Top 6 Tours in Bar Harbor

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, or Ken. You will stop at Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole, and Sieur de Monts Spring, with about 45 to 60 minutes off the bus. The small group, capped at 25, makes this a handy first look at Acadia.

“The bus arrived on time. Our driver was very friendly and informative. We do wish there were longer stops along the way, but we enjoyed the stops we got to make.”

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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

From 53 Main Street in Bar Harbor, you’ll ride a comfortable Berkshire minibus through Acadia National Park with a local guide such as Ron, Heather, or Rob. The roughly 3.5-hour tour stops at Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole, Sieur de Monts Spring, and Jordan Pond, with plenty of narration and photo time.

“Fabulous, spotless coach & local tour guide. Great sound system Very interesting Highly recommend to friends”

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3.1.5 to 2-Hr Windjammer Sailing Trip in Maine w/ Licensed Captain

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 601 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $70

Board the Schooner Margaret Todd at Bar Harbor for a roughly two-hour sail through Frenchman Bay. You’ll pass the Porcupine Islands, view Acadia National Park from the water, watch for eagles and seals, and help raise the sails if invited. Bring a jacket, arrive 45 minutes early, and expect a shared sailing with up to 150 people.

“This is an excellent way to get a view of the beauty of the surroundings from the water. A great experience.”

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4.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 more than 36 location-triggered audio stories covering Hulls Cove, Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Jordan Pond, Cadillac Mountain, and more. You drive your own car, stop when you like, and use the Action Tour Guide app offline. The $16.99 price covers a group of up to four.

“This is a great app. We felt vey good after we used it. Keep you from being tied to the busses. You can go as fast or slow as you want.”

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5.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 and set off on Acadia’s hard-packed carriage roads. Island Time provides a lesson, map, helmet, lock, basket, phone holder, and insulated bag. Choose a one to six-hour rental, ask Wilton or the staff for route tips, and ride toward Jordan Pond or other park sights at your own pace.

“Wonderful experience exploring Acadia NP. E bikes were very fun and Gilbert? Instructed us on their use. Perfect fall color. It was cold and rainy but we still enjoyed it. Highly recommend !!”

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6.Guided Ebike Tour of Acadia National Park Carriage Roads

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

Ride about 22 miles of Acadia’s historic carriage roads from Hulls Cove Visitor Center. Your guide helps you handle the e-bike, then leads you past beaver ponds, Eagle Lake, Jordan Pond, Bubble Pond, and scenic stone bridges. Guides include Wilton, Thomas, Merrill, Paul, Dave, and Tommy. The tour welcomes first-time e-bikers age 16 and up.

“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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