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

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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)

AmericanManc

Mar 2022

Funny and insightful; if you ever wondered the background on this great little town, here's your chance to know all the happenings from its inception. Guides are very personable and you most likely will be able to join them for a drink afterwards. Don't miss this opportunity while on vacation!

AnitaJVon

Mar 2022

This walking tour was excellent! I truly have no negative points. The Chief is charismatic, super knowledgeable (not only just about Manteo but the whole Outer Banks), welcoming and friendly. You walk around the quaint little town of Manteo stopping at select historical sites where the Chief will excitedly show you old photographs from his photo album that he carries with him. It is suitable for any age group and the town is stroller and, seemingly, dog friendly. I was worried it would be too much walking about for the older people in the group but the Chief stops at places where you can find a seat or bench. I went on a particularly breezy evening and was worried I would not be able to hear him at the back of the group, but his voices carries perfectly. I had my six year old daughter with me and although she was not interested in his history knowledge she enjoyed some of the funny stories he was telling. He was conscious of having a younger one on the tour and made sure she was included and was safe to play at each stop we made. His knowledge of Andy Griffith and his TV series was also fun to hear about! An excellent tour that I would recommend to anyone! Make sure to grab dinner at one of the surrounding restaurants before you walk the tour and in season there are two ice cream shops downtown open in the evening!

Response from Host

Mar 2022

I am so glad you had a great time! I try to let my passion for history and our quaint town shine through my tours. I’m also glad you daughter enjoyed her evening as well. Being a dad and grand father helped a lot when we entertain young people. Yours was especially easy and a real cutie! Thanks so much for joining us and for all of your kind words! Please come back again anytime!

JDWTravelers

Feb 2022

This walking tour doesn’t disappoint! Full of rich history and entertaining stories. Love that it isn’t too long and the guide is fun to listen to. Walking by candlelight is great! Five stars!

Response from Host

Feb 2022

I am so glad that your group had fun on the tour. Storytelling is a huge part of our approach in interpreting the unique history here. I am priveleged to live in location so rich in history and so glad you are now part of this town's legacy.