Grand Turk Historical Sightseeing Tour by Tram
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
See Grand Turk from top to bottom on a fun and informative tour by open-air tram that the whole family can enjoy. As the tram winds its way past churches, museums, a prison and other historical sites, a knowledgeable guide will provide narration and point out local residents like wild horses and donkeys. Stop in Cockburn Town, explore this centuries old Bermudian, colonial style buildings. Try local food and drink and do a bit of shopping, then visit the Grand Turk Lighthouse. Learn all about the island’s once-bustling sea salt industry, witness amazing bird-life, including flamingos, herons, egrets and cranes.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Your Grand Turk sightseeing tour starts at the tram station near the cruise terminal on the southern end of the island. After boarding the open-sided tram, set off on a route that takes you all the way up to Grand Turk’s northern tip. During the tour, your local guide will narrate with fun facts and information about the island, pointing out old churches, inns, cannons, windmills and other historical attractions, and helping you spot wild horses and donkeys. Pass by Governor’s Beach and the Space Capsule on your way to Cockburn Town, where you’ll stop to enjoy a cool drink (not included in tour price) and food tastings by local merchants. You’ll also have the chance to shop for gifts and souvenirs. Then hop back on the tram to continue north, passing by Her Majesty’s Prison, built in the 1830s, and the National Museum, housed in a colonial building. Travel by Crabtree Park and North Creek on your way to the Grand Turk Lighthouse, perched on the northern end of Grand Turk. Built in 1852, it’s the only lighthouse in the Turks and Caicos. After snapping a few photos, head back down the island. The journey through Grand Turk also takes you past the island’s salt ponds, known as ‘salinas.’ These remnants of the country’s old salt industry are now home to flamingos and other tropical birds. As you go by them on the tram, your guide will tell you about the natural formation of the saltwater ponds and about the history of the industry, which dates back to the 1600s. Your tour ends with return to the tram station.
What‘s Included
Beverage
Local guide
Food tastings (provided by local merchants)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
3 Lighthouse Entrance Fee (may be applied towards drinks, snacks or gift shop items)
Options
Grand Turk Historical Sightseeing Tour by Tram
Reviews
488 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Can Viator be TRUSTED?????
Michelle G,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00STOP ! DO NOT ENTER!!!! DONT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY. Waited on time at the correct location and no one ever showed up. Called 30 mins later and the owner said they wanted to do the tour and hoped their tram would be up and running but it wasn’t. I messaged them 2 hours before and asked if everything was on time and if it was going bc of recent reviews and they never responded. NO SHOW. Ruined our entire day. BUT MAYBE WE ALL SHOULD START QUESTIONING WETHER VIATOR IS A PLACE THAT CAN BE TRUSTED FOR TOURS. This is the 2nd time this has happened to me on their platform. And if they slow vendors on they shld have to meet a standard. If you look at all the reviews there’s no way Viator shouldn’t lock them off the platform. VIATOR DO BETTER
Broken Down Again
Pamela S,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Did not happen. Tram broken down. No service given. Requesting total refund read the reviews before booking
Terrible
ellentW9570UN,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We arrived for the tour to be informed that it broke down the previous week and we were never informed. I am currently trying to get my money refunded.
Tram Broken, NO Communication
Hollie W,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Tram was broken and there was no communication from the tour provider. Was ridiculous that we have to wander around to ensure it was actually broken.
No show tour guide
tamantham2025,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I arrived at the meeting spot but no one showed up and no one communicated prior to the meeting to say there was a change. Upon my arrival, another tour company personnel told me the person was showing up because they broke down.
You get what you pay for
Constance W,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The tour itself was good and was half the price of the tour if you booked thru the cruise. Two bad parts. One was, the trolley we were on was so loud you could not hear the guide. He said the trolley was one that was going in for repair and he apologized for its condition. He was knowledgeable about the area. The second is, we had a 9:00am excursion and we were the only 2 signed up. They wanted to know if we could wait until 11:00 but we didn’t want to. We had limited time on the island. So they asked if we could wait until 9:30 while they tried to drum up business. Which we agreed. At 10:00 they showed back up to pick us up with the other customers. Overall the tour was good.
Failed
Andreas K,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Unfortunately, this tour was cancelled. We haven't received a message. I hope we will receive the refund.
Despite confirmed reservation we did not get a place. Absolutely inadmissible. Absolutely not recommended, never again.
Rudolf B,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Despite confirmed reservation not getting a seat
long walk
Jim D,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00its is a long walk, 1 mile, from the Princess Ship to the Island Tram pick up point outside the Cruise area lot. Travel guide was very informative and Anuki is a stopping point...
horrible i hate yall
salynaw2026,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00horrible they literally canceled day of right when we got there.. yall just book thru carnival
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