The 15 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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8.Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tour

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

Drive Acadia’s Park Loop Road, pause at Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole, Jordan Pond, and Sandy Beach, then walk Bar Harbor’s historic streets. The Action Tour Guide app plays GPS-triggered narration offline, with more than 30 stories across 20-plus miles. You set the pace and can use the tour again on future trips.

“Glad we downloaded the trip beforehand. No service for most of the trip so that was helpful advice. Info was good and helpful while driving to listen instead of reading the info. Worth it!!!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 8 to 16 hours (approx.) · from $19 per vehicle (up to 8)

This private, self-guided audio tour covers Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island in English, with 115+ GPS-triggered stories, directions, and tips. Download it before you arrive, connect your phone to the car, and follow suggested routes or create your own. One purchase covers up to eight people and never expires.

“This is an awesome tour! So good we bought two more for our trip through New Hampshire and Vermont. Lots of information and entertaining”

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10.Bar Harbor: Acadia National Park Tour with Lobster Roll

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 38 reviews · from $159

Spend four hours exploring Acadia National Park from Bar Harbor with an English-speaking guide and no more than seven people in your group. Visit Sieur de Monts Spring, Thunder Hole, Otter Cliff, and Jordan Pond, then enjoy a lobster roll or popover by the water. Guide Sean has earned especially strong praise for his clear storytelling.

“Acadia National Park is absolutely beautiful. The tour was the perfect way to see it. Our guide and her friends were great - young, energetic, knowledgeable, fun, and friendly. We loved every minute of the tour and got some absolutely amazing pictures. The only negative was the restaurant we went to for the lobster rolls. The waitress was not friendly, the service was awful and the food was mediocre. Luckily our company was great. I highly recommend this tour!!”

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11.Bar Harbor: Acadia National Park Private Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 6 hours · from $950 per vehicle (up to 5)

Spend six hours touring Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island with a private English-speaking guide such as Dana, Bill, Caleb, or Tim. Your guide handles the park permit and Cadillac Mountain reservation while you visit Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Somesville, Seawall, and a working lobster pound. Lunch is purchased separately.

“We had a wonderful time with Bill. He was pleasant and full of knowledge. It was a perfect day. Bill made it special and found us a great place to eat!”

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12.Bar Harbor: Acadia National Park Small-Group Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $427

Spend seven hours exploring Acadia National Park from Bar Harbor with a guide such as Ash, a medically trained naturalist. Visit Ocean Path, Thunder Hole, Bubble Rock, and Jordan Pond, with free trail time, snacks, water refills, park entry, and roundtrip transport included.

“the fantastic knowledge our guide Ash had. more than just history, but explained all the plant life in the forests , kelp types, rock differences and she was absolutely a 10 for a guide! Well worth the tour cost.”

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13.Bar Harbor: Acadia National Park Customizable Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $700 per vehicle (up to 5)

Explore Acadia with a private local guide in a group of up to five. The three-hour drive includes Cadillac Mountain, Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Otter Cliffs, and Jordan Pond, with time adjusted to your interests. Katherine, Pete, and Caleb have guided this route, and passes, Cadillac reservations, water, snacks, and pickup are included.

“We loved our guided tour through Acadia. Our guide, Katherine, was very welcoming and made us feel very comfortable. I was a bit concerned going in because we’re kind of a quiet group, but Katherine made the conversation easy and enjoyable! She was very knowledgeable about the history of Acadia and various points of interest within the park. We booked a tour because I anticipated we’d be stressed with all of the traffic, people, and parking, and o was right—it was crazy! Taking a tour alleviated all of that stress and allowed all of us to equally enjoy the park experience. Money well spent!”

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14.Acadia National Park Premium Specialized E-Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $169

Meet Patrick at Hulls Cove Visitor Center at 8:30 am for a six-hour rental on a Specialized Turbo Como 4.0 IGH Class 1 e-bike. He fits your bike and helmet, explains the controls, and provides a map, lock, rear storage bag, and route tips. Ride Acadia’s carriage roads at your own pace, perhaps stopping at Jordan’s house for lunch.

“We give Patrick an A+. This was our favorite event at Acadia. Patrick assured everyone and set up all the bikes for maximum enjoyment. The bikes were exceptional quality and cared for. He mapped out the trips for each participants skill and comfort level. Best experience during our trip.”

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15.Milky Way Photography Workshop in Acadia National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $2,500

Join photographer Christopher for a five-day Acadia workshop built around Milky Way shots, star trails, time-lapse work, and coastal compositions. You’ll photograph Jordan Pond, Otter Cliff, Sand Beach, Bubble Pond, and Eagle Lake, then refine your images in Lightroom and Photoshop during a one-on-one Discord session.

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