Terms & Conditions

Minimum number of guests required for tour departures.
Prices Shown are in Australian dollars and include GST.                                                  
Minimum age recommended is 8 years. 

Guests must be 18 years or over to join Horses, Beer & Wine Tour and Sports Lovers Silver Tour with Beer Tasting.
Guests must be 18 years of age to drink alcohol on any of our tours.

Rates include all entrance fees and meals as stated in brochure/tour copy
Public tours require minimum of 6 people to operate. Individual bookings are accepted.   
Sports Tours depart behind Federation Square on Russell Street Extension. Google search “Russell Street Extension Melbourne” for a map.                                                        
Selected city hotel pick-ups are available on request (with at least 48 hours notice).       

ALL venues are active event sites and therefore subject to closure to non-event visitors.  For example: Albert Park and the GP Circuit are unavailable the week prior to and for a day after the Australia Formula 1 Grand Prix; Australian Open tours only operate on select dates and do not operate from mid-December through to the end of January; and MCG Tours are unavailable at certain times on event days.  To the best of our ability we will schedule our tour dates accordingly, however last minute alterations are sometimes unavoidable. Some venues may not be available on the day requested due to events. Where possible guests will be advised prior to the tour.                                     

Some alterations to tours/venues may apply - Please consult with our office before brochuring or reproducing our tours.
                                                        
PUBLIC TOUR TERMS & CONDITIONS                                                        
1) Please advise us of any cancellation 72 hours prior to tour departure to avoid a 25% cancellation fee.
2) No-shows & tours cancelled within 48 hours of a Melbourne Sports Tours departure time may not be refunded.
3) Confirmation and pick up time and location must be confirmed 48 hours prior to tour departure.
4) Proof of age (over 18) must be shown to consume alcohol on any of our tours.
5) Individual bookings are accepted but most tours require minimum of 6 people to operate.
6) Melbourne Sports Tours advises guests to have travel insurance. We will not be held responsible for any damages, loss or injuries incurred whilst on tour.
7) Melbourne Sports Tours reserves the right to alter itineraries, vehicles and days of operation as required. 
8) Although every effort is made to adhere to the itinerary specified some venues may not be available on requested day due to events. Every effort will be made to inform the agent/client of tour cancellations/alterations prior to tour date.
9) Arena Tours and non-vehicle activities are not operated by Melbourne Sports Tours, nor by persons or companies associated with Melbourne Sports Tours. Therefore, we cannot take any responsibility whatsoever for any injury or loss of any type arising in any manner, including whether as a result of negligence or otherwise.  
10) In compliance with the laws of responsible serving of alcohol, alcohol will not be served to intoxicated guests and drunk or disorderly patrons will not be permitted to remain with the group & will not be allowed back on our bus.
11) Credit Card and Handling Fees may be charged for cancellations requested by the client            

  GIFT CARDS

1) Your gift certificate grants you access to the specified tour at the rate applicable on the date of voucher purchase. In the event of a tour price increase, the recipient of this voucher will be responsible for covering any price difference at the time of tour reservation.
2) The gift certificate is valid for three years from the date of purchase.
3) We reserve the right to change tour prices without notice.    

                                                                                                    
ADDITIONAL PRIVATE/GROUP TOUR TERMS & CONDITIONS      
                                                 
1) Deposit of 50% of Estimated Tour Cost is required at time of booking to enable prepayment of venues.
2) Full payment to be made at least 1 week prior to tour departure.
3) Payment for cancellations notified between 14 and 5 days prior to commencement - 25% of Estimated Tour Cost (75% for AFL)
4) Payment for cancellations notified less than 72 hours prior to commencement - 75% of Estimated Tour Cost
5) Where cancellation is not notified e.g. No Show  - 100% of Estimated Tour Cost will be charged
6) Final numbers & Pick Up Details required 72 hours prior to tour departure  
7) Additional numbers will be accepted at the contracted rate until departure if we have availability.                                                                                                             
                                                        
PUBLIC TOUR BLOCKOUT DATES (Other Tours and Groups on request) 

Annually recurring Block Out Dates

  • Easter Period - Good Friday through to and including Easter Monday annually (except Live Aussie Rules)

  • ANZAC Day - 25th April Annually (except Live Aussie Rules)

  • Christmas Period 24th December through to January 2nd annually