Guided Tours

Melbourne Sports Lovers Day Tour with Official MCG Tour

Duration

5 hrs 30 mins - 8 hrs 30 mins

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers available

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Discover Melbourne's iconic sports venues with a guided MCG tour, plus options to visit the Sports Museum and the Australian Open. Savour the experience with a delicious lunch and a drink.

Perfect for sports enthusiasts, the Melbourne Sports Tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at iconic venues, showcasing Australia’s rich sporting history.

At the MCG, walk on the hallowed turf, explore the player changing rooms, and see the historic cricket memorabilia that tells tales of legends.

Drive around Albert Park’s F1 Grand Prix circuit, where you’ll catch a glimpse of the thrilling track and the stunning views of the lake and city skyline.

Choose from half-day, 3/4 day, or full-day tours and explore Melbourne’s sports history, with options to visit the Sports Museum and the Melbourne Park.

Fun fact: The Flemington Racecourse is home to the Melbourne Cup since 1861, making it Australia’s oldest horse racing venue.

5.5/7/8.5-hour guided tour

English-speaking guide

Transportation to the venues

Lunch with a drink

Flemington Racecourse viewing

Commonwealth Games Village drive

Lap of the F1 Grand Prix circuit

Melbourne Cricket Ground Guided Tour

Access to:

MCC Long Room

MCC Library

MCG Tapestry

Player change Rooms

Cricketers' viewing room

Ron Casey Media Centre

Portrait of Sir Donald Bradman & Sachin Tendulkar

A walk along the boundary line

Cricket Victoria Bill Lawry Centre

Ponsford Stand

Australian Sports Museum (if 3/4 Day Tour or Full-Day Tour is selected)

Entry to the Australian Sports Museum

Australian Open Tour (if Full-Day Tour is selected)

Access to:

Player pod

Training areas

Changing rooms

Player lounge

Underground paths

Rod Laver Arena

Margaret Court Arena

Gratuities

You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Experience Melbourne’s sporting heartbeat

Dive into Melbourne's vibrant sports culture with a half-day tour that takes you behind the scenes of iconic venues. Drive around picturesque Albert Park, home of the Melbourne F1 Grand Prix, and marvel at the Commonwealth Games Athletes Village and the historic Flemington Racecourse, known for “the race that stops a nation.” Explore the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Australia’s most significant sports stadium, where legends have played since 1853. Walk on hallowed grounds and hear captivating stories from passionate MCC volunteers with a guided tour. Enjoy a tasty lunch and drink as part of this memorable experience.

A showcase of sporting excellence

For a deeper dive, the 3/4 day tour includes everything from the half-day tour plus a visit to the Australian Sports Museum, located beneath the MCG. Discover Australia’s extensive sporting heritage through immersive exhibits and unique memorabilia, from legendary cricket bats to Olympic medals. You can also find several interactive exhibits and fun games to test your athletic abilities.

Ultimate sports immersion

For the ultimate experience, the full-day tour combines the highlights of previous tours with an exclusive Australian Open Tour of Melbourne Park. Wander through Rod Laver Arena and explore hidden gems like the Player Pod and training areas. Even on event days, enjoy an insider's view of this grand tournament. Each variant of the tour offers a comprehensive understanding of Melbourne's sports culture, leaving you inspired and eager for more.

What to bring

Melbourne Cricket Ground

Bring your walking shoes for comfortable exploration.

Pack sunscreen and an umbrella for a weather-ready kit; who knows when the skies might decide to be moody?

Australian Sports Museum

Bring your walking shoes for comfortable exploration.

Melbourne Park

Bring your walking shoes for comfortable exploration.

Pack sunscreen and an umbrella for a weather-ready kit; who knows when the skies might decide to be moody?

Accessibility

Melbourne Cricket Ground

This experience is accessible by wheelchair.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Australian Sports Museum

This experience is accessible by wheelchair.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Melbourne Park

This experience is accessible by wheelchair.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

All venues are active event sites and therefore subject to closure to non-event visitors. For example: Albert Park and the GP Circuit are unavailable the week before and for a day after the Australia Formula 1 Grand Prix; Australian Open tours only operate on select dates and do not operate from mid-December through to mid-February; and MCG Tours are unavailable at certain times on event days.

The tour provider reserves the right to alter itineraries, vehicles, and days of operation as required.

Although every effort is made to adhere to the itinerary specified, some venues may not be available on the requested day due to events.

This experience requires a minimum of 6 people to operate.

Selected city hotel pick-ups are available on request.

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 Russell St Ex.

Address: Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia.

Landmark: Near the corner of Flinders street, diagonally opposite to 'The Duke of Wellington' pub.

Get directions to the meeting point