Glória Funicular

This tram is one of the main attractions in Lisbon. Is it's basically and old tram that goes up or down the hill in a 2-min trip and that costs 4,20€. In my opinion it is a ripoff to charge that price for the ridiculously short trip. I only recommend this if you have the Lisbon card or the metro day pass (free access) and still beware of the lines as it takes 5-10 mins to arrive (there are 2 trams but the driver takes a rest at each stop) and only around 30 people fit in. It is actually more interesting walking up or down the street and watch the trams go by rather than riding them...

Biggest scam of the city. €4,20 for a 3 minute ride. Waste of money. My advice: take a picture, walk the street by yourself and buy a cold beer as a reward.

Oct 2025 lately review That day, 29 May 2025, I visited there before closing, it is a short ride, and expensive ticket, but I think it’s worth the experience.

Well if you are a first or second timer it is always good to take it for the top Miradouro. Short one but quite nice experience.

This road is very steep, so you should take this vehicle when going down, but walking is still okay when going up. This was taken in May.

Great experience, and its included with regular transit passes. Better than walking up that hill

Great fun, this old time tram which makes loads of strange sounds but just adds to the experience! This is perfect for people who struggle with walking due to the steep hills, this takes you directly to Bairro Alto where you will find more authentic Portuguese restaurants and bars! This tram is included in the Lisboa travel card and the Yellow Hop on Hop off bus for free!

Seeing the tram was super cool on a quiet day. The tram is too cute and compact, lol. The one street it goes up is steep yet very walkable. It cost 3.80€ to ride the tram per person per ride. I think the walk is worth doing instead of riding the tram as you probably already visited and rode the TRAM28 😊 .

$3.80 to travel up and come down again in the funicular. Train came quickly & he waited until the car filled up. It got full very quickly. As one car went up the hill another went down. The ride was about two minutes long and scenic we passed all kinds of murals along the walls going up in a park once we got off.

As well as saving your legs, this doubles as a great tourist ride and a bit of transport heritage to boot. Dating from 1885, the historic cars operate in pairs on a cable system, so one descends as the other ascends. Sadly, they're covered in graffiti but the interiors are authentic. The best way to reach the Barrio Alto. Expect queues in the summer and at weekends.

Travel books, travel websites, and travel experts might over glorify this old rusty tram that takes you up a short steep ride. If you're in Lisbon between May and September, the tiny graffiti covered tram will be uncomfortably crammed with people like tin can of Portuguese sardines...watchout for pickpockets! Unless you get one of the few coveted window seats, you're not going to see much. Hopefully you bought a 24hr transit pass or Zapping pass(€1.25/ride), because this lift isn't worth €3.70 fare. If you're in good shape and there's a long line, you're probably better off hiking up the street. You'll want to burn off some of those Pastel de Nata calories anyway.

5 stars for the technology. 5 stars for fun. 5 stars because I am a nerd.