Secrets of the City Circle tour
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Secrets of the City Circle tour

Go station to station around the City Circle as we discuss the history, secrets, stories and uncovered remains of Sydney's city stations

By Marc Cote

Location

Platform 1, Central Station next to booking office

468 Pitt Street Haymarket, NSW 2000 Australia

Refund Policy

No refunds

Agenda

Central

Museum

St James

Circular Quay

Wynnard

Townhall

Central

About this event

🔍 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:

  • 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 1917 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

💰 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!

Frequently asked questions

Weather

The entire tour is undercover and you'll be dry all year round

Where is meeting point?

At the start of Platform 1 Central Station, look for me in a high-vis vest

Where does the tour finish?

The tour will finish at Central near the starting point

Is the tour wheelchair friendly?

Whilst the tour uses all stations which is wheelchair friendly, elevators can be out of order and make the tour challenging. All are welcome however please make own plans regarding train ramps and personal assistance as tour guide cannot guarantee personal assistance

Organized by

Marc Cote is a MBA Graduate and Entrepeuneur

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