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City Circle Tram

Melbourne City, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Ranked #14 of 171 attractions in Melbourne
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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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW via mobile

This tram service is great! Quick to get to the main spots of Melbourne. The tram comes frequently, never have to wait long. Best of all, its free!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

The trams come aloing about every 12 minutes so never long to wait. And hopping and off when one knows Melbourne it certainly saves weary legs.

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

This was the 2nd time on the train and was very impressed again. Service was spot on, food was great and kept coming out regularly, wines and spirits were good. was dark but the lights etc were very nice to look at. We will go back again

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

We use this service each visit to Melbourne. We have found on most recent visits that the service is very overcrowded and perhaps runs less frequently than in years gone by. Difficult to manoeuvre a pram on and off but manageable. Great circuit with many of the city's attractions accessible via this tram line.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

It's a typical tram ride but it brings you to go around in the city without charges and have a tour guide kind of person telling you what attractions is there at every stop. By the way, the guide speaks in English only.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

As a local Melbournian, I was impressed by the running commentary aboard the tram via recorded message. The trams have free tourism brochures aboard and the commentary directs people to the better known attractions within a short distance. Whilst the trams come every 12 minutes, some did not have the pre-recorded guidance and the driver on board one failed to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

We have used this service each and every time we go to Melbourne for a weekend (4-5 times per year). Runs in both clockwise and anticlockwise directions and about every ten minutes, and uses the old trams, most painted a burgundy colour. The tram does a loop around the city, travelling up Flinders Street, left into and then along Spring... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Running approx every 12 minutes, the tram does a loop covering most of the attractions of Melbourne for you to hop on and hop off, and also has a commentary. Would advise avoiding peak times though as it gets extremely busy.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

The tram is a must for Melbourne visitors. It takes you around a circuit informing you of tourist spots that you can hop on and off to visit and experience. These trams are the brown trams. They are free which makes is exceptional! You can stay on for as long as you like or hop on and off all day... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

I loved the convenience of taking the tram around, it's frequency of travel (10 minutes apart), and it's free! Although Melbourne CBD can be seen by foot, it's still a welcome reprieve to take a tram ride especially on a cool wet autumn day.

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