Can you hop on and off Tram 28?

You can get on and off wherever the stops are. This was a fun memory from our time in Lisbon. The #28 is a vintage 1930s Remodelado tram and rattles and winds its way through the narrow streets of Lisbon up through the Alfama area.



While you can technically "hop on and off" Lisbon’s famous Tram 28, it is not a dedicated "Hop-On, Hop-Off" tourist bus, and doing so can be quite difficult in practice. Tram 28 is a regular part of the city's public transport network (Carris). If you have a 24-hour unlimited transit pass (the "Viva Viagem" or "Navegante" card), you can get off at a stop like the Sé Cathedral or the Portas do Sol viewpoint and board a later tram without paying extra. However, because Tram 28 is incredibly popular, it is almost always completely full. If you get off mid-route, you may find yourself waiting for several subsequent trams before one arrives with enough space to let you back on, especially during peak hours in 2026. For the best experience, most travelers recommend riding it from the start at Martim Moniz to get a seat, then getting off at your final destination. If you truly want to explore the Alfama district by hopping on and off frequently, you might be better served by the red or yellow "tourist" trams which are more expensive but far less crowded.

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Although the Tram 28 is just a normal line of public transportation in Lisbon, it happens to go past many of the city's most significant landmarks in districts like Alfama, Baixa, and Estrela. Because the route also uses some heritage-style tram carriages, it's become a popular tourist attraction in the city.

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It costs 3 euro in cash to the driver to ride Tram 28 in Lisbon, or less if you pay with the rechargeable Viva Viagem pay as you go card. Or it can be free, with the purchase of the Lisboa card or the 24-hour Lisbon ticket.

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Tram 28 is famous, taking riders on a 40-minute trip up (or down) the hill through old neighbourhoods such as Graça, Alfama and Baixa, along many historical highlights, including the cathedral and the castle.

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Can you pay cash on tram 28? If you only want to take the yellow tram 28, you can buy your ticket directly from the tram driver and pay with cash. It is best to start at Martim Moniz. Otherwise all seats will be taken and you have to stand.

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The Remodelado trams are the quaint yellow trams that rattle and screech through the narrow streets of Lisbon. The most scenic route is the E28, which passes through much of the historic centre, and is often a highlight of the city.

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You can take Trams 28 or 12 to reach Sao Jorge Castle. Tram 28 is the more popular choice, as it passes through various hotspots in Lisbon before reaching Sao Jorge Castle. It starts from Martim Moniz and goes through the Graça neighborhood on top of a hill.

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Buying Tickets On most routes, you simply hand your money to the driver as you board, while the larger, more modern articulated trams on the #15 route have ticket machines inside.

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The famous tram street in Lisbon is the iconic Rua da Bica. Located in the city center of Baixa, this charming cobblestone street is one of the most beautiful sights that Lisbon has to offer. It's known for its old funicular tram which climbs the steep road from the Baixa to Bairro Alto.

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The capital of Portugal has three funiculars, all of which were designed by the Portuguese engineer Raoul Mesnier de Ponsard. He is also responsible for the design of the Santa Justa Lift. The three lifts are called: Elevador do Lavra, Elevador da Glória, and Elevador da Bica.

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