How many people can fit on a Tram 28?

The Tram 28 takes about 40-50 minutes to negotiate the whole nine kilometres (6 miles) route and experiences tight turns, narrow streets and steep gradients along the way. Each tram can seat about 30 people. It's advised to start your trip early if you want a window seat.



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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.

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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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For many car trips trams will give a journey faster than driving (including parking time) for some people.

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Where can I find Tram 28? The Tram 28 route runs between Martim Moniz, near the centre of Lisbon, out to Campo de Ourique. It stops at multiple locations along the way, so if you don't want to start at either end of the line, simply look out for the trams marked “28” or “28E”, and get on at any of the marked stops.

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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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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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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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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.

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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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