The city of Melbourne known for being on the expensive side, but luckily makes up for this with its options of free travel. Hosting a number of travel options for tourist to enjoy when exploring the bustling city.
The Melbourne Visitor Shuttle Service
This company was once the go-to sightseeing bus for travellers, being the free bus service, which took tourists around to the best attractions scattered about. Unfortunately, on September 1st in 2017, the Melbourne Visitor Shuttle Service closed its doors. Fortunately, visitors can look into the following options as alternatives when sightseeing in Melbourne’s region.
Free Tram Zone
Sub in the Shuttle bus for the charming trams which bustle around Melbourne’s most popular streets. Trams are a major form of public transport in Melbourne, with the system being the largest operational urban tram network in the world. Home to a network of 250 kilometres of double track, 493 trams, 24 routes, and 1,763 tram stops. The Free Tram Zone stretches out to the major attractions of Melbourne’s inner city, starting from Queen Victoria Market to Docklands, including the main strips and streets that are hidden between. You simply need to wait until the trams are stopped on the busy streets, and you can hop on for however long you wish. Each tram has its own route, so make sure you look up which one suits you, so you don’t have to walk longer than necessary. This zone isn’t just used by tourists, but many local Melbournians, simply hopping on to head to their work, their social events, or to shop around the region!
City Circle Tram
Hop on and off the historic trams as often as you like within the City Circle. Being a convenient way to see the major attractions while travelling on the city’s iconic heritage W-Class trams. There is even audio commentary provided, so you can learn more about the major landmarks you pass, including Melbourne Museum, Parliament House, the Docklands, and Federation Square. Hop on from either direction and enjoy the free guided tour around the city, with a tram beginning every 20 minutes between 10 am and 6 pm from Sunday to Wednesday and 10 am and 9 pm every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Recommended Melbourne Tours: Must Do Melbourne Tours Package
Price: $274
Website: https://melbournecitytour.com.au/
Company: Sightseeing Tours Australia
