The City Circle Tram is a must-do. For one, it gives you a nice overview of Melbourne's top tourist attractions. More importantly, it's free. Just look for a burgundy and cream tram and hop right on.

The best way to get around Melbourne is by tram. Trams operate throughout the day and offer multiple routes that criss-cross the city. There's even a free tram designed just for tourists.

Melbourne street scenes, people heading to work, trams and traffic and businesses and buildings now long gone are displayed in colour shots of Melbourne. Click through to see the images.