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Acadia and Mount Desert Island Private Tour 6 hr

TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10

Very goodTop 10% in Bar Harbor

240 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Bar Harbor
  • 6 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Acadia’s iconic coast, historic carriage roads, and island villages on a flexible six-hour private tour with a local guide.

About this tour

Spend six hours exploring Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island with a private local guide. This Acadia and Mount Desert Island private tour pairs iconic coastal scenery with the freedom to shape the day around your interests.

Follow Park Loop Road to Cadillac Mountain, Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, and sweeping ocean overlooks. Along the way, see Rockefeller’s historic carriage roads and stone bridges while hearing stories of Acadia’s history. Continue to picturesque harbors, fishing villages, and Southwest Harbor, with time for photographs and spontaneous discoveries. The tour description also mentions a stop at a local lobster pound, where you can purchase lunch on your own.

Private transportation, bottled water, snacks, a commercial Acadia National Park pass for everyone in your booking, and a Cadillac Summit Reservation are included. With park logistics arranged and a guide to share local context, you can focus on the island’s landscapes and character. Book your Acadia and Mount Desert Island private tour for a flexible day among Maine’s coastal highlights.

Highlights

  • Travel Park Loop Road to Cadillac Mountain, Sand Beach, and Thunder Hole
  • Admire Acadia’s coastline and dramatic ocean overlooks
  • See Rockefeller’s historic carriage roads and stone bridges
  • Explore picturesque harbors, fishing villages, and Southwest Harbor
  • Customize the day with time for photos and spontaneous stops

What's included

Included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Cadillac Summit Reservation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Acadia National Park Commercial Tour Pass covering everyone on the booking

Not included

  • Lunch; guests may order from a full menu at their own expense
  • Car seats

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Important information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meet your guide under the covered pavilion in the parking lot
  • Private passes cannot be used for park entry

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The private tour lasts 6 hours.

Is transportation included?

Yes. Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle is included.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch is at your own expense; you may order from a full menu.

Are Park entry and the Cadillac Summit Reservation included?

Yes. The tour includes a commercial park pass covering everyone on the booking and a Cadillac Summit Reservation. Private passes cannot be used.

Where do we meet?

Meet your guide under the covered pavilion in the parking lot.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.94 on Viator and 5.00 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • 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 8.8. Top 10% in Bar Harbor means it ranks in the top 10% of tours in Bar Harbor by this score.

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