Story of Sydney Running Tour

Highlights

  • Get warmed up and meet up with you guide and running companions in the early morning at St. James Railway Station at Hyde Park. After a short introduction from your guide, you’ll begin your run past some of the most famous landmarks in this Australian city. Keep your pace going as you jog past famous attractions like the Customs House, Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Cadman’s Cottage, The Mint, Darling Harbour and much more. As you run, your guide will share insightful commentary into Sydney history, plus help you find plenty of great photo opportunities. At the conclusion of your run, stop for an included cup of coffee, served up at one of the city’s finest coffeehouses near Hyde Park.

Summary

Get warmed up and meet up with you guide and running companions in the early morning at St. James Railway Station at Hyde Park. After a short introduction from your guide, you’ll begin your run past some of the most famous landmarks in this Australian city. Keep your pace going as you jog past famous attractions like the Customs House, Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Cadman’s Cottage, The Mint, Darling Harbour and much more. As you run, your guide will share insightful commentary into Sydney history, plus help you find plenty of great photo opportunities. At the conclusion of your run, stop for an included cup of coffee, served up at one of the city’s finest coffeehouses near Hyde Park.

Tour info

Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
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Why take this tour?

Join a guided running tour exploring the story of Sydney's growth from the First Fleet of 1788 through to the modern iconic city it is today. This tour, 7.5km in length (duration about 40-45 minutes running) takes you on a journey through vastly different eras of Sydney. You'll run between the different sights and landmarks, and your guide will let you in on a history lesson on the move. You will stop to take photos along the way and finish up with a coffee at one of Sydney's finest cafes.

What’s included?

  • A wonderful tour guide to lead the way and share the stories

  • All photos are taken for you so all you need to do is look around and take it all in

  • Each tour finishes with a coffee or an alternative drink at one of our favourite cafes

  • Opal and public transport costs

  • Additional food or drink at conclusion

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 1h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

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Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Operated by:

Fit City Tours

About operator:

Sydney, Australia’s largest and most iconic city known for major attractions such as The Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, offers much more than meets the naked eye. Visitors with a taste for adventure can hop aboard one of the ferries at Circular Quay to visit quaint, coastal suburbs such as Manly, known for its historic wharf and scenic beaches, or take a trip outside of the hustle and bustle of the city to the surrounding Blue Mountains. The CBD is home to many hidden gems too, including Wendy’s Secret Garden, a local artist’s green sanctuary, and The State Library, Australia’s oldest library holding more than 2 million books. Discover what makes Sydney distinct with Fit City Tours, offering a variety of running, hiking, and walking tours that explore the intricacies of Australia’s biggest city!

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