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.

Compare tours and see current availability.

If you don’t see a time that works for you (especially last-minute booking), or if you would like to develop a custom experience, please reach out by e-mail or phone.

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!

  • Nice knowledgeable guy.

    Lou Meiners Avatar Lou

    Thank you Nathan for a great tour. God blessed the area, a beautiful part of our country and your love of the area and of God shines through.

    Barbara DelMonaco Avatar Barbara

    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
  • A comfortable, informative, and energetic tour.

    L T Avatar L

    Wonderful, knowledgeable tour guide. Made it fun for kids and adults.

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    Linsey R Avatar Linsey

    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
  • 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

    Solid tour with a great guide! We did the 4-hour tour with Nathan and had so much fun. He took us to the top of Cadillac, drove the Park Loop Road, showed us Thunder Hole, and dropped us off to walk part of the Shore Path to Otter Cliffs. He joined us and played his beautiful Irish flute for us while we enjoyed the beautiful summer day. Just perfect.

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    Two Small Potatoes Avatar Two

    Very fun and took us to all the great sights

    Tanner Rubin Avatar Tanner
  • 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 Galesi Avatar S

    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

    An Unforgettable Acadia Tour – Thoughtful, Scenic, and So Personal We had the most incredible day touring Acadia National Park with Nathan from Acadia Driving Tours. From the very beginning, Nathan went above and beyond — even before our tour, he took time to speak with me over the phone and offer thoughtful, personalized recommendations for places to explore on Mount Desert Island. Every suggestion was spot-on — from a peaceful... read more

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    Monica Hart Avatar Monica

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…..