See downtown Bar Harbor highlights on a fully narrated 30-minute trolley ride
30 Minutes
Narrated trolley tour, Guide
Explore Bar Harbor by trolley on a fully narrated 30-minute ride through the village and downtown district. Use it as an easy orientation to local history, landmarks, shops, and dining options.
Tours depart from Oli's Trolley Station at the Boardwalk at the Harborside Hotel (55 West Street). Routes may vary due to weather, traffic, or road conditions, and tours may be cancelled due to lack of public participation.
Cancel at least 24 hours in advance with your booking number for a full refund. Cruise ship passengers get a full refund if your ship does not come into port; provide your booking number within 7 days of the tour date.
Check in 30 minutes before departure at either 1 West Street (Oli's Trolley Gift Shop) or 55 West Street (Oli's Trolley Station). Boarding begins 15 minutes before departure at Oli's Trolley Station.
Bring the credit card you booked with and a photo ID; they may be required at check-in.
Yes. Tour routes may vary due to weather, traffic, or road conditions, and tours may be cancelled due to lack of public participation.
55 West Street Bar Harbor, ME US 04609
Guides like Jim, Rick, Fred, Steve, and Bill have built a strong reputation for delivering genuinely engaging tours of Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Reviewers consistently highlight how knowledgeable and personable the drivers are, sharing stories and historical details that even longtime Maine residents found new and surprising. The tours range from a quick 30-minute downtown overview to a full 4-hour exploration of the national park, making it easy to tailor the experience to your schedule. A practical bonus that comes up often is the parking situation. Acadia can be a nightmare to navigate on your own, and having a driver handle all of that while you sit back and take in the scenery is something guests genuinely appreciate. The trolleys are clean and comfortable, and for those who couldn't snag Cadillac Mountain passes, this is a smart alternative. One traveler even used the service for a wedding party, complete with a goodie box of souvenirs, which speaks to the flexibility on offer. The rare complaint has pointed to inconsistency in tour length, so it may be worth confirming timing details when you book. That said, the overwhelming majority of guests leave happy and many do both tours back to back. If you are visiting Acadia for the first time, this is a genuinely solid way to get the lay of the land before heading out to explore the highlights on your own.
This was amazing! We took the 2.5 hour full loop road and up Cadillac Mountain tour. I've lived in Maine for my entire life and have family members all over MDI so I have frequented Acadia and Bar Harbor many, many times. Going into this tour, I came into it expecting it to just be a ride around the loop road, and it's beautiful! But it's more of a been there, done that type of situation to me. I was on it with friends who have never been there before. But our trolley driver, Rick, was an absolute treasure trove of information! The views from Acadia are beautiful as always! I always love going to Jordan Pond House. But I learned fascinating things on this tour that I don't think I ever would have learned unless reading many, many books about the area. I would recommend this to absolutely anyone who visits Acadia INCLUDING MAINERS!! Don't be stubborn just because you live here. There is SO MUCH fascinating stuff to learn about MDI.
Joshua Harper
July 1, 2026
This was amazing! We took the 2.5 hour full loop road and up Cadillac Mountain tour. I've lived in Maine for my entire life and have family members all over MDI so I have frequented Acadia and Bar Harbor many, many times. Going into this tour, I came into it expecting it to just be a ride around the loop road, and it's beautiful! But it's more of a been there, done that type of situation to me. I was on it with friends who have never been there before. But our trolley driver, Rick, was an absolute treasure trove of information! The views from Acadia are beautiful as always! I always love going to Jordan Pond House. But I learned fascinating things on this tour that I don't think I ever would have learned unless reading many, many books about the area. I would recommend this to absolutely anyone who visits Acadia INCLUDING MAINERS!! Don't be stubborn just because you live here. There is SO MUCH fascinating stuff to learn about MDI.
Joshua Harper
July 1, 2026
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