The 7 Best Bar Harbor National Park Tours

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

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

Spend about 2.5 hours touring Bar Harbor, Mt. Desert Island, and Acadia National Park by bus. An English-speaking narrator such as Rick, Ronny, Ken, or Ron handles the roads and shares local history, humor, and park details. You stop at Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole, and Sieur de Monts Spring, with about 45 to 60 minutes off the bus.

“Very good tour, informative and beautiful views. Bus windows allow the views to be seen very well. Thank you”

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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

This 3.5 to 4-hour tour carries you from central Bar Harbor through Acadia National Park in a comfortable Berkshire minibus. Guides such as Ron, Heather, Rob, Ken, and Ronald explain local history, wildlife, and park highlights. You stop at Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole, Sieur de Monts Spring, and Jordan Pond, with time for photos and short walks.

“Easy on and off without parking hassles. Ron was a great driver with lots of great park and history information Really enjoyed this”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 521 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $16 per vehicle (up to 4)

Drive Acadia’s 22-mile Park Loop Road with an English-language GPS audio guide from Action Tour Guide. Start at Hulls Cove, hear more than 36 stories, pause for Precipice Trail, Sandy Beach, Thunder Hole, Jordan Pond, and Cadillac Mountain, and use the tour at your own pace. Park admission and Cadillac Summit access cost extra.

“⭐️Return customer - Enjoyed the details and the auto start. Glad we purchased. We used the Cadillac Summit audio and the Loop. We drove straight to the summit then followed up with the park loop. Make sure you go in the direction of the numbers after the Summit ( if you go there) and definitely down load before arriving to the park. Very limited internet at the park.”

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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

Meet Island Time Ebike Rentals at Hull’s Cove Visitor Center for a safety lesson, map, helmet, lock, basket, phone holder, and class 1 e-bike. Ride Acadia’s hard-packed carriage roads at your own pace, stopping at places such as Jordan Pond before returning to the meeting point.

“Excellent service and guides. Preparation for self guided tours was excellent. Explanation of how the e-bikes works was great as well”

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5.Guided Ebike Tour of Acadia National Park Carriage Roads

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

You’ll ride about 22 miles of Acadia National Park’s historic carriage roads on a well-maintained e-bike, stopping at Eagle Lake, Jordan Pond, Bubble Pond, bridges, and a busy beaver pond. Guides such as Wilton, Thomas, Merrill, and Dave provide park history, safety help, and wildlife insight. The ride begins and ends at Hulls Cove Visitor Center.

“We did the e-bike tour of the carriage roads of Acadia. Our tour guide Wilton was so full of knowledge and took us in an amazing journey. Would highly recommend this tour from island Times e bikes and get Wilton if you can. The bikes were in great condition and the day couldn't have gone better. Thanks.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $950 per vehicle (up to 5)

Ride in a private, air-conditioned vehicle from Bar Harbor through Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island. Your guide may be Tim, Caleb, Bill, Pete, Sarah, or another local specialist. See Cadillac Mountain, Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Somes Sound, gardens, fishing harbors, and a working lobster pound, with time to set the pace for your group.

“Jackie was AMAZING! By far, our favorite experience in Maine. Highly recommend this tour and especially our guide, Jackie. Request her-you will NOT be disappointed!! She was knowledgeable, friendly and fun! Went above and beyond to make sure we had an awesome experience!!!”

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

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

See Acadia’s key sights in a van limited to seven people, with hotel pickup in Bar Harbor, local guides such as Sean, Austin, and Craig, and a lobster roll included. The four-hour route visits Sieur de Monts Spring, Thunder Hole, Otter Cliff, Jordan Pond, Cadillac Mountain, and a local lobster shop.

“It's the best way to see Acadia National Park. The guide was informative explaining history of the development of Acadia. Stopped at main sites. The tour ended with a delicious lunch.”

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