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Welcome to Bar Harbor

On Mount Desert Island, among the cluster of islands off the Central Maine coastline where the Penobscot and Union Rivers meet the Atlantic, the village of Bar Harbor was settled in the late 18th century as a fishing port. The island’s rugged maritime scenery soon attracted artists and other visitors, and by 1880 the island hosted 30 hotels and the summer estates of many wealthy Gilded Age families. Bar Harbor’s quaint downtown, Village Green, and historic harbor district are all perfect for strolling or biking. The waters of Frenchman Bay and hills of nearby Acadia National Park offer endless recreation options, including tall ship cruises, kayaking, whale watching, wildlife viewing, hiking, and more.

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Things To Do In Bar Harbor
Ultimate Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Ultimate Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

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 2 to 3 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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$16.99
2-Hour Windjammer Sailing Trip in Maine with Licensed Captain

2-Hour Windjammer Sailing Trip in Maine with Licensed Captain

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 2 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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$79
Narrated Bus Tour of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park (Classic - 2.5 Hours)

Narrated Bus Tour of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park (Classic - 2.5 Hours)

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 2 hours 30 minutes  Free Cancellation
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$64.11
Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tour

Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tour

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 5 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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$24.99
Ebike Rentals for Acadia National Park

Ebike Rentals for Acadia National Park

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 1 to 6 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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$119
Premium Narrated Bus Tour of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park (3.5 Hours)

Premium Narrated Bus Tour of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park (3.5 Hours)

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 4 hours  Free Cancellation
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$92.96
Savor Bar Harbor Culinary Walking Tour in Maine
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Savor Bar Harbor Culinary Walking Tour in Maine

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 3 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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$139.99
4 Hour Private Tour: Acadia National Park, Cadillac Summit & Somes Sound

4 Hour Private Tour: Acadia National Park, Cadillac Summit & Somes Sound

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 4 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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$700
3 Hour Private Tour: Acadia National Park, Cadillac Summit & Park Loop Road

3 Hour Private Tour: Acadia National Park, Cadillac Summit & Park Loop Road

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 3 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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$600
Self-guided Electric Bike Adventure in Acadia National Park

Self-guided Electric Bike Adventure in Acadia National Park

New To The Site!
 6 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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$140
3 Hour Fiord, Mansions, Rocky Coastline

3 Hour Fiord, Mansions, Rocky Coastline

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 3 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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$600
Full Day Paddleboard Rental in Acadia National Park

