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

Tue 12 Nov

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Starting at $28.00

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Tue 12 Nov

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)

Katy H

Aug 2022

Francis was great! He is a wealth of knowledge and super friendly. So glad we chose this tour! It was a tossup between this and the ghost tours but after seeing the size of the ghost tours I’m so happy with my choice!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Hey, Thanks so much! We really try to give our guests a great entertainment value while sharing our unique story. We are happy to share our town with all the many venues for entertainment here. We are especially glad that you choose us as well and hope that you will return again soon!

Angela_D

Aug 2022

Our family of four enjoyed learning the history of the area and Chief D's folksy style. This tour was full of interesting facts and lore - a great evening excursion! Chief D is a great host and enthusiastic promoter of Roanoke Island!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Such kind words> Thank you so much for joining me on the Manteo Historic Walking Tour. Your group was super fun to host! I am amazed how well folks from all over this great land click together when visiting the Land of Beginnings. It seems that this place brings folks together like no other place to visit. Thank you for being a part of our living history! Please visit us again soon.

avencill

Jul 2022

Absolutely loved this experience of Manteo’s original historical walking tour led by The Man, Chief D’Ambria. He was so knowledgeable about this history of the area, but was also a great storyteller that was both engaging and hilarious. You’ll learn a lot and also just hear stories that make you love Manteo and the OBX even more. I would take this tour again just to be around the Chief and his awesome energy! Ps: Ask him about what he thinks happened to the Lost Colony! It will really make you think!

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you so much! You are very kind with your comments. I do love our history here. I try to make your experience engaging while just enjoying the unique culture of the people of Manteo. Our history is unique but a vital part of our American story. I appreciate your interaction with me as your host and truly hope to see you again. I meant what I said, you are now truly a part of our living history here and you are welcome home to Manteo anytime!