Manteo Historic Walking Tour — Living History in Old Manteo
About
The Manteo Historic Walking Tour revives an OBX tradition with an evening walk through the Historic Waterfront of Old Manteo, led by Manteo's retired Police Chief. Guests encounter 400+ years of living history as the Chief combines personal stories with an engaging collection of “firsts,” lore, tales & history that helped make Dare County The Land of Beginnings.
The tour covers The Lost Colony, The Mother Vine, Pirates, The Underground Railroad, The Wright Brothers, Buffalo City “Moonshine,” and OBX history through the modern era. The Chief also discusses the real Mayberry, USA, which inspired the classic television program "The Andy Griffith Show."
Along the way, he shares stories connected to several celebrities and some of the space heroes who have helped make Manteo such a distinctive and memorable destination.
This highly acclaimed tour has appeared on the PBS show "NC Weekend." The Sheffield Star newspaper in the UK also praised the tour’s remarkable historical significance and described it as a Must See for visitors to the states.
Tour Details
- Ticket price: $28.00
- Children under 14 are free.
- Tours operate Tuesday- Saturday from April 1- October 30.
- Meeting point: the corner of Budleigh Street and Queen Elizabeth Ave., between Island Perk Coffee Shop and The Gourmet Olive.
- Tours begin at 7:00pm.
- Guests are encouraged to arrive by 6:45pm to allow time for on street parking etc.
- Reservations are required.
- Tour capacity is limited to 25 people.
- For more information, call 252-489-7793.
- Reservations are also available through Viator and Trip Advisor.
101 Budleigh Street
Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 489-7793
Praise for the Tour
The source page includes recognition from PBS show "NC Weekend" and an attributed review from The Sheffield Star newspaper in the UK. The praise emphasizes the extraordinary historical importance of the area and recommends the experience to visitors. The Original is Back!
Amenities
General
- Kid Friendly