Bar Harbor Self Guided Audio Walking Tour America’s Summer Empire
Overview
Discover the captivating history of Bar Harbor, Maine, once the summer playground of America’s elite. This self-guided walking tour unveils the rise and fall of this glamorous resort town, where the Vanderbilts and Rockefellers built grand estates along the rugged coastline. With GPS-triggered narration, stroll from Agamont Park to the iconic Bar Island Land Bridge, exploring historic sites, stunning architecture, and hidden stories shaped by both opulence and tragedy.
- Self-guided audio tour with GPS navigation for flexibility
- Duration of approximately 60–120 minutes—explore at your own pace
- Visit landmarks like the Bar Harbor Inn and La Rochelle Mansion
- No internet needed; download and go offline for convenience
What's Included
- To take the tour, check the ticket in "How to" section. Or text 617-991-3269 with any questions :)
- Walking tour of Bar Harbor on our walking tour app, go anytime
- The tour never expires, you can go anytime, as many times as you like
- Listen anytime, the tour never expires, it's your tour
- Hear the stories the bond you to the city, find the hidden gems, don't miss the best sites
- Hands free, the tour plays automatically as you walk using GPS
- No admission to museums, this is all outside
- No Human Guide it's all on our walking tour app
Meeting Location
27b Main Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Bar Island Trail
Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA
The tour ends at the Bar Island Land Bridge, one of the coolest spots. it's a bit of a hidden gem, and here you'll learn the town's history and get to see an amazing site.
What To Expect
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Bar Island Land Bridge
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The John B. Ells Pier
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Agamont Park
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Agamont Fountain
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Shore Path
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Balance Rock
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bar Harbor Grand Hotel (pass by)
Village Green
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Holland Avenue
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Land Bridge to Bar Island
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Saviour's Episcopal Church
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Activity code: C-222222P305
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