Full Day Paddleboard Rental in Acadia National Park

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 8 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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$48
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Great audio tour.
Ultimate Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Great audio tour.
Vacation59854127964, Nov 2023
A great way to visit the park. Like having a tour guide in your car. Downloaded for off line and it worked great.
Acadia National Park - private tour
4 Hour Private Tour: Acadia National Park, Cadillac Summit & Somes Sound
Acadia National Park - private tour
stfan201, Nov 2023
Awesome private tour with our guide, Katherine. She is knowledgeable, friendly and very accommodating.
Spooky Bar Harbor
90-minute Ghost Walking Tour in Bar Harbor
Spooky Bar Harbor
Q8882XKsame, Nov 2023
Very informative and spooky tour of Bar Harbor! We got to see historic buildings and learn about some curses/hauntings. Perfect thing to do on Halloween night!
Worth it
Historic Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour Guide
Worth it
Jaime_G, Nov 2023
We liked that the audio knew where we were & start & stop at just the right time. It allowed you to read the story as well.
Great tour
90-minute Ghost Walking Tour in Bar Harbor
Great tour
Deborah_M, Nov 2023
Doug was a great storyteller. Informative, polite and punctual. A message must do in Bar Harbor. ****
Loved this tour!
4 Hour Private Tour: Acadia National Park, Cadillac Summit & Somes Sound
Loved this tour!
Vickie_G, Oct 2023
Acadia National Park is beautiful. Pete was a wonderful guide on the tour. He is very knowledgeable about the area and knew the perfect places to stop for amazing views. I would highly recommend this tour.
Worth doing.
Ultimate Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Worth doing.
terripK7437KK, Oct 2023
It took a bit to figure out the downloads (download app and then download the tour) but once that was done - it was really interesting. We plan to do more of these types of tours. It is nice to be able to do it in your own vehicle.
An absolutely wonderful experience....Bucket list checked!
Guided Ebike Tour of Acadia National Park Carriage Roads
An absolutely wonderful experience....Bucket list checked!
WashingtonDCMOM101, Oct 2023
I would highly recommend this tour. It was gorgeous and the ebikes allowed us to really venture around the park with our amazing tour guide, Marty. She was fabulous, personable and knowledgeable. She took us to some amazing sights that we may have not found on our own on the carriage trails and the bridal trail(very tranquil)!!!!
Beautiful Views You Would Otherwise Miss!
2-Hour Windjammer Sailing Trip in Maine with Licensed Captain
Beautiful Views You Would Otherwise Miss!
Castee, Oct 2023
A trip to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park would be incomplete without a Windjammer sailing trip. We went out on the Joshua with Captain Greg, Eva and Austin on the 10am 2 hour trip. It was a beautiful windy day and very brisk, so we bundled up. You get views of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park that you would otherwise not see. It was thrilling raising the sails and navigating inside the beautiful bay surrounded by mountains and lots and lots of lobster buoys. Captain Greg shared the history of the area and its inhabitants which was very interesting. This was one of the highlights of our trip and highly recommend it.
E-bikes in Acadia
Guided Ebike Tour of Acadia National Park Carriage Roads
E-bikes in Acadia
Natalie_W, Oct 2023
Marty was a great guide. Tiding bikes through the carriage roads where you don’t have to worry about cars was wonderful. And the scenery and changing leaves were really special. Highlight of our trip for sure!
Relaxing, beautiful, fun experience.
2-Hour Windjammer Sailing Trip in Maine with Licensed Captain
Relaxing, beautiful, fun experience.
Daydream62224311617, Oct 2023
I don't know what i expected exactly. The crew were great. They were very capable, very knowledgeable, very good. The scenery was beautiful. I guess i had hoped for more wildlife views. I know that they have no control over that. All in all, relaxing, enjoyable, definitely worth the money.
All day tour of Acadia National Park
Full Day Small Group Tour of Acadia National Park
All day tour of Acadia National Park
Curious19022588321, Oct 2023
Devon our tour guide was wonderful. Being a marine biologist he shared many insights on the marine life within the Park. An extremely knowledgeable guide who took his time explaining many facets of Acadia that I doubt other your guides would have provided. For lunch, he took us to a secluded beach on the other side of the park that many would not venture off too. The tour was good in that it allowed for just enough hiking about 3 miles in total at 6 different locations and allowed us to see the entire park in one day.
Mother Nature in Fall
Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tour
Mother Nature in Fall
radenes, Oct 2023
Take your time to enjoy the serenity and beauty of Acadia. We used the driving tour app from Action Tour Guide and felt like the guide was riding with us. Traffic flowed smoothly for the most part. We enjoyed the short walks to scenic sites and the amazing view from Cadillac mountain.
Small group Acadia
Full Day Small Group Tour of Acadia National Park
Small group Acadia
Jennifer_H, Oct 2023
Beautiful trip! Rachelle was an excellent guide who was knowledgeable and accommodating. We would have never seen all the unique sites without her.
Unforgettable
Narrated Bus Tour of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park (Classic – 2.5 Hours)
Unforgettable
Kathleen_P, Oct 2023
Rick, our tour guide made this a memorable experience for our group. He was a wealth of knowledge and also shared a lot of trivial information….when your guides loves their job, it shows. We had the right amount of time for each of the stops. Even though the weather was a bit unpredictable, Rick kept the coach comfortable and It was very clean. The bathroom stops were most appreciated. Well worth the money we paid. I would recommend this tour to anyone. I am so glad we included a bus tour on our trip to Maine and a visit to Acadia national Park. Thank you very much!
Best Tour
Narrated Bus Tour of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park (Classic – 2.5 Hours)
Best Tour
Gary_G, Oct 2023
Rick is the Best Tour Guide. Very knowledgeable and very hospitable. The tour was a truly memorable experience
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