Secrets of the City Circle tour
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The lowdown
🔍 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 platforms, wartime secrets, forgotten infrastructure and the visionary engineering that transformed Sydney.
🕑 Duration Approximately 2.75 hours
📍 Meeting Point Central Station – Platform 1 entrance
(Your guide will be wearing a yellow hi-vis vest)
☔ Weather Mostly undercover and suitable in all weather conditions.
💳 What You Need • A valid Opal card, debit card or credit card for City Circle travel • Comfortable shoes for walking and standing
🚉 What You'll Experience • Explore the hidden history of Central, Museum, St James, Circular Quay, Wynyard and Town Hall stations • Hear stories of ghost platforms and abandoned railway plans • Learn about the 1916 Army Riot at Central Station • Discover wartime preparations and World War II history hidden beneath the city • Uncover the legacy of John Bradfield, the visionary behind Sydney's modern rail network • See remarkable architectural features and forgotten spaces most commuters never notice
📸 Photos & Videos Photos of public areas and heritage features are welcome.
Please be respectful of other passengers and station users while taking photographs.
👥 Private Tours & Corporate Events Private group tours and corporate bookings are available. Contact OnlyHere Tours for more information.
🎟️ Limited Spots Available Places are limited to ensure a comfortable and engaging experience.
Book now and discover the stories hidden beneath Sydney's streets.
Where to rock up
Platform 1, Central Station next to booking office, 468 Pitt Street, Haymarket, NSW 2000, Sydney
Getting there
🕑 Duration Approximately 2.75 hours 📍 Meeting Point Central Station – Platform 1 entrance (Your guide will be wearing a yellow hi-vis vest) ☔ Weather Mostly undercover and suitable in all weather conditions.





