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

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $28.00

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Thu 26 Dec

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)

yantolita

Apr 2022

Former Chief of Police D’Ambra led a fascinating, unique tour of Manteo’s history. As another reviewer said, the chief told us that when you scratch the surface of history, you find more history. He’s a treasure trove of facts and stories about Manteo and the surrounding areas. This was a tour to remember. Wonderful.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

And there is oh so much history here! Your group was an especially fun group. I especially love these spring time tours. The wind the weather and the good company is all part of the fabric that weaves this unique place together! I truly appreciate your kind words and that you really had a great time with us. Now that you are part of our living history, please come back anytime and we will trade stories from your home as well as Manteo. Thanks so much for being part of our legacy!

RockyTop1984

Apr 2022

The Chief is an amazing guide and truly made my trip. I am so glad that I found this tour and more importantly discovered that beautiful town that is full of so much to love!!! It was a small group and very intimate. I will be back to that town and the region not to play laser tag, but to enjoy the amazing history, the beauty, and the incredible hospitality. Thank you for your time, Chief!

Response from Host

Apr 2022

You are so kind to have said such nice things. This town is an incredible place to live and visit. There are so many things to do here on the Outer Banks to both entertain and enlighten you. I am so glad to have been a small part in making your stay here all the more enjoyable. Please do come back anytime. Don't forget, next time you visit maybe you can see the Tundra Swan migration in this beautiful estuary.

Joel_E

Apr 2022

We enjoyed hearing about the history of Manteo and how important it is in being firsts in many areas.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

We are so glad that you had a great time on the tour. It is truly an honor to host guests on the Manteo Historic Walking Tour. The history here is unparalleled. I’m still astonished every time I share our story. Thank you so much for being part of our living history.