15 Bar Harbor National Park Tours Worth Booking

1.Narrated Bus Tour of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,926 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67Our pick

Ride from downtown Bar Harbor into Acadia National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Rick, Ronny, Ken, or Ron. You’ll stop at Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole, and Sieur de Monts Spring, with about 45 to 60 minutes off the bus and lively local stories along the way.

“Ron was a wonderful guide for our tour of Acadia National Park. Due to the government shutdown we were concerned that the park would be closed. We were pleasantly surprised that it was open but were dissapointed that Cadillac Mountain was closed. Viewing Cadillac Mountain was one of the reasons we booked this tour. The park and the areas we saw were breathtaking! Ron had a nice sense of humor and kept us entertained as well imparting his knowledge of the area to us.I would highly reccomend Ron as a guide to anyon booking this tour.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 658 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $99Top rated

Ride from central Bar Harbor in a comfortable Berkshire minibus for a narrated 3.5-hour tour of Acadia. You’ll stop at Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole, Sieur de Monts Spring, and Jordan Pond, with guides such as Ron, Heather, and Rob bringing local stories and humor to the route.

“Heather’s knowledge of the area was phenomenal. Her insight and local knowledge brought an outstanding experience for my wife and I. There was no dead silence during the three and a half hours. In addition, Heather gave her tour ample time at each of the four stops.”

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3.Ultimate Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 521 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Drive Acadia’s 22-mile Park Loop Road with Action Tour Guide’s GPS-triggered narration. You’ll hear more than 36 stories covering Hulls Cove, Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Jordan Pond, Cadillac Mountain, and walking detours. Download the app before arrival, since cell service is limited.

“First time using audio self guided tour. It was perfect for my family’s needs. We get to experience and learn Acadia National Park at our own pace. Didn’t experience any glitches hopefully it can be integrated into Apple CarPlay in the future.”

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4.Self-Guided Ebike Tours of Acadia National Park Carriage Roads

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 427 reviews · 1 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $130

Pick up a class 1 e-bike at Hull’s Cove Visitor Center, learn the controls and suggested routes from Island Time staff, then pedal Acadia’s carriage roads at your own pace. You get a helmet, map, lock, basket, phone holder, and insulated bag for up to six hours of self-guided riding.

“This was absolutely the best way to see Acadia national Park! It was fun, easy, and allowed me to see so much!”

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5.Guided Ebike Tour of Acadia National Park Carriage Roads

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 408 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $190

Ride about 22 miles through Acadia National Park’s carriage roads with a guide such as Wilton, Thomas, Merrill, or Dave. You’ll see Eagle Lake, Jordan Pond, Bubble Pond, beaver habitat, stone bridges, and Bar Harbor from Paradise Hill. First-time e-bikers are welcome.

“It is a long bike ride, be sure to pack snacks. Don’t be shy to want to stop for photos. Great scenic tour”

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6.3 Hour: Private, locally guided Acadia with Cadillac Summit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 265 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Ride in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide through Acadia National Park. You’ll visit Cadillac Mountain, Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Otter Cliffs, Eagle Lake, and more, with downtown Bar Harbor pickup and room for up to five people.

“Tim, our tour guide, was so knowledgeable about Acadia and Bar Harbor. We had great fun with him. The tour route was great as we got to see many sites that I know we would have missed on our own.”

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7.4 Hour: Elite & Exclusive Acadia with Fjord and Mansions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 249 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend four hours touring Acadia National Park in a private, climate-controlled vehicle for up to five people. Local guides such as Bill, Pete, Caleb, Jeff, Kathy, and Dana share island history, suggest short walks, and adjust the pace for your group. Downtown Bar Harbor pickup makes parking easy.

“Jeff was a great host with lots of knowledge to share during the tour. We really enjoyed it! It was our first day in bar harbor and gave us a great overview of not only Acadia NP but the area in general.”

