Private Tours of Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor, Maine.

Experience beautiful Mount Desert Island with a local tour guide, passionate about sharing this incredible place.

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.

Experience Acadia

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.

(Three-Hour, Private Tour)

The Way Life Should Be

(Four-Hour, Private Tour)

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. 

Private Driving Tours

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!

  • 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

    Geri Seidenstricker Avatar Geri

    We had the best private excursion with Nathan. He is so knowledgeable and the great thing about private tours is you get to say how long you want to stay at each spot. I would highly recommend taking his tour and he will put together a tour that fits your wants/needs!! Acadia National Park was beautiful and he knows the way to get you into the spots even when they... read more

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    Michelle Flander Avatar Michelle

    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

    Barbara Gavin Avatar Barbara
  • We had an exceptional tour with Nathan- his knowledge of Acadia and the surrounding area was great, and we saw so much that we never would have seen on our own. He even gave us a few places to check out on our own, which we did, and they did not disappoint!! It was so easy to enjoy our time in Acadia with Nathan leading the way- do not... read more

    Judith Cobain Avatar Judith

    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 Watkins Avatar Gary

    We booked a 4-hour tour w Acadia Driving Tours and it was fabulous. Nathan did a great job getting us to all the good spots and avoiding crowds. He really got us engaged with the beauty of Acadia through his insightful personal stories. We highly recommend Nathan for any tour in the Acadia NP area.

    Joe Combes Avatar Joe
  • 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 Watkins Avatar Gary

    Nathan was a fantastic guide and was willing to construct our tour to meet our needs and interests. He has a wonderful personality and a great knowledge of the history of the area. It was a very crowded day but we were able to be dropped off to see the sights and not worry about finding parking. We highly recommend this tour!

    Nina Welch Avatar Nina

    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 Bottoms Avatar Annslee
  • Family drove up from OOB for a day trip to Acadia. Booked a 4 hour tour to take a break from driving. Nathan met us promptly and helped us avoid the crowds. Very knowledgeable about the park and good stories. Highly recommend!

    Michael Robinson Avatar Michael

    From start to finish, Nathan was a professional! He was able to show us the points of interest around the park and explained a lot of the history surrounding this beautiful area! I would recommended him

    nathalie tungesvik Avatar nathalie

    A comfortable, informative, and energetic tour.

    L T Avatar L

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…..