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)

H1020DGwendyb

Sep 2022

Awesome! Very knowledgeable, lots of information shared on the history of the area. Easy walking, lovely town.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you so much! We are always happy to have our guests have such a good time and enjoy our town so much! You were a fun group to host on our tour. Please come and visit us again soon. Remember that you are now forever part of the living history which is the Outer Banks!

George_A

Sep 2022

The Chief provided an extensive history lesson to the group in a fun & entertaining delivery. We are amazed at all the info he delivered. The personal stories certainly added to the evening! Thanks Chief, we truly appreciate & enjoyed the tour.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thanks for the kind words. I am always happy to have folks from all over the world who take our tour, have such a good time. Our history here is quite significant and in many ways undiscovered. It is truly my pleasure to share our unique story with guests like you. You are welcome on our tour anytime. And never forget that you are now a part of our living history. Safe travels!

YelapaPrincess

Sep 2022

This was my and my husbands first time in the outer banks and had no idea what to expect. We decided to go on the walking tour with Chief D’Ambra and so glad we did. We had no idea how much history there was on this little Island of Roanoke. We were mesmerized story after story after story. Everything from the Lost Colony to Freedom Park to the Underground Railroad to Andy Griffith. Chief D’Ambra is engaging, funny and extremely passionate. There was so much to learn that I’d probably take the tour again. This was our first trip to the OBX but definitely not our last. There isn’t a lot of walking so this tour would be great for all levels and ages.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Wow, Thank you so much! Such kind words. I am always happy to share our uniquely American story here in Manteo. Many folks who visit here also have no idea that we play such a significant role in our nations legacy. The enduring freedom or our people here is truly what makes this place so special. You are now a part of the living history we call the Outer Banks. So, please do visit us again soon. You are welcome home anytime…