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Secrets of the City Circle walking tour

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Central Station, Platform 1. to the left of the Booking Office
Haymarket NSW, Australia
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🔍 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.

Book now to guarantee your place!

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Central Station, Platform 1. to the left of the Booking Office
Haymarket NSW, Australia
Hosted by Marc Cote