Secrets of the City Circle walking tour
Fortnightly on Saturdays, 10am to 12:45pm Sundays, 12pm to 2:45pm Saturday 27 September 2025 to Sunday 28 June
Join us for an immersive walking tour through Sydney's iconic City Circle stations, where history, intrigue, and urban legends intertwine. This tour will take you through the stations while uncovering their hidden stories, including ghost platforms, wartime secrets and visionary transport plans.
Highlights:
The Historic Stations: Begin your journey at Central Station, a hub of activity and architectural grandeur. Learn about its construction in the early 20th century and how it became a vital part of Sydney's transport network.
Ghost Platforms: Explore the eerie tales surrounding platforms long abandoned. Discover the stories of the so-called "ghost platforms" that once served as bustling transit points but now lie in shadow, often the subject of urban legends and ghostly sightings.
The Army Riot at Central Station, where echoes of the past still resonate. Hear about the 1917 army riot, a significant event fueled by the turmoil of World War I, and how it impacted the city and its transport system.
World War II Air Raid Shelters: As we move to Wynyard Station, delve into its role during World War II as an air raid shelter. Discover how these underground spaces served as safe havens for civilians during air raids, and hear personal stories from those who sought refuge below ground.
Bradfield's Vision: Learn about the visionary work of engineer John Bradfield, whose foresight laid the groundwork for Sydney's rail system. Explore his innovative designs and how they shaped the future of urban transport in the city
What to expect: A guided walking tour talking the city circle to all station where we discuss the history and secrets of Central, Museum, St James, Circular Quay, Wynyard, Town Hall. The tour will be only in public areas.
Meeting point: Platform 1 entrance Central Station, your guide Marc Cote will be there wearing yellow hi-vis.
Weather: The tour is entirely under cover, rain or shine you will be dry.
Tickets: A limited number of complimentary tickets are available. Once allocated, tickets are $20 per person.
Note: You will need a valid Opal card/ debit card or credit card to travel on the city circle. Train line disruptions can affect the tour going ahead, if the City Circle is not running the tour will be postponed
Tickets are strictly limited. Book