Bar Harbor Walking Tour: Scenic Historical Journey

Embark on a scenic and historical walking tour of Bar Harbor, Maine. Explore historic churches, cemeteries, and local gems while learning about Maine’s rich history. Led by a native historian, this 1.5-mile tour offers a glimpse into the past and present of Downeast Maine. Don’t miss this engaging summer experience!

Duration: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Village Green - Central meeting place and tourism hub
  • 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…
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
Additional Information

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…

Location
Fisherman’s fountain
Firefly Lane
Near the Fisherman's Fountain closest to Reel Cinema and the Fire Station
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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C5594prsusanc
Jun 22, 2025
Very interesting tour at a great price!! - 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.
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Zarafet
Jun 18, 2025
Great introduction to Bar Harbor! - 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!
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Kim_w
Oct 6, 2024
Great Walking Tour - Catherine provided an excellent walking tour of Bar Harbor, including history, culture, fishing economy, etc. Her passion for history and storytelling was evident, every step of the way! Highly recommend!
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730carolynl
Sep 5, 2024
Great Tour - Great tour. It was ery interesting and a good overview of Bar Harbor. Also, Catherine gave great recommendations for the rest of our day.
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James_t
Aug 26, 2024
Charming Little Town! - Very nice walking tour of a charming town! Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, and encouraged questions from us all. Plus she had a terrific restaurant recommendation for us.
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Brian_d
Jul 17, 2024
Would recommend for Br Harbor first-timers! - Catherine was a great tour guide and truly demonstrated her knowledge of the area! Our group learned a lot and it was a pleasure to meet her and get to know the history of Bar Harbor.
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Markcz1425bu
Aug 6, 2023
A stroll through Bar Harbor - Catherine was engaging and knowledgeable with a lot of fun facts about Bar Harbor. Highly recommend this walking tour.
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I2490zdrichardp
Jan 11, 2025
Walking Tour Bar Harbor - 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.
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Carol
Sep 7, 2024
Not For The Solo Traveler Who Likes to Explore - The information she had was good, but it seemed like we didn't go to all the places mentioned. Tour only lasted about an hour and 15 minutes. Fairly slow paced. Beware, if you have a car, parking will be over $10.
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Y9341plgerardc
Jun 25, 2025
tour cancelled at last minute by operator due to medical reason. no tour for us. sorry no information from us. good by - 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.
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