Activities
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 5 Hours
Do this because
Traverse Bar Harbor's storied streets and visit Gilded Age landmarks
Stroll the breathtaking Ocean Path, where the sea meets towering cliffs
Hear ancient legends at places like Thunder Hole
Immerse yourself in the nature and history of Maine's coast
Tour with total flexibility, able to stop whenever and wherever you like
What to expect
Start your Bar Harbor adventure on the John B. Ells Pier. From there, you'll head into this historic town and hear about its Gilded Age high points. You'll then have a detour opportunity to visit the untouched Bar Island. After that, you'll stroll through the Historic District, packed with majestic homes dating back over a century! Here, you'll find landmarks like La Rochelle, an extravagant Gilded Age mansion. The Abbe Museum, next, houses a collection of Wabanaki artifacts unlike any other.Then you'll see the Village Green, planned by the same designer behind the White House Rose Garden! Next stop? Main Street! Stop at any of the many shops, restaurants, and cafés for whatever your heart desires. Afterward, you'll walk along the waterfront and learn how to spot some of Acadia's most striking wildflowers. Your tour concludes just beyond the Bar Harbor Inn, which dates back to 1887.Your tour of the Ocean Path starts near the Ocean Path Trailhead right next to Sand Beach, one of the best swimming spots in Acadia. Then you'll stop at Thunder Hole, where the ocean's waves produce a thunderous rumble that has to be heard to be believed! After that, keep your eyes open for tide pools and their many marine denizens. Clamber down to the shore at Boulder Beach, or continue on to the famous Otter Cliff, which boasts some surprising World War I history! This tour concludes at the breathtaking Otter Point Overlook.
What's included
Audio-guided tour
Downloadable APP
Digital guidebook
What's not included
Food and drinks
Entrance fees
Transportation
What to remember
Know in advance:
Buy once, use for a year! The tour can be used repeatedly for 12 months from the date of purchase. Ideal for extended visits and return trips
This is a self-guided tour available through an app; no guide will accompany you. The app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map, all in one
After booking, you'll receive an email from the activity provider with instructions for setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Please don't wait until you are on-site
Works perfectly without Wi-Fi/data with offline maps. The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualise what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
Provider
ACTION TOUR GUIDE
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
Bar Harbor Harbor Master, Town Pier, Bar Harbor, ME, USA
Meeting point:
The GPS-marked starting point is near Bar Harbor Harbor Master. From there, simply follow the audio instructions and the route.