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

Sun 22 Sep

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Starting at $28.00

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Sun 22 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)

jenfowlerrn

Jul 2022

Visiting from WV,Chief made the evening enjoyable while learning about the history of Manteo!Perfect

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thanks so much! Having you join us on Manteo's original historic walking tour was a real honor.You are helping to carry out our tradition here since 2004! Your group was especially fun. Everyone in the group seemed to have a great time. Our history here is both unique and vast. It is a privilege to share this special place with folks like you. Thank you so much for joining the original historic walking tour in Manteo. Please join us again in the future and explore what new and exciting events that have happened here since your last visit. You are welcome anytime!

Ed_M

Jun 2022

Chief has a great sense of humor and is a incredible historian on the area. Well worth the time and money.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thank you so much! This truly is such a great place to visit. I try to make our tour both historical and fun for all. What better way to learn about the Land of Beginnings than to have a few laughs. The unique personalities that make up the fabric of the Outer Banks are all part our story and I sometimes get a chuckle just telling the story! So glad you had a great time!

moonandsun108

Jun 2022

Very informative tour. Learned so much about Manteo, the history, the people past and present and what makes this lil town so special. When you come visit Manteo you are surrounded by locals who welcome you with open arms. This tour talked about a lot of the things the people in the community has endured and gives understanding to what makes this town so friendly. We loved the stories that we heard and the bonus stories he took the time to share.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thank you so much! We are delighted to share our unique history with our many guests. Being known as the Land of Beginnings really peaks interest with our visitors. Most folks who visit have no idea that so many "firsts " in history happened right here in Manteo. We truly are proud of our legacy to our nation. We also love to have people here who share our love for this beautiful location. Please visit us again anytime. Maybe next time you can catch the migration of the Tundra Swan in late November and share more of the wonders that Manteo and the Outer Banks offers.