Tours/Melbourne/Australian Aussie Rules Football - See It Live with a Local Host
Australian Aussie Rules Football - See It Live with a Local Host
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At a glance
Duration
5 hours
Price from
$434 / person
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Rating
4.1 / 5 · 7 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
1–15 pax
Cancellation
See policy below
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Within 24h
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Melbourne Sports Tours
Description
Australian Rules Football is truly unique. Played in no other country on Earth and different from every other sport you've ever witnessed. This is a sport that needs explaining - you might figure out the basics on your own but our tour will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation for this remarkable sport.
Experience the unique game and excitement of Aussie Rules 'footy', with a local host who will explain the rules, bumps & bruises from the best seats in the house!
Schedule & prices
Runs
Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
Start times
11 times a day, 11:00 AM–6:25 PM
Season
Starts Apr 1, 2027
Adult (ages 5+)
$434
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $697.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 15.
Tour Options
Option 1
Pickup included
Itinerary
Melbourne Sports Tours
Admission included
Anyone who has been to an unfamiliar sports game knows the benefit of having a local explain it to them. Your package includes meeting your host in your hotel lobby and joining the fans as they walk to the stadium. Your host will explain the rules and involve you in the game using competitions and prizes.
You will also receive a show bag of Aussie Rules goodies including a souvenir program, footy record and club song sheets plus sink your teeth into footy food, a meat pie and drink (beer or soft drink) at quarter time.
Cheer along with fans and absorb the atmosphere and excitement of this unique Australian experience that is AFL.
AFL season is played from March to August.
What's included
Included
Passionate and experienced local host. We aren't just fans, we're paid-up members.
Welcome drink (beer, wine or soft drink)
Goody bag with rule sheet, team info and song lyrics and a scarf for one of the teams
Reserved undercover premium seating
Sample traditional footy fare
Not included
Private transportation
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
Please specify which hotel you're staying in as we will meet you in your hotel lobby and escort you to the stadium on foot.
Vehicle transfers are available on request for an additional charge.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.1
7 reviews
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Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Australian Aussie Rules Football - See It Live with a Local Host lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $434 per person for this Melbourne experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $697. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with 11 departures a day between 11:00 AM and 6:25 PM.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Please specify which hotel you're staying in as we will meet you in your hotel lobby and escort you to the stadium on foot.
Vehicle transfers are available on request for an additional charge.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 7 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Melbourne Sports Tours.
Reviews(7)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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P537XLleighc
January 20, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Would rather cut my eyes out
Was literally the most boring, stagnant and brutish sport I've ever witnessed.
I cannot believe that people in this country pay to watch it.
The atmosphere in the stadium was awful, with the only group chant was the name of the team followed by 3 claps. Lasted about 2 minutes before people stopped and resumed sitting in silence.
I saw a group of people push a pregnant woman over and someone yelling at an Indian security guard and telling him to go back to his own country. At one point I stood up to go to the toilet and got screamed at by the person behind me.
It was a truly awful experience all over.
Linked up with some soccer fans later on at a pub who took me to a melbourne victory game in Richmond.
Was a much better atmosphere, more friendly welcoming people and a nail-biting match that had everyone standing up all game.
Everyone was joining in singing and making funny songs.
In America we don't do that at our football matches but I wish we did... but the australian game is terrible. Avoid it at all costs.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thanks for this entertaining review. Unfortunately, it's not actually a review of our business or our tour! We haven't been able to run this particular tour since before Covid, and we have no record of this person ever joining our tour!
Our tours are always fun and entertaining and we've never had negative feedback on this tour when we were able to run it.
The good news is that tours will be back for the 2023 season, so if you're interested in attending an AFL game, but you're worried that you'll be bored because you don't understand it, that's exactly what we're here for!
The bad news is that we have reported this review as fake, but Tripadvisor have refused to remove it.
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Garima Kalani
September 7, 2013 · via Viator
The overall experience was good. I...
<p>The overall experience was good. I enjoyed the game and the local host was really friendly. I have recommended my friends to go for it.</p>
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Eileen R
April 22, 2011 · via Viator
The perfect way to spend an evening...
<p>The perfect way to spend an evening while learning about a new sport. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly; he was able to answer all my questions and relate it to sports I was familiar with. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who'd like to watch a game for the first time.</p>
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Tee M C
July 24, 2010 · via Viator
Several people told thus we should try...
Several people told thus we should try to take in a game and to have a local guide walk us through the experience was great.
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Bryan S
June 8, 2010 · via Viator
Our host, Simon, was very knowledgeable...
Our host, Simon, was very knowledgeable about the game and very cordial toward us. I already had a decent grasp of Aussie Rules from watching on TV, so most of my questions were a little more detailed into the workings of the league. He handled them, as well as the rudimentary questions, quite capably. He is a true fan of the game and well qualified to host us.
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Jeanne N
September 6, 2007 · via Viator
What a game! This was by far the best...
What a game! This was by far the best booking we did in Melbourne. Our local host was fantastic and provided us easy to understand information. With the group size limitation, we couldn't help feeling like this was a private tour.
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Roxanne G
July 6, 2007 · via Viator
We all had a great time, and the guides...
We all had a great time, and the guides were so friendly. We will definitely do it again! We had the best seats in the house!
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