The Tram 28 route is approximately 7 km long and passes through the popular districts of Graca, Alfama, Baixa, Chiado, Santa Catarina & Estrela and takes about 50 minutes to an hour to travel the entire route.
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One of the best ways to explore the old town of Lisbon. At the same time, an incredible experience to curve with the century-old streetcars through the narrowest streets. Saturday and Sunday not recommended, as always extremely crowded with tourists. Be sure to take both routes.
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.
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.
Tram 28 does take cash. The fare is €3.00 per ride, and you can purchase a ticket from the driver. Or, it might be free for you if you have these cards.
The best side to get on Tram 28Go left! If you are boarding Tram 28 from Martim Montez, we recommend you grab one of the seats on the left hand side so you can enjoy the ocean views along the Tram 28 route as you ride through Alfama and also see the sea/cathedral from the bottom of the hill as you arc left.
Ride the tram early (or late) in the day, to avoid the mid-day crowds. Board the tram at Martim Moniz (or Campo Ourique), as there is a better chance of getting a seat. Always be wary of pickpockets (please see later section). Ride the entire route, as there is so much to see.
Trams are the ideal means to explore some of the most interesting spots of Lisbon's historical and architectural heritage, or simply to tour the city. The most widely known is Tram no. 28 that runs from Martim Moniz to Campo de Ourique.
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.
Rapidity: generally speaking, trams can achieve higher speeds, as (again, in France, at least) they tend to run on 100% dedicated tracks (and so don't get stuck in motor traffic), often with detection systems that ensure they have priority at traffic lights, roundabouts and level crossings (where they exist).
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.
Drinking tap water in Portugal is considered safe in all regions and the water meets all EU standards. Lisbon tap water is of a medium hardness, rich in minerals and has chlorine added during treatment. It can have a strong taste, so most Lisbon residents drink bottled water and use tap water for most everything else.
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.
Trams run every 10 minutes during rush hour and every 15 minutes for off-peak hours. Taking Tram 28 from one end to the other will last approximately 48 minutes depending on traffic.
Does the Lisboa Card include the Tram 28, the most famous tram in Lisbon? Yes, it is included. The tram joins Martim Moniz and Campo de Ourique (Prazeres) stations.