Top 20 Experiences in Bar Harbor
Guided Ebike Tour of Acadia National Park Carriage Roads
Join our guided 22-mile tour of the Acadia National Park Carriage Roads on a high-quality class 1 e-bike. Our experienced tour guides are the only ones authorized to take you on this tour within the park. You will learn about the different land features, the history of the Carriage Roads, and the must-see sights along the way. We guarantee that this guided tour will help you make unforgettable memories during your vacation.
Narrated Bus Tour of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park (2.5Hr)
Our fully narrated bus tour will satisfy even the most info-hungry tour-goer! Featuring three stops within Acadia National Park, guests will learn about the history of Bar Harbor and Acadia, the geology, the wildlife, and much more, all while taking in the stunning ocean and mountain views. Tour stops include the summit of Cadillac Mountain (the highest point on the eastern seaboard), Thunder Hole (an oceanside stop), and Sieur De Monts Spring (Wild Gardens of Acadia). Nature lovers, history buffs, photographers, or anyone wanting to get oriented with Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park will appreciate the knowledge and experience of our tour guides. Just sit back, relax, and let us guide you through the human and natural history of this exceptional locale. Whether you are here for the day, or an extended period, there is no better way to start your visit! Experience the wonder and beauty of Acadia National Park from mid-May through October. Book your tour today!
4 Hour Private Tour: Explore Acadia Nat'l Park, Fjord & Mansions
A local guide will show you all of the highlights of Acadia National Park plus the famous Somes Sound and Asticou Gardens! We will pick you up and we’ll drive along the stunning 27-mile long Park Loop Road up to the summit of Cadillac Mountain, the highest peak on the eastern seaboard. From Cadillac you can see spectacular views of Bar Harbor and the surrounding islands. See all of the famous sites on the Park Loop Road, including Cadillac Mountain, Rockefeller’s stone bridges & Carriage House, Otter Cliffs, Thunder Hole, and Sieur du Monts Gardens and Nature Center. See Sand Beach surrounded by the famous pink granite coastline. We will continue out of the park to see the summer colony of Northeast Harbor and stroll through the famous Asticou Gardens. See gorgeous harbors, yachts and picnic boats. We can stop and stay as long as you would like at each location. We will point out trailheads and carriage roads to explore on your own.
Self-Guided Ebike Tours of Acadia National Park Carriage Roads
Come and experience the thrill of riding the Carriage Roads of Acadia National Park with one of our Class 1 e-bikes. With our e-bike rentals, you can cover many miles of beautiful trails to view dramatic natural sights and man-made historic structures throughout the park. Most renters cover about 25 miles, while some people cover over 40 miles in one day of riding. Whether it's lakes, streams, mountains, ocean, or historic bridges, you can easily discover these beautiful locations with an e-bike rental from us.
Premium Narrated Bus Tour of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park (3.5 Hours)
Our Premium Narrated Bus Tour of Acadia National Park is an extended and enhanced version (3.5 hours - 4 hours) of our very popular Classic Tour (2.5 hours). The Premium Tour takes place on a luxury Berkshire Coach with air conditioning, panoramic front window, and super comfy seating. The additional tour time allows more flexibility, as well as extra time a stops, especially on Cadillac Mountain! Stops on the Premium Tour include Thunder Hole, Cadillac Mountain, The Jordan Pond House and Sieur De Mont's Spring. Treat yourself to a first-class trip through Acadia! ADULTS ONLY (ages 13 and up).
2-Hour Windjammer Sailing Trip in Maine with Licensed Captain
Enjoy a leisurely sail on Frenchman Bay that includes narration about historical and geographical points of interest. View wildlife including eagles, seals and porpoises.
3 Hour Private Tour: Explore all the top spots of Acadia!
A local permitted guide will show you all of the highlights of Acadia National Park! We will pick you up and we’ll drive along the stunning 27-mile long Park Loop Road up to the summit of Cadillac Mountain, the highest peak on the eastern seaboard. From Cadillac you can see spectacular views of Bar Harbor and the surrounding islands. See all of the famous sites on the Park Loop Road, including Cadillac Mountain, Rockefeller’s stone bridges & Carriage House, Otter Cliffs, Thunder Hole, and Sieur du Monts Gardens and Nature Center. See Sand Beach surrounded by the famous pink granite coastline. We can stop and explore as long as you would like at each location. We will point out trailheads and carriage roads to see on your own.
Acadia Full Day Small Group Tour
Take a tour that lets you immerse yourself in the park. Our guides are master naturalists, botanists, geologists, historians, and - most importantly - relentlessly curious! This is not just a sightseeing tour, it's a day all about learning and connection. Today's tour includes 4-6 miles of walks and hikes at various points of interest. Join your guide for a full day visiting the land and sea of Acadia National Park. Each day is planned based on tides and your group to make the most of your day. Your tour will include short hikes at iconic destinations such as the Ocean Path, Thunder Hole, Bubble Rock, and Jordan Pond, while also leaving time to hike on the trails and away from crowds. Along the way, your naturalist guide will share stories of Acadia’s history, explain its natural features, and share information about its flora and fauna. Groups are capped at 8 adventurers so you can get a truly immersive and personal experience.
