The appeal of Lisbon's Tram 28 is not just its historic appearance, but also its route, which passes through some of the city's most iconic neighbourhoods, like Alfama, Baixa, and Chiado.
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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.
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.
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.
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 KeolisAmey Metrolink tram system is the largest of its kind in the UK. It serves 99 stops across eight different lines along almost 103km of track, with a fleet of 120 modern trams catering for more than 34 million journeys a year.
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.
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.
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.
Keen cyclists are catered for too. Peddle away with Nice's Vélo Bleu bike-sharing scheme along the wide Promenade des Anglais. Nice's trams provide speedy, cost effective transport for guests staying in our Nice holiday rental apartments. The trams start running at 4.30am and run until 1.30am every night.
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.