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The World’s 15 Best Tram & Streetcar Rides

63 rail days  ·  from $9 a seat

A tram costs the price of a coffee and shows you the shape of a city in half an hour. The 15 below cover Lisbon’s hill cars, Prague’s 1920s line, the Franschhoek wine tram and the rest, priced and timed.

From Cape Town: Franschhoek Wine Tram Hop-on Hop-off - The early Cape Town pickup matters
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From Cape Town: Franschhoek Wine Tram Hop-on Hop-off

1.Franschhoek Wine Tram Hop-on Hop-off

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,972 reviews · 8h 30m · from $50Our pick

Take a comfortable Xplorer coach from Cape Town to Franschhoek, then use the vintage tram and open-air tram buses to visit 4 to 5 wine estates. Choose tastings, cellar tours, picnics, or meals at each stop. Routes vary, so plan around the estates you most want to see.

“The driver and guides were fabulous, gave us lots of advice and were very caring. We do think that clients staying in the city should have a pick-up point much closer than the V & A waterfront because it meant using a taxi to get to our only meeting point Superb”

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Prague: Hop-on Hop-Off Historical Tram Ticket for Line 42 - How the 24-hour ticket really works
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Prague: Hop-on Hop-Off Historical Tram Ticket for Line 42

2.Hop-on Hop-Off Historical Tram Ticket for Line 42

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,702 reviews · 1 day · from $20Best value

Use one ticket for 24-hour hop-on hop-off access to Prague’s Line 42 historic trams. You’ll ride restored cars from the Austro-Hungarian era through the 1970s, with stops near Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, the National Theatre, and Prague’s towers. Guides such as Jan add useful local help.

“Great drop off and pick up points but key places that we wanted to visit. The service was great and the gentleman on our tram was so helpful in giving us and others details and pointing best stops and walking routes to get to places we wanted to visit”

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Lisbon: 3-in-1 Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Tram Tours - The Belém route links Lisbon’s biggest monuments
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Lisbon: 3-in-1 Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Tram Tours

3.3-in-1 Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Tram Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,537 reviews · 2 days · from $44

Use one 48-hour ticket for Lisbon’s Belém and Modern bus routes plus a historic Hills tram ride. You’ll see Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, Alfama, Graça, the Oceanarium, and more, with audio commentary, public Yellow Carris tram access, and a Carris Museum visit included.

“Took a few minutes to find the Yellow Bus booth in the corner of Pracao Commrecio but then all good. Straight onto the next tram for a circuit of the city centre. Head sets provided to plug in for the audio guide which are kept for the open top bus. Great value!”

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The Hague: Hop-on Hop-off Heritage Tram Tour - Stop 1 to Stop 4: Gravenstraat, Centrum, Central Station, and Malieveld
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The Hague: Hop-on Hop-off Heritage Tram Tour

4.The Hague: Hop-on Hop-off Heritage Tram Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,311 reviews · 1 day · from $21

Use a one-day ticket to ride The Hague’s historic 65-year-old tram between 16 stops. An audio guide in 10 language options explains the city as you pass Parliament, the Peace Palace, Madurodam, the Kurhaus, and Scheveningen beach. Board at any stop and hop off when you like.

“We learned a lot of new things about some locations and buildings that we never knew before”

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Hong Kong: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Optional Peak Tram - Red route: Hong Kong Island from Central to Causeway Bay
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Hong Kong: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Optional Peak Tram

5.Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Optional Peak Tram

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 982 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $52

Use a 24 or 48-hour Big Bus pass to explore Hong Kong Island, Stanley, and Kowloon, with audio commentary in nine languages. Every ticket includes a Star Ferry crossing. The 48-hour option lets you choose one add-on: Peak Tram Sky Pass, Water Taxi, or Sampan Houseboat visit.

“I always love doing a hop on hop off bus tour. It gets several things checked off your list. They are always a great way to spend a day”

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Singapore: Night Safari Entry Ticket with Tram Ride - The open-air tram through six wildlife zones
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Singapore: Night Safari Entry Ticket with Tram Ride

6.Night Safari Entry Ticket with Tram Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 952 reviews · 1 day · from $45

Spend an evening at Singapore’s Night Safari, riding an open-air tram through six wildlife zones, walking Leopard Trail and the Outback, and watching Creatures of the Night. Arrive early for your fixed entry slot, bring the required ticket email or printed voucher, and plan a taxi or Grab if staying until midnight.

“We loved seeing the animals on the safari tour. The show was interesting and enjoyable.”

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Lisbon: Tram 28 Entry Ticket & Audio Guide with 24-Hour Pass - Graça: Lisbon from the hills
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Lisbon: Tram 28 Entry Ticket & Audio Guide with 24-Hour Pass

7.Tram 28 Entry Ticket & Audio Guide with 24-Hour Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 930 reviews · 1 day · from $21

Meet a host such as Alex at Rossio Square, collect your Tram 28 ticket and English audio guide, then explore Lisbon independently. The 24-hour pass covers public transport, funiculars, and Santa Justa Lift. Use the host’s practical Tram 12 tip to avoid some Tram 28 queues.

“Great value trip. Guide met us with loads of information about the options available to us. He had pre-written details to send on WhatsApp as there were so many options available.”

