Metro below: Sydney walking tour

Metro below: Sydney Metro walkingtour

• Visit a selection of Sydney’s new Metro stations and explore their architecture, engineering and design.

• Take a closer look at the features, materials and details visible throughout the stations’ public areas.

• Learn how the Metro’s tunnels and stations were planned and constructed beneath busy streets, buildings and existing transport infrastructure.

• Discover how station design supports passenger movement, safety, accessibility and efficient underground operations.

• Learn about the technology used across the network, including driverless trains, platform screen doors and modern station systems.

• See how public art, architecture and carefully selected materials connect each station with its surrounding neighbourhood.

• Hear the challenges, decisions and stories behind the development of one of Sydney’s largest transport projects.

This tour offers a guided introduction to the architecture, engineering and design of Sydney’s Metro—all observed from the same publicly accessible areas used by passengers every day.

Duration

Approximately 2 hours

Meeting point

Entrance to Waterloo Metro Station

(Your guide will be wearing a yellow hi-vis vest)

Finish point

Victoria Cross Metro Station, North Sydney

Weather

The tour operates almost entirely undercover or underground, making it suitable in most weather conditions.

What you need

• A valid Opal card, debit card or credit card for travel on the Metro

• Comfortable shoes for walking and standing

• A bottle of water

Photos & videos

Photos of publicly accessible areas, station architecture and public artworks are welcome.

Please do not film the guide during the tour.

Limited spots available

Group numbers are limited to provide a better experience.

Book early to guarantee your place.

Private bookings available

Private tours are available for corporate groups, Probus clubs, community organisations, architecture and engineering groups, and special events.

Contact us to arrange a private tour.

Group size

Maximum 40 participants to ensure everyone can hear the guide and enjoy the experience.

Important note

This is an independent guided tour conducted entirely within publicly accessible station areas. The tour does not include behind-the-scenes access or entry into restricted, operational or construction areas.

Participants are responsible for their own safety and belongings throughout the tour.

Metro Below is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sydney Metro or Transport for NSW.

Book now and take a closer look at Sydney’s Metro.