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Secrets of the City Circle tour

Platform 1, Central Station next to booking office · Haymarket

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🗓️Sat 29 Aug 2026 · 10am
🎟️From $22.49
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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 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.

Getting there

Platform 1, Central Station next to booking office, Haymarket

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