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City Circle Tram

Melbourne City, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Ranked #10 of 157 attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 865 Reviews
Type: Trams
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
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Canberra, Australia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

I used it on a Saturday morning and even had a guide on the tram More

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Surrey, Canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Hey, it's free....so I really can't complain. It is however, quite slow so don't be in any hurry to get anywhere. Enjoy the sights and the experience and you'll have fun!!! More

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See 5 more reviews by iknowwhatilike_11 for Melbourne
Buderim, Australia
Top Contributor
80 reviews 80 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

you may have to wait a while for the tram but it is a fun ride and its free More

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See 3 more reviews by olie293 for Melbourne
Yorba Linda, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Loved this free tram. They were pretty much on time and very easy to access More

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Bundaberg, Australia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

It's um - FREE - plus trams on this service run frequently as they ferry locals and tourists around a rectangular loop of Melbourne's CBD. Do a whole lap and listen to the recorded commentary relating to landmarks and historic events as you roll past in an iconic 1920's tramcar. More

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Townsville, Australia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Although the free City Circle Tram is very crowded it's definitely worth trying when visiting Melbourne. Our tram driver was very friendly and provided great customer service. More

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See 3 more reviews by OnnieMc for Melbourne
Auckland, New Zealand
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

We sometimes get confused if we are supposed to go left or right More

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Jakarta, Indonesia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

everyone love a freebies... that's why the city Circle Tram is very pack. i rather to use normal (paid) tram... I use train anyway, so I still need to pay for the tickets. More

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Wellington, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Jump on and go in a loop and get off where you want to check out. More

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Townsville
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Not so much an attraction but worth going utiling this free tram for a lap around the city to find where things are and what to do. More

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