A Ride on the #28 Tram

Trams have been a way of life in Lisbon since 1873, with the installation of the first cars, powered by horse. Unlike the city’s remaining funiculars, which have primarily become tourist sights, the trams are still useful and popular with locals. Though… they’re touristy, too. We took a ride on the #28, which is known for its breathtaking route past some of Lisbon’s most iconic sights.

You might wonder why slow, small, jittery trams would still be running in a city that has both a metro and...