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8.6 Hour: Premiere & Private Acadia National Park with Lobster Pier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

You’ll tour Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to five people. Guides such as Bill, Caleb, Pete, Sarah, and Tim tailor the pace, share local stories, and finish with an optional lobster lunch at a working pound.

“Peter was an exceptional tour guide! Very knowledgeable and engaging. He was able yo customize the tour to our interests and the lobster lunch was spectacular! Highly recommend!”

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9.Bar Harbor Premium Tour with Cadillac Mountain and Acadia Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 158 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $149

Spend about four hours touring Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park with a local guide such as Austin, Sean, Craig, or Shawn. Ride in a small group of up to seven, stop at major sights, enjoy a lobster roll, and reach Cadillac Mountain with pickup in Bar Harbor.

“Beautiful scenery! Sean, our driver, was excellent! He narrated the trip the entire time and was very courteous and helpful.”

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10.Acadia Full Day Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · from $384

Spend 6 to 7 hours exploring Acadia National Park from Bar Harbor in a van for no more than eight people. Naturalist guides such as Hailey, Rich, Ash, Devon, Wendy, and Mish lead walks, explain geology and wildlife, and adjust the day to weather, fitness, and group interests.

“We were very excited to begin our tour and ready to hike to see the sites. Our tour guide, Rich, provided us with a lot of background on his education, family, and experiences as a tour guide and naturalist. We were expecting to walk and hike Read more”

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11.Bar Harbor Premium Driving Tour With Thunder Hole & Acadia

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 113 reviews · 4 hours · from $159

You’ll ride in a comfortable vehicle with up to seven participants, stopping at Cadillac Mountain, Sieur de Monts Spring, Thunder Hole, Otter Cliff, and Jordan Pond. Downtown Bar Harbor pickup, park admission, and a lobster roll or popover lunch are included, with guides such as Craig, Sean, Austin, and Drew leading tours.

“What a perfect way to see the park. Our guys Craig made the trip perfect. Highly recommend!!”

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12.Acadia Full Day Private Tour & Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $850

Spend 6 to 8 hours exploring Acadia with a private medically trained naturalist, custom walks, air-conditioned transport, and a gourmet picnic lunch. Guides such as Ash and Nathan tailor the day to your pace, from Jordan Pond and Thunder Hole to Cadillac Mountain, Bubble Rock, or the Precipice Trail.

“This was the best tour hike that our family of three (12yo) have ever taken. It was catered to our skill level. We were able to see all that we wanted to see including some local secret hiking spots. The picnic lunch was also perfect!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $24Best value

Use Action’s Tour Guide app to explore Acadia’s Park Loop Road, Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole, Jordan Pond, and Bar Harbor. GPS-triggered narration plays offline as you drive or walk, with more than 30 stories, flexible stops, and lifetime access. Park admission and reservations are separate.

“I could not down load the app so I couldn’t use it. I paid viator for nothing and paid again at the entrance.”

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14.Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Acadia National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 8 to 16 hours (approx.)

Drive Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island with GuideAlong’s GPS-based audio tour. Commentary starts automatically near sights, trails, and turnoffs. You can follow the suggested route or make your own, pause whenever you like, and listen offline after downloading the tour.

“This was a wonderful guide. It really helped us explore extra parts of the islands we wouldn’t have. It was nice because the weather was not spectacular so we were happy to see some things as the typical places to visit, you couldn’t see anything due to the fog.”

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15.The Way Life Should Be: 4-hr, Private Guided Tour of Acadia NP.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 4 hours 15 minutes (approx.)

Spend about four hours with Jackie or Nathan in a private, air-conditioned minivan for up to six people. See Acadia’s major sights, hear island stories, and adjust the route for weather, walking ability, and your group’s interests.

“Our guide Jackie was very knowledgeable about the park and the surrounding area! She gave us an excellent tour of the park with great stories about the history and culture behind it. The private tour was a great way to see Acadia. We received an excellent personalized experience! I highly recommend this tour!”

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