TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10
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Bar Harbor Historic Walking Audio Tour
TourTruth score 5.9 out of 10
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42 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Bar Harbor
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Bar Harbor’s Gilded Age architecture and oceanfront stories on a flexible, offline-ready self-guided audio walk.
About this tour
Step into Bar Harbor’s Gilded Age, when wealthy families made this Maine seaside town their summer retreat. On this self-guided Bar Harbor historic walking audio tour, admire lavish architecture, stroll beside the ocean, and hear how lobster became an icon of Maine.
Download the separate Audio Tour Guide app by Action before you set out, then follow GPS-guided directions as audio stories play automatically. Begin at the suggested starting point, John B. Ells Pier, or join the route wherever it suits you. The tour works offline after download, and you can pause for photos, picnics, or scenic stops and continue at your own pace. Lifetime access means the stories and route remain available for future visits, too.
Bring your phone and headphones, download the tour in advance, and discover Bar Harbor’s history one waterfront stop at a time.
Highlights
- Admire lavish architecture from Bar Harbor’s Gilded Age
- Stroll beside the ocean at your own pace
- Hear stories about the town’s history and lobster heritage
- Follow GPS-guided audio along the route
- Pause for photos, picnics, and scenic stops
What's included
Included
- Access to the tour in the separate Audio Tour Guide app by Action
- GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories
- Route maps, scenic stops, area previews, and local stories
- Lifetime access to the tour
- Support by chat, email, or phone
Not included
- Live guide
- Entrance fees
- Parking
- Food
- Car rental
Ratings on each provider
The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.
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4.43 / 5 · 42 reviews
Important information
- Suggested starting point: John B. Ells Pier, 23 Ells Pier, Bar Harbor
- Download the app and tour before setting out while connected to Wi-Fi or strong cellular service
- The tour works offline after download using GPS
- Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or GPS-enabled cellular iPad or tablet
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- Use the same password on one device per traveler booked
- Headphones or earbuds are recommended
- Follow the route from the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route
- Check opening hours before your visit; this is not an entrance ticket
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation is available nearby
Frequently asked questions
Is there a live guide?
No. The tour is self-guided, with GPS-triggered audio stories playing automatically on your phone.
How do I access the tour?
After booking, use the details sent by email or text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide app by Action and enter your password.
Can I use the tour offline?
Yes. Download the tour in advance while connected to Wi-Fi or strong cellular service. GPS guidance and audio then work offline.
Can I start and pause the tour whenever I want?
Yes. Start at the suggested point or join along the route, and pause whenever you like.
How long can I keep the tour?
Access is lifetime with no expiry, so you can use it on future trips and revisit its stories and details.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.43 from 42 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 5.9.
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