Hotels near Tram 28E

Tram 28E is a working public transport line that doubles as one of Europe's most scenic rides. The vintage yellow Remodelado trams - built in the 1930s and still running on their original wooden-slatted seats - rattle through Lisbon's steepest and narrowest streets on a route that connects Martim Moniz in the east to Campo Ourique in the west. Along the way, the tram squeezes past apartment balconies in Graça, climbs through the Alfama district below São Jorge Castle, crosses the Baixa grid, and ascends into the Estrela neighbourhood.

The full route takes about 40 minutes end to end. A single ride costs the standard Carris fare (around €3.00 cash on board, or €1.80 with a charged Viva Viagem card). The tram passes the Lisbon Cathedral (Sé de Lisboa), the Miradouro das Portas do Sol, the Basílica da Estrela, and the Jardim da Estrela. It is a public bus route, not a tour, so there is no commentary - but that is part of the appeal.

Pro Tip: Board at the Martim Moniz terminus before 09:00 or after 17:00 to get a seat. Mid-morning trams fill up quickly and pickpockets operate in the crowds - keep bags zipped and in front of you. Riding the full loop once, then hopping off at specific stops on a second pass, is the most efficient way to see the route.