The City of Seven Hills · Lisbon's compact metro, vintage trams and funiculars make it one of Europe's most characterful cities to navigate as a tourist.
Navigate Lisbon with CityNav →Lisbon's compact metro, vintage trams and funiculars make it one of Europe's most characterful cities to navigate as a tourist. The historic Tram 28 passes by nearly all the main sights.
Best pass for tourists: Lisboa Card (24, 48 or 72 hours)
Lisbon has 5 public transit lines, including 4 metro/subway lines. CityNav supports all of them for offline and real-time navigation.
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Open CityNav — Free →Tram 28 is Lisbon's famous vintage tram route through the historic Alfama and Mouraria neighbourhoods, passing the Sé Cathedral and Graça viewpoint. It is a real local tram — not a tourist ride — so it gets very crowded. Board at the Martim Moniz terminus early in the morning for a seat, and watch for pickpockets.
Yes — the Lisboa Card covers unlimited travel on CP suburban trains from Rossio or Oriente stations to Sintra and Cascais. It also includes free entry to most Lisbon museums and monuments, making it excellent value for day-tripping tourists.
Lisbon has 4 Metro lines (Blue, Yellow, Green, Red) with 56 stations. The Blue Line (Linha Azul) serves the airport and connects to Marquês de Pombal shopping area. The Yellow Line serves Baixa-Chiado. The Metro covers the main tourist corridors efficiently.