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)

Kjezz2222

May 2022

Great scenery. The chief was a great guy and a great story teller. Suggested coming back to the outerbanks during November.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thanks! Yes the migration of the Tundra Sean is awe inspiring! You are always welcome anytime but that time of year is quite a special experience. Thanks for joining us and please come back soon.

garibaldinyc

May 2022

Chief was a very knowledgeable and entertaining story teller. The history of this area was FASCINATING!! Chief took us through 450 years of history, with great detail, over the course of 2 and 1/2 hours - and the time absolutely flew!!

Response from Host

May 2022

Thank you so much! I am so glad that you had a great time. This town is full of history and lore. I'm so happy that you were able to join us after the tour for the fun discussion and speculation of the fate of the "Lost Colony". It seems that everyone who joins us has their own take on this mystery. Please come back and visit with us. You are always welcome!

jeff p

May 2022

The chief was very entertaining and knowledgable! Highly recommend this tour. He readily answered any questions and clearly LOVES Manteo!

Response from Host

May 2022

Thanks so much for taking the tour. This is truly such a great and wonderful place to call home. As we shared, the Land of Beginnings is not only the birthplace of English America but the beginning of so very many historical events in our nation’s legacy. Please come again anytime as our living history is always fresh and new with each passing season.