Tram 28 - 7 kilometres of Lisbon history

Why is Tram 28 Lisbon is the best way to see Lisbon’s famous sites and the medieval district of Alfama?

Tram 28 dates back to 1914 when the original horse drawn carriages that helped locals to travel through the winding streets and hills of Lisbon were replaced by the now iconic yellow electric carriages. The carriages are wonderfully preserved with wooden floors, timber window frames and yellow bodies.

Nowadays Tram 28 is still very much used by locals but it also is a gateway for tourists to see the best sites Lisbon has to offer. 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. The route starts at Largo do Martim Moniz and ends at Largo do Prazerez.

It’s estimated that Tram 28 transports about 4.5 million passengers a year and so in peak season Tram 28 is very busy and fills up quite quickly. Often there is only standing room only so try to ride Tram 28 early in the morning to avoid the queues, grab a seat and have a great window view to get a feel for the ancient city of Lisbon.

There is seating for about 20 people and about another 25 standing and it can be quite cramped sometimes so please beware of pick pockets on Tram 28 and keep your belongings in a safe place.

Tram 28 runs about every 10 mins and it costs €3.00 pp one way but is free with a Lisboa Card which we highly recommend you purchase. The Lisboa Travel Card also allows free travel on the Bus and Metro networks plus all the Elevators/Funiculars dotted around the city. Check best deals in link below.

The map below highlights the main sites along the route.