Tram 28 vs Hop-On Hop-Off Bus: Pros and Cons

Should you ride Tram 28 or the hop-on hop-off bus in Lisbon? Compare routes, comfort, queues, and tips to ride both effectively.

2/6/2026

20 min read

Classic yellow Tram 28 climbing an Alfama hill

Head‑to‑Head

Feature	Tram 28	HOHO Bus
Charm	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Comfort	⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Queues	Long at peak	Minimal with frequent buses
Views	Intimate streets	Panoramic rooftops

Tram 28

Queue Management

Tram 28: Arrive before 8:00 if possible; avoid mid‑day queues.
HOHO: Frequent buses; use start hubs (Praça do Comércio, Cais do Sodré).

Best of Both Worlds

Do the tram at sunrise for quiet lanes and classic charm.
Ride the bus mid‑day for panoramic hills without the climb.

Do both: Tram in the early morning, bus mid‑day when the hills get tiring.

Sobre o autor

Lisbon Travel Expert

Criei este guia para tornar o seu dia hop‑on hop‑off em Lisboa simples, perspicaz e cheio de sabor local — o tipo que transforma uma viagem de autocarro numa história.