Secrets of the City Circle walking tour
Event description
🔍 Secrets of the City Circle Walking Tour
Discover the hidden history of Sydney’s underground railway.
Journey through the City Circle stations on a fascinating walking tour uncovering ghost stories, wartime secrets, and visionary engineering.
🕑 Duration:
Approximately 2.5 hours
📍 Meeting Point:
Central Station – Platform 1 entrance next to booking office
(Your guide will be wearing a yellow hi-vis vest)
☔ Weather:
Fully undercover and underground.
You’ll stay dry even in heavy rain.
💳 What You Need:
A valid OPAL card, debit, or credit card to travel on the City Circle
Comfortable shoes for walking and standing
🚉 What You’ll Experience:
Explore the amazing history hidden in plain sight of Central, Museum, St James, Circular Quay, Wynyard, and Town Hall stations
Hear stories of ghost platforms
Learn about the 1916 Army Riot at Central Station
Discover wartime plans to adapt stations during WWII
Uncover the legacy of John Bradfield, the visionary behind Sydney’s rail system
📸 Photos & Videos:
Photos of public areas and heritage features are welcome.
Please do not film the guide during the tour.
🎟️ Limited Spots Available
Choose your ticket: Standard paid tickets are available, or reserve a free spot where tipping is highly encouraged to support your guide’s work.
Tips can be given in cash, via EFTPOS, or as a post-tour donation via Humanitix.
🕵️ Private Bookings Available
Perfect for team outings, school groups, or special events. Contact us to arrange a custom tour.
“Please note: this is a voluntary activity and participants are responsible for their own safety and belongings throughout the tour.”
Book now to guarantee your place!
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity