J
Definitely do it!
The tour was fanatic. Ben, the tour guide, was terrific. He was a wealth of knowledge, in a very interactive and entertaining way. Sensational PR skills. Kept us all engrossed for the entire tour.
Melbourne Sports Experience + MCG Tour Combo
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3h 30min
- Price from
- $85 / person
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 162 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 16
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Sporting Capital Tours
- Meeting point
- Meet at Federation Square, between Transport Bar and Princes Bridge.Look out for the tour guide playing with a tennis ball.And please share a WhatsApp number so your guide can share their Live Location on the day and provide updates on the booking.
Description
Starting from the heart of the city we walk along the Yarra River into Melbourne's world famous sporting precinct exploring over 150 years of sports history ranging from the Olympics, cricket, Australian football, rugby, tennis through to horseracing, F1, surfing and golf. We finish with a guided tour inside the MCG, visiting behind the scenes locations such as the players change rooms, the famous Long Room and the media centre.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:30 AM and 1:00 PM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 5
- Adult (ages 17+)
- $85
- Child (ages 5–16)
- $64
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Fed Square
We begin the tour at Fed Square
Birrarung Marr
We walk along the river and explore its significance to the sporting history of Melbourne.
Rod Laver Arena
We walk through the Melbourne Park tennis complex on the tour route.
Melbourne & Olympic Parks
Melbourne's sporting precinct is steeped in the history and significance of the 1956 Olympic games.
AAMI Park
Melbourne's main soccer and rugby stadium.
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
Home of Australian Sport
What's included
Included
Australian Open tickets (January)
Infants are free (0-4 years)
Free entry to MCG Tour
Not included
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
162 reviews
How it compares in Melbourne
- Rated higher than 80% of 299 reviewed tours in Melbourne
- Starting price $85 is 47% below the typical $159 for tours of similar length in Melbourne
Excurgo comparison of 840 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- **Please note that ‘MCG Tour Combos’ booked during a sports event will not include the official stadium tour but will include match tickets to the game. This includes tours run during the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India from December 26 -30, 2024.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Melbourne Sports Experience + MCG Tour Combo take?
Melbourne Sports Experience + MCG Tour Combo lasts about 3h 30min. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Melbourne Sports Experience + MCG Tour Combo cost?
Prices start at $85 per person for this Melbourne experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Melbourne Sports Experience + MCG Tour Combo run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:30 AM and 1:00 PM.
How much does Melbourne Sports Experience + MCG Tour Combo cost for children?
Children aged 5–16 pay from $64, adults from $85.
Can I cancel Melbourne Sports Experience + MCG Tour Combo for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet at Federation Square, between Transport Bar and Princes Bridge. Look out for the tour guide playing with a tennis ball. And please share a WhatsApp number so your guide can share their Live Location on the day and provide updates on the booking. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Melbourne Sports Experience + MCG Tour Combo offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 16 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(162)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
B
An Informative, Interesting Sporting Tour
We had a fantastic tour of the different sporting arenas of Melbourne! While we wouldn't consider ourselves big sporting fans, we really enjoyed learning more about the history and significance of cricket, AFL, tennis and NRL, and how the different sporting venues and codes come together in Melbourne with Ben. We started with the MCG tour which was really informative as we not only had an informative, current MCG member guide us, but also Ben who used to work there with additional stories to sharen. We then continued with a walking tour to learn more about AAMI Park, Rod Laver Arena and the surrounding tennis courts. Ben was incredibly knowledgeable, informative and friendly, making it easy to ask questions and have a relaxed conversation along the way. He clearly knew his stuff, but shared his knowledge in a way that was engaging and enjoyable. It was fascinating to learn more about the different sports, their history and the important role they play in Melbourne's sporting culture. We finished with a lovely walk home along the Yarra River, which was the perfect way to finish our tour.
S
Great sports tour
This was a fantastic tour showing all of the Melbourne Park sporting venues and their history. Ben our guide was such a sporting buff and had loads of stories and knowledge to share. Definitely a worthwhile tour
F
Sports and MCG Combo Tour
We had a fantastic experience on our tour of Melbourne Park and the MCG, We had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend this tour to others. Thank you, Ben, for making our visit memorable!
K
MCG Sports Combo Tour
This tour was truly wonderful, the owner and the guide Michael were both so friendly and easy to work with. The tour itself was very informative and everything we hoped it would be. My 17 year old son loved every minute of it especially the AFL game at the end.
G
Must do even if not a footy fan
This was more that an MCG tour the guide gave a very excellent insight into the sports precinct and origins in a very easy to absorb understanding. Born breed Australian and still learnt a thing or two. Brilliant
Operator response
Thanks for the kind review and feedback. I feel like we always get good reviews from Aussies and even Melburnians as we bring a different view and reflection to this amazing city precinct and national asset.
S
An interesting sport education tour
Enjoyed the tour. However, we are both in late 60s and felt very tired at the end of the tour. You may design a separate tour for very seniors.
Operator response
Thanks for the feedback. We have been in talks with Probus and U3A in developing a shorter tour. We do recommend taking a quick tea break at the MCG Cafe before embarking on the stadium tour as part of this combo.
Z
A great day out
This was a fun and exciting day learning about Melbourne's world famous sporting precinct exploring 150 years of sport history ranging from the Olympics, cricket, Australian football, rugby, soccer and tennis. It was cool to see the MCG and play tennis on a real court. Lots of walking, but I still enjoyed it and had a nice day out.
K
Sport Tour MCG & Melbourne Park
All expectations met & more! Cathy was a great guide and very generous with her personal experience working in the sport precinct & photography skills. Would definitely recommend this tour 👌
J
Two for one - great tour plus MCG
Great tour. Well paced. Katherine knew who stuff! MCG was stunning and tour guide Chris, was wonderful. Highly recommend. I had initially tried to book a tour of MCG through its website, but could not find an opening. This sports tour was of the Australian Open grounds plus MCG. Perfect combination.
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