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Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
TourTruth score 3.5 out of 10
Below average
578 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Bar Harbor
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Acadia National Park at your own pace with offline GPS audio, scenic route guidance, and stories for everyone in your car.
About this tour
Take the wheel for a flexible journey through Acadia National Park, where rugged coastline, forest roads, and mountain views unfold at your own pace. This self-guided driving audio tour pairs GPS-triggered stories with route guidance, so you can focus on the scenery instead of watching for directions.
Begin at the suggested starting point near Cadillac Mountain Summit or join the route wherever it suits your plans. Hear local stories and learn about Native tribes as you travel through Acadia’s landscapes, with time to explore Cadillac Mountain, visit Bar Harbor, and stop for photos, hikes, or a picnic. Audio plays automatically along the route, and the tour works offline once downloaded. One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, and lifetime access lets you save the experience for a future visit.
Download the app and tour before entering areas with poor signal. The tour does not include park admission, and seasonal road closures and Cadillac Summit Road reservation requirements may affect your plans. Set out when you’re ready and discover Acadia at your own pace.
Highlights
- Cruise Acadia’s scenic roads with GPS-triggered audio stories
- Admire views from Cadillac Mountain when road access allows
- Discover Bar Harbor and stories of the Native tribes of the region
- Pause anytime for hikes, photos, picnics, and scenic stops
- Explore offline at your own pace in your own vehicle
What's included
Included
- GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories
- Route maps, scenic stops, planning tools, and area previews
- Hidden gems and local stories along the route
- Private experience in your own vehicle; one purchase covers everyone in the car
- Offline access after downloading the tour
- Lifetime access to the tour
- Support by chat, email, or phone
Not included
- Live guide
- Acadia National Park entrance pass
- Cadillac Summit Road vehicle reservation, required May 20 through October 25, 2026
- Parking, food, and car rental
Ratings on each provider
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4.19 / 5 · 578 reviews
Important information
- Download the separate Tour Guide app by Action and the tour while connected to Wi-Fi or strong cellular service
- The tour works offline after download and uses GPS-triggered audio
- Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability
- Audio can play through Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, or your car stereo via Bluetooth; the map displays on your phone
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- Start at the suggested point, Cadillac Mountain Summit parking lot, or join anywhere along the route shown in the app
- Most of Park Loop Road, including Cadillac Summit Road, is closed to vehicles December 1 through April 14
- A park entrance pass is required year-round; eligible international visitors may face additional entrance fees
- A separate vehicle reservation is required for Cadillac Summit Road from May 20 through October 25, 2026
- Check the Bar Island tide schedule and return before the rising tide covers the sandbar
- Jordan Pond House has limited dining reservations; allow extra time during busy periods
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
Is this a live-guided tour?
No. GPS-triggered audio stories guide you along the route, and support is available by chat, email, or phone.
Does one purchase cover everyone in the car?
Yes. The tour is purchased per vehicle, so everyone in your car can listen.
Can I use the tour without cell service?
Yes. Download the app and tour in advance; GPS audio and route guidance work offline.
Is the Park entrance pass included?
No. Acadia National Park requires a separate entrance pass year-round.
Do I need a reservation for Cadillac Summit Road?
A separate vehicle reservation is required from May 20 through October 25, 2026, in addition to the park entrance pass.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.19 from 578 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Bar Harbor
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 3.5.
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