Melbourne Cricket Ground MCG Guided Tour
Overview
This 75-minute guided tour takes you behind the scenes of the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the MCG, one of the world's great sporting stadiums. A live guide leads you through the venue, with access to areas such as the player changing rooms and a chance to walk out onto the arena, depending on the event calendar. Tours leave every 15 minutes from mid-morning. It is a ticket-style attraction with no transport, ideal for sports fans, families and anyone curious about Melbourne's love of cricket and Australian football.
Highlights
- 75-minute guided tour with a live guide
- Behind-the-scenes access to the player changing rooms
- Chance to step out onto the arena, depending on events
- Tours every 15 minutes from mid-morning
- Learn about cricket, Australian football and Olympic history at the MCG
- Entry to the ground included, with no transfers
Full Description
The Melbourne Cricket Ground, the 'G'
The Melbourne Cricket Ground, known to locals as the MCG or simply the G, has hosted sport since the 1850s and holds around 100,000 spectators, making it one of the largest stadiums in the world. It hosts the Australian football grand final and the traditional Boxing Day cricket Test.
A Melbourne Cricket Ground tour is the best way to see it without a ticket to a match. The stands, the arena and the history that surrounds them all feel bigger in person, and the guide explains how the ground has grown from a paddock to a modern stadium.
Behind the scenes: changing rooms and arena
On the tour you enter areas that are normally closed to the public, including the player changing rooms, where the names and traditions of the game are on show. Guides tell stories about famous players, unforgettable finals and the atmosphere of a full ground on match day.
Where the event schedule allows, you also step out onto the arena itself, looking up at the towering stands. Access varies with matches, concerts and maintenance, so some areas may be closed on the day, but the guide always finds an alternative highlight.
Sport, history and the 1956 Olympics
The MCG is more than a cricket stadium. It hosted the 1956 Olympic Games, the 2006 Commonwealth Games and Australian football grand finals, and it has been the site of many historic moments in Australian sport and culture.
Your guide places all this in context, helping visitors who are new to cricket or Australian football understand why this ground matters so much to Melburnians and how sport shapes the city's calendar. It is a good choice for sports lovers, for families and for anyone wanting to learn about local culture.
Planning your visit and getting there
Many visitors ask how to get to the MCG. The ground sits at the edge of the city in Yarra Park, a short walk from Jolimont and Richmond stations and reachable on foot from the city centre through Birrarung Marr. Trams also serve the area.
Tours run from about 10:00 to 11:15 and last around 75 minutes. Your booking voucher shows the exact meeting spot at the ground, so arrive a few minutes early and bring the voucher on your phone. Food and drinks are not included, and hotel transfers are not part of the ticket, so allow travel time from your hotel.
Itinerary
- Meet at the MCGArrive at the meeting spot shown in your booking voucher a few minutes before your time.
- Welcome and introductionYour live guide introduces the ground and its history.
- Behind-the-scenes areasVisit areas such as the player changing rooms, subject to the event schedule.
- The arenaStep out onto the arena where allowed and look up at the stands.
- End of the tourFinish after about 75 minutes, with time to take photographs.
What's included
- Entry to the Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Live guide
- Guided tour
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel transfers
Not suitable for
- Guests who cannot walk or stand for an extended period
- Guests who need full wheelchair access to every area, so contact us before booking
- Large bags may be restricted by the stadium's security rules
- Tours may change on event days
Meeting point
Meet at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. The exact meeting spot is shown in your booking voucher. Tours run every 15 minutes from about 10:00 to 11:15, and hotel transfers are not included.
Important information
- Arrive a few minutes before your tour time
- Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
- Access to some areas depends on events, matches and maintenance
- Food and drinks are not included
- Bring your booking voucher on your phone
- Hotel transfers are not included
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much does the MCG guided tour cost?
The price depends on the number of adults and children. The booking panel on this page shows the current price, adult and child.
How long is the MCG tour?
The tour lasts about 75 minutes.
Is hotel pickup included?
No, this is an attraction ticket. You meet at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and your voucher shows the exact meeting spot.
What time do the MCG tours start?
Tours leave every 15 minutes, from about 10:00 to 11:15. The booking panel shows the times available on your date.
What will I see on the tour?
A live guide takes you behind the scenes, including the player changing rooms and, where possible, the arena itself.
Is the MCG tour suitable for children?
Yes, sports-loving children usually enjoy it. Child prices are shown in the booking panel.
Can I visit the MCG on a match day?
Access to areas can change on event days, so some parts may be closed. Check your voucher and the guide's instructions on the day.
How do I get to the MCG?
The ground is at the edge of the city in Yarra Park, a short walk from Jolimont and Richmond stations and reachable on foot from the centre.
Are food and drinks included?
No, food and drinks are not included, but there are places to buy them nearby.
Can I book for today or tomorrow?
Often yes, subject to availability. The booking panel shows the next available tour times.
