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 3 hours
📍 Meeting Point:
Central Station – Platform 1 entrance
(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:
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A valid OPAL card, debit, or credit card to travel on the City Circle
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Comfortable shoes for walking and standing
🚉 What You’ll Experience:
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Explore the amazing history hidden in plain sight of Central, Museum, St James, Circular Quay, Wynyard, and Town Hall stations
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Hear stories of ghost platforms
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Learn about the 1917 Army Riot at Central Station
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Discover wartime plans to adapt stations during WWII
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Uncover the legacy of John Bradfield, the visionary behind Sydney’s rail system
💰 Tipping-Based Tour
This tour is offered partly on a tips basis, built on years of research and storytelling.
Suggested tip: Whatever you feel the tour is worth.
Tips can be given in cash, via EFTPOS, or as a post-tour donation via Humanitix.
📸 Photos & Videos:
Photos of public areas and heritage features are welcome.
Please do not film the guide during the tour.
🎟️ Limited Spots Available
Tickets are free, but strictly limited to ensure a great experience.
Reserve now to guarantee your place!
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity