Grand Turk Historical Sightseeing Tour by Tram
Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Maximize your time on Grand Turk without the stress of navigating—this guided open-air tram tour takes you to all of the highlights. Cover the island’s top locations in just a couple of hours while a guide brings local history to life. Visit key landmarks, including museums, historic churches, the old prison, and the island’s famous salt ponds. The tour finishes in Cockburn Town with time for shopping and a stop at the Grand Turk Lighthouse.
- An open-air tram is far more comfortable than a stuffy bus
- The tour length is the perfect fit for packed vacation itineraries
- Head between must-see locations without having to spend your vacation driving
- Kick things off at an easy-to-find meeting spot
What's Included
- Local guide
- Beverage
- 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)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Island Tram ToursCVH4+XFW, Cockburn Town TKCA 1ZZ, Turks and Caicos Islands
Meet us at the Cruise Center main gate. Proceed to the taxi stand, then make a LEFT across the car park. Follow path to the main gate. Our guides will provide maps, wristbands and get you ready for an adventure around Grand Turk.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Start your open-sided tram sightseeing tour of Grand Turk at the tram station near the cruise terminal at the Southern end of the island.
From there, the tram takes you all the way to the island's northern tip and back in about 3 hours. Feeling the sun and the tropical breeze on your skin is a pleasant way to tour the island while learning about its history.
Cannons, windmills, churches, inns, and other historical attractions keep your guide busy pointing out the local sights. Pass many wild horses and donkeys, the Space Capsule, and Governor's Beach on your way to Cockburn Town, where you'll stop to sample some local foods and have a cool drink (own expense). Disembark in historic Cockburn Town and visit some of the local shops and restaurants.
Back on the tram, pass Her Majesty's Prison and the National Building, both historical relics with interesting colonial architecture. On your way to the Grand Turk Lighthouse at the very northern end of the island, pass Crabtree Park and North Creek. Get a history lesson in Grand Turk's once-booming salt industry as you pass the natural salt ponds, known as "salinas". Dating back to the 1600s, these salt ponds were once the lifeblood of the islands, and are now home to flamingos and other tropical birds.
After getting your fill of local sights and history, your tour ends back at the tram station.
From there, the tram takes you all the way to the island's northern tip and back in about 3 hours. Feeling the sun and the tropical breeze on your skin is a pleasant way to tour the island while learning about its history.
Cannons, windmills, churches, inns, and other historical attractions keep your guide busy pointing out the local sights. Pass many wild horses and donkeys, the Space Capsule, and Governor's Beach on your way to Cockburn Town, where you'll stop to sample some local foods and have a cool drink (own expense). Disembark in historic Cockburn Town and visit some of the local shops and restaurants.
Back on the tram, pass Her Majesty's Prison and the National Building, both historical relics with interesting colonial architecture. On your way to the Grand Turk Lighthouse at the very northern end of the island, pass Crabtree Park and North Creek. Get a history lesson in Grand Turk's once-booming salt industry as you pass the natural salt ponds, known as "salinas". Dating back to the 1600s, these salt ponds were once the lifeblood of the islands, and are now home to flamingos and other tropical birds.
After getting your fill of local sights and history, your tour ends back at the tram station.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
3.6
based on 497 reviews
William_B, Jun 2026
Great all around tour. Saw lots more than ship tour. Only issue was tram motor was very loud, compartment needs better sound insulation. Thankfully we were seated right under a speaker.
Linda_M, Jun 2026
Doug 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.
Joann_R, May 2026
Unfortunately we we weren’t able to take the tour as the company’s vehicle broke down and the tour was cancelled
Vestal_O, May 2026
We 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
Doris_Y, May 2026
Raymond 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.
Bob_G, May 2026
Horrible! 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!
Gary_S, May 2026
Tour bus was broken down. No notice given. We had to make other arrangements after we arrived at the meeting place
Michelle_G, May 2026
STOP ! 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
Pamela_S, May 2026
Did not happen. Tram broken down. No service given. Requesting total refund read the reviews before booking
Hollie_W, Apr 2026
Tram 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.
Jim_D, Apr 2026
its 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...
Kamisha_P, Apr 2026
Great opportunity to see beautiful scenery and learn the history of the beautiful island. A beautiful gift of an experience for my girls.
Ken_Q, Apr 2026
Operator canceled the tour due to lack of tourists not enough to start the tour per the operator and will refund the charge
Mark_W, Mar 2026
The driver/guide, Doug, was excellent - very knowledgeable and friendly. The only negative was the amount of noise generated by the tram’s motor. At times it was too loud to hear guide comments. A suggestion would be to sit in the back car of the tram away from the engine noise.
Kathy_K, Mar 2026
Great tour of the island. Doug our driver and tour guide talked
non stop about the island, history etc. very enthusiastic.
