Harbour Sights Running Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Admission Not Applicable

Mrs Macquarie's Chair

At Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, we take in panoramic harbour views and hear stories of convicts, governors, and grand visions.

Admission Not Applicable

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

Options

Harbour Sights Tour

Reviews

5.00

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
5.00
I 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
5.00
Thankyou 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
5.00
Stacey 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
5.00
Stacey 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
5.00
The 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
5.00
On 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 :)