Quick Details
When: Times vary seasonally. Please click on the calendar for “real-time” availability.
Where: If you are staying in Bangor, we are happy to pick you up and drop you back off at your lodgings. If not, please meet us at the Movie Rocket Entertainment Center at 268 Odlin Road in Bangor.
Who: All are welcome and because this tour can be customized, it is ideal for families traveling with children and/or pets*.
What to expect: Weather permitting, there are a few locations where the bus stops and the tour continues on foot. The distance we cover on foot is minimal but is also always optional.
Duration: The length of the tour will vary from 2.5 to 3 hours. Weather, traffic conditions, and size of the tour group will impact how long the tour lasts. If you are concerned about the length of this tour, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us to see if we can make any special arrangements.
This tour does not include access to the King house. The King house is the location of the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation and is not open to the public.
We will pick you up at your lodgings within Bangor to start your tour and will drop you back off in time for lunch or dinner. Our modified tour van allows for plenty of space to spread out, bring your child’s car seat and toys, and has plenty of floor space for your pets*.
This tour offers a more personal interaction with your guide than can be offered in the public setting, with more opportunities to take pictures at locations that we can’t always stop at in the larger tour vehicles.
Worried about COVID? This private Derry, Maine tour is limited to a single party of between one and five people, allowing those concerned about the health of their friends and loved ones to get the most out of their relaxing tour experience.
Need a private tour for a large group? We can do that too! Click here for details.
*Pets are permitted on this private tour but one of the stops we make is at Mt. Hope Cemetery. This is a beautiful location that inspired some of Stephen King’s works and some filming was even done there – but please be advised that pets are NOT allowed outside the vehicle in the cemetery.
This tour does not include access to the King house. The King house is the location of the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation and is not open to the public.
Join us while we tour Stephen King’s Derry, Maine. We will visit locations of inspiration, books, movies, and discuss the generous philanthropic donations the Kings have made to the “Queen City,” Bangor, Maine.
Perfect for small special events, offering a much more intimate experience for our customers in one of the most luxurious SUVs on the market.
We are now offering private tours for larger groups of 6 to 12 passengers. This is another great option for large traveling groups of friends and family.