Manteo Historic Walking Tour
Overview
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Join retired Police Chief D'Ambra for the Manteo Historic Candlelight Walking Tour. Take an evening stroll through the beautiful Historic Waterfront of Manteo. The 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 over 21 "firsts", tales, & history that makes Manteo, "The Land of Beginnings". His stories of The Lost Colony, Pirates, The Underground Railroad, Wright Brothers, and Buffaloes City moonshine 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 made Manteo's history so unique. This tour has been featured on PBS show "NC Weekend". "The Sheffield Star" newspaper in the UK. The tour was voted “Favorite Outdoor Activity” and won the Coastland Gold 2022 People’s Choice Award. It’s a real must see when visiting the OBX!
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Mother Vine Muscadine Preserves
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!"
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Historic Walking Tour
Reviews
231 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great local history tour
Rita M,
Sep 28, 2024
- Viator
5.00The chief is a great storyteller. We loved his stories and would highly recommend his tour to anyone.
So fun 😁
Laura O,
Aug 13, 2024
- Viator
5.00It was a great tour with many great local lure stories, just the experience you want to connect you to the region.
Chief D is extremely...
Tyler B,
Jun 9, 2024
- Viator
5.00Chief D is extremely knowledgeable and very entertaining! He also gave recommendations of other places to check out during our stay.
Informative, humorous, inspiring
Sarah C,
Apr 21, 2024
- Viator
5.00This tour was amazing! The guide truly knew his history and was able to connect stories of the distant past, more recent past, and the present to make for an engaging and educational experience. The tour was informative, humorous, and inspiring: a great way to learn more about this area of the Outer Banks!
Manteo walking tour
Lisa B,
Apr 11, 2024
- Viator
5.00Pocahontas and her story. Chief D was very knowledgeable, interesting and funny. Would highly recommend this tour!!
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