Sydney Cricket Ground guided walking tour: Behind the scenes
See the spaces where champions train and play
This 90-minute guided walking tour takes you behind the scenes through the Sydney Cricket Ground precinct and SCG Museum with a professional guide in English. The route adapts to events and weather, and wheelchair access covers approximately 90% of the tour. Arrive 15 minutes early with your ticket, wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and note that tour timing is approximate.
Step-by-step itinerary
Guided tour of Sydney Cricket Ground
- Join behind the scenes walking tour
- Explore Sydney Cricket Ground precinct
- Visit the SCG Museum
What’s included
- Professional guide leading the tour in English.
- behind-the-scenes access to the Sydney Cricket Ground precinct.
- entry to the SCG Museum.
Times
- Every day 11:00 14:00
Before you book
Operated by SCG and Allianz Stadium Tour
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The experience
What does it feel like to stand where the players do? The tour starts at the SCG precinct itself. You're not watching from a distance, but walking the spaces where international matches happen. A live guide leads the group through the ground and into the SCG Museum, pointing out the details that matter to someone who wants to understand how the place actually works. The whole thing runs 90 minutes, which is long enough to see the real layout without the day dissolving into walking.
The route shifts depending on what's happening at the ground that day and the weather. If there's an event or severe rain, the guide adjusts where you go, so you're not following a fixed script that stops working the moment conditions change. Parts of the tour are outdoors, so the guide's advice about comfortable shoes and weather gear isn't casual. It's the difference between enjoying the walk and counting the minutes. Wheelchair users can access roughly 90% of the route, though some sections won't be reachable.
Show up 15 minutes before the start time with your ticket in hand. Public transport gets you to the SCG, so you don't need a car, but the tour itself doesn't include transport to or from the ground. Paid parking is available nearby, and if you're using it, add buffer time since the finish is approximate. The guide won't rush the group to hit an exact minute.
Is this one for you?The tour involves steady walking outdoors over 90 minutes with sections that shift based on events and weather, so come ready for a moving pace and dress for the conditions. This is how you see the ground as it actually operates, not a stationary viewing experience.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 15 years); Infant (under 5): free.
What exactly do I see on the Sydney Cricket Ground behind-the-scenes tour?
The tour walks through the Sydney Cricket Ground precinct and takes you into the SCG Museum, showing you the spaces where players train and international matches are held. You're on the ground itself with a professional guide, not watching from a viewing area.
How long does the Sydney Cricket Ground tour take?
The tour runs for 90 minutes. The finish time is approximate, so if you have paid parking, it's worth adding some extra time in case the group runs a few minutes over.
Can I do this tour if I use a wheelchair?
Wheelchair access is available on approximately 90% of the tour route, so most of the experience is reachable, though some sections won't be accessible.
What should I wear for the behind-the-scenes tour at the SCG?
Wear comfortable walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen. Since parts of the tour are outdoors, bring weather-appropriate clothing, including rain gear if wet weather is forecast.
Do I need to arrange transport to the Sydney Cricket Ground?
The tour itself doesn't include transport to or from the ground, but public transportation options are available nearby. You'll need to get to the SCG on your own before the tour starts.
Can I bring a stroller or pram on the tour?
Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals are also allowed on the tour.
Sydney Cricket Ground guided walking tour: Behind the scenes
1h 30m · EN
from AU$ 35 per person
≈ US$ 25 in your currency
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