Best Tours & Experiences in Bar Harbor for Kids & Families

55 family-friendly tours & experiences with age ratings and parent tips.

Looking for the best tours & experiences in Bar Harbor for kids? As charming coastal town and gateway to Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor offers guided activities and unique local experiences that families won't find anywhere else. Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking for something new, we've rated every option for age-appropriateness, stroller access, and value so you can skip the guesswork.

Tours with kids are hit or miss. Walking tours over 90 minutes lose most children. We rate each for pace, engagement level, and whether there are enough stops to keep little legs moving. Private and small-group tours almost always work better with families. In Bar Harbor, expect short but spectacular summers (June-September) — fall foliage is breathtaking. Pro tip: Get to Acadia early — parking fills by 9am in summer. Jordan Pond House popovers are a family tradition. Bar Island is walkable at low tide — check tide charts. Bug spray is essential June-July.

Below you'll find our curated list of tours & experiences in Bar Harbor, ME — each with detailed age ratings (infants through teens), cost estimates for a family of four, and the practical parent details that matter: parking, stroller access, nursing rooms, and honest reviews of what makes each spot worth your time.

Ambergris Voyages

Ambergris Voyages

5.0(101)

Ages: 5 and up

Acadia Woods Cottages

Acadia Woods Cottages

5.0(38)

Ages: all ages

Indoor/OutdoorRainy Day
Sail Acadia

Sail Acadia

5.0(337)

Ages: 5-17

Outdoor
Island Cruises

Island Cruises

5.0(391)

Ages: 5-17

Outdoor
MDI Tours

MDI Tours

5.0(5)

Ages: 2 and up

Foxwalk Adventures

Foxwalk Adventures

5.0(15)

Ages: 5–16

Boundless Local Tours

Boundless Local Tours

5.0(1)

Ages: 6 and up

Acadia Sea Kayaking Adventures

Acadia Sea Kayaking Adventures

5.0(290)

Ages: 7–18

Acadia Ebike Adventure

Acadia Ebike Adventure

5.0(438)

Ages: 9-17

Outdoor
Down East Bird Watching & Nature Tours

Down East Bird Watching & Nature Tours

5.0(12)

Ages: 8–16

Outdoor
Atlantic Climbing School

Atlantic Climbing School

5.0(84)

Ages: 8-17

Outdoor
Bar Harbor Welcome Sign

Bar Harbor Welcome Sign

5.0(2)

Ages: All ages

Museum in the Streets MarkerFree

Museum in the Streets Marker

5.0(1)

Ages: 6–16

Outdoor
Buggin ME Boat Tours

Buggin ME Boat Tours

5.0(46)

Ages: 5 and up

Lulu Lobster Boat Ride

Lulu Lobster Boat Ride

4.9(380)

Ages: 3-17

Outdoor
Robertson Sea Tours

Robertson Sea Tours

4.9(97)

Ages: 5 and up

Acadia Stand Up Paddle & E-Bike

Acadia Stand Up Paddle & E-Bike

4.9(90)

Ages: 9-17

Outdoor
Oli's Trolley Inc

Oli's Trolley Inc

4.8(499)

Ages: All ages

Bubble RockFree

Bubble Rock

4.8(375)

Ages: 5-17

Outdoor
Bar Island Land BridgeFree

Bar Island Land Bridge

4.8(550)

Ages: 6–16

Outdoor
Schooner Head Overlook

Schooner Head Overlook

4.8(331)

Ages: All ages

Schoodic Arts for All

Schoodic Arts for All

4.8(31)

Ages: 3 and up

Rainy Day
OldfarmFree

Oldfarm

4.8(53)

Ages: 2–12

Outdoor
Great Pond Outdoor Adventure

Great Pond Outdoor Adventure

4.8(143)

Ages: 6–18

American Ghost Walks Bar Harbor

American Ghost Walks Bar Harbor

4.8(187)

Ages: 8 and up

Paddling Beaches Private Kayak Tours

Paddling Beaches Private Kayak Tours

4.8(36)

Ages: 6-17

Outdoor
Maine State Sea Kayak

Maine State Sea Kayak

4.8(137)

Ages: 7–18

Sea Princess Cruises

Sea Princess Cruises

4.7(543)

Ages: 5-17

Outdoor
Acadian Boat Tours

Acadian Boat Tours

4.7(1,430)

Ages: 3–16

Outdoor
Balance RockFree

Balance Rock

4.7(40)

Ages: All ages

Outdoor
Bar Harbor Coastal Cab & Tours

Bar Harbor Coastal Cab & Tours

4.7(27)

Ages: All ages

Rainy Day
Barn Arts

Barn Arts

4.7(16)

Ages: 3 and up

Rainy Day
George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History

George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History

4.7(159)

Ages: 3–18

Rainy Day
Agamont FountainFree

Agamont Fountain

4.7(13)

Ages: 0–6

Outdoor
Bar Harbor Ghost Tours – Locally Owned Original Ghost Tour

Bar Harbor Ghost Tours – Locally Owned Original Ghost Tour

4.7(96)

Ages: 8–18

Coastal Kayaking Tours Inc

Coastal Kayaking Tours Inc

4.7(300)

Ages: 6-17

Outdoor
Harbor House

Harbor House

4.7(22)

Ages: 6 and up

Rainy Day
Egg Rock Lighthouse

Egg Rock Lighthouse

4.7(133)

Ages: 5–18

Salt CottagesFree

Salt Cottages

4.7(105)

Ages: 6–16

Outdoor
Blue Horizons PreserveFree

Blue Horizons Preserve

4.6(35)

Ages: 6-17

Outdoor
Egg Rock Overlook

Egg Rock Overlook

4.6(67)

Ages: All ages

Carroll Homestead

Carroll Homestead

4.6(62)

Ages: 6–12

Outdoor

Thunder Hole

4.6(3,193)

Ages: 5–18

Kids' Corner

4.5(4)

Ages: 2–10

Rainy Day
Maine Discovery Museum

Maine Discovery Museum

4.5(670)

Ages: 0–10

IndoorRainy Day
Terramor Outdoor Resort

Terramor Outdoor Resort

4.5(340)

Ages: 6-16

Outdoor
In the Woods

In the Woods

4.5(85)

Ages: All ages

Rainy Day
Sieur de Monts Nature Center

Sieur de Monts Nature Center

4.5(239)

Ages: 0–14

Indoor/OutdoorRainy Day
Cadillac's The North Face

Cadillac's The North Face

4.5(23)

Ages: 6 and up

Rainy Day
Cadillac Mountain Sports

Cadillac Mountain Sports

4.5(220)

Ages: 5-17

Indoor/OutdoorRainy Day
Acadia Outfitters

Acadia Outfitters

4.4(91)

Ages: 6-17

Outdoor
Downeast Windjammer Cruise Lines LLC

Downeast Windjammer Cruise Lines LLC

4.4(460)

Ages: 5-17

Outdoor
Children's Discovery Museum

Children's Discovery Museum

4.3(216)

Ages: 2–10

Rainy Day
Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce

Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce

4.2(43)

Ages: All ages

Rainy Day

Island of Imagination Early Learning Center

Ages: 0–6

Rainy Day

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