Guided Tours

Melbourne Cricket Ground Official Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour

Media center at Melbourne Cricket Ground

Changing room at Melbourne Cricket Ground

Guide and tour group at Melbourne Cricket Ground

Tour the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, exploring player areas, media facilities, and cricket history while learning about its multi-sport legacy.

Highlights

Walk along the boundary line of the Melbourne Cricket Ground and step inside the players' change rooms on this 75-minute guided tour.
Learn about the innovative pitch rotation system that allows the MCG to host both Australian Rules Football and cricket matches.
The tour also showcases the MCG's Olympic history, with plaques and artworks commemorating the 1956 Olympics and 2006 Commonwealth Games.
For cricket enthusiasts, don't miss the MCG Library, housing rare treasures like a 1916 Wisden Almanack and the first dictionary to reference cricket from the 1600s.
Did you know? During World War II, the MCG housed over 200,000 military personnel from Australian and American forces, serving as a temporary barracks.

Inclusions

75-minute guided tour of Melbourne Cricket Ground
English-speaking guide
Entry to Melbourne Cricket Ground
Entry to Australian Sports Museum (if option selected)

Access to:

MCC Long Room
MCC Library
MCG Tapestry
Player change rooms
Cricketers’ viewing room
Ron Casey Media Centre
Portrait of Sir Donald Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar
A walk along the boundary line
Cricket Victoria Bill Lawry Centre
Ponsford Stand
City Terrace with views of Melbourne’s skyline

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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Vicki

4/5

Sep, 2024

Enjoyed seeing things we hear about while listening to the cricket. Learned heaps. Guid was entertaining. Bit rushed at times but a great overview.

Glenn

5/5

Jul, 2024

The guide "John" was amazing. Very knowledgeable and passionate. Walling around where the athletes walk/train/prepare was an incredible experience. Reslly makes you feel like you could do it one day. The tour had a good balance of AFL and Cricket features and Encompassed memorabilia from both codes. It also touches on the stadium being used for concerts. Its such a masive stadium the 90 minutes is hard to appreciate the greatness and wonder of the place.

Brendan

5/5

Jul, 2024

Fantastic tour and our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. A great family experience and I would recommend it to any sport loving person.

Steven

5/5

Jun, 2024

The MCG tour was great and the guide was very accommodating and knowledgeable. Really enjoyed seeing the vast memorabilia and areas of the ground we would never get to see

Nicole

3/5

Jun, 2024

Tour and guide was great. The venue is amazing and fantastic to see. They can't help the types of people that go on the tour unfortunately and a lot of time was wasted while some took mountains of photos and delayed the entire group. Also a little disappointed that headout tickets don't have the family purchase option. This meant I overpaid, compared to if I just purchased from the MCG website or in person on the day. Note for families 2A and 2C is cheaper than the head out website.

Your experience

Visit the spiritual ground of Australian sports

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), often affectionately called 'The G', is more than just a stadium; it's a pilgrimage site for sports enthusiasts. Your journey begins at the gates of the MCG, and your guide will lead you through the stadium and its inner sanctum. The famous Long Room, adorned with portraits of cricketing legends, offers a glimpse into the exclusive world of cricket's elite. A visit to the player change rooms is a highlight for many. Step into the world of the cricketers and imagine the pre-match tension and post-match euphoria that fills these spaces.

Pay tribute to your cricketing heroes

As you wander through the stadium, you'll encounter statues of cricketing greats and learn about their remarkable achievements. From the legendary Don Bradman to the charismatic Shane Warne, the MCG is a pantheon of cricket heroes. No tour of the MCG is complete without a visit to the stands. Climb the stairs to the top tiers for breathtaking panoramic views of the stadium and the Melbourne skyline. You can also upgrade your tour to visit the Australian Sports Museum. Here, you’ll get to see some iconic treasures–like the ball used in the first-ever test match–or interactive exhibits, like the Shane Warne hologram.

Know before you go

What to bring

Bring your walking shoes for comfortable exploration.

Accessibility

This experience is accessible by wheelchair.
Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

Please note that the tour route and accessible areas may change based on availability due to MCG events or operational reasons.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the printed voucher with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.