Experience more of Acadia and Mount Desert Island on a fully private tour that combines the iconic beauty of Cadillac Mountain with Somes Sound, historic villages and the fascinating stories of Maine’s Gilded Age. Travel to the summit of Cadillac Mountain for sweeping views of Frenchman Bay and the surrounding islands. Discover Jordan Pond, Rockefeller’s historic carriage roads and stone bridges, then journey beyond the Park Loop Road to beautiful Somes Sound and the quieter side of Mount Desert Island. Explore picturesque coastal villages, grand summer estates and scenic overlooks while hearing stories of the families who helped shape Bar Harbor and Acadia. Because the tour is exclusively for your party, your local guide can customize the experience around your interests, with time for photographs, questions and spontaneous stops. Operating since 1999. We handle your park entrance and Cadillac Mountain reservation so you can relax and experience Acadia like a local.
See the touring road created by the Rockefeller family to enjoy the beauty of Acadia.
Stand on the summit of Cadillac Mountain with 360 degree views of Acadia National Park while looking down on the town of Bar Harbor and the Porcupine Islands.
See where Acadia National Park started and visit the nature center and Wild Gardens of Acadia
See stunning views of the famous Sand Beach and Great Head granite outcropping.
See the magnificent pink granite coastline and walk down to Thunder Hole as the water crashes in.
See Otter and Precipice Cliffs, look for the soaring Peregrine Falcons.
is one of Acadia National Park’s most famous landmarks, renowned for its crystal-clear waters and the iconic twin peaks known as The Bubbles framing its northern shore. Formed by ancient glaciers, this pristine body of water covers 187 acres and plunges to depths of 150 feet, making it Acadia's deepest and clearest lake
A spectacular, 5-mile-long body of water that nearly bisects Mount Desert Island, celebrated as the only official glacial fjord (or fjard) on the Atlantic coast of the United States
See the beautiful harbor filled with yachts and lobster boats surrounded by beautiful summer homes.
is a scenic, 2.3-acre botanical haven managed by the Land & Garden Preserve in Northeast Harbor, Maine. Created in 1956 by lifelong resident Charles Kenneth Savage
All of our tours start and end by going through Bar Harbor's Historic corridors.
We will pick up from any Mount Desert Island location, no need to find parking! If you are staying off the island, we will meet you at the Hulls Cove Visitor Center of Acadia National Park. There is a large parking lot. The Guides will meet you under the covered pavilion. If you are coming by CRUISE SHIP please know we are a tendered port. We will meet you with a sign. Feel free to explore town before your tour, the guide can pick up from anywhere in downtown Bar Harbor.
Our guide, Bill Thurston, was fantastic. He was on time, vehicle was great. He knew so much about the history of the area, the changes in the area over time caused by Mother Nature & humans. He gave us so much info about the rich & famous past & present.He told us how the park was created & preserved. He was a very careful driver. We would highly recommend this company and ask for Bill!! It was worth the cost.
Ed is an awesome tour guide with a wealth of information about Bar Harbor and history in general. Very intelligent and knows more than just history as he can provide you with j formation about the local flora and fauna. He is very sweet and answers any questions you have.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your time with Ed. His knowledge of Bar Harbor, Acadia’s history, and the local flora and fauna makes touring with him such a special experience. We’re lucky to have him on our team, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for choosing At Your Service Tours!
I am a solo female traveller. I paid $725 for this day tour. The amount paid was not worth it. I felt very uncomfortable at several moments where my guide touched my arm, wanted to speak with me about romantic relationships, commented on my looks, and spoke as if we were on a date. Being a long time solo traveller, I know to be calm & polite in these situations to avoid awkwardness. I would have preferred things remain completely professional & to not be touched at all. I know if I would have been present with a male traveler, I would not have had to deal with this. I'm sure the guide meant no harm, he was friendly, but I don't think it's fair that due to being a solo female traveller. I have to pay so much, and yet be made to feel uncomfortable. I expect extreme professionalism for this exorbitant price. Please, do better for (all) your customers. It was not fair how I was treated. Aside from that, the park is beautiful & the van is nice, but again, not at all worth the price.
