Private Tuk-Tuk Experience Along the 28 Tram Route, Lisbon

4.6 (27 reviews)
Follow Lisbon's famous 28 tram route in an e-tuk-tuk with a private guide, stopping to admire historic landmarks and viewpoints.

Overview

Follow Lisbon's famous 28 tram route in an electric tuk-tuk with a private driver-guide. You'll see some of the city's most notable landmarks, including the Sé de Lisboa (Lisbon Cathedral) and Largo do Carmo (Carmo Square), learning about the history of revolutions and resilience along the way. Zip through neighborhoods like Bairro Alto and Chiado and discover the importance of the city's music scene in the medieval Alfama district. You'll also stop at panoramic miradouros (viewpoints) that stretch across the city to the Río Tejo and beyond.

Highlights

  • Navigate Lisbon's central neighborhoods, from Bairro Alto to Alfama, in an electric tuk-tuk
  • Learn about the history of Lisbon from your private guide
  • Take in views over Lisbon from some of the city's best miradouros
  • Stop to see iconic buildings like Lisbon Cathedral

Know before you go

Duration
2 hours
Recommended for
7 years old & up
Group
Private

What you'll do

Meet your e-tuk-tuk driver and guide at one of two Lisbon locations—either near the city's main train station, Rossio, or close to the main square, Praça do Comércio. Over the next two hours, you'll drive through the winding, steep streets of the Graça, Alfama, Bairro Alto, and Chiado districts, stopping at some of the Portuguese capital's most famous landmarks along the 28 tram route. Seeing the sights in a private, electric tuk-tuk instead means that you get to travel in comfort, with as many stops as you like.

Your first stop will be Sé de Lisboa (Lisbon Cathedral), which dates back to 1150 and is the city's oldest church, although it did need to be rebuilt after the devastating 1755 earthquake. Here, you'll learn about the religious and resilient side of the Alfacinhas (people from Lisbon) as you take in the intricate details of the cathedral's facade. Next, you'll make your way to two of the city's most striking viewpoints, including Miradouro Senhora do Monte, where you'll take in panoramic views of the city's terracotta rooftops, Castelo de São Jorge (Saint George's Castle), and out to the distant Ponte 25 de Abril bridge.

As you cruise through the Alfama neighborhood, you'll stop at the National Pantheon to hear about the famous Portuguese men and women buried here. Your guide will explain the cultural significance of fado (a Portuguese music form) as you pass the Fado Museum and tell you about the annual summer festivities that take place in these narrow, cobbled streets. While you zip through the old Moorish quarter, look for the casas de fado (fado houses), where you can hear the "blues of Lisbon" playing out in the evenings.

Your next district will be the laid-back Chiado, where you'll see plenty of cafés and hip shops, including the world's oldest bookshop, Livraria Bertrand, established in 1732 by two French brothers. Your driver will then take you through the steep streets of Bairro Alto, the city's bohemian district, where you'll see a mix of street art and religious buildings. The final stop on your e-tuk-tuk adventure is Largo do Carmo, a large, flowery square surrounded by ruins that was the site of a 1974 revolution. To end, your driver will drop you back at the starting point.

Start times

  • Daily
    10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm, 4:30 pm, 5:00 pm, 5:30 pm

What's included

  • Private driver-guide
  • Blankets (in case of cold weather)

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Traveler reviews

27 total ratings, 20 with reviews
4.6
Feature ratings
Quality of Experience
4.6
Guides, Drivers and Staff
4.6
Transport
4.8
Cherylanne
Cherylanne S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Aug 14, 2024

The tuk tuk tour was amazing! We enjoyed hopping on and off our tuk tuk through the city's streets. This activity offered a unique and enjoyable way to explore the city, making it a memorable part of our trip.

Adam
Adam G.
Boulder, CO | Reviewed on Jul 30, 2024
Private tour and she was very knowledgeable about each of the seven neighborhoods- scary riding a tuk-tuk and very bumpy on cobblestones. We stopped at different viewpoints, walked around, and walked through a park, and she picked me up on the other side. I enjoyed my time, but as a solo traveler, I probably wouldn't suggest this activity. Lisbon is a hilly city, which is great for those with mobility issues because we could cover a lot of ground driving up hills and around the... Read more

Private tour and she was very knowledgeable about each of the seven neighborhoods- scary riding a tuk-tuk and very bumpy on cobblestones.

We stopped at different viewpoints, walked around, and walked through a park, and she picked me up on the other side.

I enjoyed my time, but as a solo traveler, I probably wouldn't suggest this activity.

Lisbon is a hilly city, which is great for those with mobility issues because we could cover a lot of ground driving up hills and around the neighborhoods.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Friendly and fun guide!
Transport
She dropped me off near my hotel, which was a blessing so I didn't have to walk uphill.
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Ella S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jul 25, 2024
Sonia Silva was our guide and she was amazing!! I learned so much from here. She took great pictures of us along the way and she even gave us a lunch reco! Read more

Sonia Silva was our guide and she was amazing!! I learned so much from here. She took great pictures of us along the way and she even gave us a lunch reco!

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Qian Tong
Qian Tong L.
Malaysia | Reviewed on Jul 18, 2024
This tuk-tuk tour brought us to the main attractions of Lisbon, would be even better if the tour was longer! Read more

This tuk-tuk tour brought us to the main attractions of Lisbon, would be even better if the tour was longer!

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Amy F.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024
Saw highlights of Lisbon that would have otherwise been hard to see with limited time in the city. Very friendly and knowledgable guide! Read more

Saw highlights of Lisbon that would have otherwise been hard to see with limited time in the city. Very friendly and knowledgable guide!

Tips for future travelers

Worth doing this excursion!!

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Melinda L.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 09, 2024

The tuk-tuk tour in Lisbon was another highlight. Our driver was punctual, knowledgeable, and spent plenty of time with us, giving us a rich history of the city. Lisbon's steep hills can be a lot to handle on foot, so this was a perfect way to see the city without too much walking. It was a great way to get around and learn about Lisbon.

Mark
Mark D.
Canada | Reviewed on May 26, 2024
Friendly driver with reasonable knowledge of city and its history. We really got around and covered much more of the city than had it been a walking tour. Read more

Friendly driver with reasonable knowledge of city and its history. We really got around and covered much more of the city than had it been a walking tour.

Quality of Experience
A fun way to see the city.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Driver was enthusiastic and interested in showing us some of the lesser known sites.
Transport
Fun way to travel!
Brook
Brook W.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Feb 26, 2024
Our Tuk Tuk driver was an amazing guide and made sure to take us to her favorite pastel de nata cart on the tour. Read more

Our Tuk Tuk driver was an amazing guide and made sure to take us to her favorite pastel de nata cart on the tour.

Tips for future travelers

This is a perfect start to your first day in Lisbon. It gives you an overview of the city and kids in particular love it.

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Dee
Dee C.
Phoenixville, PA | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2023
Sylvia knew her way around the city and did a great job explaining the sights and historical importance. Read more

Sylvia knew her way around the city and did a great job explaining the sights and historical importance.

Tips for future travelers

I found it a little difficult to hear her because of the city noises and noise from the tuk-tuk.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very pleasant and knowledgeable.
Transport
The tuk-tuk was fun but temperatures were very high and the tuk-tuk top was transparent plastic so we were hot. Also, driver facing forward was hard to hear.
Cynthia
Cynthia W.
Fremont, CA | Reviewed on Sep 24, 2023
This was a nice start to our visit - a quick tour of the local highlights Read more

This was a nice start to our visit - a quick tour of the local highlights

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Hugo seemed very knowledgeable
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