Join an expert tartufaro guide and hunt for scorzone (black summer) truffles in the woods and lands surrounding Verona. Taste Valpolicella and Amarone wines, truffles, and local delicacies in an old winery with a local winemaker.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
- Starting time 10:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Instructor
- English, Italian
- Small group
- Limited to 10 participants
Experience
- Embark on a truffle hunting adventure with an Italian Tartufaro
- Enjoy a pairing of Amarone wine and truffles in an old winery
- Learn about the flavors and aromas of the Valpolicella region
- Sample excellent wines including Valpolicella, Ripasso, Amarone
- Taste local cheeses, salami, chutney, and organic extra virgin olive oils
- Truffle hunt with Tartufaro guide
- Truffle tasting and pairing with Amarone
- Wine tasting of Valpolicella, Ripasso, Amarone
- Local food tasting including cheeses, salami, chutney, and olive oil
- Pregnant women
- People with back problems
- People with mobility impairments
- People with heart problems
- Wheelchair users
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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Prepare for the activity
The meeting point is at the winery: Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde, Località Gazzo, 4, 37020 Marano di Valpolicella VR, Italy. You can take your own car, or a bus from Verona center or Verona Porta Nuova train station to get there. The local partner can help you to organize your trip. Alternatively, a private transfer is available at the additional cost of €10 per person. The transfer takes place from Piazzale Cadorna-Verona center at 10:00 AM or Verona Porta Nuova train station at 10:15 AM.
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- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
Know before you go
- Children must be 5 years and older to join the truffle hunting
- Participants must be 18 years and older to consume alcohol
- You have 3 options for getting to the winery: your own car, public transport, or private transfer
- If you take your own car, please arrive at the winery at 10:30 AM
- To get to the winery by public transport, take a bus (only one bus-line, no changes) from Verona center or Verona Porta Nuova train station with starting time at 10 AM. The local partner can help you to organize your trip after booking
- A private transfer is available at the additional cost of €10 per person. The transfer takes place from Piazzale Cadorna-Verona center at 10:00 AM or Verona Porta Nuova train station at 10:15 AM
- The hunt is subject to the availability of the Tartufaro. If unavailable, the tour will include a walk in the vineyards and guided tour of the cellars, wine tasting with local food, fresh pasta with truffle, and a complimentary bottle of oil