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Bar Harbor Self Guided Audio Walking Tour America’s Summer Empire

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Bar Harbor Self Guided Audio Walking Tour America’s Summer Empire

About this activity

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

Not included

  • ✕No admission to museums, this is all outside
  • ✕No Human Guide it's all on our walking tour app

Meeting and pickup

  • The tour starts at the Agamont Fountain, here you'll hear about the park, the fountain, then be guided through Bar Harbor.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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