A visit to a place as amazing as Acadia National Park should be so much more than a list of stops to check off. You're looking forward to making memories you can cherish. Allow me to show you the best of my home with a personalized private tour.
I believe a tour with a local guide, should provide a deeper connection to Mount Desert Island than you could possibly find in a few short days of exploring on your own. My tours will ensure you make the most of your time here.
Welcome to Mount Desert Island, Maine
Acadia was the first national park east of the Mississippi. It is unique, both for its beauty, and the story of its founding. Bar Harbor, the principle town on the island, was originally named Eden… It’s easy to see why.
This three-hour personalized tour is a great overview for anyone looking to experience the best of Acadia National Park in comfort with your own, private local guide. We will take in the view from the summit of Cadillac Mountain, then explore the sights along Park Loop Road. This tour is a great option for anyone arriving in Bar Harbor by ship, or those looking for a personal connection with our area, before spending time exploring on your own.
If you don’t have a ship to catch, this Four-Hour tour allows for a more relaxed pace as we see everything the three-hour tour does, with the additional time to explore more of my favorite locations in -and just outside of- the park. Experience this place the way it was meant to be seen. Less hurry. More quiet places away from the crowds and tour busses.
Avoid the crush and hurry of larger group tours. My Private, Customizable Excursions are the best way to ensure you make the most of your visit to Mount Desert Island.
Acadia Driving Tours offers free pickup for visitors staying near Bar Harbor, or anyone arriving by cruise ship. All of my tours are private. Any tour can be customized. It is my goal to create a special experience, where you will enjoy the peace and beauty of Acadia National Park at a comfortable pace. Leave the driving and details to me, while you enjoy the views!
What a great adventure with our tour guide Nathan. We had so much fun with the family as he took us through Acadia national park. He showed us trails and gave some interesting facts about the history. Highly recommended
Emil
We had a great time with Nathan as our guide! He is very knowledgeable about the area, full of enthusiasm and a talented storyteller. His love for Acadia is evident. He expertly maneuvered our way through the crowded areas, while still enabling us to see everything, and he also took us to some other lesser known locations that were so beautiful. All in all a great tour - highly recommend!
Gary
Nathan is a very knowledgeable guide. He accommodated my family and made it so the 8 of us could be together in a large comfortable van. We made stops in the park and didn't feel rushed while we took many photographs of the beautiful area. He also showed us some of his favorite locations in Bar Harbor. Nathan is a polite and kind man and we enjoyed the tour... read more very much.
Barbara
Wonderful, knowledgeable tour guide. Made it fun for kids and adults.
Linsey
We were on a Maine coast and harbors cruise and wanted to see the beauty of Acadia National Park without dealing with a crowded cruise tour bus. We booked an Experience Acadia tour with Nathan and were not disappointed. It was a joy seeing the park with a tour guide who obviously appreciated seeing the picturesque views of the park as much as we did. Two days... read more before our tour the cruise line had to make a weather-related schedule change and Nathan was able to accommodate the change so we could still enjoy this special tour. At the end of our tour Nathan took us to special place and gave us an experience that was one of the high points of our trip to Maine. You will not be dissatisfied if you choose to tour with Nathan.
Alec
Nathan was great. Highly recommend.
Jay
Nate is very knowledgeable about Acadia and the history of the park. The one thing that I appreciated was he took us to the areas where the locals know about and outside of the crowds. He stopped at picturesque views and gave us the insights that only the locals know. I would highly recommend Nate if you want a good, knowledgeable, and fun tour.
Ralph
My daughter and I booked a sunset tour of Acadia National Park as this was our first visit to Maine. Nathan showed us the most picturesque sights; gave us time to explore and take in the serenity; and shared a wealth of knowledge about the area. It was such a fun and fabulous experience! Full of surprises!
S
BEST GUIDE. Nathan is spectacular and he is a great, knowledgeable storyteller. I would recommend him to anyone coming to MDI!!!! Support small businesses!
Annslee
Nathan did a great job in setting up and execution 2 tours for us. He went above and beyond what was expected including decorating the van for my wife's 70th birthday and sending us pictures and a video of our excursion after we returned home. Both Nathan and Carli were very knowledgeable and very engaging as we toured Acadia and the Bar Harbor area. 2 great... read more people to plan a trip with. I would strongly recommend Nathan and the Acadia Driving Tours.
Lanny Burgess
Lanny
We had a wonderful 3 hour tour through Acadia National Park with Nathan. He was very knowledgeable, funny and a great story teller. He made sure we were comfortable and modified where he needed to. I would highly recommend this tour and I would definitely do it again.
Lynne
High praise to Nathan and his guide Jackie for making our trip to Acadia National Park a memorable one. Jackie shared her enthusiasm and knowledge of the Park while safely transporting us to various scenic points during our 4-hour Private Tour. She tailored the tour to match our desires and activity level. She shared her favorite "off the beaten path" parts of the Park. We would... read more have missed these treasures driving on our own. She also suggested ways we could enjoy Acadia and the surrounding area during the rest of our stay. Our group of 6 agreed the tour was a wonderful introduction to the Park. The rest of our trip was enhanced by what we had learned during our tour. The following morning Jackie delivered, to our VRBO, a souvenir bag we had left in the car. That level of kindness and attention goes well beyond a 5 Star Rating.
Geri
You've got to see these views!
More about your tour guide.
Sharing the wonder and beauty of this place is a dream come true for me!
My name is Nathan Weber. I started Acadia Driving Tours because I love watching the joy on people’s faces when they first experience this gorgeous island I call Home…..