Inside One of Bar Harbor’s Historic Gilded Age Mansions

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Step beyond the streets of Bar Harbor and into one of the town’s most intriguing historic homes. The Haunted Mansion Tour offers a rare opportunity to explore a Gilded Age Summer Cottage connected to documented paranormal reports and unexplained activity. Unlike typical walking tours, this experience takes place inside the historic building itself, where guests explore multiple floors and hear the personal stories connected to the property.

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Bar Harbor Ghost Tours has exclusive access to the mansion, allowing guests to experience parts of the building rarely open to the public — including the first floor, second floor, 3rd floor and the historic basement where unusual activity has been reported by staff and visitors over the years.

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Group size is intentionally limited so guests can experience the building in a quiet and atmospheric setting. Only 15 guests are permitted on each tour due to the historic layout of the house.

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A Tour Rooted in History

The mansion dates to the Gilded Age era, when Bar Harbor was one of the most famous summer destinations for America’s wealthiest families. Within its walls are stories of residents, staff members, and unexplained encounters that have been reported for generations.

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Rather than theatrical ghost hunting, this tour focuses on:

• The history of the mansion and its residents
• Documented paranormal reports connected to the property
• Personal accounts from staff and investigators
• Recorded evidence associated with activity in the house

 

Exclusive Paranormal Evidence

Guests on the Haunted Mansion Tour will also see video footage capturing unusual activity recorded inside the building. These recordings come from personal cameras and cameras located on both the first floor and second floor, where unexplained movement and anomalies have occasionally been captured. The footage offers guests an opportunity to examine the kinds of reports that have contributed to the mansion’s reputation over the years.

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What Guests May Experience

During this indoor tour you may:

• Explore all four floors of the historic mansion
• Visit the basement level, an area normally restricted to staff
• Hear the history of the mansion and the people who once lived there
• Learn about unexplained activity reported by staff and visitors
• Experience the quiet atmosphere of one of Bar Harbor’s historic homes after dark

 

While no paranormal experience can ever be guaranteed, the setting itself provides a rare glimpse into one of the town’s most intriguing historic properties.

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Supporting Local History

A portion of every ticket helps preserve Bar Harbor’s heritage.

$10 from each standard ticket is donated to support the Bar Harbor Historical Society, helping maintain and protect the region’s historic resources.

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Haunted Mansion Ticket Options:

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Standard Mansion Tour  $34 per guest

Includes the full guided experience inside the Gilded Age mansion, including basement access and historical interpretation. ($10 from each ticket supports the Bar Harbor Historical Society.)

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VIP Mansion Experience $64 per guest

A limited number of guests may upgrade to the VIP Mansion Tour.

VIP guests receive:

• Extended discussion of the building’s paranormal history
• Additional historical accounts connected to former residents
• Additional time to review actual security footage captured in the building.

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VIP availability is extremely limited due to the mansion’s capacity restrictions.

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VIP + Signed Ghost Book $84

For guests who wish to take the history home with them.

Includes everything in the Standard and VIP experiences plus:

• A signed copy of the Bar Harbor Ghost Book, published in 2025 which is a detailed collection of documented hauntings from the town.

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An Intimate Historical Experience

Because of the historic structure and narrow interior spaces, tours are limited to just 15 guests. This ensures a quieter atmosphere and allows guests to fully appreciate the history of the mansion.

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Reservations are required and advance booking is strongly recommended.

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Why Guests Choose the Haunted Mansion Tour

Visitors select this experience because it offers something rare:

• Access inside a historic Gilded Age mansion after dark
• Exploration of multiple floors and basement areas
• Recorded security footage of unusual activity inside the building
• A small group experience limited to 15 guests
• Support for the Bar Harbor Historical Society

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Few places in Bar Harbor offer an opportunity to explore a historic home like this after hours. The Haunted Mansion Tour allows guests to step directly into that history.