Truffle Hunt: Gourmet Tasting & Wine Tour

Embark on a truffle hunt near Budapest, savor gourmet foie gras, and enjoy exquisite wine tasting in a historic 17th-century setting.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Elizabeth Square - Meet at Al Habtoor Palace Budapest, Preferred Hotels & Resorts (Erzsébet tér 9–10). Once everyone is gathered, the group will board the minivan and travel to Etyek (approximately 40 minutes), following a brief overview of the itinerary and schedule.
  • Etyek - Enjoy a sparkling-wine reception at a historic 17th-century…
What's Included
  • Authentic Black Truffle Search With a Local Hunter and Trained Dogs
  • Private transportation
  • Brunch
  • Meals
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Experience an exclusive small-group countryside adventure steeped in George’s family tradition of black truffle hunting, complete with transportation to and from Budapest. Venture into the woods with a seasoned truffle hunter and trained dogs to discover genuine black truffles and observe their meticulous harvesting process. Following the hunt, return…

Location
The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest
Erzsébet tér
We’ll meet outside the main entrance at Al Habtoor Palace Budapest, Preferred Hotels & Resorts,, Hungary . I’ll be easy to spot. I’ll have the infamous white "Experiences by George" bag over my shoulder and a bald head with a cool beard.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Meander527445
Mar 28, 2026
Truffle hunting with George. - Highly recommended excursion to the countryside of Budapest for truffle hunting, wine tasting and lunch. It definitely is a highlight and not to be missed.
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759maxik
Mar 14, 2026
The perfect experience away from Budapest - The event is an absolute recommendation! Especially if you are looking for something authentic off the beaten track. The guide George is incredibly warm and took care of us all day and provided us with exciting information about the country, truffles and wine. All very familiar with homemade products and not commercial. The scenery is also beautiful. We also only visited locations that are private and not publicly accessible. The dog handler Tommy was also great! The food was typical Hungarian and the truffles of super quality. An all-round successful event!!
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E9478oosophier
Jan 26, 2026
At the top!!! - Great experience! Beautiful meetings ... Feel free to live this moment!! Thanks to Joseph, George and the whole team. Sophie.
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Axan78
Jan 26, 2026
Exceptional experience in Budapest! - We had a great day during this truffle hunt organized during our company seminar. The discovery of Budapest’s wineries is exciting and the truffle hunting demonstration is simply great and original. A big bravo to George and his father Joseph, two top guides, passionate, who taught us a lot about Hungary. Great atmosphere, perfect organization and memorable memories for the whole team. 👉 Must do if you are in Budapest!
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Christian
Jan 24, 2026
Great experience - Very nice to learn more about Hungarian culture and have delicious local food and drinks. Great tour guides. Casual and relaxed while seeing several different things.
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Magnus
Jan 24, 2026
Great half-day experience - Amazing — well organized, delicious, and truly memorable. Clear recommendation. Perfect for adults, friends & couples.
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Madsj2026
Jan 24, 2026
5 stars - Fun Authentic experience in relaxed atmosphere………………………………………………………. Very good guides. Lots of good wine. Good food. Worth the money…………..
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Onthemoved
Dec 18, 2025
Amazing Unique Experience!! - A very unique experience and completely different from the usual tourist activities. Absolutely loved it, George was the best!
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René
Dec 14, 2025
Highly recommended black truffle tour - Today we went on a truffle hunting tour with our super friendly guide George. First we went to an old water mill outside of Budapest situated in the woods. We were welcomed by the owner with a glass of Hungarian “champagne. After that we went into the surrounding woods with George and the truffle hunter and his dog. In half an hour the dog found eleven truffles. Returned to the windmill George prepared amazing bites with foie gras and freshly shaved black truffle and some more of the nice wine. Then we went to a nearby village, where we met a local wine maker and we had a lovely wine tasting. A few white wines (sauvignon blanc and Chardonnay ), a lovely rose and we ended with a beautiful Pinot noir and a special cuvée. A great experience also because of the clear explanation of the owner of the winery and the wines he let us taste. We ended up in a small local restaurant nearby, where we had a wonderful stew and wine. After that George took us back to Budapest in the afternoon after a wonderful day and experience. We can highly recommend this trip. .
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Tracy5599
Dec 11, 2025
Absolutely brilliant - Unique experience - Highlight of our visit to Budapest - George picked us up in Budapest in a minibus and taken into the Hungarian countryside. We were made comfortable with water and snacks if needed and provided with fascinating commentary about truffles and the wine in Hungary. George and his team are truly passionate about their craft as was shown when we arrived at a beautiful 17th century mill and the owner, Stephen, showed us around. The mill and its grounds were beautiful. Inside we were treated to a lovely glass of sparkling wine. Then we met Tommy with his 2 gorgeous dogs and went truffle hunting! The dogs were so clever and we were lucky that they sniffed out so many truffles. We were sad to say goodbye to them! Back in the mill, George provided us with a selection of his family's truffle butter and foi gras on bread, with truffle shavings, accompanied with more glasses of sparkling wine It was truly delicious. Then we were driven to a village and introduced to Sandra who runs her family vineyard. We loved seeing the original wine press and visiting the underground cave to see the casks of wine. We tasted a few wines and were very impressed with the variety and their taste. Sandra was extremely interesting describing the wines and her family's history. The day continued with a visit to a beautiful Hungarian home where we had a local dish and the host provided us with more information on wines and tasting. The whole day was absolutely perfect and I recommend it highly. George looks after you so well, he and his team are dedicated to providing their guests with a unique and authentic experience. We loved the experience so much and cannot wait to to return to Hungary to repeat it! Thankyou George and team!
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From $323
up to 12 guests
3 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).