Narrated Bus Tour of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Our fully narrated bus tour will satisfy even the most info-hungry tour-goer! Featuring three stops within Acadia National Park, guests will learn about the history of Bar Harbor and Acadia, the geology, the wildlife, and much more, all while taking in the stunning ocean and mountain views. Tour stops include the summit of Cadillac Mountain (the highest point on the eastern seaboard), Thunder Hole (an oceanside stop), and Sieur De Monts Spring (Wild Gardens of Acadia).
Nature lovers, history buffs, photographers, or anyone wanting to get oriented with Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park will appreciate the knowledge and experience of our tour guides. Just sit back, relax, and let us guide you through the human and natural history of this exceptional locale. Whether you are here for the day, or an extended period, there is no better way to start your visit!
Experience the wonder and beauty of Acadia National Park from mid-May through October.
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Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cannot accommodate motorized scooters
Time Spent at Stops (off bus): 45 minutes to 60 minutes
Time Spent Traveling/Sightseeing (on bus) - 1 hour 30 minutes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Cadillac Mountain
Stop at the Summit of Cadillac Mountain. Guests are welcome to get out of the bus, take pictures, explore, and use the facilities.
Thunder Hole
Stop along the scenic Ocean Drive within Acadia National Park. Guests are welcome to exit the bus, take pictures, and enjoy the ocean views. Don't get wet! Restroom facilities available.
What‘s Included
English Guide
All Fees and Taxes
Restroom on board
Options
Classic Tour (2.5 Hours)
Reviews
1,926 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Tour & Would Recommend
Lin X,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00As advertised. Glad we didn't use our car. Traffic is bumper to bumper before entry to Acadia. The tour has pre approved entry. Blocking the only lane of traffic trying to find a spot with our vehicle and then parking with an audience, would not be fun, especially for rental car drivers. You'd have to either walk to each additional stop or find a new spot. Fine if you're a hiker. The only reason I took a star off was because the tour should start 30-45 minutes earlier, knowing these delays are guaranteed. Instead of 10am, start at 9:15am with no additional stops and charge $10 more to pay for the driver & addtl business costs. Adults don't respect scheduled times and delay the tours movement. Traffic is unpredictable and I cant see it being less crowded because it's beautiful. This cuts the time you can spend at each stop. I would've liked 15-20 minutes minimum at each stop (3) for exploring, bathrooms & shopping. The guides are great. The tour was exactly what was advertised. Don't stress yourselves. Tip: If you're catching the direct flight out of BGR to LGA at 500pm, you will make it from the tour to the airport with time to spare if you're driving by 1:10pm.
Above and beyond all expectations. Professional, Helpful, Knowledgeable and down right great people.
Melanie M,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a tour with this company through a booking agency. We were on cruise ship and ported here for a brief stop. Unfortunately our ship had terribly slow tender service. We would have been very close to missing our tender if took the tour we booked. The wonderful lady that helped us went out of her way to try and accommodate us. Looking for other options not only within her own company but ultimately sending us to another company. She then even refunded our tour we booked through the agency. Book with confidence, these folks will take great care of you.
Good but could have been great.
Travel38542754097,,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Overall the trip was good, but the driver kept telling us how ‘great we were doing and ahead of schedule’ (allegedly due to light traffic that day) we were but returned early from our tour, rather than allowing longer stops at scenic sites to provide us with our entire booked time. He kept saying it wasn’t his fault. A great driver would have adjusted the timing of his stops accordingly.
Well worth booking - sit back and enjoy
Escape17339081991,,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Without realising it, I'd booked our trip on a holiday weekend and Bar Harbor and the main sights were heaving; so I was very glad that I'd made the decision to let someone else negotiate the traffic and parking, with the obvious bonus of an excellent commentary from Ken.
Nice tour at an affordable price.
buckdew,,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The pickup location is easy to walk to being just a few blocks from the cruise ship dock. The bus is spacious, clean, and comfortable. The tour guy was very friendly and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend for the price.
Rained out
Patrick L,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Trip should have been canceled before it even left. Pouring rain and 0 visibility prevented us from seeing any sites that we paid for. $120 for zero visibility due to inclement weather. Trip should have been canceled or rescheduled.
Nice overview of Acadia
amyhI5575UW,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great tour, Rick was very knowledgeable. Parking for some of the spots was a challenge if going in a solo car so having the bus drop us off right at the front was very convenient.
Acadia coastal tour!
John P,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What an amazing tour, Rick was a fantastic guide and very knowledgeable about the area, with many funny anecdotes included in our tour.
Terrific Tour!
WeLoveDisney2015,,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great way to see Acadia and learn a lot of history of the area. Our guide Rick was awesome! He took weather conditions into consideration and customized our tour to give us the best possible experience! Highly recommend.
We visited late in the...
Jill L,,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We visited late in the season so there was very little traffic. Rick (our narrator) was able to make several bonus stops for us to admire.
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