As a woman owned company I am deeply sorry to hear that you felt uncomfortable at points during your private tour. We take the safety, comfort, and peace of mind of our solo female travelers with the utmost seriousness. The behavior you described does not align with the strict standards of professionalism we expect from our team. I am addressing this directly with the guide involved. Luckily we have go pros on our vehicles. I also want to apologize for the frustration regarding the cost. To clarify for our guests, our private tours are priced as a flat group rate for the vehicle, accommodating groups of up to six people, rather than an individual per-person ticket. However, regardless of group size, every single guest deserves a flawless, professional, and secure experience, and we clearly fell short of your expectations.
Our Guide Bill was great. Very knowledgeable and even though the weather was DISMAL he made it a good time. Good way to figure out where you want to explore further. We whole heartedly endorse At Your Service tours.
Thanks!! So glad Bill kept things fun despite that gloomy weather and helped you map out your next moves. Your shoutout means everything to the At Your Service team. See you next time—hopefully with some sunshine
We had a great private tour of Acadia. So nice to be able to enjoy the beauty of the park without the hassle of trying to find parking. Our guide provided us with so much interesting information.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your private tour of Acadia National Park. The stunning natural beauty of the park truly speaks for itself, and we’re delighted that you could experience it without the stress of parking.
We had an excellent tour with Caleb! He was very fun and informative. We saw many beautiful sights and learned a lot. It was a great tour!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent tour with Caleb in Acadia National Park. It’s always our goal to provide a fun and informative experience, and it sounds like Caleb truly delivered!
We had a lovely time with Pete, our tour guide! He was knowledgeable about the area and answered all the questions we had. He was flexible in terms of itinerary and stopped when we wanted to get a picture of something we saw. The fall colors were absolutely stunning! For the most part, everyone could hear Pete's explanations of what we were seeing, especially when we stopped at different places. However, there were times when he was answering the questions of the person in the front seat and he didn't talk loud enough for everyone in the van to hear. Perhaps he thought he was simply having a private conversation with the person next to him? We had five adults in the van, and there seemed to be plenty of room. I would definitely recommend a private tour with this company.
Thank you so much for joining us! We are thrilled to hear that you had a lovely time with Pete and that he was able to tailor the itinerary so you could capture those stunning fall colors. We will certainly share this feedback with Pete and the rest of our team to ensure we’re more mindful of voice projection and engagement with the entire van throughout the tour
Mary is a consummate local 'historian' and great tour guide who loves to share her wonder and true appreciation for this beautiful area! We sensed a sweet sincerity in her concise interpretation and explanation of the cultural, historical and folklore of the Acadia area. Also had a chance to see some of the more out of the way local favorite drive spots that a tour bus would not be able to drive thru such as some of the more exclusive private homes and properties on small roads. And lastly, she made sure that there was more than enough time to get lots of photos for the memories of it all!!! We could never have known about so much hidden beauty that is all around this beautiful area. So...thank you kindly Mary!
It’s wonderful that you were able to see those hidden gems and exclusive spots that the big buses just can't reach—that’s exactly the kind of 'hidden beauty' we love sharing with our guests! We will be sure to pass your thanks along to Mary; she will be so happy to hear she helped you capture those perfect photos.
We had a wonderful 4-hour tour with At Your Service Tours. Our driver was Dana and she was amazing. She had a lot of knowledge about the history of Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park and was genuinely eager to share it with us. Interestingly, she also was very familiar with the geology of the area as well as very informed about the local flora and fauna. Beavers were a particular area of interest for her and we enjoyed learning about their industrious habits. Dana also regaled us with wonderful stories about how the residents of the island support each other as neighbors especially during the long winter season. One in our group had mobility issues and Dana helped with his wheelchair and made sure he fully enjoyed the tour. The van was comfortable, clean, and stocked with water and sweet and savory snacks. I highly recommend At Your Service Tours!
Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that Dana provided such an amazing and educational experience for your group. She is a wealth of knowledge on everything from the island's geology to our industrious local beavers, and we love that her passion for Mount Desert Island truly shone through.
great natural views, including changing leaves, varying landscapes and ocean views. Made even better by a personable and vey knowledgeable guide.
Our guides pride themselves on being local experts, so we’re thrilled to hear that their knowledge helped bring the landscape to life for you. Thank you for the kind words, and we hope to welcome you back to the island for another beautiful season!
