A real taste of Lisbon: historical red tramcar tour ‘7 hills’
Although the travelling on public transport is much cheaper, this historical red tramcar tour allows you to know the most picturesque neighborhoods of Lisbon in a friendly and comfortable way, while listening to the commentary available in several languages or melancholic melody of fado music. You will pass the narrow and steep streets of the city’s traditional quarters. You will see chatting people on doorsteps and feel the village atmosphere of Alfama and Mouraria and reveal a sharp contrast to the elegant, noble buildings of Chiado and Lapa. You will certainly fall in love with Lisbon and sooner or later you will come back……
Red tram tour, leaving from one of the most beautiful squares in the world: Praça do Comércio (incl. Lisboa card info) where you can buy a ticket.
Red tram driver Paulo Dias
“You can take advantage of the ‘Hop On Hop Off” system. This allows tourists to get off at each stop (20 min.), visit the surrounding area, and then get back on the tram or wait for the next one. The ‘ 7 Colinas‘ (hills) route (about 1 1/2 hour, ) departs every 30 minutes, from 10:00-20:00 (from June-Sept), from 10:20-17:40 (Oct-May). Price € 18, children (4-10) € 9, Lisboa card reduction € 13,50″.
“The ‘Carristur’ company has faithfully restored the interior of the trams dating from the thirthies and fourties, preserving their charm and original character“.
Little church in Mouraria. More about this old neighborhood, home of fado music…..
This ’ 7 Colinas’ (hills) route goes through the oldest and most traditional districts, giving its passengers a real taste of the city. Mouraria, Alfama, Chiado, Sao Bento and Estrela are just some of the districts that can be seen in the tram.
Alfama. This street is close to the legendary Feira da Ladra (’thieves market’) and the castle of São Jorge (Castle of Saint George)
Chiado, Rua Garrett. Famous cafe ‘A Brasileira’ with the statue in bronze of the poet Fernando Pessoa, mobbed by lots of tourists, all day long! And of course you will pass the Bica funicular
Rua Sao Paulo/Rua da Boa Vista (’street with a beautiful view’)
As a tourist you will see a lot of other tourists…
