Welcome to the Full Mount Desert Island Tour
Experience beautiful, historic Maine with this combo of Mount Desert Island, Acadia National Park Tour, Acadia’s Ocean Path Trail, Bar Harbor, Mount Desert. Drive through the untouched wilderness of Acadia and learn the legends of the Native tribes who called that land home. Then stroll along the oceanside as you dive into Bar Harbor’s surprising Gilded Age history. These tours offer the perfect combination of natural beauty and rich culture to get the most out of your visit to this incredible state.
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About the Acadia Tour
Drive through the untouched wilderness of Acadia and learn the legends of the Native tribes who called that land home. Then stroll along the oceanside as you dive into Bar Harbor’s surprising Gilded Age history. These tours offer the perfect combination of natural beauty and rich culture to get the most out of your visit to this incredible state.
About the Acadia Mount Desert
Take a scenic trip across Acadia Mount Desert. Enjoy coastal and Rocky Shoreline views and learn about the Maliseet, Wabanaki, and Glooskap. Explore Charlotte Rhoades Park’s lush vegetation, glacial relics, and George Dorr and the Rusticators’ tales. Taste Acadian food, see marine life, and relax at Little Long Pond. Celebrate Bass Harbor’s rich heritage.
About the Bar Harbor Tour
Return to the extravagance of the Gilded Age in Bar Harbor, Maine. Once the vacation destination of choice among some of America’s wealthiest families, this quaint seaside town is still chock full of lavish historic architecture. Dive into Bar Harbor’s rich history, stroll alongside the ocean, and learn how the lobster became a Maine icon!
About the Ocean Path Tour
Experience Acadia National Park’s scenic Ocean Path with this self-guided walking tour. Look out for the variety of marine wildlife. See the breathtaking foliage and uncover the booming Thunder Hole. Hear stories of shipwrecks and devastating fires. Finally, take in the views from scenic Otter Point Outlook.
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Map Of Bar Harbor And Acadia
Know Before You Go
Road Closure Update
The Cadillac Summit Road in Acadia National Park is currently closed to all uses until further notice. The tentative construction end date is on or around April 30. For more detailed information, please refer to the official NPS page: nps.gov.
Additional fees for international visitors
This park has additional fees for non-residents starting in 2026. Visit nps.gov for details.
How Does It Work?
- Access your tour: Download the Action Tour Guide app and sign in with the same email used for your website purchase. Your tour will appear under My Tours.
- Download your tour: Download it before you go. Once downloaded, no internet or cell signal is needed.
- Start your tour: Open My Tours, select your tour, and tap Start Touring when you reach a starting point.
- Listen your way: Use your phone’s speaker or headphones, or connect to your car’s audio system. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are not currently supported, compatibility is in development.
- GPS-triggered audio: Stories play automatically as you reach each location along the route.
- Stop and start anytime: Pause, take a break, make a detour, or continue another day. Tours are valid forever (one year for Action+).
Preview The Tour
Tour FAQs
The bundle includes four self-guided driving and walking tours covering Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor, and Acadia’s Ocean Path Trail. Together, they provide a mix of scenic drives, coastal walks, local history, and nature-focused sightseeing.
The bundle includes four self-guided tours, combining driving and walking experiences around Mount Desert Island and Bar Harbor.
The Acadia tour introduces you to the park’s natural landscapes, coastal scenery, local history, and stories connected to the Native tribes who lived in the region.
Source: National Park Service
The audio tour itself does not require a reservation. However, admission, parking, reservations, and other requirements for attractions or areas within Acadia National Park are separate from the tour and should be checked before your visit.
Source: National Park Service
No. Park admission, attraction entry tickets, parking fees, reservations, transportation, food, and drinks are not included in the audio tour purchase.
Yes. The self-guided format allows families to choose their own pace, stop whenever needed, and combine driving with shorter walking experiences around Acadia and Bar Harbor.
The bundle combines scenic driving, coastal walking, local history, and stories about the people and cultures connected to Mount Desert Island. It lets visitors experience several parts of the island without being tied to a scheduled group tour.
Source: Visit Maine
Yes. It combines driving tours for Acadia and Mount Desert Island with walking experiences focused on Bar Harbor and the Ocean Path.
Inclusions and Exclusions
Action Tour Guide app: Download the app to access your purchased tour.GPS-triggered audio: Stories and directions play automatically as you reach each location.Tour anytime: Single tours and bundles never expire and can be used anytime. Action+ is an annual subscription that automatically renews each year unless canceled.Narrated stories: Hear local history, culture, and stories from experienced narrators.Stop and start anytime: Pause, take a break, make a detour, or continue another day.Offline access: Download your tour before you go. Once downloaded, no internet or cell signal is needed.Stories, stops, and directions: Follow the route to key attractions with automatic directions and stories at each location.Transportation: Transportation, parking fees, and tolls are not included.Admission: Entry tickets and reservations are not included. Food and drinks: Meals and drinks are not included.Rental car: A rental car is not included and may be required for driving tours. 
