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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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!
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Mother Vine Muscadine Preserves
Departure Point
101 Budleigh St, Manteo, NC 27954, USA
We meet on the corner of Budleigh St. and Queen Elizabeth Ave. at The Gourmet Olive Company.
Return Details
101 Budleigh St, Manteo, NC 27954, USA
We meet on the corner of Budleigh St. and Queen Elizabeth Ave. at The Gourmet Olive Company.
Manteo Waterfront Park, Manteo, North Carolina, United States 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!" 90 minutes
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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Lisa_B
11 Apr 2024
Pocahontas and her story. Chief D was very knowledgeable, interesting and funny. Would highly recommend this tour!!
Swim_Pal_CA
06 Apr 2024
Chief does a great job storytelling the history of Manteo and the Outerbanks going back to the 1500s thru modern day trivia. He is informative and engaging. We learned so much about this small town and the surrounding area. A must do for locals and tourists alike!
Camper720690
03 Apr 2024
What a passionate, knowledgeable and entertaining storyteller the Chief is!! He shared so much history of the unique Roanoke Island in such a short time. My 9 and 11 year old kids were not disappointed with the tales of Blackbeard. Other notable moments in history built on what they’ve learned in school and it was fun to see them connect some dots in being in a place with such rich past. Chief D’Ambra communicated early and clearly with us when there was some unpredictable weather around our tour time and we’re happy it worked to go during our short stay in OBX. Highly recommend!
This tour in
Outer Banks
is organized by
Manteo Historic Walking Tour
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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