Overview
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3 hours
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A true bucket list experience playing tennis* on Melbourne's famous blue courts or attend the AO in January, our very own Happy Slam.
Court hire, racquets, balls are all supplied - just bring your sneakers!
Melbourne is renowned as the Sporting Capital of the World. Home to F1, MotoGP, Grand Slam, major horse races, surfing events, Olympics, elite golf and home to Australian Rules football and the birthplace of Test Cricket.
It all comes to life for you in Melbourne’s world famous sporting precinct where you can see incredible sporting venues first hand, including the mighty Melbourne Cricket Ground and Rod Laver Arena.
You will gain an insight into the soul of this city, the influence of Indigenous people's in Australian sport and why sport forms the fabric of this city’s culture.
*Due to preparations for the Australian Open playing tennis is not part of the experience during December. Ticket prices are discounted. During the AO this tour includes tickets to the event.
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
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Setting off from the centre of the city at Federation Square, we walk down Birrarung Mar learning about Aboriginal sports and games, Melbourne's incredible major events and venues before we arrive at the Melbourne Park Tennis Centre. After touring the grounds of the home of the Australian Open, you will get to enjoy a hit of tennis on one of the famous blue courts. We will continue the experience by walking through the Olympic Precinct passing the headquarters of six of Melbourne's top football teams, covering the Rugby codes, Soccer and Australian Rules, while learning about our truly indigenous football game. Finally we will end the tour by visiting the awe-inspiring, 100,000-seater Melbourne Cricket Ground. *Please note that court access during December will be subject to availability as the Australian Open begins its construction phase and courts may be reserved for players training for the tournament. All bookings will be notified ahead of their scheduled experience and as information becomes available.
Options
Melbourne Park Tennis Experience
What‘s Included
Australian Open tickets (January)
Infants are free (0-4 years)
Tennis racquets and balls
Court hire
Gratuities
Due to Aus Open playing tennis during December and January is not part of the tour. Discounts apply.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
165 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome tennis tour
C5516CWlorettap,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great tour & a must for all tennis & sports fans. Ben our tour guide was so engaging & knowledgeable. It was amazing walking around the grounds of Melbourne Park, home of the AO & getting to have a hit on a court. A real pinch me moment. Walking around the impressive MCG was icing on the cake. Thoroughly recommend this tour.
Cathy my tour guide was absolutely 💯 GREAT Fantastic, perfect, brilliant person,
michaelkN2050LG,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cathy my tour guide was absolutely 💯 GREAT Fantastic, perfect, brilliant person, very knowledgeable, funny, helpful. Great hearing Cathy stories i enjoy alot. Fulfilling a lifetime ambition playing on a practice tennis court at Melbourne park. Very highly recommended you will not be disappointed. THANK YOU VERY MUCH CATHY I WISH YOU HEALTH, WEALTH HAPPINESS IN YOUR LIFE.
Great tour of Melbourne Park
Julie M,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour provides a thorough overview of Melbourne Park. Not just the tennis, but history of its development and other venues within the area.
An excellent tour!
Climber733000,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00When you say Australian sports you say Ben! Three hours of great stories and funny anecdotes. As a lover of sports and tennis 🎾 in particular, I was completely satisfied. Ben tells the most beautiful stories with passion and humour. The three hours have flown. Highly recommended and a must for sports enthusiasts. In short ‘an excellent tour!’
10/10 Experience with Star Tour Guide
jontQ5353VV,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ben was an amazing guide whom had heaps of knowledge of the entire melbourne park and being tennis fans ourselves, he gave further insights into the history of the majors and also AO. highly recommended to go on this tour as you get to play on one of their courts as well :)
So much fun and interesting!
Joke V,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had such a great time! I’m a sports fan and this tour isn’t only about the Australian Open, it includes the whole Melbourne Park with all its sports and history. And I found it so fun and interesting! The highlight is that you get to play tennis on the blue courts of course. And our guide was a very good photographer too 😄
Tennis and more!
Linda D,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. Extremely informative. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and made the tour interesting and fun.
Informative Tour
Royston9912,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great experience on this tour. For one, I'm not really a tennis fan, but this tour helped me get an appreciation of the game and enjoy playing it. Our guide was very informative and went out of their way to explain the various bits of interesting history of the game and locations. All in all would highly recommend even if you, like me, aren't a huge tennis fan
Bucket list item
Elizabeth B,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Ben was full of knowledge. We had a great time wandering around the tennis centre and looking at it at a different view as there were no crowds. We had a game of tennis on one of the practice courts. We got to watch the Collingwood football team practice. We also got to go in and view the cricket ground. Definitely a fantastic tour . Thanks Ben 🤗
The Melbourne Park Tennis Experience: Game, Set, LOVED!
plaidypus,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I just spent two weeks in Australia and New Zealand and this tour was most definitely one of the highlights. A huge shout out to our guide Michael! He taught us so much about Melbourne's rich sports history and this tour hit all the major highlights. First, touring Melbourne Park was the completion of my Grand Slam bucket list. I've now been to all four major venues. I must say- getting the chance to play on these courts was a dream come true. It was also fun talking about tennis with Michael. We discovered we share mutual admiration for some players and we vehemently disagree about some others (LOL!) It's going to be fun keeping in touch with him and poking that bear. Plus, Michael introduced us to Australian Rules Football. I'm now completely obsessed with that sport. I am currently trying to figure out how I am going to keep up with it and watch it here in the U.S. Michael made his case for the Collingwood Magpies and I am on board. Consider me part of the fan base!! #GoPies I have to tell you. I am a HUGE sports fan. However, my traveling partner David is not. That said, he really liked the tour as well. All of that credit goes to Michael. His enthusiasm and knowledge were contagious. After we left Melbourne, David said, "I enjoyed that way more than I thought I was going to." This is a phenomenal experience. If you're a tennis fan, BOOK IT! If you're an Olympic fan, BOOK IT! And, if you have room in your man cave and your heart for another sport to love (i.e. Australian Rules Football), BOOK IT!
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