Sport abroad · TENNIS TOURS AND TICKETS
Behind the scenes at Roland-Garros, Melbourne Park and the All England Club. These 8 are priced and timed, with a note on which ones close during the tournament itself.
Tour Roland-Garros for 90 minutes with a live guide in English, French, or Spanish. Visit Philippe Chatrier Court, the presidential tribune, player corridor, media areas, and other restricted spaces. Guides such as Amir, Mathieu, Lionel, and Aida have led engaging visits, though the guide and accessible areas can vary.
“Im a big fan of tennis and this tour really made my day.”
Follow an English-speaking guide through Roland Garros for about 90 minutes. See the press rooms, changing rooms, presidential stand, players’ corridor, trophies, and center court areas. The tour is best for tennis fans, but event schedules may close some spaces or limit court views.
“Great tour, very comprehensive and informative. Our tour guide was excellent. Will definitely recommend to friends.”
Start at Federation Square with guides such as Ben, Cathy, Greg, or Michael, then walk through Birrarung Marr and Melbourne Park before hitting tennis balls on an Australian Open practice or outside court. Continue past major football and rugby venues to the MCG. Court time and equipment are included, but arena access is not guaranteed.
“We assumed it was just only a tennis tour but we covered other sports venues in the area. We had great timing because The Australian Open was beginning and our excursion covered access to the grounds to watch qualifying rounds, practiRead more”
Walk from Federation Square to Melbourne Park with guides such as Ben, Catherine, and Kath, hear stories about Australian tennis and local sports, then play on an Australian Open court when access allows. The tour also covers the Olympic Precinct and MCG. December has no court play, while January includes Australian Open tickets.
“My partner and I went on the Melbourne Park tour as I am a big tennis fan and also into sport generally. The tour does focus more on tennis which was perfect for me but something to bear in mind for others. Ben was a fantastic guide and one of the most knowledgeable sports fans I’ve ever met, I certainly learnt many new things! Overall we had a great experience and I would definitely recommend this tour to all tennis fans!”
See Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and Parliament Square with guides such as Will, Brandon, Ben, and Adrian. Then travel independently to Wimbledon for a brief Centre Court visit and two hours at the museum. The guide provides tickets and public transport directions.
“Will was a great guide, he made funny jokes at every “explaining stop” and had a enormous knowledge of London’s history. Get ready for long walks but time flies because of the amount of sights shown and stories told by the guide. Wimbledon is for tennis lovers and not a must. The central court visit lasts only 15 minutes but there is a special atmosphere. The museum and its history is just amazing. I suggest this tour absolutely also with kids.”
Take your assigned seat at Arthur Ashe Stadium for a US Open matchday session. Your mobile ticket gets you into the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, where top-ranked players compete before a loud, passionate crowd. Plan for about four hours, with food, drinks, merchandise, and matchday activities available at your own cost.
Spend three hours tracing table tennis in Chinese culture at the ITTF Museum, then head to a local club for friendly games with your guide and fellow participants. Boyang has been praised for making play relaxed and showing spin techniques. This is casual practice, not a lesson. Professional coaching costs extra.
“What a brilliant experience! The visit to the museum was fascinating and gave me a new appreciation for the sport. Afterwards, heading to a local club to play some games with my guide was the perfect way to cap it off. The guide was a great player and made the practice session a lot of fun. This is a must for anyone who wants to experience China's rich table tennis culture firsthand.”
Spend three hours playing singles and doubles with Japanese locals and international players at a sports center near Nakatsu Station. Manager Kayo helps keep the session friendly, while organizers and players offer tips. Paddles, balls, lockers, showers, and a water fountain are available. Bring sports shoes and check the gym address carefully.
“We loved our experience! We highly recommend. The manager, Kayo, was wonderful! And the whole group was very friendly!”
A ground to walk, a fight to watch, a game to sit through.
