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Tram 28

Tram 28
Photo: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

A vintage yellow tram that rattles through Lisbon's historic hills, linking Martim Moniz with Campo de Ourique via Graça, Alfama, Baixa, Chiado and Estrela. It's a working public tram as well as a sightseeing ride, so it gets very full.

Updated October 18, 2026On day 1 of Lisbon, Sintra and the coast in 5 days

Visiting Tram 28: what to know

Time to spend
About 45 minutes end to end
Tickets
Pay on board or use a Viva Viagem card or contactless; no booking
Best time
Early morning or evening to avoid long queues
Getting there
Board at Martim Moniz or Campo de Ourique (Prazeres) terminals

Lisbon itineraries with Tram 28

Day 1 of Lisbon, Sintra and the coast in 5 days

Alfama and the Baixa

How Tram 28 fits into a day.
  1. 9:00São Jorge CastleAlfama
  2. 11:00Alfama lanes and Miradouro de Santa LuziaAlfama
  3. 14:00Tram 28Lisbon
  4. 16:00Praça do ComércioBaixa
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Tram 28 FAQs

How do I avoid the Tram 28 queue?

Ride early in the morning or in the evening, or board at the Campo de Ourique end, where lines are usually shorter.

Is Tram 28 running normally?

Sections are sometimes cut short for works, with replacement buses. Check Carris service notices before you go.

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