6 Hour Private Tour: Acadia National Park, Fjord & Lobster Lunch
A local, permitted guide will show you all of the highlights of Acadia National Park plus the famous fjord Somes Sound, the Asticou Gardens and go to an authentic lobster pound (where lobstermen bring their daily catch) for lunch! We will pick you up and we’ll drive along the stunning 27-mile long Park Loop Road up to the summit of Cadillac Mountain. From Cadillac summit you can see spectacular views of Bar Harbor and the surrounding islands. See all of the famous sites on the Park Loop Road, including summit of Cadillac Mountain, Rockefeller’s stone bridges, Otter Cliffs, Thunder Hole, and Sieur du Monts Gardens and Nature Center. We will continue on to see the summer colonies of the rich and famous. Drive along the fjord, Somes Sound. Finish in Southwest Harbor to have lunch at an authentic lobster pound while looking over Great Harbor Marina. We can stop and stay as long as you would like at each location. We will point out trailheads and carriage roads to explore on your own.
Acadia Full Day Private Tour and Hike
Our guides team is made up of Master Naturalists, experts with Master's Degrees in Outdoor and Sustainability Education, and more! Join your guide for a full day exploring the land and sea of Acadia National Park. Your day may include stops at iconic destinations such as Thunder Hole and Jordan Pond, while also leaving time to hike on the trails and away from crowds. Your guide will work with you to choose walks that are perfectly suited for your group. Along the way, they’ll share stories of Acadia’s history, explain its natural features, and share information about its flora and fauna.
Acadia Half Day Private Bike Tour
Our guides are master naturalists, ecologists, biologists, and passionate outdoorspeople. When you travel with us, you're traveling with the best of the best. Your day will be an immersive experience - not only taking in the sights, but learning about what makes this places special - its flora, fauna, history, and stories.
25+ National Parks Self-Guided Driving Tours Bundle
Witness America the Beautiful with this bundle of 25+ national park tours! Lush wilderness, staggering mountains, jaw-dropping geysers, and more—this bundle has it all! You’ll find all these in this one package: • Grand Canyon • Yellowstone • Grand Teton • Rocky Mountain • Shenandoah • Acadia • Sequoia & Kings Canyon • Joshua Tree • Arches • Bryce • Canyonlands • Capitol Reef • Zion • Grand Staircase • Monument Valley • Great Smokies • Death Valley • Olympic • Badlands • Glacier • Yosemite • Everglades • Saguaro • Petrified • Red Rock Canyon • Mt. Rainier After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there. This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit. New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!
Ultimate Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Recommended: purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time! Experience Maine’s most beautiful sights with this narrated driving tour! Cruise through Acadia’s pristine wilderness, hear the legends of the Native tribes who once called this place home, summit the majestic Cadillac Mountain. Plus, visit the quaint, picturesque coastal town of Bar Harbor along the way. Due to poor signal in the park, enable OFFLINE MODE while driving. After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there. This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit. New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!
Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tour
Experience beautiful, historic Maine with this combo of Acadia and Bar Harbor tours. Drive through the untouched wilderness of Acadia and learn the legends of the Native tribes who called that land home. Then stroll along the oceanside as you dive into Bar Harbor’s surprising Gilded Age history. These tours offer the perfect combination of natural beauty and rich culture so you can get the very most out of your visit to this incredible state. After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there. This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit. New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!
Historic Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour Guide
Return to the extravagance of the Gilded Age in Bar Harbor, Maine. Once the vacation destination of choice among some of America’s wealthiest families, this quaint seaside town is still chock full of lavish historic architecture. Dive into Bar Harbor’s rich history, stroll alongside the ocean, and learn how the lobster became such a Maine icon! After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there. This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit. New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Acadia National Park
Download the GuideAlong self-guided audio tour and you'll discover more on your Acadia National Park road trip. Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions play automatically, all based on your location. You'll be guided to all of the area's famous highlights as well as lessor known gems including the highest point on the eastern seaboard, historic carriage roads that are considered the best example in the country of broken stone roads, and one of the most photographed lighthouses along the Maine Coast Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you, and bypass any that don’t. ✅ Stories, tips and directions play automatically based on your location ✅ Travel at your own pace ✅ Tour offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed ✅ Suggested itineraries for half, full or multi day use ✅ No time limits or expiry, free updates ✅ Like having a tour guide along for the drive Purchase one tour per vehicle.
Bar Harbor Bash Scavenger Hunt
Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!
3 Hour Fiord, Mansions, Rocky Coastline
This tour is for groups who want to see the harbors and towns of Mount Desert Island outside of Acadia National Park. We are great with groups of mixed ages so the entire family always has a great time. The time is yours, we are not scripted, you can ask a lot of questions and stop at places that interest you to take photos and just explore. Wonderful for photographers or those who want to spend time exploring with their own group.
Bar Harbor Hoppy Hour A Beer and Food Adventure
You'll learn about craft beer brewing in Maine while tasting unique beer selections at each of three tap rooms in town. You'll hear their stories, learn about their sustainability practices and how they are giving back to the community. You'll enjoy snacks with your tastings while your guide shares fun facts about beer brewing in the United States and in Maine.
Private Tour:Cape of Good Hop>Seal island>Chapman’speak &Penguins
Your safety comes First. Create your perfect Cape Peninsula adventure without the self-drive hassles on this flexible door-to-door tour. A typical day includes Bo-kaap’s colorful houses, a Seal Island boat trip, the Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, and the Cape of Good Hope, with a photo stops. Driving back, You have an option to pass through Constantia Glen Wine tasting, just ask your driver. The transportation is included on the duration of the Tour.