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Enjoy a private, exclusive tour in Bar Harbor with your own local guide. Step into the mysterious side of Maine's famous coastal town on this ghost tour. Discover elegant historic streets where grand hotels once stood and hear tales that blur the line between history and folklore.
Your guide brings Bar Harbor's past to life through carefully researched ghost stories, maritime mysteries and accounts of unexplained encounters. Walk quiet waterfront paths as darkness settles over Frenchman Bay. Visit historic landmarks that have witnessed triumph and tragedy. Learn how devastating fires, shipwrecks and Victorian-era traditions shaped the town's supernatural reputation. This tour offers a thoughtful mix of history, storytelling and atmosphere for travelers who enjoy local legends with authentic historical context.
Please note: The availability and accessibility of attractions may vary based on time of day and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The guide will meet all guests beside the waterfront overlook at Agamont Park. (1 Newport Dr, Bar Harbor, ME 04609)
The tour concludes at the nearly 100 year-old Bar Harbor Club.
Itinerary
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1Agamont Park
Agamont Park overlooks Frenchman Bay and has welcomed visitors for generations. Your guide introduces Bar Harbor's haunted reputation through stories of shipwrecks, dense fog and unexplained events along the waterfront. As twilight settles over the harbor the atmosphere sets the tone for the evening.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Balance Rock Inn
This elegant Victorian inn reflects Bar Harbor's grand summer resort era. Learn about former residents and guests whose stories have inspired local ghost legends. The quiet streets surrounding the inn make an ideal setting for tales from the town's past.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
Completed in 1907, this striking stone church and its Gothic architecture provide the perfect setting for spooky local legends. Hear stories of the town's changing fortunes after the Great Fire and the legends that have become linked with this historic landmark.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Village Green
Village Green has long been the center of community life in Bar Harbor. Your guide shares stories of historic disasters, remarkable survivors and strange encounters remembered by local residents. Learn how familiar places often hide unexpected histories.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5St. Saviour's Episcopal Church
Completed in the late nineteenth century this landmark church has watched over Bar Harbor for well over a century. Discover the history behind its memorials and hear respectful stories linked with unexplained experiences nearby. The peaceful setting becomes especially atmospheric after sunset.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Criterion Theater
The historic Criterion Theatre has entertained audiences since the 1930s. Hear stories of unexplained sounds and unusual sightings that have become part of local folklore.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Bar Harbor Club
The Bar Harbor Club recalls the elegance of the town's Gilded Age. Your guide shares stories of the lives forever changed by the Great Fire of 1947. Hear local tales of unexplained encounters that continue to fuel Bar Harbor's ghostly reputation. The tour concludes with one final story that leaves you wondering whether some of the past still lingers today.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for children under the age of 10
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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