Metro Below: Sydney Walking Tour

Travel through six of Sydney’s newest Metro stations on a guided journey from Waterloo to Victoria Cross. Along the way, discover the engineering, archaeology, architecture, public art and human stories behind one of Australia’s largest transport projects.

🔎 Highlights

• Visit Waterloo, Central, Gadigal, Martin Place, Barangaroo and Victoria Cross stations.

• Discover archaeological finds uncovered during construction at Waterloo.

• See how Metro infrastructure was integrated into Central Station.

• Learn how road headers excavated beneath the city at Gadigal Station.

• Explore the design and engineering of the Martin Place precinct.

• Hear the story of Kathleen, the tunnel-boring machine.

• Discover the Sundial artwork and public art across the Metro network.

• Learn how Sydney’s driverless trains and platform screen doors operate.

🕑 Duration

Approximately 2 hours.

📍 Meeting Point

Entrance to Waterloo Metro Station. Your guide will be wearing a yellow hi-vis vest.

🏁 Finish

Victoria Cross Metro Station, North Sydney.

☔ Weather

The tour is mostly undercover or underground and operates in most weather.

💳 What You Need

• A valid Opal card or contactless debit/credit card for Metro travel.

• Comfortable shoes and a bottle of water.

♿ Accessibility

The tour uses publicly accessible Metro stations. Lift availability and station access can change because of maintenance or service disruptions. Please contact the host before booking if you have specific access requirements.

📸 Photos and Video

Photos are welcome. Please do not film the guide during the tour.

👥 Group Size

Up to 40 participants.

🕵️ Private Bookings

Available for corporate groups, community groups and special events.

⚠️ Independent Tour

This independent walking tour is not affiliated with Sydney Metro or Transport for NSW.

This tour takes place entirely in publicly accessible station and train areas. It does not include tunnel, construction-site, behind-the-scenes or restricted-area access.

👉 Book now to secure your place.