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Lisbon: Hills Red Tram Tour by Tram 28 Route 24-Hour Ticket - Praça do Comércio is the practical starting point
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Lisbon: Hills Red Tram Tour by Tram 28 Route 24-Hour Ticket

8.Hills Red Tram Tour by Tram 28 Route 24-Hour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 874 reviews · 1 day · from $29

Take a vintage red tram from Praça do Comércio through Lisbon’s steep old quarters, passing the Cathedral, Castelo São Jorge, Alfama, and hilltop viewpoints. Your ticket includes an audio guide, public Yellow Carris trams during its validity, and discounts at selected businesses.

“The tram ride itself was excellent, but the organization was terrible. We ordered our tickets just two days in advance (not two months in advance). Our confirmation email said the starting point was in Martim Moniz square, about a 20 minute walk from our hotel. The starting point was actually in Commerce square, about 20 minutes in the opposite direction. I advise you to call and talk to a real person before you believe what your confirmation email says.”

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Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram - The Avon River and Riverside Market
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Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram

9.Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 841 reviews · from $24

Use a one-day ticket on Christchurch’s restored vintage trams, boarding at 18 central-city stops. Hear live commentary as you pass Cathedral Square, the Avon River, Riverside Market, Canterbury Museum, Hagley Park, New Regent Street, and the Botanic Gardens. Collect your tram ticket at Cathedral Junction.

“Great little way to get around town, great food at the Riverside Market and some good shops about as well”

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Vienna: EasyCityPass | City Card | Bus Metro Tram | Savings - Choosing between 24 hours and seven days
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Vienna: EasyCityPass | City Card | Bus Metro Tram | Savings

10.EasyCityPass | City Card | Bus Metro Tram | Savings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 796 reviews · 1 - 7 days · from $21

Use Vienna buses, trams, subway, and some regional trains for 24 hours to 7 days, while taking discounts at museums, palaces, tours, concerts, and restaurants. One child under 15 travels free with each ticket. Airport transport is not included.

“It is already ready to use once you arrived in Vienna .”

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Lisbon Tram No. 28 Ride & Walking Tour - Meeting near Praça Luís de Camões
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Lisbon Tram No. 28 Ride & Walking Tour

11.Lisbon Tram No. 28 Ride & Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 766 reviews · 3 hours · from $23

Join a small English-speaking group for a three-hour ride on Lisbon’s Tram 28 and a guided walk through Alfama. Guides such as Nuno add history, local stories, and practical tips, while the route includes Sé Cathedral, São Vicente de Fora, the National Pantheon, viewpoints, and Fado traditions.

“We really enjoyed the tram ride and the following walking tour. Pace was quite leisurely but appropriate given the age range of our group (17-83). Tour guide was very knowledgeable and had a number of historical and political observations that brought the tour to life. We learned a lot!”

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Mallorca: Island Trip by Train, Tramway, and Boat - The vintage train from Palma to Sóller
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Mallorca: Island Trip by Train, Tramway, and Boat

12.Island Trip by Train, Tramway, and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 753 reviews · from $73

Travel independently from Palma or Son Sardina by 1912 wooden train, historic tram, and boat. See Sóller, Port de Sóller, Serra de Tramuntana, and Torrent de Pareis, with up to 3.5 hours at Sa Calobra. No guide is provided, so you manage the connections yourself.

“I had an excellent experience - truly a wonderful adventure! I highly recommend it to anyone looking for something memorable and exciting.”

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Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo - Start at Cathedral Junction or the Gondola base
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Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo

13.Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 725 reviews · 1 day · from $46

Use one day to ride Christchurch’s antique tram with live commentary and hop on or off at 18 city stops, then take the Gondola up Mount Cavendish. The $46 combo includes both attractions, the Discovery ride, café, and summit paths, but transport between the city and Gondola costs extra.

“The trams came frequently and I was able to use it all day. Due to the windy conditions the gondola ride was closed but I could use it 2 days later. All transfers worked well and the gondola ride was perfect.”

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Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram - The 18-stop loop and how to use it
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Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram

14.Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 717 reviews · 1 day · from $23

Use a one-day pass to ride Christchurch’s heritage trams around 18 city-centre stops. Start with a 50-minute circuit, then hop off at the Botanic Gardens, Riverside Market, Canterbury Museum, and Cathedral Junction while drivers such as Barry and Sam add local stories and humor.

“the tram drivers were great as was the ticket sales team.. a wonderful experience”

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Jackson Hole: Aerial Tram and Gondolas Sightseeing - Starting at Teton Village
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Jackson Hole: Aerial Tram and Gondolas Sightseeing

15.Jackson Hole: Aerial Tram and Gondolas Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 632 reviews · 3 - 5 days · from $55Top rated

Take a 12-minute tram ride 4,139 feet above Jackson Hole to Rendezvous Mountain. At the summit, walk the Grand Teton Skywalk, eat waffles at Corbet’s Cabin, and use the Bridger and Sweetwater Gondolas in peak season. English commentary, wheelchair access, and weather-dependent operation are included.

“Fantastic and awesome view ! Highly recommend! Waffles were delicious”

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