Guided Tours

Melbourne Sports Guided Walking Tour

Explore Australia's sports heritage on a small-group walk around the Melbourne sports district. Upgrade to include a tour of the MCG or entry to the Australian Sports Museum.

Discover the legendary stadiums and sports venues that make Melbourne Australia's sports capital.

Walk through the historic Melbourne Cricket Ground and AAMI Park with insights from a local expert.

Enhance your tour with optional access to the MCG’s behind-the-scenes tour or the Australian Sports Museum.

Enjoy a more intimate tour with small group sizes, perfect for getting insider stories and hidden gems.

Fun fact: The MCG has hosted everything from the Olympics to cricket's biggest matches since 1853!

2-hour Melbourne sports walking tour

English-speaking guide

Small group of up to 15 people

See Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne & Olympic Parks, AAMI Park, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), and more

Duration: 2 to 3.5 hours

MCG Tour (if option selected)

Entry to Melbourne Cricket Ground

Access to Players change rooms, MCC Long Room, Ron Casey Media Center, MCC Library, MCG Tapestry, Cricketers’ viewing room, 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

Australian Sports Museum (if option selected)

Entry to the Australian Sports Museum

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

Step into Melbourne’s legendary sports world

Got a sporting bucket list? Let us help you tick it off on this small-group guided tour. Stroll along the Yarra River into Melbourne’s legendary sporting precinct and uncover 170 years of history. Visit world-famous venues like Rod Laver Arena, the stage for tennis greatness; Melbourne & Olympic Parks, a hub of international events; the eye-catching AAMI Park; and the iconic MCG, the home of cricket and AFL. Discover why Melbourne is the beating heart of Australian sport.

Go behind the scenes with the official MCG tour

Upgrade your experience to access exclusive areas on the Official MCG Tour. After the general walking tour, explore restricted zones like the historic Long Room and the players change rooms, with stops that go deeper into the stadium’s role in global events like the Olympics. The upgraded tour offers even more in-depth stories– perfect for fans. This option enriches your understanding of the MCG’s lasting impact on sports.

Dive into history at the Australian Sports Museum

For a full immersion into Australia’s sports legacy, add on the Australian Sports Museum visit. Following your walking tour, step into the museum, where interactive exhibits let you try virtual sports and explore extensive memorabilia. From Indigenous athletes’ achievements to Olympic stories, this museum captures the spirit of Australian sports across generations. This add-on is ideal for fans of all ages eager to experience the energy and evolution of sports in Australia.

What to bring

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

What’s not allowed

Tours are limited to 15 people to ensure a personalized experience.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair accessible.

This experience is pram/stroller accessible.

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 events or operational reasons.

If you choose the MCG Tour combo and a sporting event is taking place at the venue, a guided tour will not be available. Instead, you will receive match tickets.

Guests should be prepared for a moderate amount of walking across various venues. Comfortable footwear is recommended.

The tour operates in most weather conditions. In case of severe weather, check with your guide about rescheduling or cancellations.

Children aged under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.

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 at 1 Princes Walk.

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

Guide identifier: Your tour guide will be playing with a tennis ball.

Landmark: Meet at Federation Square, between Transport Bar and Princes Bridge.

Get directions to the meeting point