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Grand Turk Historical Sightseeing Tour by Tram
Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos
- 2 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See the all of Grand Turk's highlights on an open-air tram with historical commentary by an entertaining, informative guide. This 3-hour excursion includes historical sites like museums, churches, a prison, and the island's natural salt ponds. Get to know the locals — donkeys and wild horses — before a stop in Cockburn Town for shopping and a visit to the Grand Turk Lighthouse.
- Stop in Cockburn Town to shop and enjoy local food tastings
- See Governor’s Beach, Her Majesty’s Prison, the National Museum and the Grand Turk Lighthouse
- Pass by salt ponds and learn about the island’s salt industry
- Watch for wildlife like horses, donkeys and flamingos
What's Included
- Local guide
- Beverage
- Food tastings (provided by local merchants)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
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.
Start time
09:00 AM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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 and your family or friends, along with a knowledgable guide, 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 (not included in tour price). 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.
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 (not included in tour price). 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
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews
4.0
274 reviews
Christopher_O, May 2024
never got to experience it, cruise stop cancelled. So we lost our payment because we didn't know we weren't going to stop to be able to cancel within 24 hr period
Christopher_G, May 2024
I was on a cruise ship and due to high winds we could not dock at the port.
Because of your 24 hour non cancellation policy it was too late to cancel so I lost my money through no fault of mine
Tom_W, Apr 2024
The motor on the tram was so noisy we could not hear anything that our tour director was saying. I would have thought they would offer a reduced rate. The driver simply said that the engine needed a part that would reduce noise. I have no idea what kind of part would cause that noise in a engine so I think it was just to appease me. Trip is not worth it without any commentary.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We appreciate your review, apologize for the less than satisfactory experience. Our Trams have had some issues but we are in process of resolving them.
Paul_L, Apr 2024
Never received confirmation that we were signed up so were unable to do the tour. I will be disputing the charges as soon as we return home. First time Victor has failed me. I would recommend someone else on Grand Turk. Very disappointed.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We appreciate your comments, are sorry you did not join our tour. We did three tours on your arrival date, are not aware that you did not make a reservation with us. You may certainly dispute the booking, if successful, we will gladly provide a full refund.
David_G, Apr 2024
Interacting with the donkeys. Visiting the museum and learning the history. Doug our tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thanks for your great review. We're glad you enjoyed your time with us and hope to see you again on your next visit to Grand Turk.
Melisa_B, Apr 2024
Our tour was nice, the only problem was not being able to hear the tour guide over the roar of the engine on the tram. Other than that, it was great, and there were some fun stops.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thanks for your kind review. We have addressed the engine noise, are in process of getting our Trams restored. Please kerp us in mind on your next visit to Grand Turk.
Char_P, Mar 2024
Short: Inaccurate start time, very hard to hear anything from speakers so couldn't learn on the tour, poor coordination at stops with no respect for time, dedicated 4 hours of our port day unexpectedly.
Detail: Viator shows check-in is at 9:00, so we checked in at 9:00 to find out the tour wouldn't start until 9:45 and it is a known Viator error. Fine, so we waited in the designated pickup area. 9:45 comes and goes, nothing. 10 comes and goes, nothing. 10:15 roles around and the tram arrives. One group reserved the front 'car' of the tram. The rest of us sat in the second 'car' in the back.
The audio ranged from extremely difficult to hear to impossible to hear. The tram engine apparently had a malfunction still going on despite attempted repair, which caused an extraordinary loud engine noise the entire trip, and the speakers just weren't very loud.
Since no one in my group could learn anything about the island, we looked forward to the stops. The first stop was a typical tourist vendor stop, which is to be expected, but the first stop took 20 minutes longer than announced. Attendees were stuck on the tram for 20 minutes waiting to leave. When we got to the second stop, the lighthouse, the whole group was told to be back in 15 minutes. Everyone in the second section was back on time, while the first section of the tram (one large group) did not attempt to reboard and sat around on benches inside the lighthouse area chatting and shopping at the gift shop. Attendees started complaining to the tour guide within 5 minutes, and the tour guides did not attempt to get the group back until we were 25 minutes overtime at the location. Took a few minutes to get the late group loaded. The last stop, a stop for pictures in front of a lettered sign, was also to be expected for this kind of tour.
The tram did have to be stopped a few times and restarted, but it always started back up. The tour guide said it was to try and quiet the engine down. Mixed to no results.
The only reason we go on these tours is to learn about the places we visit. Between the three of us, we only learned a couple half pieced together facts from catching words here and there. The view is pretty, but the tour guides make no attempt to respect your time. Our 2-hour event, which was already not starting at 9 OR 9:45 when they said boarding would start, took 4 hours out of our day. Disappointing unexpected use of our short port stop.
I suggest finding another tour, or researching a self-guided tour and renting a golf cart/UTV. Traffic is a little stressful with cruise populations, but the guided UTV tours looked well coordinated with staff guides helping to manage traffic to keep groups together.
If you do plan to make any stops bring cash.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We appreciate your detailed comments, are sorry we did not provide the experience we have been known for nearly 14 years. Should you decide to give us another try, please come as our guest.
jorobbins74, Mar 2024
Please don’t waste your time and money on this tour. We took it 4 days ago. We sat in the second car of a two car tram. Doug was our driver and guide. It was apparent from the beginning of the tour that we couldn’t hear over the sound system what Doug was saying. We asked him to turn the volume up, since no one in our car could hear him. It didn’t seem to work. When we stopped in Cockburn Town we asked him again. He said he was doing the best he could. Again, that didn’t work. On the return from the lighthouse he pulled over and said something about the newly installed sensor that wasn’t working. All in all, we found this to be a very disappointing tour since we couldn’t hear or learn anything about Grand Turk. We contacted Viator and were told on Tuesday that they would look into this and get back to us. It’s Friday and we’re still waiting.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Definitely not our best performance. Our new pa system is not what we expected, is in process of being replaced for a new one. Should you decide to give us another try, we'd love to join as our guest.
Charles_O, Feb 2024
Doug was great! I would totally recommend a sight seeing tour with them. We learned a lot about the island of Grand Turk!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thanks for your great review. I'm glad you enjoyed your time with us and hope to see you again, on your next visit to Grand Turk.
MACE_B, Feb 2024
We enjoyed the tour, feeding the animals. We had knowledgeable guide who knew the history well. A very good time!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thanks for your great review.
We're glad you enjoyed your time with us, hope to see you all again on your next visit to Grand Turk.
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