Melbourne Sporting Landmarks Walking Tour

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.

Meeting Point

Russell Street Extension

Russell St Ext, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

Your tour host will be waiting on foot and wearing a white Melbourne Sports Tours polo shirt or red jacket. Your tour host will wait on the corner of Flinders Street and Russell Street Extension, diagonally opposite the Duke of Wellington pub.

Not included:

• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

Brunton Ave, Yarra Park, Jolimont, Melbourne, 8002, Victoria

Your walking tour includes a Guided Tour of the Melbourne Cricket Ground

1 hour, 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Punt Road Oval

Punt rd, Richmond, Victoria

The home of one of our Aussie Rules teams, the Richmond Tigers

Pass by without stopping

Gosch's Paddock

Gosch Paddock Olympic Blvd, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

Training ground for Melbourne Storm, Melbourne Rebels, Melbourne Victory & Melbourne Demons

Pass by without stopping

AAMI Park

Olympic Boulevard, , Melbourne, 3004, Victoria

Learn more about the Melbourne home of 'rectangular' sports

Pass by without stopping

Melbourne & Olympic Parks

Olympic Boulevard, Melbourne, 3000, Victoria

Learn more about the Australian Open and iconic venues that make Melbourne such a popular destination for sport.

30 minutes

Yarra River

Southbank Promenade, , Melbourne, 3000, Victoria

Uncover the sports that take place here on the river

Pass by without stopping