Melbourne Sports Precinct Walk with Behind-the-Scenes MCG Tour
Overview
Embark on an exploration of Melbourne’s sporting culture, following a path originally designed to welcome guests to the 2006 Commonwealth Games, leading to the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Enjoy a behind the scenes tour of this legendary stadium, with access to change-rooms, media areas, and even onto the ground itself.
Leaving the MCG behind, you'll uncover a series of Melbourne's major sporting venues, including the home of the Australian Open Tennis Championships, the headquarters of Melbourne Storm, Melbourne Victory and Melbourne Rebels, spectacular AAMI Stadium, historic Olympic Park and a visit to the home turf for two Aussie Rules giants, Richmond Football Club and Collingwood Football Club, where rivalries run deep.
As you wind your way back along the Yarra River, pass more sporting grounds, statues and rowing clubs. This captivating journey seamlessly blends Melbourne's sporting passion with its stunning urban landscape, ensuring a memorable experience for all.
What's Included
- Behind the scenes tour of the MCG
- Passionate and experienced local guide.
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Russell Street Extension
Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Gosch's Paddock (pass by)
Melbourne & Olympic Parks
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Moderate fitness levels are required as this tour involves stairs and steep footbridges.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Behind the scenes tour of the MCG.
- Passionate and experienced local guide.
- Private transportation.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Melbourne Sports Precinct Walk with Behind-the-Scenes MCG Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Moderate fitness levels are required as this tour involves stairs and steep footbridges.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Melbourne Sports Precinct Walk with Behind-the-Scenes MCG Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Behind the scenes tour of the MCG
- Passionate and experienced local guide.
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Moderate fitness levels are required as this tour involves stairs and steep footbridges.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
