Melbourne Sports Experience + MCG Tour Combo
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Melbourne, Australia
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get a good look at the sporty side of Melbourne on this half day tour, including a tour of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). You and your small group will meet outside the Transport Bar at Federation Square, and then head to Birrarung Marr and walk along the river to Rod Laver Arena for tennis history, the Melbourne & Olympic Park, AAMI Park for soccer and rugby news, and finally at the MCG for a guided tour.
- Meet at the ferry ticket booth in Federation Square
- Finish at the MCG
- Cake, coffee, water, and tea are provided
- Entry to the MCG is included, too
What's Included
- Free entry to MCG Tour
- Infants are free (0-4 years)
- Australian Open tickets (January)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 10 Birrarung Marr Walk, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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.
End point
- Melbourne Cricket GroundBrunton Ave, Richmond VIC 3002, Australia
We finish the tour at the MCG which is a short 10 minute walk back to Federation Square or close by multiple train and tram stops.
Itinerary
1
Fed Square
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Birrarung Marr
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Rod Laver Arena
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Melbourne & Olympic Parks
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
AAMI Park
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- **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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 150 reviews
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Jillian_M, Jun 2026
Our guides were both fantastic!Very informative tour!The pace was good and the length was good!Would recommend the combo tour!
Gail_D, Jun 2026
A lot of walking but certainly worth it! We learnt about the Tennis Centre, the surrounding courts and the arenas. Catherine was very interesting and shared a vast amount of knowledge of the area and her personal experiences with celebrity tennis players. The MCG tour was also interesting and we were able to see allowed behind the scene areas.
Tracy_B, Jun 2026
Very knowledgeable tour guide, easy to chat with, personable gentleman with great communication skills. Plenty to hear about,historical & sporting information & very interesting information.
Alexander_B, Apr 2026
Engaging and very well-informed guide for the first part, very accommodating throughout. MCG tour guide was also great, good sense of humor.
Latoya_R, Mar 2026
The first part of the tour was awesome! It was very informative and our guide was so friendly, knowledgeable, and even offered to take photos! The MCG tour was lacking a bit. Although our guide was great, we didn’t see quite a few things because there was a concert so they closed off a lot of the tour. If you do book make sure it’s available for the the entire grounds.
DAVID_W, Mar 2026
There’s a fair bit of walking involved so go prepared with a comfortable pair of shoes or trainers - and on a hot day take plenty of water / drinks. There is a cafe at the MCG but this is toward the end of the tour.
Our walking guide Greg was very friendly and knowledgeable on the various sporting venues - the pace of the tour was just right and allowed plenty of time to chat and ask questions and to take photos along the way.
Once at the MCG, we were handed over to David, an MCG member who was also very knowledgeable on the subject matter and a great enthusiast on the game.
It’s a very worthwhile tour and would highly recommend it - whether you’re a sports fan or not!
Prateek_K, Mar 2026
I had just the most amazing time on the tour. Cathy was absolutely incredible and I had such a wonderful time listening to her different stories. This is an absolute must do tour for a fan of sports. It was an absolute pleasure to be on the tour today, and I hope others enjoy the tour as well
Pierre_S, Feb 2026
Our guide was Katherine and she was definitely a very engaged expert about sports life in general and tennis in particular as has worked in the Australian Open team for many years. I would totally recommend this. She left us at the MCG for us to participate in their own tour;
My only reservation is with the management team at he tour provider. They had notified me when I made the reservation about a month ago that the time would be changed to 12h30. When it came time to go, I looked at Viator and the tour was back at 1 PM. A reminder to my WhatsApp about that change would have been so helpful. We left drinks behind that we had just purchased and missed the first 30 minutes of the tour.
Simon_A, Feb 2026
This tour was fantastic
Michael was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Melbourne
Also Colin our guide at the MCG was full of interesting information
Highly recommended
Julie_R, Feb 2026
Ben arrived on time with a great greeting and as there were only 2 of us we had a personal experience which was second to none.
As is was the final few days of the Australian Open, Ben took us into the event and straight onto an outside court to see a quarter final of the junior championship , followed by entry into the Rod Laver Arena where we saw match point of the mixed doubles final . So to soak up this atmosphere was great. Right place right time.
Ben continued to show us around the AO and the information he shared was very good and enlightening.
We continued on through the sports complex and he gave us a great insight into Aussie rules football.
The highlight was then Ben taking us across to the Melbourne Cricket Ground for a stadium tour which was great.
If you are looking for a sports tour in Melbourne, please book this trip for great inside knowledge, and an overall fun experience
Caroline_M, Dec 2025
This was a fantastic walking tour. So much information on Melbourne’s sporting history and tips for walking sports while here. Fantastic guide who had such a wealth of knowledge of all the sports played. Highly recommend!!!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks Caroline - we've got a great team of hosts and guides at the moment. The thing we all have in common is that we love our sport and we love showing off this amazing sporting city.
Anupam_D, Dec 2025
We fully enjoyed the tour. The MCG tour was operated by an MCG volunteer. The 90 minutes long tour was worth every penny. You don't have to be a cricket lover to like this tour. After finishing the MCG tour, we met Ben for the rest of the tour which included the AO courts and the Olympic park. Ben was very kind and knowledgeable. He was very patient to answer all our questions. We highly recommend this tour. You won't regret it.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks for the kind review. It was a super enjoyable tour. Thanks for being great and engaged guests.
