Manteo Historic Walking Tour

Overview

Join retired Police Chief D'Ambra for the original Historic Candlelight Walking Tour.Take a evening stroll through the beautiful Historic Waterfront of Old Manteo. Chief began the tour in 2004. Join him and explore 450+ years of living history. His stories will entertain and fascinate you as he shares a mix of the many "firsts", tales, & history that makes Dare County, "The Land of Beginnings". His stories of The Lost Colony, Pirates, The Underground Railroad, The Wright Brothers, and our modern era will delight everyone.He even shares personal stories of the real Mayberry, USA that inspired the classic TV series "The Andy Griffith Show". He shares his relationship with the celebrities and many space heroes who have made Manteo's history unique. This tour has been featured on PBS show "NC Weekend". "The Sheffield Star" newspaper in the UK said about the tour, "The historical significance of this small island in America is truly astonishing. It's a Must See when you are in the states!"

City: Outer Banks

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $28.00

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Sat 21 Sep

Starting at $28.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
This is an outdoor experience. Travelers are welcome to wear face masks and social distance as they deem appropriate. The guide will not be wearing a face mask in order to facilitate guests being able to clearly hear the presentation.

What To Expect

Manteo Waterfront Park

The original Manteo Walking Tour is back! Join Manteo's retired Police Chief for an evening sroll through the Historic Waterfront of Old Manteo. We will explore 400+ years of living history as he shares with guests an entertaining mix of the many "firsts", lore, tales & history that make Dare County "The Land of Beginnings". The Chief highlights stories from The Lost Colony, Pirates, The Underground Railroad, The Wright Brothers, and the modern era. Colorfully, he shares personal stories of the real Mayberry, USA that inspired the classic TV series "The Andy Griffith Show". He shares his relationship with several celebrities and many space heroes who have made Manteo such a unique and special place to visit. This highly acclaimed tour has been featured on PBS show "NC Weekend". "The Sheffield Star" newspaper in the UK had this to say about this tour, "The historical significance of this small island in America is truly astonishing. It's a Must See when you are in the states!"

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (126)

Meghan_M

Sep 2022

The chief was very knowledgeable and made the history come to life. I would recommend this tour for anyone curious about outer banks history.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Living history is what we specialize in here in Manteo! We call it living history because you are part of our legacy here in the Outer Banks. We are glad that you had a great time as I really like to share extra stories when time allows. Thanks for participating in our tour. Please come again soon and remember you will forever be a part of our history here.

Sheila G

Sep 2022

our Guide was most knowledgeable and entertaining! We would recommend this tour for sure! Booking online was easy and convenient!

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you so very much! Manteo's history as "The Land of Beginnings" is so very rich. I love to share our stories with visitors and locals alike who discover that the place that they call home is such a gem. You are welcome on our tour anytime. On your next time on the tour, you can try some of our Mother Vine Muscadine Preserves that we have exclusively available only for our guests. Like our tour they are a one of a kind part of Manteo. Thanks again and welcome home to Manteo.

Lacy_H

Sep 2022

My husband and I traveled down to Manteo for our 10 year anniversary in July. We decided to take this tour and we are glad we did. Chief was very friendly and knowledgeable. The stories were interesting and getting to learn about the history was so much fun. We would do the tour again. It is great for all ages.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you so much. We were honored that you spent your special anniversary with us on our tour. We especially enjoy sharing our story here in Manteo. So much history and so many firsts! We welcome you back anytime please know that we are glad that you shared your special time with us. Visit again soon!