Vintage Wooden Boat — Local services in Como

A Truly Unforgettable Experience with Matteo on Lake Como!

If you're lucky enough to visit Lake Como, book a tour with Matteo from Vintage Wood Boat Tours! From the very beginning, Matteo made the experience seamless and stress-free. He was incredibly responsive to all of my WhatsApp messages and calls, answering every question I had before booking. I felt confident and comfortable, knowing I was in good hands even before the tour started.

Matteo arrived early to pick us up, and it was so easy to find him—no hassle at all. His boat is an absolute masterpiece—a beautifully restored vintage Chris Craft-style wooden boat. It's perfect for couples or smaller groups, with a reclining bed in the back to relax and take in the stunning views. Unlike the larger boats with taxi-like benches, this boat offers a more intimate and luxurious experience. It comfortably fits four people in the back and another in the front, all while Matteo expertly navigates the waters.

Matteo's local knowledge truly made the trip special. His family is from the area, and he shared fascinating stories that made us feel more connected to Lake Como. He knew all the famous villas, towns, and best restaurants to visit. Seeing them from the lake is the best way to visit. Conversing with him felt more like chatting with a fun friend who just happens to have a fantastic boat! His warmth and enthusiasm were contagious, and we had such a great time with him.

As if that wasn’t enough, Matteo was incredibly generous throughout the trip, offering high-quality Prosecco and refreshing Peroni beer-as much as you could handle ;-). It really elevated the experience and added to the feeling of being treated to something special.

In short, Matteo offers so much more than just a boat ride—he creates a magical, unforgettable experience. If you have the privilege to visit Lake Como, you must book with Matteo! Worth all the money. Highly...

If you’re looking for that classic mid-century European/Italian/intimate/Bond movie feel BOOK THIS BOAT! If there’s an open reservation STOP SEARCHING AND BOOK. Our captain, Mateo, was so pleasant and friendly. He made my wife and I feel like welcomed family. Matteo is formally educated in hospitality and it shows. He was very confident and knowledgeable of the vessel as well as the rich history of Lake Como and it’s high profile inhabitants. We chose the 3 hour tour and it was the perfect amount of time to see all of the beautiful villas, drink a bottle of Prosecco, and even go for a refreshing swim. We booked on Sept 4, 2023 at 9am so the weather was perfectly cool in the morning but warm enough for a dip in the brisk Como waters near Nesso. My wife and I were so impressed with the excellent communication and punctuality from Matteo, helping to get our day off to an impeccable confusion-free start. As if the service provided wasn’t already top notch, I was able to reach out and get a fantastic dinner recommendation from Matteo hours after the tour was over and done with. This event was easily the highlight of...

For us – a family of four from Australia – the two-hour The Timeless Journey boat tour with Matteo was not just the best day we had in Como but one of the absolute highlights of our 10-week trip around Europe. Matteo is an experienced and knowledgeable guide but, above all, a warm and kind person, who deeply cares about making his customers feel welcome, comfortable, and happy. He not only provided us with a safe, fun, and very memorable ride on beautiful Lake Como but, in the first place, went out of his way to ensure we would experience it at all! Originally, we were booked for the following day, but, with a highly unfavorable weather forecast for that day, it was Matteo who took the initiative to contact us, alert us to the situation, offer alternatives, and accommodate to our schedule. Ultimately, we went on board a day earlier than planned and are tremendously grateful that Matteo rescued the entire experience for us. Book with Matteo, and you...