The Lisbon Tram 28 is the most famous tram in the Portuguese capital, if not the world.
It’s so popular because it drives through all the popular tourist areas, such as Alfama, Baixa, Chiado, Estrela, and Graรงa.
Riding the Tram costs โฌ3.1($3.4), but it is cheaper if you buy a Lisboa Card or a Navegante card, which you can get at any metro station.
I will say that Tram 28 can easily get super crowded, so I recommend following some tips to get the best trip. If it’s your first time in Lisbon, it’s a must to try this beautiful tram.
Lisbon Tram 28 Route
Tram 28 is a beautiful old tram that drives through the narrow streets, and you really get to feel that in Alfama and Graรงa.
By the way, if you’re in Graรงa, you have to experience their enormous flea market: Feira da Ladra.
The trams are called “Remodelado trams,” as they were remodeled to be electric in the 90s.
The Remodelado trams are an integral part of the Lisbon public transport network. The black line on the map starts at Praรงa Martim Moniz Square, east of Baixa. The electric tram route then goes west, ending at Campo de Ourique.
The busiest part of the route is between Baixa and Alfama, and during peak season, it becomes a super crowded tram, but as long as you follow the tips further down, you’ll get an incredible trip.
Tip:ย While traveling the scenic route, theย tram does not stop at the Sao Jorge castle.ย The closest stop is the Portas do Sol tram stop. From this stop, it is a steep walk uphill to the castle’s entrance.
Tourist Attractions Along the Route
- Castelo de Sรฃo Jorge
- Basรญlica da Estrela
- Assembleia da Repรบblica
- Praรงa Luรญs de Camรตes
- Rua Augusta
- Praรงa do Comรฉrcio
- Igreja de Santo Antรณnio
- Sรฉ de Lisboa
- Portas do Sol
- Mosteiro Sรฃo Vicente
- Graรงa
Tip: If you want an aesthetic photo of the historic trams, there is a beautiful spot in Chiado right at the Dear Breakfast brunch, where you have a hill. A photo with the trams and that background is gorgeous.
Stops Along the Route
Here are all the stops where Tram 28 passes through. It might not tell you much, but you might be able to recognize stops such as Chiado, Graรงa, and Estrela.
I recommend using the map further up the blog post to see where you want to get off.
Martim Moniz | R. Vitor Cordon / R. Serpa Pinto |
R. Palma | Chiado |
Igreja Anjos | Pรง. Luis Camรตes |
R. Maria Andrade | Calhariz (Bica) |
R. Maria Fonte | Sta. Catarina |
R. Angelina Vidal | Cรง. Combro |
Sapadores | R. Poiais S. Bento |
R. Graca | R. S. Bento / Cรง. Estrela |
Graca | Cรง. Estrela / R. Borges Carneiro |
Cc. S. Vicente | Estrela |
R. Escolas Gerais | Cรง. Estrela / R. Dr. Teรณfilo Braga |
Lg. Portas Sol | Estrela (Basรญlica) |
Miradouro Sta. Luzia | Estrela โ R. Domingos Sequeira |
Limoeiro | R. Domingos Sequeira |
Se | R. Saraiva Carvalho |
R. Conceiรงรฃo | Igreja Sto. Condestรกvel |
Lg. Academia Nacional Belas Artes | Campo Ourique (Prazeres) |
Tram 28 Schedule
The Tram runs from 5 AM to 12 AM, with 5-8 hourly departures between 7 AM and 8 PM. So there are a lot of trams all the time, which is positive as it’s super popular.
Check out the Tram Time Table for more info.
Tram 28 Tickets
You can purchase a ticket onboard from the tram conductor for โฌ3.10($3.4).
However, I recommend you buy the 24-hour unlimited public transport ticket, which includes all tram, bus, and metro services. It costs โฌ6.8($7.5) and can be purchased at the metro station.
Another option is a Zapping ticket, which allows you to pay for public transport using the Navegante Card. You can load the card with money by using your credit card.
Once you’ve loaded the Navegante Card, you need to swipe it when you board. Then you only pay โฌ1.80($1.99) per ticket.
If you plan to visit several tourist attractions using Tram 28, you can buy a Lisboa card. This gives you free access to unlimited public transport, free access to monuments, and many discounts.
9 Tips For Riding The Lisbon Tram 28
It’s a beautiful ride, and I recommend everyone try it. If you haven’t tried a tram in Lisbon yet, there are some things you need to be aware of.
- I recommend riding the Tram 28 early or late during the day to avoid crowds.
- The best spot to board the tram is at Martim Moniz or Campo de Ourique to get a seat. Martim Moniz is the starting point, but Campo de Ourique is less crowded.
- Always be aware of pickpockets during rush hour. The tram is packed with people, and pickpockets know this.
- Buy a 24-hour public transport ticket at the metro station to get value for money. Alternatively, buy a Navegante card for convenience and to avoid the higher ticket price onboard.
- Avoid the rush hours between 8-9 AM and 5-7 PM, as the locals start to use the tram during these hours.
- If you are standing, hold tight to the rails and straps as the tram takes sharp turns and suddenly stops. It’s an old tram, and you get to feel it; it’s part of the experience.
- For a full experience, ride the tram for the entire loop. You will see the many beautiful monuments and buildings, and as a bonus, you will return to the starting point.
- If you don’t plan on riding the entire loop, be aware of where you need to get off, as the driver doesn’t always announce the stops.
- When passing through the narrow streets of Alfama, I recommend sitting on the right side for the best views. Get your camera ready to take some beautiful photos.
Alternatives To Tram 28
Tram 28 quickly gets crowded, so alternatively, you can ride Tram 12 or 24, which are less crowded and still take you through some beautiful views.
Tram 12 drives around in the Baixa and Alfama districts, which gives you some of the same sights as Tram 28. It follows the same route as Tram 28 but doesn’t drive west of Lisbon.
Tram 24 drives from Praรงa Luรญs de Camรตes to Campolide and passes through one of my favorite areas, Principe Real. This is not the same historical route, but it’s a beautiful, different route, and you still get to experience the romantic trams.
You can also ride the red tram. It has the exact same route as Tram 28 and was made for tourists. It’s less crowded and more expensive, but you can sit down and have more space.
History of The Remodelado Trams
The iconic trams, dating back to the 1930s, are full of traditional charm. They have the original dials and levers and wood benches.
The name Remodelado (remodeled) is derived from the fact that the Trams were upgraded with electrics and improved brakes in the 1990s.
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Wrap-Up
If you haven’t already, you must try the historic tram. The entire route is super romantic and takes you through the most popular tourist areas.
Entering this beautiful yellow tram is like stepping back in time and experiencing how it was to use public transportation then. Today, Lisbon also has modern trams, but they’re different.
You can briefly experience Bairro Alto, but the Yellow Tram is mainly known for its routes in Baixa and Alfama.
When you get on your tram ride, I recommend you step on one of the starting points in either Campo de Ourique or Martim Moniz to get a seat because it will get crowded.
Once you’re on your route, you should step off the tram at the city center and experience what Baixa offers; it’s an incredible area with the main shopping street in Lisbon.
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