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1. Carris monumento Nacional
2. Lisbon Tram & Funicular Network
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,620 reviews
Reviewed By Mairwen1
We used the trams a couple of times, once to go to Belem and also to do the famous #28 route that winds its way through the narrow streets of Lisbon up through the Alfama area. The best thing we did was to buy the 24 hour pass for €6.40 (+€0.50 for the card). It worked very well for us because we bought the pass for our trip to Belem one day, then the next morning, because we were still within the 24 hour period, we used it for the #28 tram trip too. Couldn't have been easier. The pass can be used on the metro, buses, trams and the funiculars. We were surprised when we realised that it also includes the Santa Justa elevator. You could easily not realise this and the elevator on its own is €5. The only inconvenient thing about the pass is that you need to be buy it at a metro station and you can’t buy it at the trams.
3. Sintra Tram
4. Telefericos da Madeira
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15,142 reviews
Reviewed By 28christine_b - Tadcaster, United Kingdom
We went up on the cable car to monte tropical gardens seem to slow so easy to get onto the cable car very smooth ride lovely views over funchal can see the surrounding countryside and see how high up you are, very easy to get off at the top and walk to monte gardens.
5. Teleferico das Achadas da Cruz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 285 reviews
Reviewed By Sirettc - Wing, United Kingdom
A bargain for 3 euros return per person. A short 5 min cable car ride - stunning views and then a nice 30 min walk or so along the sea and back through the remains of houses/allotments - a few still tended for. No cars, no mobile signal - just a beautiful spot! Nice cafe at the top where we had lunch. Plenty of parking.
6. Botanical Garden Cable Car
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,045 reviews
Reviewed By 521Karen - Swansea County, United Kingdom
My husband and I did a return trip which cost us 15 euro each, well worth it!! Amazing views and a lovely visit to the palace gardens at the top , the ride takes about 20 min each way and it’s Amazing! We went before 10 am and there were no ques and we had a car to ourselves.... unlike the Saturday when two cruise ships were docked there and the wait was ridiculous, people were waiting for over two hours, so chose your time wisely, we went on a Monday morning. Palace gardens were amazing , but beware of the walk back to the top when you wander down through, it is very steep, but you can walk off your all inclusive diet ????
7. Nazare Funicular
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 552 reviews
Reviewed By kelseybeckett - Berkshire, United Kingdom
It's a short trip that take you from top to bottom Nazare cliff. It's totally worth the value (2.90 round trip) as it's more an urban service that a turistic one. But it's great to travel on it!
8. Teleferico da Rocha do Navio
9. Tram 28
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 24,349 reviews
Vintage trams take passengers on a scenic trip from the city center at sea level up through the narrow maze of streets towards St. George Castle.
Reviewed By A252MWpamc
I was told by many that I had to include a ride on Tram 28 in my travel experience while in Lisbon. I am very glad I did as it was a great way to see and experience the winding streets - however one word of caution -- be mindful of where you want to get off - as the stops are very difficult to discern which one is up next, etc and no one calls out what stop is coming up. I learned this the hard way as I thought I would just do a loop and get off where I got on since I began at the "beginning",, only to get to the "end of the line" and have no idea where I was. I had to wait for another Tram 28 and then was able to take the ride back in the other direction. So, do include it in your visit but be aware of how many stops you want to ride it for and pay attention to any signage in the front of the tram that indicates where it goes. I rode standing in the back on my first ride which enabled me to capture video as we climbed the streets and on my second ride I got a window seat and took in the fresh air and sights out the window...although I wouldn't recommend you hang your arms out as some of the streets are very narrow.
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