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Things to do in Bar Harbor, Maine (ME): The Best Walking Tours
Mansions and majestic hotels serve as reminders of Bar Harbor’s past (in the 19th century, it was a favorite vacation spot of society’s upper crust). Today, visitors kayak, explore Acadia National Park, go bird- or whale-watching, and enjoy salty sea air and sandy beaches.
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1. A Walk Through Time in Bar Harbor - Celebrating 200+ Years!
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This 90 minute walking tour will begin in front of the Abbe Museum on Mount Desert Street. Your local, experienced guide will share highlights and secrets from the Gilded Age, stories of rum running, and tales of the town folk who influenced the development of Bar Harbor as you wend your way throughout the village. You'll stroll along the Shore Path, walk through the burial ground and visit the civil war monument. The tour will end in front of LaRochelle Mansion where the Bar Harbor Historical Society resides.
Inclusions: Guided tour of Bar Harbor, You'll end the tour with a sweet treat!
Exclusions: Gratuity to your tour guide
Reviewed By rkblanch
We loved the food and Timothy was an excellent, knowledgeable guide with the perfect mix of food and historical information! What a great way to see the Old Port area and try some awesome food!
2. A Walk Through Time in Bar Harbor - Celebrating 200+ Years!
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
This 2 hour walking tour will begin in front of the Abbe Museum on Mount Desert Street. Your local, experienced guide will share highlights and secrets from the Gilded Age, stories of rum running, and tales of the town folk who influenced the development of Bar Harbor as you wend your way throughout the village. You'll stroll along the Shore Path, walk through the burial ground and visit the civil war monument. The tour will end in front of LaRochelle Mansion where the Bar Harbor Historical Society resides.
Inclusions: Guided history tour of Bar Harbor , You'll end the tour with a sweet treat!
Exclusions: The gratuity to your tour guide
Reviewed By Greg S
We were on a cruise and wanted a food tour, which wasn’t offered by the cruise line. We always check TripAdvisor for reviews and found this one highly recommended. The reviews were right on. The first food offering was lobster roll and blueberry coffee cake . The lobster roll was the best we’d ever had and we’ve had many in different states. The cake was also yummy. We then had good chicken wings at a bar and grill, and then a panini at a soup and sandwich shop. We received a little bag of popcorn with two flavors, which was good but we were quite full by that point. The olive oil store was our last stop and may be more interesting to those who haven’t already been to several as we have. Very informative commentary there though. The gentleman who was our guide(sorry forgot his name) was very nice and friendly. We will do the tour again if back in Bar Harbor.
3. Savor Bar Harbor Culinary Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 75 reviews
- An amazing array of tastes will be accompanied by a generous serving of local history, fun facts and lore – making your visit to Bar Harbor a unique and exciting adventure! - As you sample the fare at the various stops, our tour guides and proprietors will reveal the history behind their industry and what goes into making their specialties. This is a fairly short walk around the Village Green and the beautiful harbor with plenty of food for lunch.
Inclusions: Lunch, VIP Package
Exclusions: Gratuity to the tour guide
Reviewed By 806AnneC
THIS WAS A WONDERFUL TOUR. It was filled with info provided by our guide Sue. She gave us more time than was allotted to finish the tour and we loved every minute.The tour was so informative and so much fun ! The tour is a must if you wish to understand how Bar Harbor came to be a destination.
4. Savor Bar Harbor Culinary Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
4.1 based on 8 reviews
- An amazing array of tastes will be accompanied by a generous serving of local history, fun facts and lore – making your visit to Bar Harbor a unique and exciting adventure! - As you sample the fare at the various stops, our tour guides and proprietors will reveal the history behind their industry and what goes into making their specialties. This is a fairly short walk around the Village Green and the beautiful harbor with plenty of food for lunch.
Inclusions: Lunch, VIP Gift, Guided walking tour of Bar Harbor
Exclusions: Gratuity to the tour guide
Reviewed By rkblanch
We loved the food and Timothy was an excellent, knowledgeable guide with the perfect mix of food and historical information! What a great way to see the Old Port area and try some awesome food!
5. Acadia National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour
Overall Ratings
3.4 based on 23 reviews
Explore Acadia National Park's beautiful foliage and stunning vistas with a self-guided audio tour! Nestled away in the remote, unspoiled nature of Bar Harbor, Maine, Acadia is best known for its vibrant fall colors, which span the color spectrum from radiant yellows to deep reds. This self-guided driving allows you to explore Acadia’s wonders with maximum flexibility and value. You can also use the tour for most of the park shuttle’s Loop #4. Due to poor signal in the park, be sure to enable OFFLINE MODE while driving. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Within 30 min, we'll send you two things: a password & an app. Download the app, enter password & download tour. When you arrive, go to the Hulls Cove Visitor Center to start the tour. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience. No expiration — the tour is available from the minute you book until forever! This is not an entrance ticket. Check COVID rules & opening hours before your visit.
Inclusions: Online Map, Online Support, Use Airplane mode if you have bad cellular connectivty
Exclusions: Admission tickets
Reviewed By JANICE T
This is a great way to see Arches and a pretty amazing concept. The app follows you on GPS, knows when you stop, tells you where to turn and then then describes what you are seeing. The speaker provides interesting narration and photographs. I hooked the phone up to apple car play and the narration came through the speakers loud and clear. Loved it!
