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
407 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good People, Poor Time Management
RUI X,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00The tour was scheduled to start at 9AM. Our group, along with several others, arrived around 8:45. Finding the meeting point was somewhat confusing based on the instructions, though it’s a small island so asking around helped. Around 9:10, the tour guide’s wife (or associate) arrived to distribute wristbands and directed us to wait at another location. The tram did not arrive until about 9:35, then took us back to the original meeting point so we could wait for more people. As the time approaches 9:45, with no clear departure timeline and concerns about our later plans, we decided to rent a golf cart instead. The takeaway: if you are not punctual, this tour will wait for you. If you plan your day around the stated schedule, it may be frustrating. I don’t doubt that the tour itself would have been informative, and Doug seemed nice and funny. Unfortunately, the late and disorganized start cost us time and money we wouldn’t have otherwise spent. Book with the right expectation.
Grand Turk tram tour
Ellen F,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00It was scheduled for 9am but we had to wait till 9:45 to get picked up! Doug was a great guide however.
An Interesting Day on a Beautiful Island
rhondav340,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was a very interesting tour and the operators very accommodating as towards the end of the tour, when we were still at the other side of the island, the tram had a flat tire - the tour guide's wife was very nice and drove out and picked a few of us older customers up and brought us back to our ship. The tour guide was very knowledgeable as well and overall it was a very nice day on a very beautiful island.
Sightseeing the Island by Tram
Kim K,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We took a Tram Tour of the island with Doug as our guide. He was funny and very knowledgeable considering he has lived his entire life on the island. Great facts, Plenty of time to shop or take pictures and Doug even went out of his way to find the island Flamingos for us. I would definitely take this excursion again. Thank you Doug!!!
Interesting but frustrating!
susanrY7947RK,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00An excellent tour. But there were issues: Description of tour led us to believe that pick up and drop off point was in Cockburn but it turned out that we could pickup the tour right outside cruise ship area (and pickup point is not clearly marked. ). Also, tour left at 9:30 from cruise ship area rather than 9 am time listed., and we joined it after 10 am in Cockburn. Finally, we sat on 2nd tram and we could only hear about 1 percent of what your guide said. Apparently, speakers were not working in back tram.
Definitely worth a trip
Johanna A,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had been to Grand Turk before and wasn't overly impressed but after doing this tour I love the island. We were shown lots of places and given stops and loads of information. Thoroughly enjoyed the trip
10/10 easily
Candice A,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Overall, the best experience of my life!! Doing was amazing. My 3yo and I really enjoyed. 10/10 give that man a raise💕
It was OK but there are some issues
StubbingtonBob,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We did this tour last Sunday, the 7 December. Overall, we enjoyed the tour which took in a drive along the shore with a 30 minute stop at Cockburn Town sea front where there were a number of tourist stalls, a large shop called Goldsmiths and a bar/cafe. We then went to the Grand Turk Lighthouse before returning back towards the cruise ship. Our guide did take us to Hawkes Pond Salina where we saw a number of flamingo's before we were dropped off by the main entrance to the Port. Its only right I pass on some downside points to the tour: 1. The tour description on TA says under What's Included Local guide (yes - correct) Beverage (no beverages were offered on our trip) Food tastings (provided by local merchants) The only opportunity for beverages and food tastings was if purchased at Cockburn Town or at the Lighthouse. 2. There is a 5 minute walk from the terminal entrance to the tour pick up which took you across the terminal car park, out through the gate and then up the road before making a left turn into a car park signed Grand Turk local village which is where we picked up the tram. 3. The tram consisted of 2 units, the first sat about 12 people in 3 rows of 4 person whilst the second pulled coach sat about 20 persons. The tractor unit's engine was at the rear of that unit which must have made it virtually impossible to those in the back being able to hear the drivers commentary. The driver did apologise for this and said the vehicle was due to undergo some maintenance which included repairs to the audio system. Hopefully the broken seat I sat on will also be repaired. An upside to this is the pick up point leads directly onto Grand Turk Beach which was excellent and for $10US pp your could get a sun lounger and umbrella. There are also some eating/drinking establishments there the best in my opinion being Jacks Shack.
Great Island Tour But ...
Beth S,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The tour guide was great. He was a genuine citizen of the island. and added my insightful facts and info about Grand Turk. The tram was old and in need of an update. Our guide indicated that other trams were being serviced. The terrain is bumpy and the activity level is least moderate. You have to walk a good distance over uneven terrain to get to the tram. It does not come into the cruise port area. Given all that it was interesting and definitely gives you a flavor for the people and the island.
A Home Run Tour of Grand Turk.
ROBERT B,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an awesome 3 hour tour of Grand Turk. Our enthusiastic & very knowledgeable guide "Doug" covered all the major spots to see on the island as well as a few hidden gems. We had lots of opportunities for photo stops & some shipping. We would highly recommend Island Tram Tours to anyone especially first time visitors to Grand Turk.
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