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

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $28.00

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Sat 21 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)

krismah2022

Oct 2022

Absolutely wonderful tour! We loved walking around the town learning all the “unknown” history that you never learn about anywhere else. Chief is a great storyteller with a charismatic personality. Highly recommend! 5 STARS

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Your group was such fun. Thank you so much! Our history here is vast and so important to our American story. I am amazed that archeologists studying here have now discovered Precambrian remains dating back many, many years on the south end of our island. Wow! It would seem that we are not only “The Land of Beginnings” when it comes to our American history as well… Please visit us again and see the migration of the Tundra Swan during the winter. Be well and safe travels.

nightstalker0212

Oct 2022

After my girlfriend read all the excellent reviews about this tour, she insisted that we go on it the next time we were in Manteo…. Which happened to be 16 September 2022. There were about 12 people in our tour group which made it extremely fun being a relatively small group. Chief D’Ambra interacted with everyone throughout the tour. Chief gave an amazing tour with his knowledge of Manteo history and legends. He held everyone’s interest with his theories and stories from the first English settlement in the New World that was found abandoned through present day events. Along the way he spoke of Manteo legend Andy Griffith and the things Mr. Griffith had done in the town of Manteo. If you wish to learn the history of Manteo and the area around it, we highly recommend this tour. If you decide to take the tour, tell the chief that Mary, Todd, Jan and Mark influenced you to take his fantastic historical walking tour.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Wow! I am truly honored by your comments! We are so glad that you joined us for our very special tour in Manteo. We really try hard to make our tour enjoyable and capture the quaint spirit of the town’s history. Many who visit here have no idea of the significance that this small town in eastern North Carolina played in our American story. It is truly astonishing and bar none the most historic place in the US for Anglo-American history. Thanks for sharing and for going on our tour. Please visit again and have safe travels. Remember, you are now and forever a special part of the living history which is the Outer Banks!

Julianne V G

Oct 2022

Chief D’Ambra brings a detailed knowledge base and lots of excitement for the history of Manteo to this tour. You will leave with new tidbits of history and facts you never knew or thought you knew but were incorrect. I highly recommend this tour!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

You are very kind in your comments on our tour. I do love our town and the significant role it plays in our American story. Manteo is a great place to live and visit. So much history and culture in one great little town. We do love having folks like you join us on this unique experience. I am so glad that you had such an enjoyable trip here. Please come back anytime and remember that you are now part of the living history we call the Outer Banks!