Melbourne Sports History Tour: From Olympics to Cricket with Free MCG Visit
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73 Ratings
Melbourne
Discover Melbourne's rich sports history on a guided tour that takes you from the Olympics to cricket and more. Explore over 150 years of sporting heritage and enjoy a free visit to the iconic MCG.
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Federation 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
  • Sanitizer included for safety
  • Sunscreen provided for protection
  • Bottled water to stay hydrated
  • Complimentary entry to MCG Tour
  • Tea and coffee available
Additional Information

Emerging from the city’s core, our journey takes us on a stroll alongside the iconic Yarra River, delving into the globally recognized sports district of Melbourne. We delve into a rich tapestry woven over 150 years, including historic moments from the Olympics, cricket, Australian football, rugby, and tennis, as well as horseracing, F1, surfing, and golf. Our venture concludes with an in-depth tour of the MCG, visiting previously unseen areas like the players’ changing rooms, the renowned Long Room, and the media centre.

Location
1 Princes Walk
Princes Walk
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(73 Ratings)
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B701avnathanr
May 19, 2024
Amazing sports tour - Ben was absolutely amazing, his knowledge of Melbourne and the sporting history of this city was absolutely incredible. Would highly recommend if I could give more than 5 stars I wound.
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Guy
May 13, 2024
Great Walk of Sports with Ben - The tour was awesome! Ben is a true Sports fan and also has a past in the field. He ia very knowledgeable and kind. I booked the tour after missing the last Australian Open and Ben was able to provide a lot of interesting stuff about the tournament and other sports.
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Kris_g
Apr 30, 2024
The best way to experience Melbourne's Sports Precinct - 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.
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Belinda_j_aust
Apr 23, 2024
Great morning walk and talk - Ben was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and passionate about all sports and history. A great balance of facts and stories at a comfortable walking pace
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127manojg
Apr 19, 2024
Visiting Rod laver areana and Melbourne cricket club was a dream come true for me . - It was an amazing experience for me to visit Rod laver Areana and Melbourne cricket club.I found the Right person Ben as my tour guide . He is very good and his sports history knowledge is unbelievable.I took alots of pics to remember my visit and planing to watch a cricket match and Australian open tennis next year .
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Susanwx2740xa
Apr 18, 2024
Excellent tour! - Great tour! It was a relaxed & easy going tour & Ben was very knowledgable & there were lots of banter between him & my English husband! Good value for money as well!
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Abhirajs2024
Apr 18, 2024
Excellent - Excellent tour experience!! The guide was very knowledgeable and courteous, explained each and every thing in a candid way leading to a great experience
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Julie
Apr 2, 2024
We enjoyed this experience and Ben’s local knowledge is excellent. - We really enjoyed this experience. Ben was a great host and made us feel relaxed and has a fantastic knowledge of Melbourne and all sports.
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Alan_g
Mar 23, 2024
Sport Mad - 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
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Binay0070091
May 19, 2024
A brilliant experience - Must have while in Melbourne ! - Ben’s knowledge of Australian sports in general is amazing and the way he speaks so passionately about the entire tour while on tour is something to behold! The entire tour from start to end will make you appreciate Melbourne’s sporting influence on Australia and the world in general. He curates his tour basis your understanding and along with being very well versed in current sports scene , he gives you a very good understand of the history of the sports.Its a must do while in Melbourne.
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