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2-Hour Grand Turk Sightseeing Tour with Museum and Lighthouse

2 Hours Round trip from Cockburn Town TKCA 1ZZ Easy pace

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Enjoy sightseeing in Turks and Caicos Islands

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the John Glen Commemorative Capsule near Grand Turk's historic splashdown site
02 Explore the Turks and Caicos National Museum and the story of the Molasses Reef wreck
03 Enjoy a narrated drive along historic Duke Street
04 See the beautiful St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral, built in 1899

Discover Grand Turk's history on this 2-hour sightseeing tour, from John Glen's historic splashdown site to the island's pirate past and salt-raking heritage. Enjoy a narrated drive along historic Duke Street, visit the beautiful St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral, and explore the Turks and Caicos National Museum. Learn the story of the Molasses Reef wreck, the oldest European shipwreck discovered in the Western Hemisphere, before returning to the cruise centre.

Visit the Turks and Caicos National Museum to see the exhibitions and hear the story of the Molasses Reef wreck, the oldest European shipwreck discovered in the Western Hemisphere, dated to around 1505.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Grand Turk Historic Sights and Museum Visit

Meet your tour guide at the cruise centre and board your bus for a short drive to the John Glen Commemorative Capsule for a quick photo stop. Here, learn about the historic splashdown just off the coast of Grand Turk.
Drive past St Thomas Parish Church and stop at the historic lighthouse to learn about Grand Turk's pirate history.
Continue towards town and enjoy a narrated drive along historic Duke Street, followed by a visit to the beautiful St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral, built in 1899 and located on Front Street.
Visit the Turks and Caicos National Museum to see the exhibitions and hear the story of the Molasses Reef wreck, the oldest European shipwreck discovered in the Western Hemisphere, dated to around 1505.
Make a stop at the Salt House, now closed, which stands as a tribute to Grand Turk's salt-raking past.
Return to the cruise centre.