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
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.
Options
Grand Turk Historical Sightseeing Tour by Tram
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)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
496 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Doug is a very...
Linda M,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Doug is a very knowledgable tour guide. However time management needs a bit of work. Late start and late finish. If you are tight for time make sure you take an early tour... Tram was unreliable had to boosted several times... He did however treat everyone with kindness, assisting the older passengers, and waiting on those who needed a bit more time.
Stuff happens
Joann R,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Unfortunately we we weren’t able to take the tour as the company’s vehicle broke down and the tour was cancelled
Horrible experience
Vestal O,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00We were not notified that the tram was broken until we arrived and it had been broke down for days before our tour was scheduled. Also was charged and not refunded
Raymond was a great tour guide.
Doris Y,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Raymond did a great job after we found him. We loved the tour he gave us. He was very personable. We had difficulty finding him and didn’t see any signage. We were told by other vendors that tram was out for repair which turned out to be true. A phone number for the vendor to text or WhatsApp might help.
Very bad experience
Graham4909,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The tour was cancelled with no notice. We arrived at the pickup location after a 20 minute walk to find no tram. We called the operator and was told the tour was cancelled due to mechanical issues that had caused tours to be cancelled for over a week. Viator obviously was either unaware or didn’t bother to notify us. It was too late to make other arrangements. The whole day was ruined. I contacted Viator and they processed a refund but didn’t seem to care otherwise. I have used Viator several times in the past but will go elsewhere in the future to book excursions
The tram was out of order.
cesarenriquefernande,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00We did not take the tram; it was out of order. We called the tour, and they told us it was not functioning, which is a bad review.
Don’t use Viator
Bob G,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Horrible! Tour cancelled with no notice. Went to the pickup point. No one there. Called the tour operator and found out the cancelled the tour due to mechanical issues they had known about for days!
Tour bus was broken down....
Gary S,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Tour bus was broken down. No notice given. We had to make other arrangements after we arrived at the meeting place
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
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