I was lucky enough to find Carlotta via a web search. Not only does she have great local knowledge and a very professional approach. She was genuinely concerned to ensure we created the best possible trip for ourselves. It was very easy to communicate with her and she provided very helpful coordination and information to allow us to secure wonderful accommodation, transfers, bike hire, activities and restaurants. I don't hesitate to recommend her and her company as a tour consultant / holiday provider - you'll only benefit from working with her! Richard Knight
  
 
     Rich Knight 
 
 
 
 
      Had a wonderful experience with Piedmont Tours!! We can’t thank Carlotta enough, our Italian adventure was perfect for the 2-3 days we enjoyed in the area. The Torino City walking tour was so much fun, she is the best and so so nice. We visited many beautiful parts of Torino like Piazza San Carlo, waterfront walk along the Po River in Parco del Valentino, and many others across the city. Carlotta had many great food and drink recommendations along way such as the Pastarell cafe (go for the pastries!) and Da Zero Pizza and no matter where we were Carlotta always had great suggestions for espresso and gelato. We enjoyed walks down no-automobile friendly streets like Giuseppe-Garibaldi street and also stopped for a good glass of wine in the nice garden square of Giardino Bottero. The next day Carlotta set us up with a very nice lunch at La Salinera in Grinzane Cavour in Langhe wine region. La Salinera had excellent courses and wine pairings from the surrounding region, great meal. After lunch we visited Mustela winery (The Moscato and Barbresco were our favorites, so good!). Very beautiful property with great wines. We can’t thank Piedmont Tours and Carlotta enough and absolutely recommend them to any and all exploring the northwest region of Italy/Torino/Langhe!
  
 
     Taylor Law 
 
 
 
 
      Carlotta Prandi of Piedmont Tours is a real gem!  She made our trip to Northern Italy truly epic.  She was amazingly easy to work with, listened to our wants and needs, and promptly made the best arrangements.  As she is fully bilingual, we hired her as our guide.  Carlotta accompanied us to our various destinations, making everything much more fun.

I cannot recommend her highly enough.
  
 
     Theresa Downs 
 
 
 
 
      Carlotta is a very caring person who will make sure you enjoy your trip, no matter what you want to get out of it. We did and saw things that we never would have seen on our own. She bridges the gap between you and the Italian culture you are discovering!
  
 
     Walpole Valley Farms 
 
 
 
 
      Carlotta is an amazing guide for Torino and all of Piedmont!  We enjoyed a walking tour through Torino and a Wine Tasting trip through Piedmont!
We HIGHLY recommend Piedmont Tours!!!!!
  
 
     Kathleen Haley 
 
 
 
 
      Simplesmente perfeita.
Simply the best.
  
 
     Maria Teresa 
 
 
 
 
      My time in Piemonte was amazing thanks to Carlotta and her expertise. Carlotta’s knowledge and ease, attention to detail, relationships with artisans, and organisational skills were unrivalled. My tour was exceptionally tailored. I was able to participate in experiences that would not have been possible if attempting to organise independently or choosing a tour through a large-scale operator. Carlotta is a local and the real deal; I look forward to booking further tours in the future!
  
 
     Alana H