Experience the rich history of Grand Turk on a family-friendly open-air tram tour. Discover churches, museums, and historical sites while spotting local wildlife. Explore Cockburn Town, try local food, and visit the Grand Turk Lighthouse.
Experience the rich history of Grand Turk on a family-friendly open-air tram tour. Discover churches, museums, and historical sites while spotting local wildlife. Explore Cockburn Town, try local food, and visit the Grand Turk Lighthouse.
The Grand Turk sightseeing tour begins at the tram station located near the cruise terminal on the island’s southern end. Once aboard the open-sided tram, the journey takes you all the way to the northern tip of Grand Turk.
Throughout the tour, a local guide will share entertaining facts and insights about the island, highlighting old churches, inns,…
The Grand Turk sightseeing tour begins at the tram station located near the cruise terminal on the island’s southern end. Once aboard the open-sided tram, the journey takes you all the way to the northern tip of Grand Turk.
Throughout the tour, a local guide will share entertaining facts and insights about the island, highlighting old churches, inns, cannons, windmills, and other historical sites, while also helping you spot wild horses and donkeys. The tour passes by Governor’s Beach and the Space Capsule en route to Cockburn Town, where there will be a stop to enjoy a refreshing drink (not included in the tour price) and sample local food from merchants. There will also be an opportunity to shop for gifts and souvenirs.
Reboard the tram to continue north, passing Her Majesty’s Prison, constructed in the 1830s, and the National Museum, situated in a colonial building. The route includes Crabtree Park and North Creek on the way to the Grand Turk Lighthouse, located at the island’s northern end. Built in 1852, it is the only lighthouse in the Turks and Caicos. After taking some photos, the tour heads back down the island.
The journey through Grand Turk also includes views of the island’s salt ponds, known as ‘salinas.’ These remnants of the historic salt industry now serve as habitats for flamingos and other tropical birds. As the tram passes by, the guide will explain the natural formation of the saltwater ponds and the history of the industry, which dates back to the 1600s.
The tour concludes with a return to the tram station.
Points of Interest
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Turks & Caicos National Museum
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Island Trams Limited
- Beverage
- Local guide
- Food tastings (provided by local merchants)
- 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)
- 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)
Take an exciting and educational trip through Grand Turk with our Open-air tram drive suited for all ages. Witness historical landmarks from churches to museums and prisons, as our knowledgeable guide narrates the experience and introduces you to local wildlife such as wild horses and donkeys. Make sure to take a breather in Cockburn Town, with its…
Take an exciting and educational trip through Grand Turk with our Open-air tram drive suited for all ages. Witness historical landmarks from churches to museums and prisons, as our knowledgeable guide narrates the experience and introduces you to local wildlife such as wild horses and donkeys. Make sure to take a breather in Cockburn Town, with its age-old Bermudian colonial architecture. Taste the local cuisine, do a little shopping, and pay a visit to the Grand Turk Lighthouse. Experience the isle’s once thriving sea salt industry and enjoy the stunning sight of diverse bird species like flamingos, herons, egrets and cranes.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.