Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour of Bar Harbor Acadia

Duration1h - 2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio walking tour of Bar Harbor and explore the historic heart of this coastal town. Bar Harbor is a beloved coastal retreat, and this 2.5-mile downtown walking tour shows why! Explore the Gilded Age homes, including a tour through the 41-room La Rochelle “summer cottage!” Take the Bar Island Trail, then discover historic churches. The Abbe Museum uncovers Wabanaki History, while the Village Green is a treasure hunt of unique sights. Finish the day with Main Street dining and Atlantic views at Frenchman Bay.

Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace.

Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location
Travel at your own pace
Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed
Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use
No time limits or expiry, and free updates
Like having a personal guide by your side on every step

Purchase one tour per person, or listen together by sharing headphones or a speaker.

What's included

Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 25+ Points
Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
Location Based: Stories, tips and directions that autoplay

Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations

What to expect

Abbe Museum
15m

Don’t miss this museum among the quaint buildings of downtown Bar Harbor! The Abbe Museum preserves the history of the Wabanaki, the original inhabitants of Mount Desert Island, and interprets the story of the complex ecosystem at Acadia National Park, too.
Bar Island Trail
15m

One of Bar Harbor's most unique natural wonders, the Bar Island Trail is a sandbar that rises from the Atlantic at low tide, opening a walking path straight out to a forested island. You'll have about 1.5 hours on either side of low tide to make the crossing and explore - but don't stress if you lose track of time, water taxis are always available to bring you back!
Village Green
15m

A great spot to relax and even take in some live music before choosing a restaurant along Main Street. The Village Green has a number of selfie-worthy spots, from the spot where President Taft once gave a speech to a Baroque fountain.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. Begin at Agamont Fountain, at the corner of Main Street and Newport Drive by Agamont Park. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.

End point

Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. Begin at Agamont Fountain, at the corner of Main Street and Newport Drive by Agamont Park. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
Multi-Device Access: Everyone in your group can enjoy the tour on their own phone. Just share the same voucher code or setup link with each traveler in your booking. Each traveler can redeem it on one device.
For the best experience, please bring earphones or headphones so you can hear the audio clearly while walking. We also recommend carrying a fully charged phone or a portable power bank, as GPS and continuous audio use can drain the battery faster.

Cancellation policy

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

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