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Melbourne Sports Walking Tour
Melbourne, Victoria
From 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
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What You Will Do
Explore Melbourne's world famous sporting culture on this unique interactive walking tour of the official sports capital of the world.
You'll discover famous stadiums & arenas including the MCG, Rod Laver Arena, Olympic Park and AAMI Park and get behind-the-scenes insights into global sporting events including the Australian Open, Olympic Games, AFL Grand Final and The Ashes whilst standing on one of the Australian Open show courts used by Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams to train every year.
Along the way uncover 180 years of sporting history, discover Melbourne's sports media and relive the incredible true stories of Melbourne's biggest sporting legends. You'll also hear Australia's most inspiring sporting story as well as Australian sports darkest days. You'll finish the tour by learning about the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) - Australia's largest and most historical stadium!
You'll discover famous stadiums & arenas including the MCG, Rod Laver Arena, Olympic Park and AAMI Park and get behind-the-scenes insights into global sporting events including the Australian Open, Olympic Games, AFL Grand Final and The Ashes whilst standing on one of the Australian Open show courts used by Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams to train every year.
Along the way uncover 180 years of sporting history, discover Melbourne's sports media and relive the incredible true stories of Melbourne's biggest sporting legends. You'll also hear Australia's most inspiring sporting story as well as Australian sports darkest days. You'll finish the tour by learning about the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) - Australia's largest and most historical stadium!
What's Included?
- Expert local & professional guide with a background in Melbourne's sporting industry
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Interactive tour with photos to bring the stories to life!
What's Not Included?
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Stadium/Arena tour entrance fees.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
The tour starts outside the Melbourne Visitor Hub (Corner of Swanston Street and Little Collins Street). On arrival look for your guide with the blue umbrella.
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Federation Square
5 minutes
Discover the history behind Australia's sports media
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: City Sports Tours.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- In the weeks leading up to and following the Australian Open tennis tournament please note that all tennis aspects of the tour will be subject to availability due to tournament requirements. The tour will attempt to cover as much as possible during this period however access to certain areas may be restricted.
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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