Join retired Police Chief D’Ambra for the Manteo Historic Candlelight Walking Tour and explore 450+ years of living history. Discover fascinating stories of The Lost Colony, Pirates, The Underground Railroad, Wright Brothers, and more. Voted “Favorite Outdoor Activity” and featured on PBS and in The Sheffield Star. Don’t miss this must-see experience in OBX!
Join retired Police Chief D’Ambra for the Manteo Historic Candlelight Walking Tour and explore 450+ years of living history. Discover fascinating stories of The Lost Colony, Pirates, The Underground Railroad, Wright Brothers, and more. Voted “Favorite Outdoor Activity” and featured on PBS and in The Sheffield Star. Don’t miss this must-see experience in OBX!
- 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…
- 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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- Mother Vine Muscadine Preserves
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Join retired Police Chief D’Ambra for Manteo’s original Historic Candlelight Walking Tour. Enjoy an evening walk through the charming Historic Manteo Waterfront and discover over 450 years of living history. Since 2004, he has been captivating guests with stories that both entertain and fascinate, sharing a blend of over 21 “firsts,” tales, and history…
Join retired Police Chief D’Ambra for Manteo’s original Historic Candlelight Walking Tour. Enjoy an evening walk through the charming Historic Manteo Waterfront and discover over 450 years of living history. Since 2004, he has been captivating guests with stories that both entertain and fascinate, sharing a blend of over 21 “firsts,” tales, and history that define Manteo as “The Land of Beginnings.” Delight in stories of The Lost Colony of Roanoke, Pirates, The Underground Railroad, the Wright Brothers, and Buffalo City moonshine. He also shares personal anecdotes from the real Mayberry, USA, which inspired the classic TV series “The Andy Griffith Show.” Learn about his connections with celebrities and numerous space heroes who have contributed to Manteo’s unique history. Featured on the PBS show “NC Weekend” and named 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 must-see when visiting the OBX!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.