Provided by

Yelena Karimova

Tour Overview

The tram has been in operation since 1902. It is extraordinary because it is the only tram in Europe that climbs an 800-meter slope with an inclination of up to 26%. The slope is so steep that the tramcar needs to be pushed uphill and downhill by a cable, making it a hybrid between a tram and a funicular railway.

On our journey, while sitting on wooden benches, you will hear the story of the tram, listen to a song about it, and travel back in time to the Habsburg Empire. You will discover fascinating stories about famous people who used the tram, including a tram driver who met his wife at the tram station—this year, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on the tram! I will also share the heartwarming story of a letter to Santa Claus written by a boy from Trieste, asking for the tram to be repaired.

A lot of fun awaits you! You will enjoy breathtaking views of Trieste and the Adriatic Sea from above. You can get off at Obelisk and take a scenic walk along Napoleon’s Road to the village of Prosecco.

At the end of the trip, at the Opicina terminus, you can relax with a coffee and taste traditional pastries at a local café before returning to Trieste

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