90-minute Ghost Walking Tour in Bar Harbor





Description
On our ghost walk, you'll travel the sea-sprayed Shore Path, where you might catch a glimpse of a ghost or even a sea serpent. You'll learn the history behind a variety of mysterious local incidents and expand your knowledge of the supernatural with accounts of the three major types of ghosts: residual manifestations, intelligent hauntings, and poltergeists. The weird tales include the strange goings-on at otherwise opulent lodgings like the Balance Rock Inn, the legendary Bar Harbor Club, and several other paranormal hotspots about town. Marcus LiBrizzi, author of Ghosts of Acadia and Haunted Islands in the Gulf of Maine, two of the authoritative books on Maine's haunted tales, calls our tour "an unforgettable, spine-tingling tour of Bar Harbor’s haunted sites." Join us to discover for yourself.
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Itinerary
Begin at the beginning with tales from the indigenous peoples who once called the area home. Some ancient monster sightings from the Wabanaki Confederacy's oral tradition curiously align with more contemporary accounts of encounters with unknown animals.
The Bar Harbor Inn was the scene of contemporary ghost reports and once the site of a private club for wealthy gentlemen called The Reading Room. One of the club's members, although not really a Ghostbuster, helped pave the way for authentic parapsychological research.
Ghost stories abound along this scenic walkway as well as spectacular views of famous landmarks including the Egg Rock Lighthouse and Balance Rock. It's also the perfect setting for spooky seafaring yarns, tales of Maine's haunted lighthouses, and reports of a local sea serpent.
Long a playground for the rich and famous, the history of Bar Harbor’s mansions is steeped in scandal, mystery, and intrigue including astounding accounts of hauntings and one legendary curse. One such haunted estate has now become the Balance Rock Inn once the home of two little girls pestered by an annoying ghost.
Working people in town also report brushes with the unknown and the unexplained. Seemingly ordinary shops and apartments have become the backdrop for unexplained events. Even the sky above has been haunted by UFOs.
Pay your respects at the historic graveyard of St. Saviour's Episcopal Church established in 1790. Mainly populated with tombstones dating back to the 19th Century, this cemetery may not be haunted, but is the setting for more than one extraordinary story.
One of the original grand summer estates in Bar Harbor and more recently an inn, Ledgelawn now serves as housing for seasonal employees. Discover the reason a star-crossed woman in white haunts the property. Unlike countless similar specters this ghost has a ghost reason for wearing white.
Discover a former inhabitants connection to the Hope Diamond, a possession both coveted and dreaded. This cursed gem has a long history for attracting death and destruction. Learn about the tragedies which earned the treasure its bad reputation before and after it arrived on Mount Desert Island.
Like many vintage cinemas and performance venues this historic theater has its own ghostly lore. What makes this destination unique are its scandalous historical secrets as well as its peculiar Silver Screen specters such as the glowing green ghost said to wander backstage.
Now an exclusive retreat for the rich, this location was once the home of swimming club called Pemetic Lodge. By the 1920s, it became a prestigious private club for the country’s wealthiest men including that most famous robber baron of the Gilded Age J.P. Morgan. In 1980s, the abandoned building became a breeding ground for dire, local folklore.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(177)
Great, guide was awesome Great stories and history Definitely wasn't too dark either
We had a wonderful time. Our guide Evan was very knowledgeable and funny. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your Awesome Review!
Fantastic! Great guide, very animated. She made the trip super interesting and I even got a little spooked. lol. Just a fun thing to do with some Bar Harbor history. I liked a bit of history thrown in.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Susan! We're thrilled you had such a spooky good time exploring Bar Harbor with us. 😊
Our guide, Doug, was informative about the different types of ghost/spirits. He had a great way of tying the supernatural into relatable and historical events in Bar Harbor.
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so glad you enjoyed your tour with Doug. It's wonderful to hear that his explanations of the different types of spirits, along with the way he connected the supernatural to Bar Harbor's rich history, made the experience memorable.
The guide was likable and a good storyteller. He knew a lot about the area and actually had a degree in folklore.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found your guide both knowledgeable and engaging.
This was a nice tour with a very friendly host - decent size group. Limited opportunities for sitting but the walking is not a far distance. A good chance to see some of the local inns from the outside. We were scared on the way home.
Thank you for joining our Ghost Walking Tour in Bar Harbor and for taking the time to leave a review! We're glad you enjoyed the experience and found your guide friendly and engaging.
A great way to learn some of the local history along with some spooky tales of Bar Harbor! Highly recommend!
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed learning about Bar Harbor's rich history while exploring its spooky side.
It was a very fun tour! Julie was exceptionally knowledgeable, funny, and fun, with just the right amount of ghostly stories mixed in with history.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that you had such a fun time on the tour. Julie is passionate about bringing Bar Harbor's history and ghost stories to life, and we're thrilled that her knowledge, humor, and storytelling made the experience memorable.
Had a great Ghost tour with Julie! She shared the local lore with great enthusiasm & also gave us good recommendations for additional side quests based on the local haunts & stories we very much appreciated! Weather was perfect & it’s a great way to spend a couple hours getting good historical information as well!
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed your evening with Julie and that she was able to bring Bar Harbor's history, legends, and local lore to life. We love sharing not only the ghost stories but also recommendations for further adventures around town.
We highly recommend this 6:30 PM tour with Doug. It was a beautiful short walk with a few spots to learn more not only about ghosts, but some great information about the area. We are locals and there were some things we didn't know that made us feel that much more grateful to live in this beautiful region of the world. We would take the same tour again someday with friends if that says anything.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Doug and that even as locals, you discovered something new about Bar Harbor. It means a lot to know the experience gave you an even greater appreciation for the area. We'd be honored to welcome you and your friends back for another tour someday!