Joyce_G, Mar 2026
Very informative and interesting. Enjoyed the various stops and had time to explore. Our guide was very nice and accommodating
Schuyler_S, Mar 2026
An open-air tram ride around the island of Grand Turk stopping at some sightseeing spots as well as shopping spots. Rest rooms and opportunities for buying refreshments are available. It was a little difficult to find the meeting spot. The people were knowledgeable and friendly.
Lori_R, Mar 2026
We walked quite a ways outside the perimeter of the port to find our tour was delayed 1.5 hours. The tram was a scooter type 2 stroke engine that was loud and couldn’t hear the guide. It smelled of gas/oil mixture and very bumpy. We shoulda stayed on the ship!
MARYANN_K, Mar 2026
Tram was an hour late. Some customers left
as they had other excursions booked for the afternoon.
Once on tram the guide was informative.
A good way to see the highlights of the island.
Judith_M, Mar 2026
This was a terrible tour. You could not hear a thing the tour director said. He even apologized. The places we went to were less than exciting. I would like my money back. I have used viator many times and this was the first time I was disappointed. Judith Moll
Anja_R, Mar 2026
A great way to see the Whole island, the views, the donkeys, meet the locals, the lighthouse. Fun. Relaxing & Professional.
Luba_R, Mar 2026
The tour started off poorly as there was no representative from Viator at the Cruise Terminal. Other tour operators had a kiosk. The written directions were ambiguous and we spent 30 minutes walking around trying to find our way. Finally after questioning other operators and terminal staff, we were directed to walk across the parking lot, along a path, outside the main gates, along the road to 'a local town'. As we are seniors with mobility issues, this was not an easy task in the heat. We waited there for another 10 minutes past our scheduled booking time. A viator rep finally arrived and said our tour would be delayed and we could wait at the yellow tables without charge and buy water for $2. from a nearby vendor. She never identified herself but was wearing a Viator shirt. When I questioned the delay, I was told to relax because I was on vacation and rudely dismissed. Then she left. Our tour was an hour and 15 minutes delayed.
The driver/guide was very knowledgeable but it was difficult to hear him over the noise of the Tram engine. The tram was not in good working condition. At times the guide was driving and adjusting the connection for his microphone as it kept cutting out.
Viator was recommended to us by our daughter who has always had good experiences with the tour company. This could have been a one-off situation but it was not handled well by the representative.
We will think twice before we book another Viator experience.
Richard_S, Mar 2026
Never went on it. Map to get to pick-up point accurate but nothing at the site, a person, building or sign to say you were where you were supposed to be. Someone showed up 5 minutes instead of 15min before tour start to say there would be a 15min delay and to stay at some shaded picknick benches. After 30min wait with no functional restroom nearby and almost a mile from ship we left and will ask for a full refund. Heard later the Tram broke down on tour going on before ours. Again, give yourself plenty of time to get to meeting place early because have found at Grand Turk, Amber Cove Puerto Plata, and St Thomas, the meeting point map given or stated meeting location is not necessarily accurately shown, stated, or identified once you get there! Daughter & son-in-law highly recommended it. In fact, this was their 2nd visit to Grand Turk and were repeat customers...also they were the ones who informed us their tram broke down. Small world. Need better communication and preparation. Sorry.
Diane_N, Mar 2026
Experience cancelled due to equipment breakdown. We took a taxi tour of island which was very disappointing. On the way we observed 2 “trams” parked by the side of the road that appeared to not have been driven in quite some time.
Edward_B, Mar 2026
50% of the time microphone did not worked in 2nd tram.
Tram broke down by the lighthouse, had to wait for mechanic to fix it.
Skipped food tasting, no beverage provided.
Paul_C, Mar 2026
The tour was overbooked and we were not able to take the tour. I am waiting for a refund from the tour operator
lkwerling, Mar 2026
It was awful!! As other reviews stated, the 9:00 tour started at 9:50. Constant problems with the microphone. Then, the team broke down at the lighthouse and we had to wait 40 minutes in the heat for a mechanic. Got back an hour and a half late. The tram needs desperate repairs.He claimed he had a flat and it was in the shop the night before. Missed stops because he couldn’t take it out of gear. Disappointed in Viator for selling this tour.
Geralyn_M, Feb 2026
Great Island tour. Our guide was great. Things do run a bit on “island time” so schedules are a little flexible
Suzanne_C, Feb 2026
I wish the guide would have talked more abt the lighthouse, the shipwrecks, possibly slavery and John Glenn’s splashdown. However maybe he did and I could not understand him. It was loud enough just not very clear.
Jane_G, Feb 2026
First, I booked this tour 6 months ago. The night before the excursion I received an email saying there was no room for us in the 9am excursion and we would have to take the 11:30 excursion. Not happy about this. Then, our 11:30 excursion departed at noon. We returned at 2:30 - one hour later than scheduled. I did like the program though but I would have liked my time to be respected.
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