Dare County

Manteo Historic Walking Tour

4.9(265 reviews)
1hFree cancellation

Description

Join retired Police Chief D'Ambra for Manteo’s original Historic Candlelight Walking Tour. Take an evening stroll through the beautiful Historic Manteo Waterfront. Explore 450+ years of living history. Since 2004 he has been delighting guests with stories that will entertain and fascinate you as he shares a mix of over 21 "firsts", tales, & history that makes Manteo, "The Land of Beginnings". Stories of The Lost Colony of Roanoke, Pirates, The Underground Railroad, Wright Brothers, and Buffalo 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. Featured on PBS show "NC Weekend" & 2025 Southern Living Magazine Vacation of the Year. The tour was voted “Favorite Outdoor Activity” and won the Coastland Gold 2025 People’s Choice Award. It’s a real must see when visiting the OBX!

Highlights

  • Privati e di lusso
  • Weather Dependent - Moderate
  • Tour a piedi
  • Tour culturali
  • Tour storici

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Inglese

Transfer included

Raduno al punto d'incontro

What's included

Included

  • All Fees and Taxes

Not included

  • Mother Vine Muscadine Preserves

Itinerary

  1. 1

    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!"

    Admission included

Meeting point

Ci incontriamo all'angolo tra Budleigh St. e Queen Elizabeth Ave. All'interno del Gourmet Olive

Useful information

  • 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

Free cancellation available
  • More than 1 day before100% refund
  • Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

  • Neonato0-2 anni
  • Bambino3-5 anni
  • Giovane6-14 anni
    16
  • Adulto15-100 anni
    31

Review distribution

  • 5
    46
  • 5
    210
  • 4
    2
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  • 3
    1
  • 3
    2
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  • 2
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  • 1
    0
  • 1
    0

Available options

  • 2026 Schedule

    Historic Walking Tour

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