City Circle Tram, Melbourne: Address, Phone Number, City Circle Tram Reviews: 4.5/5
City Circle Tram
City Circle Tram
4.5
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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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Prabhakar Salunke
2 contributions
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
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Stephen G
Rockdale, Australia17 contributions
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
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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Andrew J
Melbourne, Australia8 contributions
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
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
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
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
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
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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580explore
Sydney, Australia20 contributions
Does it go the the Port Melbourne area
AndyJohn74
Sans Souci, Australia2,031 contributions
The City Circle Tram itself does not go to that area, however, there is a tram line that goes to Beacon Cove. This is where the ferry to Tasmania departs from.
Katrina A
3 contributions
Does this tram go close to Fitzroy Lanes? We are staying in Sebel Docklands and going to dinner and a show there
Thank you :)
Marilyn O
Alice Springs, Australia221 contributions
The free Zone finishes before the boundary in Fitzroy, you will need change trams and tap on to access all the cafes etc in Brunswick street Fitzroy
dudoldve
Bokeelia, FL296 contributions
Is there a wheelchair accessible bus to do the city circle which would include the main attractions for a visitor?
Jackie D
Whakatane, New Zealand65 contributions
Hi - not sure if there was wheelchair access as like others have mentioned it was crowded at the time we were on it...
What time the tram start? I plan to catch a 515am train from la trobe St to swanson St. Will there be a tram or I need to get a cab?
Or can I just walk?
Jody G
West Chesterfield, NH544 contributions
The free tram, which only runs within the business district, does not start until abut 9 AM. You will probably have to walk at 5:15 am.
Ena H
18 contributions
Hvordan skjønner jeg at trikken går ut av free zone og jeg må betale?
Adrian C
Melbourne, Australia54 contributions
The circle tram is free. It circles the city and you just hop on and off when ever and wherever you like along the route. I think they run about every 15 minutes but you would need to look that up. They are easily spotted as they are the older style of smaller tram form the 50's either brown or green in colour. They are VERY different from the new trams in Melbourne
John M
Liverpool, UK114 contributions
Is there a tram stop at the cruise passenger terminal?
conniep114
25 contributions
No it isn't but it is not too far.
Hai, kami akan ke Melbourne tiba tanggal 29 September jam 06.30. Tempat penginapan saya di 139 Queensberry Street, Carlton Vic 3053, Seandaninya kami ingin naik City Circle Tram harus kemana.
Thanks,
niniek
All-of-Creation
Monroe, NC681 contributions
1. How do I know which direction the tram is going?
2. How long does it take to ride the tram in a complete circle?
VickiB67
Melbourne, Australia392 contributions
HI,
There are several city circle trams (number 35) circulating at one time, they usually come every 8-10 minutes and go in both directions. At each tram stop there is a marron/brown circle sign for the city circle tram which indicaztes which side of the line you need to be standing to travel in which drection. Uwsuaklly once on the tram up the frontthere is a pamphlet rack which contains free brochures, there is usually one which gives you the route of the tram and the various stoops.
Frequently Asked Questions about City Circle Tram
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- (0.13 km) QT Melbourne
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