Deanne_L, Jul 2025
Ben is a fantastic host, very knowledgeable and friendly. He clearly loves his sport and this shows in his enthusiasm. The only reason that this wasn’t 5 stars was because we couldn’t have the tour of the MCG stadium as there was an AFL game playing, however he did give us the option of full refund/book another day or tickets to the game. We chose the later and had a great time!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thanks for the review and thanks for the feedback. Note we do choose to keep the tour option when there are games on and give people those options. Admittedly I am a little biased but I do think watching a game of Aussie Rules should be on every tourist’s Melbourne itinerary! It is a unique insight into this city’s culture and definitely an equal alternative to the behind the scenes tour.
John_B, Jul 2025
Good meeting place and Catherine was early and had communicated and confirmed details earlier which always reassures me
Having been involved in the AO she was able to give little insights behind the scenes which was very interesting. The MCG was just awesome and the tour guide was excellent
Sarah_G, Jul 2025
What a great tour! Ben is a great tour guide and very knowledgeable.
As a sports fan I knew I had to this tour
Cai_R, Apr 2025
Catherine is a wonderful tour guide who gave us so many stories especially about the Australian open. Makes me want to go back and experience the event itself. Must-go tour when you chance to visit Melbourne!
Thomas_U, Mar 2025
We had a wonderful time with our Melbourne Sports Experience. Greg made us feel like we were actually experiencing the Australia Open. It was exactly what we were looking for. Our tour also included the MCG Tour. Our tour guide Graeme was outstanding. We covered the entire MCG from top to bottom. So much history! We are very glad that we included this tour in our trip itinerary.
Ivor_G, Feb 2025
Our guide Ben was really knowledgeable and obviously has a passion for all sports. He made the day really interesting and offered an insight into the stadiums we visited. Would highly recommend.
Karthik_K, Jan 2025
Amazing Experience with Ben.
Very Informative & Interactive ….
Must visit Tour of MCG in Melbourne.
Enjoyed to the Core.
Claudia_R, Dec 2024
Ben gives an enthusiastic tour of the Melbourne Sports complex. He is very knowledgeable of the sports played there and the history of the complex. It was great to see the tennis facilities which are seen on tv during Australian Open and he gave a tutorial on Aussie rules football which most people confuse with Rugby! We wrapped up at the MCG which was the highlight the cricket fans. This is a must do tour for any sports fan and Ben is the man to do it with!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Many thanks for the brilliant review. Our tour often feels like a bit of an education session for some of Australia’s weird national sports. But, hey, that’s the best part of travelling isn’t it?!
Adam_G, Dec 2024
Ben was great, unique and fun experience, great way to learn sporting history and how it played into other history of city
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thanks for the lovely review
k5p4nghn2n, Jun 2024
Ben’s knowledge was fantastic and the whole experience was absolutely brilliant! It wasn’t rushed and we walked at a very leisurely pace. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thanks for your superlative review. Always grateful for the feedback but love a happy visitor to our great sporting city.
Kris_G, Apr 2024
Ben is great. Brilliant tour. Heaps of sports knowledge delivered in a relaxed approachable way.
Ben went over and above to ensure that my uncle visiting from South Africa had a one of a kind experience. Can't recommend highly enough.
Response from Host, May 2024
Cheers Kris - rapt that you and your uncle enjoyed the day. See you up at Norfies one day!
Alan_G, Mar 2024
Ben was a fantastic guide with a great knowledge and clear passion for sport in general but in particular sport which takes place in Melbourne. This tour is a must for sports and non sports fans alike
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Sports mad. Sports nerd. Sports nut. I’ve been called them all!!
Brian_T, Mar 2024
If you're interested in seeing some of the most notable sports facilities in Melbourne and learning about some of the history of sport in Australia, this is a great tour. Ben is an awesome guide with lots of good stories, and the smaller group size makes it a much more enjoyable tour.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Cheers Brian - you and AJ were great sports. Hope the Bass Strait crossing was kind to you and you're enjoying the best of Tassie.
Marissa_E, Dec 2023
Our guide Ben was great! Very knowledgeable and passionate about sports and sports history. Melbourne Park was being set up for the Australia Open. It will be fun to see the finished product on TV in a couple weeks!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Warm up tour telly Marissa - the AO starts in a few days. As you can imagine I'm getting a bit excited. (I've already been to every day of Qualifying!!)
Nagananda_A, Dec 2023
Ben is fantastic guide. He is passionate for sports, has deep understanding of the history associated Sports capital arena, and loves to share with folks. We loved the tour.
MCG was awesome as well. The MCG tour guide ( I cannot recollect her - very sorry!!) was fantastic. We got to see pavilion, change room, library, members and media folks seating area, library and THE MCG stadium. She has an excellent understanding of the history of the game...
If you are a sports enthusiast, this tour is a must
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Thanks for braving Melbourne's infamous springtime weather. Your family was great fun.
JoyceKaLai_L, Aug 2023
Setting on the reporting stage like a superstar to be interviewed and comfortably setting on the VIP view room in M C G. Amazing.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thanks Joyce - access to all our city's great sporting facilities, including inside the MCG is pretty cool.
Lynsey_E, Aug 2023
Brilliant tour of the big Melbourne sports sites! Ben was very knowledgable, friendly and accommodating. Got to see all the major sites and hear insightful facts about each place. MCG tour was brilliant as well, we had a lovely, knowledgable guide called Dom. highly recommend for any sports fans!
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Hi Lynsey - my thanks for a very kind review and I'm glad Dom brought it home with a great MCG Tour. He is one of the best. I was thinking of you at the Brazil v Jamaica game. Not the best contest but an exciting result for the Reggae Girlz!
Zac_W, Jul 2023
Awesome pre-tour before the MCG Tour, Ben was really knowledgeable and passionate about sport in Melbourne and gave interesting answers to my questions. Great tour and highly recommend as Ben is a great bloke and tour guide.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Many thanks Zac
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