Trams Around the World

Across the world, old trams have found new life — delighting tourists, preserving history, and becoming cherished parts of the cities they serve. From seafronts to city centres, these heritage tramways show what’s possible when charm and civic imagination meet.

Christchurch Tram (New Zealand)

  • Heritage streetcars running in the city centre since 1995, formed by restoring and operating vintage trams.

  • A major tourist draw linking key sites

Hong Kong “Ding Dings” (China)

  • Over-a-century-old double-decker trams, operating since 1904 as part of the main transit network.

  • Known affectionately as “Ding Ding,” they offer a historic, colorful street-level experience

Porto Tramway (Portugal)

  • One of Europe’s oldest, running since 1872.

  • Mix of electric-era and horse-drawn trams on select heritage lines by the Douro River.

  • Maintained by Porto Tram Museum, regularly offering nostalgic rides

Seaton Tramway (UK)

  • Scenic heritage tramway through East Devon’s Axe Valley nature reserve.

  • Uses vintage trams and occasionally themed rides (e.g. Pirate Tram)

Prague Vintage Tram No. 42 (Czechia)

  • A special circular line running historic Austro-Hungarian and 1950–70s trams.

  • Allows hop-on/hop-off access to key historic neighbourhoods

Beamish Museum Tramway (UK)

  • Electric heritage trams loop through a recreated Edwardian town.

  • Part of the immersive experience at Beamish, a 350-acre open-air museum.

  • Trams are operational exhibits — visitors ride through living history.

Douglas Bay Horse Tramway (Isle of Man)

  • One of the world’s last horse-drawn tramways, running since 1876.

  • Operates along the seafront promenade in Douglas.

  • Saved by public demand, now a seasonal tourist highlight.