Tram 28

Tram 28 isn’t just a ride; it’s an experience that draws crowds through nearly every season. Before hopping aboard, consider planning ahead to avoid peak times and maximize enjoyment. With its reputation as both transit and tourist experience, seats fill fast, and lines form well before a tram pulls in. Access points dot central Lisbon, but the Martim Moniz stop often makes a sensible starting line for the complete route. Warm afternoons bring the thickest crowds, so early risers or late afternoon travelers may find a more relaxed journey.

• Best time to visit: Early morning (before 10AM) or late afternoon; weekdays over weekends; spring or fall for milder weather
• How to get there: Begin at Martim Moniz or Campo Ourique for full journey; Metro and buses connect to these stops
• Accessibility: Classic trams have steps—stroller users, travelers with mobility challenges may find difficulties boarding
• Average visit duration: 60–75 minutes for a full round-trip ride

The tracks of Tram 28 stitch together Lisbon’s storied neighborhoods. Each window frames terracotta rooftops, decorated tiles, or flashes of fado music echoing from open doors. Though a simple glance outside reveals iconic sights, hopping off between stops promises even more. Alfama’s twisting alleys, Graça’s viewpoints, and Baixa’s bustling boulevards reveal layers of history and local flavor. Some corners, tucked just behind the main route, reward curious wanderers with almost-private gardens or unassuming cafés serving bitter espresso and sweet pastéis de nata.

• Key sights: São Jorge Castle, Lisbon Cathedral, the Miradouro da Senhora do Monte (panoramic viewpoint), Estrela Basilica, and Praça Luís de Camões
• Unique experiences: Listen for live fado drifting from Mouraria; spot the last remnants of the old city walls in Alfama; watch Lisbon’s iconic laundry sway along Bica’s side streets
• Photo-worthy locations: Alfama’s narrow lanes, palm-lined viewpoints in Graça, vintage tram framed by colorful houses in Estrela
• Cultural facts: The Remodelado trams date back to the 1930s and only run in Lisbon and Porto. The neighborhoods along Tram 28’s path each have distinct personalities, blending Moorish, Roman, and Portuguese influences across centuries.