Bar Harbor Self-Guided Historic walking tour

Free cancellation

Place: Portland

Duration: 2 hours

Language: English

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Tour with Audioguide

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Do this because

Dig into Gilded Age history in this seaside town
Stroll along Maine’s beautiful coastline
Admire impeccably preserved historic houses
Keep an eye out for the local wildlife
Learn how this fascinating town got its start

What to expect

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal guide, audio tour, and map all in one. Your tour begins at the Bar Harbor Pier. From there, you’ll head west and hear about Bar Harbor’s early days as a fishing town and its transformation during the Gilded Age.

The first major landmark you’ll find in the historic district is La Rochelle, an extravagant Gilded Age mansion that now functions as a museum. Continuing on toward the Primrose Inn, you’ll hear about a fire that ravaged the town, from how it started to how it changed Bar Harbor.

At the Abbe Museum, next to it, you’ll find a collection dedicated to the Native Wabanaki of the region. Then there’s the Village Green, designed by the same woman who designed the White House Rose Garden!

Afterward, you’ll head to the Shore Path, which, as you might expect, leads you along the picture-perfect waterfront. As you walk and take in the scenery, you’ll learn more about Bar Harbor’s earliest history and how to spot some of the area’s prettiest wildflowers. You’ll also come across a very strange landmark deposited in Bar Harbor during the Ice Age!

Next is a personal tennis court-turned-public park which serves as a great example of how Bar Harbor has transformed since the Gilded Age. Right next to that is the Bar Harbor Inn, an essential part of the town since 1887! Your tour concludes just beyond the inn, right by the spot where you began.

Important to know

Know in advance:

This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The Action Tour Guide app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Don't wait until you are on-site
Offline maps: no signal, no problem. The maps work perfectly without cellular or wifi
You can start anytime, pause anywhere, and enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely
This tour is valid for an entire year - from the moment of booking. You don't need to change the booking if your travel plans change
You can take advantage of an all-day support line: call, chat, or email for help