Half-Day Sports Lovers Bus Tour of Melbourne with MCG Tour

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About this activity

City sightseeing with a difference. Visit the venues that host some of Australia’s favourite sporting events.

Drive through the Commonwealth Games Athletes Village and around Albert Park, on the Melbourne F1 Grand Prix Circuit. See Melbourne Park, home of the Australian Open.

Tour behind the scenes of the MCG, seeing the player change rooms, media centre and stand on the turf of one of the greatest sports stadiums in the world.

Lunch with a drink is included.

If you would like to choose more than one option, please see our 3/4 Day Sports Lovers Bus Tour of Melbourne or Sport and Beer Lovers tour.

A fabulous way to explore Melbourne's sporting culture.

Day Trips Half-day Tours Bus Tours Private and Luxury City Tours Excellent Quality Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration: 5 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: Melbourne Sports Tours

Ages: Children (5–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off at selected city centre hotels
Included: MCG Tour
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Experienced and passionate Guide
Included: Lunch with a drink

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Snacks: While there is usually opportunity to grab a snack/drink mid-tour, only lunch is included in the tour price.
Not included: Souvenirs

Itinerary

Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

1 h 15 min Admission included

Enjoy a behind the scenes look at Australia's most significant sports stadium. Highlights of the MCG tour (all subject to availability) include; The Olympic Stand, Coaches box, Media Centre, Players change rooms (football and cricket), Cricket viewing room, the exclusive Member's areas - including the Long Room, Bill Lawry Cricket Centre, The Ponsford Stand - Aerial views, and walk on the hallowed turf (arena).
Albert Park

15 min

Take a drive around the F1 Grand Prix circuit with an experienced guide who will talk you through the various turns and explain how the track is transformed for the Grand Prix.
Melbourne Park

Passing by

See the home of the Australian Open at one of the world’s busiest sports and entertainment precincts, Melbourne Park.
Flemington Racecourse

Passing by

See Flemington Race Course, home of the Spring Racing Carnival and The Melbourne Cup – the horse race that stops the nation.
Marvel Stadium

Passing by

A drive through the Marvel Stadium / Docklands precinct
Melbourne Sports Centres - MSAC

Passing by

Melbourne's premier facilty for aquatic sport
Rod Laver Arena

Passing by

Centre Court for the Australian Open - learn more about the history of the venue and what happens here throughout the rest of the year.
AAMI Park

Passing by

Home to rugby and soccer, learn more about this remarkable stadium.
Gosch's Paddock

5 min

Home to 3 elite professional sports teams, hopefully we'll see at least one of those teams at training
Olympic Park Oval

Passing by

Hear stories from this venues history and find out what its used for today.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please meet our bus on Russell Street Extension, along the rear/outer wall of the Ian Potter Gallery.

End point

Please meet our bus on Russell Street Extension, along the rear/outer wall of the Ian Potter Gallery.

Pickup points

The Windsor
Adina Melbourne
Hyatt Centric Melbourne
Crown Promenade Melbourne

We may be able to pick you up at hotels other than those listed. Please advise your hotel and we will let you know the closest pick up point.

Using your ticket

If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
Although every effort is made to adhere to the itinerary specified, some venues may not be available on your requested day due to events. Every effort will be made to inform you of tour cancellations/alterations prior to tour date.

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.