Tram 28 Electric Tram

Tram 28 is Lisbon's most celebrated heritage tram route, threading a yellow, wooden-bodied electrico through some of the city's most scenic and steep neighbourhoods on a journey that takes roughly 45–60 minutes end to end. The route runs from Largo Martim Moniz in the east — near Mouraria — through the historic Alfama and Graça districts, past the miradouros of Santa Luzia and the flanks of São Jorge Castle, then descends into the Baixa grid, climbs again through Chiado and Estrela, and terminates at Campo de Ourique. The trams themselves are original 1930s Remodelado models with polished wooden benches, brass fixtures, and a bell-ringing motorman; their small size means they squeeze through alleys barely wide enough to accommodate them, and they groan audibly on the sharp bends. While Tram 28 is a functional transport line used daily by residents, it has become one of the most photographed sights in Lisbon. The best views from inside the tram are from the front or back platforms. Key stops along the route include Sé (Lisbon Cathedral), Portas do Sol, Graça, and Estrela. The route is exceptionally crowded from 10:00 to 18:00 on summer weekdays and all weekend; at peak times, the tram runs so full that passengers cannot board. Riding before 09:00 transforms the experience from tourist spectacle to pleasant transit through a waking city.