When you hear trams, you tend to think of San Francisco, or perhaps even Hong Kong. What you didn’t know was that Melbourne has its own famous system.

Primarily aimed at tourists the City Circle Trams take you through most of Melbourne’s major landmarks as it circles the Central Business District nine to twelve times a day. It’s a wonderful way to start your tour of Melbourne as you can hop off at any convenient point of interest and then hop back on again.

About three million people use the trams annually, so yes, it’s a little hot and crowded, but that’s a small price to pay for the experience. You’ll pass the Melbourne historic State Library, the Docklands Waterfront, St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne’s Museum, the Crown Casino and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Also, visit the popular attractions in the city by following Melbourne Itinerary 6 Days.

• It’s usually highly crowded and warm inside the tram.

• Trams on Victoria Street

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