Harbour Sights Running Tour
Overview
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2 hours
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Discover Sydney’s iconic sights and hidden gems on our Harbour Sights Running Tour—a scenic 9km loop starting at 7:00 am in Hyde Park. Designed for casual runners, this relaxed-paced tour includes regular stops for photos, stories, and breathtaking views. We begin in leafy Hyde Park before jogging to Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, a convict-carved sandstone lookout with sweeping harbour views. From there, we pass Farm Cove, the Royal Botanic Garden, and pause beneath the Sydney Opera House to learn its dramatic backstory. We explore The Rocks, rich with colonial tales, before crossing the Sydney Harbour Bridge. On the north side, we wind through charming Kirribilli and visit Wendy’s Secret Garden, a tranquil sanctuary tucked beside the harbour. The tour finishes with coffee at a local café and a scenic ferry ride back to Circular Quay. Perfect for visitors and locals alike, it’s a unique way to see Sydney—before the city even wakes up.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Fitness to run 10kms at a relaxing pace
Please wear suitable running gear
Please do not bring bags
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hyde Park
We begin in Hyde Park, Sydney’s oldest public park and a peaceful green space steeped in colonial history.
Mrs Macquarie's Chair
At Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, we take in panoramic harbour views and hear stories of convicts, governors, and grand visions.
What‘s Included
Included ferry ride from Kirribilli to Circular Quay to finish the tour
A post tour coffee or alternative drink is included
A wonderful tour guide to lead the way and share the stories of Sydney with you
Photos will be taken for you so all you need to do is look around and take it all in
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities are not required
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Harbour Sights Tour
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The running is the best way to know Sydney!
Fumitoshi K,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I ran around bay in Sydney with a guide, Gregor. He took me a lot of attractive place where I should go such as the beautiful park along the bay, Sydney Opera House and Harbor Bridge. He explained me the history, culture and his favorite place. I recognized that the running is the best way to know the city. Thanks, Gregor!
Fantastic run in Sydney
BubbleGirl13,Feb 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thankyou Leigh for a fantastic morning running around Sydney. We covered 18km and ran around the Opera House, over the Harbour Bridge and throughout the city. Leigh was a helpful and knowledgeable guide who kept to the pace I was seeking. Great company, highly recommend.
Awesome Tour!
Elizabeth S,Jan 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Stacey was an excellent guide! I had such an amazing time on this tour and learned so much cool stuff. It was great to stop at so many cool places, take pictures, and see so much of the city. I would absolutely recommend this tour!
If you like to run and explore the city this tour is for you!
Tracy A,Jul 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stacey was a fantastic guide! I learnt so much about Sydney even though I used to live there! The drink and ferry ride back from Kiribilli was also a highlight!
Great way to get a workout and an introduction to the city
charlesk151,Jan 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The FitCity running tours are a great way to start a trip, get a general sense of direction in the city, and get a quick preview of the sights while having a fantastic workout.
Amazing experience
LVC1234,Feb 15, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00On my second day in Sydney I met Jamie from RunningtoursSydney. We met in HydePark early on Sunday morning and ran 9km, finishing over the bridge at Kirribilli Ferry Station. We ran past art galleries & museums, through parks, along the coastline and beside St. Andrews pool (which I cooled off in later that day!) Jamie was very knowledgable so as well as having a good chat I also learnt a lot about the history of Australia and visited the houses of the President and the slave who was allowed to be a free man. I also got some amazing shots of the sydneyharbourbridge from the drmaryboothlookout. The @RunningToursSydney Harbour Sights Tour includes a coffee which we had at Celsiouscoffeeco a gorgeous little cafe on the water before coming back. Before and after my tour I was contacted by the companies customer experience manager, who offered to give me additional tips on places to go during my stay and I was really impressed by the companies customer service and professionalism. Would highly recommend to anyone :)
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