Lisbon Tram 28, the experience of riding on traditional trams

If you like photography, I'm sure you'll like them too. the trams.

I have met photographers who share this hobby, as trams are a means of transport that give cities great charm, and their colour makes them more photogenic.

And even more so if it is historic trams how are those of Lisbon.

The truth is that you cannot imagine the capital of Tourism in Portugal without its trams, which as happens with other cities, such as San Francisco, have become a major tourist attraction.

In the case of LisbonUnlike in the Californian city, trams maintain their function as urban transport, and there are numerous lines that run through its streets, either with traditional yellow trams or with more modern models.

Si you travel to Lisbon and you don't take a traditional tram, your visit will be lame.

Tram 28, a traditional line and tourist attraction in Lisbon

In view of your visit, I am going to tell you two things: tram line that you will surely find interesting and useful to put together during your Lisbon sightseeing tour.

The most popular among tourists is, without a doubt, the tram 28, which takes a tour of both the most traditional neighborhoods of Lisbon, as well as the most cosmopolitan area, the Baixa.

If you are walking through the latter, you can take the tram that comes from the Barrio Alto y Chiado and also to climb to the Castle of San Jorge.

El tram 28 will go up the Alfama neighborhood, passing in front of the Sé Cathedral, and you can get off on the Santa Lucia viewpoint, and then walk up to the famous Lisbon fortification.

Another tram line that will also be useful during your visit will be the 15, which will take you to Belem, to visit the Monastery of los jeronimos and Belém Tower.

The modern tram 15 you will take it in the Commerce Square, and in this case, on modern trams, it will take you almost half an hour to reach Belem.

Another option for riding the tram is to use one of the lifts that connect the lower part of Lisbon with its upper neighborhoods.

Elevador da Gloria in Lisbon, a tourist funicular

Specifically, from the central Restaurateurs Square you can use the so-called Elevator of Glory all with go up to the Barrio Alto de Lisbon, a transport that has just suffered a serious accident.

Without a doubt, this is a very peculiar form of transport, which outwardly resembles a tram, but is called an elevator, and which has become an iconic image of the Portuguese capital.

Inaugurated in 1885, the Elevator of Glory It is actually a funicular consisting of two carriages that go up and down simultaneously along a 275-metre-long, exclusive-use street with an incline of up to 18 percent.

The carriages are white and yellow and each have a capacity for 22 seated people and 20 standing people, and the ride lasts between two and five minutes.

The original operating principle was water counterweight, that is, tanks located in the wagons used the weight of the water and gravity depending on the direction of travel to ascend or descend the funicular.

Subsequently, energy was used Steam, providing greater regularity and power to the operation.

1914 from the Elevator of Glory operates through electric traction by means of cable, a system that is still maintained today.

 In 2002 it was declared National Monument due to its historical and heritage significance, this funicular currently transports 3 million passengers each year, most of them tourists.

Panoramic tour by traditional tram

An exponent of the traditional Lisbon trams, is that the city's own transportation company, Carris, among its services includes a traditional tram tour which runs through Chiado and Bairro Alto.

Also, keep in mind that the ticket gives you the option to use it for 24 hours and to get on the Elevador de Santa Justa (Santa Justa Lift).

Of course, be careful because, as is usual in all big cities, the pickpockets They take advantage of the crowds of tourists to do their “work”, and it is on the popular trams where, between squeezes, they will take the opportunity to rob you if you are careless.

They warn you about this through signs that you can see on the trams themselves.

How much does a tram ticket cost in Lisbon? prices

El ticket price to use the tram in Lisbon is 3,10 euros, if you buy it in the vehicle itself (in the case of the Elevator of the Holy Glory, 4,10 euros for two trips).

What will surely be worth it is buy the one-day multi-transport card, which you can do at kiosks and subway stations.

It costs you 7 euros and you can use it throughout the entire network. Lisbon transport (buses, trams, subways, elevators).

Also, if you buy the tourist card Lisbon Card, your trips on trams and elevators such as the Santa Gloria are also included.