Melbourne Sports Experience + Free MCG Tour
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Melbourne Sports Experience + Free MCG Tour
By Sporting Capital Tours
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from AU$115.00 per adult
AU$103.50
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Ages 0-99, max of 12 per group
Duration: 3h 30m
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Live guide: English
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- Free entry to MCG Tour
- Bottled water
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Sunscreen
- Sanitiser
- Departure details
- 1 Princes Walk, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia We meet at Federation Square between the Ferry ticket booths and Transport Bar, at the start of Princes Walk and Bridge.
Return details- Melbourne Cricket Ground, Brunton 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.
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 179363P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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- You'll start at1 Princes Walk1 Princes Walk, Melbourne VIC 3004, AustraliaWe meet at Federation Square between the Ferry ticket booths and Transport Bar, at the start of Princes Walk and Bridge.See address & details
- 1Federation SquareStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 2Birrarung MarrStop: 15 minutesSee details
- 3Rod Laver ArenaStop: 15 minutesSee details
- 4Melbourne & Olympic ParksStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 5AAMI ParkStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 6Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)Stop: 90 minutesSee details
- You'll end atMelbourne Cricket GroundBrunton Ave, Richmond VIC 3002, AustraliaWe 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.See address & details
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- LeighC33700No wonder Melbourne is the sporting capitalBen took us from the city, along the Yarra to the Sporting Complexes, along the way giving us some gems of history we were unaware of. We saw all the arenas - Margaret Court, Rod Laver, etc explaining their history and the well thought out gradual expansion of the complexes so that no matter what function or event is proposed - from 10,000 to 100,000 capacity, there is something fit for purpose! Our group were from various parts of Australia but even being a local, i was unaware how everything was so close together, and was unaware of the tennis hall of fame. Thoroughly enjoyed this tour
- 9lynleym00Great Sporting JourneyBen was very enthusiastic and keen to share his pride in Aussie sports right from the start. The tour was awesome, showing you all the great arenas and the history he shared gave you lots of insight. His friendly and obliging attitude was second to none. Thanks Ben for a great tour.
- AdityaW21800Amazing tour. Must try.Fantastic tour in and around some of worlds most iconic sporting locations. Ben was very knowledgeable and had some really fun experiences and stories to share. Gave us a great insight into the venues.
- 865sadira00Had a very good time!Visited Melbourne - The Sports Capital of Australia! with my Son. Since I have no knowledge about the city, I engaged with "Sporting Capital Tours" team. They gave us a fantastic tour around the city and all the sporting venues; explaining how it evolved and the History. It was a fantastic learning experience to my Son and to me. Expecting some overseas visitors soon and hoping to engage them to give us a tour. Very supportive and helpful Team.
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Emma D
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Our tour of the Melbourne sports precinct was fantastic. Our guide, Ben, was extremely knowledgeable. He has worked at the MCG and other sports organisations and had some great local insights. He was also obviously a massive sports nut! Melbourne’s sports arenas, including the MCG and Rod Laver, are like nothing else in the world and Melbourne’s sports history is fasinating. The coffee and chocolate overlooking the MCG was a also a bit special. Highly recommended.
Written 14 May 2020
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John I
1 contribution
Jun. 2022 • Family
Love history and stories behind stories so Paul was a great guide. Full of interesting facts and keen to answer any question and discuss all things Melbourne and everything else in-between. It was a great way to walk and talk sport on a ‘four seasons in a couple of hours’ tour around the sporting precinct.
Written 12 June 2022
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Ben-SCTours
Thanks John - Paul definitely knows his stuff and so glad you enjoyed the tour.
Written 13 June 2022
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Jennifer P
1 contribution
Apr. 2023
As a Melburnian we got to explore Melbourne's sport culture like never before. The guide was knowledgeable and passionate. A must-do for any sports enthusiasts, including locals who think they already know their city. I gives you a greater appreciation for the great city we live in.
Written 27 April 2023
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Ben-SCTours
Hi Jenny - thanks for the kind review. I love giving the tour for local Melburnians and surprising them with stories and content about our amazing sporting history and precinct. We're very lucky as sports fans to live in this incredible city.
Written 7 May 2023
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Jannik H
Cologne, Germany1 contribution
Jul. 2023
Overall a great tour!
We started with a guided tour through Melbourne Cricket Ground, which is an impressive stadium mainly because of its size. However, it was after the MCG where the tour became really nice. Our guide Ben walked us through the area with all the sports facilities, including Rod Laver, Margeret Court, and John Cain Arena. He gave us really interesting insights about the whole area and the history of sport in Melbourne. I especially enjoyed that Ben was really open to all our questions and gave us a nice crash course in cricket and Australian Football rules as this was a blind spot coming from Germany.
