Grand Turk Sightseeing Tour

Summary

Meet your comfortable, air-conditioned coach and your friendly, professional local guide at White Sands Beach. Head to the Turks and Caicos National Museum and take a guided tour to learn more about the history and culture of the island nation. The coach ferries you down Duke Street, a historic thoroughfare that features many Bermuda-style houses that date from the 1800s. Stop here to check out the shops and historic buildings, taking the opportunity to purchase refreshments and experience some local flavors. Back aboard your coach, leave downtown and head north to the Grand Turk Lighthouse, which sits on the island's highest point and historically saved many sailors form shipwreck. Snap photos with your family and friends at the scenic limestone bluffs. Catch sight of pelicans, wild horses, or flamingos on the way to the nearby Salt Museum. Learn about Grand Turk's history in the salt trade, in which islanders used natural ponds to evaporate seawater and harvest salt for export. After this tour, return to your starting point at White Sands Beach.

Tour info

Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Take in the highlights of Grand Turk on a 90-minute coach tour with informative commentary from your expert local guide. See the former US Air Force base where NASA kept track of early space launches, and take photos of John Glenn’s spacecraft the Friendship 7. Enjoy time to explore the shops and historic buildings downtown, then head north to see the Grand Turk Lighthouse. Pass by ancient salt ponds and the Salt Museum and keep an eye out for pink flamingos, brown pelicans and wild horses!

What’s included?

  • Local guide

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Gratuities

  • Food and drinks

  • Entry/Admission - Turks & Caicos National Museum

  • Entry/Admission - Grand Turk Lighthouse

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 1h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Papa J Tours

About operator:

Papa J Tours est une agence de voyages familiale située sur l'île de Grand Turk dans les îles Turks et Caicos. Nous fournissons des services touristiques depuis 2012 et notre objectif est de continuer sur le marché pour les années à venir. Les propriétaires travaillent depuis 10 ans comme entrepreneurs et comprennent l’importance d’un excellent service client.

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