Melbourne Sports Lovers 3/4 day Tour with Melbourne Cricket Ground and Australian Open Tour

PLEASE NOTE:  Availability for this tour is currently only released on a month-by-month basis.  If the date you are seeking does not appear in the calendar, please check back later.  Alternatively, call us on +613 9372 7636 so we can make a note of your interest and keep you informed of changes.

Visit the venues that play host to some of Australia’s favourite sporting events. View Flemington, home of the Melbourne Cup "the horse race that stops the nation".  Drive through the Commonwealth Games Athletes Village and around Albert Park, on the Melbourne F1 Grand Prix Circuit.  

MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND - Tour behind the scenes of the Melbourne Cricket Ground.  The MCG is Australia's most significant sports stadium.  Dating back to 1853, it has been used for the 1956 Olympics, Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, International Cricket and Australian Rules Football and so much more.

Explore the inner sanctum of the MCG, walk on the hallowed arena and experience where legends play!  Gain an insight into Melbourne's sporting culture while exploring one of the world's most iconic stadiums, as you hear from the proud MCC volunteers and go behind the scenes of the 'G. 

Highlights of the tour (subject to availability) are: The famous MCC Long Room, MCC Library, MCG Tapestry, Player Change Rooms, Cricketers Viewing Room, Ron Casey Media Centre, Portrait of Sir Donald Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar, a walk on the arena, Cricket Victoria Bill Lawry Centre, Ponsford Stand 

AUSTRALIAN OPEN TOUR - Tour behind-the-scenes of the Melbourne Park precinct - home of the worlds biggest January sporting event - The Australian Open.  Visitors will experience a unique tour through one of Australia's most dynamic sports and entertainment venues.  On non-event days you will explore the hidden gems and player areas of Rod Laver or Margaret Court Arenas.  Even when access is restricted on Event Days, the tour still provides a great experience.  Walk through the areas only few see: the new and world-class Player Pod, training areas, changing rooms, player lounge and underground paths are just some examples of the places you might experience on an Aus Open Tour.  

**On Event Days, tours may have restricted access - your guide will try as hard as possible to take you on as much of the tour as is possible.

**This tour is unavailable from mid-December until mid-February.

PLEASE NOTE:

* Melbourne weather can be variable - we recommend you check the weather forecast and dress appropriately including carrying sunscreen or an umbrella where necessary.

* There is no dress code however we recommend you wear comfortable shoes for walking as parts of this tour take place on foot.

* Please allow an extra 10-20 minutes at the end of the tour to cater for city drop-offs.

**Please note
that all tours will follow current government guidelines with regards
to Covid.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

Minimum number of guests required for tour departures.
Prices Shown are in Australian dollars and include GST.                                                  
Minimum age recommended is 8 years. 

Guests must be 18 years or over to join Horses, Beer & Wine Tour and Sports Lovers Silver Tour with Beer Tasting.
Guests must be 18 years of age to drink alcohol on any of our tours.

Rates include all entrance fees and meals as stated in brochure/tour copy
Public tours require minimum of 6 people to operate. Individual bookings are accepted.   
Sports Tours depart behind Federation Square on Russell Street Extension. Google search “Russell Street Extension Melbourne” for a map.                                                        
Selected city hotel pick-ups are available on request (with at least 48 hours notice).       

ALL venues are active event sites and therefore subject to closure to non-event visitors.  For example: Albert Park and the GP Circuit are unavailable the week prior to and for a day after the Australia Formula 1 Grand Prix; Australian Open tours only operate on select dates and do not operate from mid-December through to mid-February; and MCG Tours are unavailable at certain times on event days.  To the best of our ability we will schedule our tour dates accordingly, however last minute alterations are sometimes unavoidable. Some venues may not be available on the day requested due to events. Where possible guests will be advised prior to the tour.                                     
                                                        
PUBLIC TOUR TERMS & CONDITIONS                                                        
1) Please advise us of any cancellation 72 hours prior to tour departure to avoid a 25% cancellation fee.
2) No-shows & tours cancelled within 48 hours of a Melbourne Sports Tours departure time may not be refunded.
3) Confirmation and pick up time and location must be confirmed 48 hours prior to tour departure.
4) Proof of age (over 18) must be shown to consume alcohol on any of our tours.
5) Individual bookings are accepted but most tours require minimum of 6 people to operate.
6) Melbourne Sports Tours advises guests to have travel insurance. We will not be held responsible for any damages, loss or injuries incurred whilst on tour.
7) Melbourne Sports Tours reserves the right to alter itineraries, vehicles and days of operation as required. 
8) Although every effort is made to adhere to the itinerary specified some venues may not be available on requested day due to events. Every effort will be made to inform the agent/client of tour cancellations/alterations prior to tour date.
9) Arena Tours and non-vehicle activities are not operated by Melbourne Sports Tours, nor by persons or companies associated with Melbourne Sports Tours. Therefore, we cannot take any responsibility whatsoever for any injury or loss of any type arising in any manner, including whether as a result of negligence or otherwise.  
10) In compliance with the laws of responsible serving of alcohol, alcohol will not be served to intoxicated guests and drunk or disorderly patrons will not be permitted to remain with the group & will not be allowed back on our bus.
11) Credit Card and Handling Fees may be charged for cancellations requested by the client            

  GIFT CARDS

1) Your gift certificate grants you access to the specified tour at the rate applicable on the date of voucher purchase. In the event of a tour price increase, the recipient of this voucher will be responsible for covering any price difference at the time of tour reservation.
2) The gift certificate is valid for three years from the date of purchase.
3) We reserve the right to change tour prices without notice.    

                                                                                                    
ADDITIONAL PRIVATE/GROUP TOUR TERMS & CONDITIONS                                                        
1) Deposit of 50% of Estimated Tour Cost is required at time of booking to enable prepayment of venues.
2) Full payment to be made at least 1 week prior to tour departure.
3) Payment for cancellations notified between 14 and 5 days prior to commencement - 25% of Estimated Tour Cost (75% for AFL)
4) Payment for cancellations notified less than 72 hours prior to commencement - 75% of Estimated Tour Cost
5) Where cancellation is not notified e.g. No Show  - 100% of Estimated Tour Cost will be charged
6) Final numbers & Pick Up Details required 72 hours prior to tour departure  
7) Additional numbers will be accepted at the contracted rate until departure if we have availability.