Tram Electrico, Lisbon

Do not miss ride with tram No28 the most famous tram line in Lisbon.
Tram 28 is the vintage yellow tram that goes through all over the city center, crossing many touristic attractions.

The tram is a hop-on, hop-off service and there are more than 30 stops you can choose from.
Because Tram 28 is reasonably cheap and very popular, a lot of people ride it. So it’s better if you can wait for a time when there are fewer people on board, so you can truly relax and enjoy city.

Symbol of Lisbon are trams. There are a several lines which are very popular by tourist:

TRAM 28 They said Riding 28 tram just for the experience is a must in Lisbon. This is crowded tram and be very careful because pickpockets. It will take on a 45 minute ride from the striking Basilica da Estrela to the St George Castle overlooking the Tagus River.

TRAM 15 is the best way to reach Belem from the center. (from Comercio Square to Jeronimos Monastery)

Many of these trams, or eléctricos were converted to touristic sightseeing tours or replaced by the new trams... however some still operating... they're yellow and not red! The one on the picture is for tours.
These trams are slower and if the weather is good they circulate with the windows open. Due to this it's possible to admire some of the streets, squares and monuments of Lisbon being seated.

Besides beeing the cheapest way to get around in Lisbon, the Eléctrico is the best way, if you're not in a hurry.
It avoids the big and uninteresting avenues, and crosses the pituresque traditional neighbourhoods, in a slow pace.
A must see.

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Tram 28 is special. Crossing most of the old town, you may enter it at Chiado and it takes you westbound to Sta Catarina (sightseeing), S. Bento (Parliament and PM residence), and Estrela (Church); eastbound to Praca do Comercio (descend at R. Vitor Cordon), the Cathedral, Santa Luzia (sightseeing, and best place to start Alfama visit), the castle of S. Jorge (exit at Lg. Portas do Sol), S. Vicente (church, national pantheon, and flea market two times a week), and Graca (church).

Beware of pickpockets

This is one of those most-do-things whilst in Lisbon like so many major tourist destinations have (like riding on open-top buses etc). Tram (or "Eléctrico" in Portuguese) Line 28 is one of only three traditional tram lines that still operate in Lisbon. These trams, which until the late-1980's ran all through-out Lisbon, were manufactured between 1936 and 1947. Tram 28 winds its way through the "Old Town" of Lisbon beginning in Graça then down to Alfama and to Baixa then up through Chiado to Bairro Alto and then down to Campo Ourique, taking you by many of Lisbon's most famous and interesting sites including monuments, churches and gardens. The trip is hilly, noisy and hectic but it affords many beautiful glimpses of the city. And, although the tram can sometimes be overrun with tourists, you will definitely get a flavour of the locals, as many "Lisboetas" commute daily on these historical trams. Tickets cost €1.45 per journey and can be purchased on-board at a vending machine (note that these machines do not accept notes, and are sometime even out of change, so make sure you have the correct change!)

The extensive bus and electrico (tram) network is run by Carris. I took a tram (No.15) to Belem from Cais do Sodre metro station. There are many ticket outlets, but you can also buy the ticket from the driver or machines on board (the latest only available in some trams). There are many ticket outlets, but you can also buy the ticket from the driver or machines on board (the latest only available in some trams). The best way to pay for city transport is buying a rechargeable card 7 Colinas (Viva Viagem) card. It is valid for metro, trams (electrico) and most buses. If you are going to move around heavily on a specific day (more than five trips), an economic choice can be the all-day pass which costs €4 (valid until 1AM) and is also valid on city buses and tram lines.

To use the Metro you have to get first a rechargable card: Viva Viagem, it costs € 0.50 plus € 0.85 for each ride (small discount if you buy more).
This card has different possible modes: Metro or Metro, Bus and Tram, or Suburban Trains....
You have to be carefull, you can switch modes only when the card is emty or new.
If you are going to move around heavily it is best to get a one day pass or multi day pass which costs €4 (valid until 1AM). The all-day pass is also valid on city buses and tram lines.
You can buy it at vending machines.