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Experience Aussie Rules football at its birthplace, the iconic, 100,000-seater Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Start your experience with a guided walk through Melbourne's amazing sports precinct, learn the history and the rules, understand its Aboriginal beginnings and then be hosted by a passionate local throughout the game, who will give the guidance on this unique game.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet at Federation Square, between Transport Bar and Princes Bridge. Look out for the tour guide playing with a tennis ball. And please share a WhatsApp number so your guide can share their Live Location on the day and provide updates on the booking.
Guests have several options to return to the Downtown area, including walking via Fitzroy Gardens (15 minutes) or via the free city tram service. The MCG also has it's own railway station which runs to various city stations. Note your guide will assist you with directions at the end of the tour.
Itinerary
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Attend an Australian Rules football match involving a Melbourne-based football club. Accompanied by your local host, the rules and game will be explained as well as the origins of Aussie Rules and how it is integral to the local culture. There will also be the opportunity to try out the basic skills.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
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This is the starting point of the experience with the history and context of what makes Melbourne the Sporting Capital of the World.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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On the banks of the Birrarung River (Yarra River) you will learn about the influence of Aboriginal culture and games on Australian sport.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Home of the Australian Open and Rod Laver Arena. Get up close to all the stadiums and facilities of the biggest annual sporting event in the world.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The heart of Melbourne's amazing sporting precinct, home to seven major league football clubs and historic venues from the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Melbourne's premier rugby and soccer stadium
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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