You will find these top Photo Opportunities, riding Tram 28

Tram 28 in Lisbon, Portugal is ideally located near some amazing spots for taking pictures, don’t miss some of the best photo opportunities, covered in this post, there!

Let’s be honest, you probably want to ride tram 28  in Lisbon mostly so that you can take many aesthetically pleasing pictures and videos from the tram. I know I did, but then I really want to video record EVERYTHING for memories!

Of course, I could be wrong, and you want to ride tram 28 simply because it is a convenient route on Lisbon public transportation network. And it sure is (BTW, don’t forget to use Navegante Lisbon card to save money)! Sometimes it is even more convenient than Uber, when you choosing if you should take an Uber or bus, getting around Lisbon.

But this post is for all the travel photographers out there, who want to take great pictures and videos to bring back home!

I have already covered how to get a window seat on a tram 28 ride to make this task easier, in my other post, as you can’t stand, hold on to the rails on sharp turns AND take videos.

I also cover all practical aspect of the ride, like when is the best time to take, in which direction, how to save on the ticket, etc. in that post.

I also covered which attractions are located near tram 28 route, and I even created a custom interactive Google map for all the attractions on the route!

So, here, let’s look at all top places for great photo opportunities on and near Lisbon’s tram 28.

Once you secured your window seat and saved money on the ride, you can enjoy the scenic ride.

Since this post is mostly about practical information related to the ride and strategies for getting the most out of the experience, I will only briefly list the top scenic stops with the best photo opportunities and architecture spots here.

You can find my extensive coverage of the Tram 28 route and all the stops and attractions nearby in another post. The route is very scenic, so there is a significant amount of information to tell. 

Graça photo spots near the tram

Largo da Graça tram E28 stop is a great spot to end you tram ride arriving from Prazeres and start taking pictures. The area is very picturesque. 

A short walk away from the stop are beautiful viewpoints, including Graça Viewpoint, Senhora do Monte viewpoint, and Viewpoint at Garden of Cerca da Graça.

There are also many fun narrow alleys through which tram 28 goes. Escolas Gerais, R. São Tomé and Cç. S. Vicente are some examples of cool narrow streets where you can snap photos of the tram navigating through tight spaces.

I’ve heard people say Rua da Conceição holds this honor but, while it’s a very beautiful street, it’s not that narrow at all. 

But even if you wonder into some authentic narrow street no one knows about, you’ll probably find it picture worthy, like I did.

Alfama photo spots near the tram 28

Alfama is another great neighborhood in Lisbon tram 28 goes through with a fantastic photo opportunity.

Being the oldest district, it’s the best neighborhood to try to capture authentic old Portuguese ambiance. Every streets with its old buildings is picture worthy. In fact, it will be hard for you to stop taking pictures: everything looks so cool! 

Look at these 3 photos of narrow streets and whitewashed houses I took in Alfama  – everything looks so old and authentic!

I love walking in Alfama aimlessly, and yet I’m never far from one tram 28 stop or another to get back home. 

Santa Lucia Viewpoint

Miradouro de Santa Luzia tram stop will bring you to Santa Lucia Viewpoint,  which is your best bet for a photo shoot in Alfama. It is a lovely terrace with rooftops view of Lisbon and panoramic views of Tagus River.

The structure of the viewpoint itself is also photo worthy – it’s covered with beautiful tiles – azulejos of different pattens.

Just one warning – there probably will be some guys trying to scam you into buying a bracelet, one of some scams to be aware in Portugal. Somehow, they are always there when I visit. 

Right next to it is viewpoint (miradouro) Portas do Sol. They both have similar views, being so close, and you’ll get your pretty shots there.

The castle of St, John, the best photo opportunity is Lisbon, is not far from this stop, only a 10 minutes walk away. But because it’s not right on the route, so I won’t talk about it here. 

The best thing, though, about tram 28 ride is that you don’t even have to get off. You can just snap pictures right from the tram, like I did here.

Baixa photo opportunities

The downtown district of Lisbon, is great if you want to take pictures of  grand avenues and squares, and ornate architecture.

You’ll be able to capture the elegance of the city’s main streets and many cute cafes.

You would probably want to take pictures of buildings like the Rossio Train Station and the Santa Justa Lift there. 

The Praça do Comércio is the largest plaza in Lisbon and it’s pretty in yellow. 

The hills in the center close to Martim Moniz are less known, but they also offer some spectacular photo opportunities.

Look at this old cobbled alley on the picture below – it’s only 5 min away from Martim Moniz square and it looks so old and authentic!

Chiado photo spots

Places for nice pictures in Chiado are plenty, but the best known is Rua da Bica – it is right on the 28 tram’s stop.

This narrow, slanted street is famous for its pastel houses and is a popular spot to photograph another cool public transport – funiculars and Bica elevator (funicular). I see many people do this mistake – don’t confuse yellow funiculars with yellow trams – they’re not the same thing!)

There is also a great number of very picturesque streets in Chiado and nearby Barrio Alto, like this street.

Top architectural landmarks along the route

You can see exciting architecture of Lisbon from the tramway, both in older Baroque and Manueline style, the18th century Pombaline style buildings, along with some newer buildings.

I list only a few top architectural spots here, because I cover the rest of attractions along the E28 route in my other post.

Lisbon Cathedral (Sé): The oldest church in the city, dating back to the 12th century. I really like the front of the Cathedral (pic at the top of this post), and also the right side of it. There are many cute restaurants by the Cathedral’s walls. 

Santa Luzia Church: Known for its beautiful tile panels and viewpoint Santa Luzia (explained above).

Estrela Basilica: Impressive Baroque-Neoclassical 18th-century basilica with a large dome and amazing marble floor.

Assembly of the Republic: Portugal’s Parliament building in neoclassical style. It’s a magnificent building and a nice area to walk.

So, as you can see, you will have plenty of places for photo opportunities along tram 28 route. There are many more photo opportunities, but the covered here are the top ones.

Here is the website for tram 28 provider.