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Guided Melbourne Sports Walking Experience + MCG Stadium Tour

Group of people exploring Melbourne Cricket Ground on a guided sports walking tour.
Group sitting in front of the Olympic Park sign in Melbourne during a guided sports walking tour
MCG Stadium exterior with guided tour group in Melbourne sports walking experience.
MCG Stadium exterior with guided tour group during Melbourne sports walking experience.

Explore Melbourne's sports scene: visit Rod Laver Arena & MCG with entry, refreshments & more!

Highlights

  • Explore exclusive areas like player changing rooms, the historic MCC Long Room, the media center, and walk the boundary line. See the portraits of cricket legends Bradman and Tendulkar.

  • This 3.5-hour small-group walking tour with a local guide gives you an insider's look at Melbourne's sporting heart.

  • Check out iconic venues: Rod Laver Arena (home of the Australian Open), Melbourne & Olympic Parks, AAMI Park, and, the MCG.

  • Fun fact: MCG is the largest stadium in the Southern Hemisphere and one of the largest cricket grounds in the world. It once held a record crowd of over 120,000 for an Australian Rules Football game in 1970.

Inclusions

  • Guided Melbourne Cricket Ground Tour

  • Entry to the Australian Sports Museum

cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

A journey through Melbourne's sporting heritage

Your tour starts at Federation Square and begins with a scenic walk along the Yarra River. This route leads into Melbourne's world-famous sporting precinct, offering a journey through over 150 years of sporting history. The tour covers everything from the Olympics and cricket to Australian Rules Football, rugby, soccer, tennis, horseracing, Formula 1, surfing, and golf. The walk includes passing by key sporting venues such as Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne & Olympic Park, and AAMI Park.

Exclusive MCG experience

End your tour with a behind-the-scenes exploration of the iconic MCG, including exclusive access to normally off-limits areas. This includes visits to the prestigious MCC Long Room, the players' change rooms, the Ron Casey Media Centre, and the Cricketers' Viewing Room. You can also go on an arena walk, soaking in the atmosphere of this historic venue, and visit the Cricket Victoria Bill Lawry Centre and the Melbourne City Terrace for stunning views of the Melbourne skyline.

Sports history at the Australian Sports Museum

The tour includes a visit to the Australian Sports Museum, located within the MCG. This isn't a traditional museum; it's an interactive and ever-evolving experience. Cutting-edge technology is used to create immersive exhibits and galleries, bringing Australian sporting history to life.

What's allowed

  • Bring local currency or your preferred payment method for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.

  • Bring your sun hat, sunscreen, a water bottle, and walking shoes for comfortable exploration

  • Outside food & drinks

  • Camera

  • The venue is wheelchair-accessible and service animals are allowed.

What’s not allowed

  • Nobody likes a crowd. A single group has a maximum of 10 people.

Additional Information

  • The venue is wheelchair-accessible and service animals are welcome.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet your guide outside the Transport Bar at Federation Square.

  • Address: 1 Princes Walk, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia.

  • Guide identifier: Look out for your guide who will be playing with a tennis ball on the south or river side of the pub.

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