Tram and Streetcar Tours in Portugal: the 11 Best Rides

1.3-in-1 Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Tram Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,537 reviews · 2 days · from $44Our pick

Use one 48-hour ticket for Lisbon’s Belém and Modern bus routes plus a historic Hills tram ride. You’ll see Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, Alfama, Graça, the Oceanarium, and more, with audio commentary, public Yellow Carris tram access, and a Carris Museum visit included.

“Took a few minutes to find the Yellow Bus booth in the corner of Pracao Commrecio but then all good. Straight onto the next tram for a circuit of the city centre. Head sets provided to plug in for the audio guide which are kept for the open top bus. Great value!”

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2.Tram 28 Entry Ticket & Audio Guide with 24-Hour Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 930 reviews · 1 day · from $21Best value

Meet a host such as Alex at Rossio Square, collect your Tram 28 ticket and English audio guide, then explore Lisbon independently. The 24-hour pass covers public transport, funiculars, and Santa Justa Lift. Use the host’s practical Tram 12 tip to avoid some Tram 28 queues.

“Great value trip. Guide met us with loads of information about the options available to us. He had pre-written details to send on WhatsApp as there were so many options available.”

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3.Hills Red Tram Tour by Tram 28 Route 24-Hour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 874 reviews · 1 day · from $29

Take a vintage red tram from Praça do Comércio through Lisbon’s steep old quarters, passing the Cathedral, Castelo São Jorge, Alfama, and hilltop viewpoints. Your ticket includes an audio guide, public Yellow Carris trams during its validity, and discounts at selected businesses.

“The tram ride itself was excellent, but the organization was terrible. We ordered our tickets just two days in advance (not two months in advance). Our confirmation email said the starting point was in Martim Moniz square, about a 20 minute walk from our hotel. The starting point was actually in Commerce square, about 20 minutes in the opposite direction. I advise you to call and talk to a real person before you believe what your confirmation email says.”

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4.Lisbon Tram No. 28 Ride & Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 766 reviews · 3 hours · from $23

Join a small English-speaking group for a three-hour ride on Lisbon’s Tram 28 and a guided walk through Alfama. Guides such as Nuno add history, local stories, and practical tips, while the route includes Sé Cathedral, São Vicente de Fora, the National Pantheon, viewpoints, and Fado traditions.

“We really enjoyed the tram ride and the following walking tour. Pace was quite leisurely but appropriate given the age range of our group (17-83). Tour guide was very knowledgeable and had a number of historical and political observations that brought the tour to life. We learned a lot!”

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5.Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour Along the Historic Tram Line 28

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 475 reviews · from $147

Follow Lisbon’s Tram 28 route in a private electric tuk-tuk with a local guide. See Alfama, Graça, Chiado, Carmo Square, and two superb viewpoints without squeezing onto the tram. Guides such as Eric, Bruno, and Antonio are praised for history, humor, photos, and useful city tips.

“Absolutely loved our tuk tuk trip! Our guide was super friendly and informative. During the pit stops our guide even got off with us to give us further information. Would 100% recommend this activity to all!”

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6.Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Tram Tour, River Cruise for 72/96Hour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 426 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $56

See Lisbon from three angles with Yellow Bus: open-top routes to Belém and Parque das Nações, a vintage tram through the old hills, and a Tagus cruise past Belém Tower, the castle, and the April 25th Bridge. Choose 72 or 96 hours and explore at your own pace.

“Overall it was a good value for the money. We enjoyed the boat ride on a sunny afternoon in Lisbon and saw the beautiful monuments from the water. Then we took both bus routes- modern and Belém. Unfortunately in the Belém route the driver never stopped at stops 8 and 9. Then we had to get off at 10 ( the monastery) and backtrack in the rain with our granddaughter in her stroller. We asked the driver but he said he stopped but he did not. We pressed the button multiple times! It also would help if the commentary did give stop numbers too.”

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7.Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Bus with Three Routes Including Tram

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 393 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

See Lisbon by open-top bus, minibus, and vintage tram on routes covering Baixa, Alfama, Belém, Estrela, and the modern waterfront. Your 48-hour ticket includes audio headsets, public tram access, discounts, and Carris Museum entry. Plan carefully around waits and the seasonal Hills Tram schedule.

“Bus was on time, good to see all of Lisbon and decide what to visit latter on the journey. We got the validity extended to 72 hours after we added the boat tour. Additional payment was 9 euro per person.”

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8.Tuk Tuk Tour in Lisbon’s Old Town – Tram 28

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $77Top rated

Ride through Lisbon’s old quarters in a private tuk tuk for about two hours, following much of the famous Tram 28 route. Your guide may be Claudio, Joana, Tiago, Margarida, or another local host. Expect viewpoints, Alfama, historic squares, port wine, photo stops, and useful advice for the rest of your trip.

“We had limited time in Lisbon before joining our cruise and this was the perfect way to see some of the city. Our guide/driver, Margarita, was fantastic and knowledgeable about the city and its history. We had a great time. Highly recommend the tour.”

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9.Lisbon Hills Red Tram by Tram 28 route

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 165 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30

Start at Praça do Comércio and ride a vintage-style tram through Baixa, Chiado, Bairro Alto, and Alfama. Your ticket includes audio commentary, public trams, funiculars, and Santa Justa Lift access after voucher redemption. Allow extra time to confirm the boarding point and service status.

“Great tour. When entering the tram, go left for Best views. Pre booking was a godsend. Beating the queues and this route is the same as Tram 28”

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10.Private Boat Trip, Guided Walking Tour, Bike & Tram

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 116 reviews · 5 hours · from $206

Spend five hours exploring Lisbon with a guide such as Luciano, Pedro, Flávio, or João. Walk through Baixa and Alfama, cycle the flat Tagus waterfront to Belém, taste an original Pastel de Belém, and return by boat. The yellow tram section is temporarily unavailable.

“Flávio was good guide who was friendly and knowledgeable. The guide was fun and the cycle along the coast was a real highlight. The tour did not include visiting inside the historic sights but that was fine for us. Flávio answered all the history questions we had and his English and Spanish language skills were brilliant- highly recommend this tour if you are looking for an active tour in a small group that makes the most of Lisbon.”

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11.Lisbon 24 Hours Pass with Tram 28 Riding Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 94 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $22

Use a 24-hour Lisbon transport pass to ride historic Tram 28, the Bica, Glória, and Lavra funiculars, plus the Santa Justa Lift. You receive an English audio guide and meet a local representative, often Alex, to collect the physical ticket and learn how the pass works. Expect public queues, not a reserved tram seat.

“Det var en fantastisk nem måde at komme rundt på - og netværket hang godt sammen. Vi havde en meget informativ vært der gav os gode fif. Hvis vi kunne have fået et print at ruterne, havde oplevelsen været over excellent 😊”

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