Is tram 28 worth it?

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.



Lisbon's Tram 28 is an iconic experience that is definitely "worth it" for its historic charm, but in 2026, its popularity often leads to extreme crowding and long waits. The vintage "Remodelado" yellow trams date back to the 1930s and are the only vehicles small enough to navigate the impossibly narrow, steep, and winding streets of the Alfama and Graça districts. To make the ride worth your time, it is highly recommended to board at the starting point (Martim Moniz) or the end of the line (Campo de Ourique) very early in the morning (before 8:30 AM) or late in the evening to secure a seat. If you find the queue for the 28 too long, Tram 12 or Tram 24 offer a similar vintage experience with far fewer crowds. Be wary of pickpockets, as they frequently target distracted tourists on this route. While it is technically a piece of public transportation, for many in 2026, the €3.00-plus fare is a small price to pay for a "mobile museum" tour through the most atmospheric and romantic neighborhoods of the Portuguese capital.

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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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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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The best side to get on Tram 28 Go 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.

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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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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.

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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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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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Tram 28 Schedule The average intervals between each vehicle is 9 to 12 minutes, and the entire trip takes between 48 minutes and one hour (at a maximum speed of 50km per hour), depending on the obstacles (traffic and doubled-parked cars) along the way.

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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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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.

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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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Portas do Sol ? A very popular and scenic plaza in Alfama, which has a wonderful view over the district and Tejo Estuary. This is also the location of the Museu de Artes Decorativas and is the closest stop for the castle.

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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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If you have a Pay As You Go Oyster card, you can use it to travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, the IFS Cable Car, London Overground and National Rail services in London. You can also use it to travel on Thames Clippers River Bus services but these journeys do not count towards daily caps.

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