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 24 Dec

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Starting at $28.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $28.00

Make a reservation

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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)

evegall

Apr 2022

Chief D'Ambra is amazing! His knowledge and passion for history and the Town of Manteo showed throughout the walking tour. He’s very skilled in storytelling. I highly recommend the Manteo Historic Walking Tour.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

Wow! Thanks so much. Your group made the stories all the more fun to share. It is always a great pleasure to have guests who love the history as much as I participate in this interactive experience.Y'all were great!

Ashley_H

Apr 2022

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and had plenty of stories to share. We enjoyed learning about all of the “firsts” that happened on the island.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

Thank you so much. Your group was an especially fun group. Its great to have folks like you who share my love for history. Thank you so much for taking the Tour and please come again on your next visit.

Heather_T

Apr 2022

It was lovely to have a someone with such a personal connection to Manteo. His passion and knowledge are all you need to scratch into the amazing history of this area. I love history and I would pay good money to know everything that he knows! The tour was stroller accessible (even though the baby talked over him the whole time… sorry friends), and my 9 year old didn’t have any trouble keeping up with the pace or conversation. He is charismatic and welcoming and exudes every bit of warmth that the outer banks has to offer. Thank you again for showing us the ropes!!!!

Response from Host

Apr 2022

Thanks so much for joining us. Your children were a delight to have on the tour. I am truly inspired that young people are so able to participate in and have an interest in history. We are so blessed to live here in Manteo and people like you make sharing our town a real pleasure. Please come back soon. We always look forward to keeping in touch with our guests and being available to answer any questions that they may have about our unique place in history. Thank you again for being a part of our continuing legacy.