Christchurch Tram Ride: Historic City Tour with Live Commentary

Experience the charm of Christchurch on a historic tram ride. Enjoy live commentary as you explore the city’s highlights and hop on and off at your leisure.

Duration: 1 day
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Tram City Tour (Route)

Operating Schedule: 9am - 5pm - Summer
9.50am-4pm - Winter

1. Cathedral Junction Body Corporate

Points of Interest

  • Christchurch Botanic Gardens

  • Canterbury Museum at CoCA

  • Avon River

  • Christchurch Tramway

  • Cashel Street

  • Hagley Park

  • Victoria Square

  • New Regent Street

What's Included
  • Live commentary on board
  • Local taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Welcome aboard the Christchurch Tram! Travel on our newly extended track & enjoy this unique and historic way to view the inner city. Drivers provide a live and entertaining commentary. A full circuit takes 50 minutes, includes 18 stops and there are up to four Trams operating. Trams run approximately every 15 minutes (season dependent) and your ticket lasts all day as a hop on and off pass. Once booked, please collect your tickets with your booking reference number from the booking office located in Cathedral Junction 109 Worcester St. Please note our attractions do get very busy sometimes, especially if a cruise ship is in port and there may be a wait time at the Tram entry due to increased demand

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Seats are cozy and secure, but please note outside seats are not weatherproof
  • Children must be accompanied on the trams at all times by a paying adult. For safety reasons, we allow one adult to supervise up to three children/infants aged 15 years and under
  • Folded prams can be only be accommodated on particular trams
  • Please advise in advance if you need wheelchair assistance
  • Tickets to be collected from the booking office located in Cathedral Junction 109 Worcester St
  • There may be a wait time at the Tram entry due to increased demand
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kattyc899
Jul 15, 2024
Great Vintage Tram experience - Great way to view local city spots. Botanic garden was amazing. It was great experience with Vintage Tram. And you can get full day pass, if you have time you can go so many places using this.
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Jillian
Jun 28, 2024
SPLENDID TIKI TOUR! - Fabulous way to get a tiki tour around the city… A really good way to see where you’d like to spend time even if you’re planning on walking the rest of your time in Christchurch…. Very knowledgeable driver and staff especially ‘Penelope Pitstop’…… Great experience for everyone!
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Ilona_v
Jun 21, 2024
Excellent experience - Conductor was amazing and so knowledgeable and thorough..even showed us how to operate the Tram...was a great experience
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180ruthg
May 13, 2024
Lots of Fun on the Trams! - If you are lucky enough to be in Christchurch you have to have a ride on the Tram! This experience was fantastic for me and my family! The whole trip was made extra special by Elliott and his teammates Joy and Ross! Elliott is the most knowledgeable and joyous character and you will have lots of fun! Thank you for making our trip to Christchurch so memorable!
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David
May 8, 2024
Excellent family activity - Really pleasant tram ride with a great tour of the city. I have to say the experience was much better for the excellent narration by Elliot!
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Meander41566138085
Apr 26, 2024
A must do! - Absolutely fantastic! If your a visitor I'd recommend doing this day 1, you get a full commentary around the city with history. You can get on and off as many times as you like. Very knowledgeable team on board who are very willing to help. Gave us a fantastic list of places to eat and all were great!
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Diva763844
Apr 22, 2024
Ding Ding - The Christchurch Hop-On-Hop-Off Tram is a must to do when visiting this magnificent calm and laid back city. We loved our time in Christchurch. These old restored trams are a real experience.
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Nomad39974225434
May 9, 2024
A Fun Round Trip! - The idea of the tram is great, the execution is lacking. It is a much better single ride all the way around than a “hop on hop off” mode of transportation. Some of the tram stops could be better marked, and the schedule of arrival was - well, nonexistent. We just had to look down the street and hope one was coming soon. The tram operators were delightful and knowledgeable. Overall, a fun experience, but if you’re on a time crunch, or it’s really cold outside, you’re better off walking.
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Jishag2020
May 7, 2024
Good experience - The views were not at its best and we hope it’s because of the time we have selected. Overall it’s a good experience. Recommended
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Andyk399
Jun 9, 2024
Too Expensive - Brilliant driver, she was a mine of fun information. Massively overpriced tho sadly/ It was raining heavily so we hopped on not knowing the ride. Several times around the world and lots of city tram rides. This ride should cost 13 of the price.
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