To summarize, as a sports enthusiast, this is a must-do in Melbourne!
We started with a guided tour through Melbourne Cricket Ground, which is an impressive stadium mainly because of its size. However, it was after the MCG where the tour became really nice. Our guide Ben walked us through the area with all the sports facilities, including Rod Laver, Margeret Court, and John Cain Arena. He gave us really interesting insights about the whole area and the history of sport in Melbourne. I especially enjoyed that Ben was really open to all our questions and gave us a nice crash course in cricket and Australian Football rules as this was a blind spot coming from Germany.
To summarize, as a sports enthusiast, this is a must-do in Melbourne!
Written 23 July 2023
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Ben-SCTours
And thanks for braving the wind chill factor! You and Finn were great sports. I hope my cricket explanations hit the mark.
Written 24 July 2023
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raspykarrot
Louisville, KY66 contributions
We loved this tour, Ben was a great guide! Enjoyed learning about the various facilities, events, and the sports themselves. Aussie rules footy, cricket and others, had a great time with Ben on this tour. His knowledge on sports past and present is huge and his passion is evident. If you’re at all curious about Aussie sports and the venues you will have a good time!
Written 17 November 2023
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Finn G
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Jul. 2023 • Friends
Ben was an outstanding tour guide. After a very exciting tour at the MCG, we took a walk with him through the most interesting and significant sports venues in Melbourne. Ben's very friendly and humorous nature made the tour very entertaining, while we learned a lot of interesting facts due to his very broad and deep knowledge of sports. He even arranged free tickets for us to an AFL game at the MCG the following day! In summary, the tour was a 10/10 and we highly recommend it.
Written 25 July 2023
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Ben-SCTours
Hey Finn - It was great to have you on the tour. And I hope you enjoyed the game as much as I did; it was definitely a heartstopper. Such an exciting finish for your first game of AFL.
Written 26 July 2023
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David C
1 contribution
Aug. 2023 • Friends
Ben was a very knowledgeable guide and presented us with some great information on the history of sport in Melbourne.
We were travelling in a group that had special needs and accessibility requirements and we were able to get around at a pace that suited us without missing any of the big ticket items. The tour included Melbourne Park (tennis), Melbourne Rectangular Stadium (league, union, soccer) and of course, Australia's holiest of holy sporting cathedrals, the MCG (Aussie rules and cricket)
I'm sure we'll be back. Thanks Ben!
We were travelling in a group that had special needs and accessibility requirements and we were able to get around at a pace that suited us without missing any of the big ticket items. The tour included Melbourne Park (tennis), Melbourne Rectangular Stadium (league, union, soccer) and of course, Australia's holiest of holy sporting cathedrals, the MCG (Aussie rules and cricket)
I'm sure we'll be back. Thanks Ben!
Written 14 August 2023
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Ben-SCTours
Thanks Dave - Elise and the boys were an absolute pleasure to show around. More importantly I hope you enjoyed the Storm’s demolition of the Raiders.
Written 15 August 2023
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eugenie55
Brisbane, Australia21 contributions
Jun. 2023
Ben was exceptional. We did the tour with 2 12 year olds and
Ben's stories kept them - and us - entertained. He was very knowledgeable and his commentary was always interesting. He took into account all the members in our group even us 70 year oldies. Would highly recommend this tour while you are staying in Melbourne.
Ben's stories kept them - and us - entertained. He was very knowledgeable and his commentary was always interesting. He took into account all the members in our group even us 70 year oldies. Would highly recommend this tour while you are staying in Melbourne.
Written 3 July 2023
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Ben-SCTours
Thanks for the review. You guys were a great group and not difficult at all. Can’t remember any “oldies” on the tour though!!
Written 6 July 2023
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Liz L
Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
May 2022 • Friends
I booked this tour for my dad, husband and sister. Although I didn’t go myself they loved it and have been talking about it ever since.
Ben couldn’t have been more helpful and went out of his way to make it a memorable experience for dads birthday.
Ben couldn’t have been more helpful and went out of his way to make it a memorable experience for dads birthday.
Written 22 May 2022
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Ben-SCTours
Thanks - it was such a beautiful autumn day and it's always great to tour some Melbourne locals and still surprise them with our amazing sporting history and incredible sporting precinct. And I hope your Dad enjoyed his birthday present!
Written 28 May 2022
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KwangYul J
1 contribution
Jun. 2023 • Business
Ben is one of best sport facilities guide. I am very satisfied the tour and highly recommend this tour if you are sports fan. His knowledge and experience are incredible and good to know about Melbourne sports facilities.
Written 20 June 2023
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Ben-SCTours
Cheers Daniel - I have to admit I was exhausted from all the talking after taking you guys around. You were definitely my most inquisitive group ever!
Written 22 June 2023
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