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City Circle Tram
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The City Circle Tram is a free and convenient way to see the sights of central Melbourne and the Docklands while experiencing a ride on one of the city's much loved heritage trams.An audio commentary provides details of city landmarks and major attractions such as the City Museum, Parliament House, Docklands, Federation Square, Melbourne Aquarium and the Princess Theatre.The City Circle Tram also links with other tram, train and bus routes around Melbourne.To catch the City Circle Tram, simply wait at any tram stop along the City Circle Tram route. These tram stops are specially marked with a City Circle sign.Trams operate in both directions every 12 minutes between 10am and 6pm from Sunday to Wednesday and between 10am and 9pm every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.City Circle Trams do not run on Christmas Day and Good Friday.
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The area
Neighbourhood: Central Business District
Full of discovery and delight, Melbourne’s laneways tease the imagination long after you’ve put your weary feet up to rest. They weave through the heart of the city: cafes, bars, restaurants and boutiques, throbbing with conversation and espresso coffee. You never quite know what you’ll find around the next corner: cobblestone alleys, old beer barrel hoists and even vats of simmering organic soup. There is the air of Berlin in the street art, a touch of Paris in the umbrella-shaded cafes and, reminiscent of Rome, eateries tucked away in the most unlikely of places. Perhaps you might want a break and cross the Yarra River to Southbank - walk along the promenade, bask in the sun at a waterside bar and decide whether to go to the nearby casino or book a ticket at the Melbourne theatre company.
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Popular mentions
4.5
18,290 reviews
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Prabhakar Salunke
2 contributions
Circular tour of city is excellent.
May 2022
It was great being on board 35 number tram to know Melbourne CBD and it's surrounding spots. Based on the short tour I was ready to explore the city on my own.
Written 24 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Stephen G
Rockdale, Australia17 contributions
Very handy to get around
May 2022
By far and away one of the nicest surprises when visiting Melbourne. Handy transport and money saver
Written 22 May 2022
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Kylie M
3 contributions
Awesome way to get around the city
May 2022
Love this service. Informative commentary of major landmarks. Helps you get your bearings when travelling around Melbourne.
Written 21 May 2022
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Stormie02
Melbourne, Australia15 contributions
Ding Ding
Feb. 2022
A great and FREE way to get around the city. A living part of our history on the old restored 'W' Class trams
Written 21 May 2022
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Andrew J
Melbourne, Australia8 contributions
Where are the City Circle historic trams?
May 2022 • Family
Waited for the tram for 25 minutes but it did not arrive. Checked the Melbourne Public Transport website and it said that it was running a good service every 15 minutes for this service. Took another tram - not historic - along the same route. There were none of the City Circle trams to be found. That was on a Saturday early afternoon. I don’t get it??
Written 21 May 2022
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Hffamily1
Sydney, Australia2 contributions
Fantastic way to see the city
May 2022 • Family
Such a wonderful way to see the city and get around and its free!! Hardly any waiting time and very easy to navigate our way around on these trams.
Written 18 May 2022
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Carol P
Brisbane, Australia46 contributions
Very Convenient for travel around the CBD
May 2022
This free public transport in Zone 1 in Melbourne CBD is a great thing for visitors to Melbourne and staying in or close to the No. 35 tram route.
Written 16 May 2022
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Jacquie B
4 contributions
Easy traveling!
May 2022
Being able to hop and off in the middle of a major city makes a country girls life so much easy and fun!
Written 15 May 2022
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molly1164
Sydney, Australia95 contributions
The Iconic tram great for tourists to get a feel for this great city
May 2022
A classic icon of Melbourne, as a tourist seeing Melbourne for free on this tram is a great way to find out what you want to see whilst you are in the city. You get your bearings and some ideas of what you can enjoy.
Written 10 May 2022
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Tony F
Coffs Harbour, Australia26 contributions
Poor Service
Apr. 2022
Poor CBD service and very complex for travellers to figure out routes. better walking if your in the CBD.
Written 8 May 2022
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