Bar Harbor Walking Tour

4.39

4.4(18 reviews)

1 hour 20 minutes

English

Mobile ticket

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Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 20 minutes

Mobile ticket

Join us on a small group tour of scenic Bar Harbor, ME. The tour will start at the Village Green Park in the center of downtown. We will cover much of the downtown area, highlighting some of the most notable residents and what life was like long ago. Starting with the long history of Wabanaki summer stays, talk about early English settlements, and explore how the Hudson School of Art brought Bar Harbor to the attention of many. The tour typically last between 1 - 1.5 hours depending on the participation of you! Most of our tours are between 2-4 people, giving you a personalized experience you will not get anywhere else! Learn about the real Maine beyond the island and what it's like to live in this unique part of the world.

In case of inclement weather, we will reach out 24hrs prior if the tour will be cancelled or changed. In the case that we decide to not run the tour, full refunds will be issued.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Village Green

Central meeting place and tourism hub

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Bar Harbor

Most of the tour will be spent walking through town at a leisurely speed. Photos can be taken along the way. At each stop your tour guide will give you some information about the history and cultural significance. Most stops are listed but each tour is unique to the circumstances of the day.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Bar Harbor Walking Tour

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.39

18 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Catherine was our guide...
Jon T,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Catherine was our guide and was extremely knowledgeable in history of the town and area. She was very friendly and we enjoyed talking with her. This was our first trip to Bar Harbor and we were glad we took this tour.
Great, fair-priced tour
Departure30781065199,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great, well-paced tour with the very knowledgeable Catherine! I needed to rebook my original tour date/time due to a late arrival caused by a delayed flight, and Catherine was very accommodating. Good communication prior to and during tour. Multiple neat houses/POIs are included on this tour (including the house that was the last home of the Hope Diamond.) Overall, a great introduction to BH and its history!
Bar Harbor Walking tour
jimschafer,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our tour guide was very good. She knew so much about Bar Harbor. We enjoyed walking around seeing the homes and hearing the stories.
Do not book this tour!
DLZ1234,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
This was a ripoff. We told Catherine we were arriving on a cruise ship and would need time to get to the meeting place. Catherine told us we has enough time, but only gave us a place name in Bar Harbor. Not being familiar with the city, we had no idea where we were going or how long it would take. We texted her to let her know we were on the way, then tried to call. No answer. We got no help nor any information to help us. When we finally arrived at the meeting place about 15 minutes late, Catherine was nowhere to be found. She did not pick up the phone (we called multiple times) and did not respond to our many text messages. Catherine simply refused to communicate with us. And she has refused to refund our payment for a tour we did not get despite the fact we did all we could to get from the dock to the meeting place as quickly as we could with no directions. Do no book this tour!
Great tour to know more
Susan T,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We enjoyed our tour and learning more about the town’s history. Catherine clearly knows the town and history really well. She had a lot of fun facts and interesting tidbits. She also grew up coming here so she gave a local vibe. We would not have explored the side streets and history as much on our own! It was fun.
Great overview and history.
Gary P,Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Catherine did a great job and provided a ton of information about the history of Bar Habor. I enjoyed the fact that this was a quick 1.5 hour walking tour. I felt like we were able to get a better feel for the town versus a bus tour.
tour cancelled at last minute by operator due to medical reason. no tour for us. sorry no information from us. good by
Y9341PLgerardc,Jun 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
tour cancelled at last minute by operator due to medical reason. no tour for us. sorry no information from us. good bye. have a nice day.
Very interesting tour at a great price!!
C5594PRsusanc,Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Catherine was an awesome guide. We learned our way around and saw all the sites. She shared lots of history about Bar Harbor (formerly Eden), the whole island and Acadia National Park. She also gave us great recommendations for places to eat and shop! A truly wonderful tour at a bargain price.
Great introduction to Bar Harbor!
Zarafet B,Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Catherine provided a wonderful introductory tour of Bar Harbor! It was the perfect way to orient ourselves to the town and learn where to go and what to see. With Catherine being a long-time local, she was able to tell us the history of Bar Harbor as we strolled, which made it even more interesting! Catherine was friendly and helpful and answered all of our questions!
Walking Tour Bar Harbor
I2490ZDrichardp,Jan 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
enjoyable! Fun to have the history of the town and park explained by a knowledgeable guide. Had a great time even though the weather did not cooperate.