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

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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)

Ann_H

Sep 2022

Our group was very small so the Chief was able to share more information than usual. He is passionate about the area and knowledgeable about its history and significance historically and ecologically.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you so much. I love to share with small groups too. Oftentimes when we have larger groups, time slips by just too fast. I do like to share some extra stories as tour time allows. I appreciate you mentioning this in your comments. The history here is quite vast with the myriad of firsts in our American story. We hope you will come back here anytime and remember that you should feel welcome to come home to America's Outer Banks!

Jill_M

Sep 2022

The tour was over priced, too long, disjointed, and involved very little walking. I found “The Man” entertaining, but would not recommend it to my friends.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

I am so sorry that you did not have a good time on our tour. I am glad that you found us to be entertaining and provide exactly what we offer to our guests on our website. Our walk is designed to be a quaint stroll through our special waterfront community. We are conscious to keep our pricing very affordable for our guests and provide the extra touches that you will find no other place. I did my best to make sure that you were offered complimentary bug spray and also provided you a complimentary coupon for a free ice cream cone from a local shop. We try to offer highest level of customer to our guests. I appreciate your input. I wish you well and safe travels.

P4233MYamberw

Sep 2022

The Guide was very knowledgeable and fun but I felt the tour was a little drawn out. He put in some information about his personal self and family that I felt could have been left out. At the end of the tour perhaps if he had given us a free sample taste of the scuppernong grape jam or jelly he would have had more people purchased it. When you spend $28 for a ticket and then want $15 more for something you are not sure of how it taste then you are less apt to buy it! Please know that I am glad I experienced the guide and tour in Manteo!

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you for your input. We do our best to provide our guests with quality entertainment value. We also like to share extra stories when we have smaller groups. Our Preserves are truly one of a kind and delicious. We offer these unique preserves so our guests have an opportunity take home a piece of the history of our town when they leave. I hope that you did enjoy enjoy the free soft serve ice cream cone as our way of saying thanks for taking our tour. Please visit us again and I will do my best to see to it that you have a better experience. Safe travels.