Private Ted Lasso Filming Locations Tour

Richmond is the real star of this Ted Lasso filming locations tour. You follow the show from the River Thames to Richmond Green, Ted’s apartment location, and the pub used as his local. The setting is lovely enough to reward you even if your Ted Lasso knowledge stops at biscuits and football.

I like the private format, which lets guide Richard adjust the pace and answer detailed questions. I also like the way the tour mixes screen locations with Richmond’s local and Tudor history, rather than treating the town as a string of photo backdrops. The main consideration is price: at $213.59 per person, this makes the most sense for a small group that values a private guide.

Key points at a glance

• Private time with Richard: Your group has the guide’s full attention, with room for questions and a flexible pace.
• Richmond beyond the TV set: Riverside paths, Richmond Green, historic streets, shops, and local stories make this a proper half-day outing.
• The Prince’s Head pub: Stop at the real pub used as Ted’s local for a drink or lunch, with food and drinks paid separately.
• Scene-matching photo help: Richard uses photos from the show to help you line up present-day views with familiar scenes.
• Easy escorted Tube travel: Meet near Victoria Station and travel together to Richmond, then return to Victoria or Westminster.
• A 3 to 4-hour experience: The walking is manageable for most people, but comfortable shoes still matter.

Why Richmond works so well for Ted Lasso

The show’s fictional AFC Richmond world feels convincing because the real town already has a strong sense of place. Richmond sits in southwest London beside the Thames, with an attractive riverside walk, open green space, old streets, pubs, and small shops. The filming sites do not feel scattered across an anonymous city. They form a compact route that is easy to connect on foot.

That gives this outing two layers. You get the pleasure of recognizing locations from the series, but you also see an appealing part of London that deserves time on its own. Several people have found the town charming enough to stay for dinner or continue exploring after the tour. I would plan for that possibility rather than rushing straight back to central London.

This is not a studio tour, and there is no promise that cast or crew will appear. You are seeing real streets and buildings used in the series. The reward comes from comparing the familiar fictional world with the ordinary town around it.

Meeting Richard near Victoria Station

The meeting point is The Shakespeare & Platform 2299 at 1 Buckingham Palace Road, close to London Victoria Station. Richard escorts you from there on the London Underground to Richmond, so you do not need to work out the route alone.

You need a contactless debit or credit card to tap in and out of the Underground. That small detail matters. If you are not used to London’s transport system, staying with the guide removes much of the early-trip fuss. Richard has also helped visitors get comfortable with using the Tube, which can be useful if this is one of your first days in London.

Allow a little breathing room before the start time. Victoria is a large transport hub, and a clear meeting plan is worth having. The tour ends back at the meeting point, with escorted travel to Victoria or Westminster if preferred. Since the experience is private, your group is not waiting for a large crowd to gather before setting off.

Arriving in Richmond and reaching the filming sites

The first Richmond portion takes about an hour, including the arrival and walk toward the main filming spots. This is a good opening because you get a feel for the town before the tour narrows its focus to specific scenes.

Expect a walking tour through public streets and open spaces rather than a succession of indoor attractions. Admission tickets are not needed for the listed stops. The pace can be adapted to your group, and private touring is especially helpful if you want to pause for photos or ask about a particular episode.

Richard’s approach is part location guide and part local escort. He can explain where a scene was shot, show you a corresponding image, and add context about the area. That visual comparison is useful because a location can look quite different without its actors, camera angles, costumes, and editing.

Richmond Riverside and the Thames-side scenes

The riverside stop lasts about 20 minutes. This path provides one of the tour’s most attractive settings, with the Thames forming a natural backdrop to scenes from the show.

The value here is not just recognition. The riverside gives you a chance to slow down and take photographs without the cramped feel of a busy central London street. It also helps explain why Richmond was such a good choice for the series. The water, walking path, and town buildings create a polished but lived-in setting.

You should expect the river path to be shared with other pedestrians. It is an open public area, not a reserved film set, so conditions can vary with weather and local activity. Still, this is one of the stops where the real place may hold your attention as much as the television reference.

Richmond Green and the football connection

Richmond Green is an open park in the center of town. The visit here is brief, around 10 minutes, but it connects directly with the show’s football spirit. It is the location associated with Ted motivating a young girl during a kickabout, and it sits close to Ted’s apartment location and the pub.

A green space like this makes the show’s community feel more believable. Football is not confined to a stadium. It appears in an everyday park, among local streets and familiar places. You can take in the setting, hear the story behind the scene, and get a sense of how the show uses ordinary public life to build its world.

The stop may feel short if you want a long walk or a proper game of football. That is where the private format helps. If your group wants more time for photos and less time on a particular story, tell Richard. The tour is designed to move at your pace, within the overall time available.

Inside the Prince’s Head, Ted’s local pub

The Prince’s Head is the tour’s main indoor stop and one of its most anticipated locations. In the series, the pub is renamed and used as Ted’s local, including the famous darts match involving Rupert.

Subject to table availability, you can stop for a drink or lunch for about 30 minutes. Food and drinks are not included, so budget for them separately. This is not a staged television set. It is a working pub, and the ability to sit down depends on available space.

That limitation is worth keeping in mind, but it also makes the stop feel more genuine. You are not simply looking through a doorway and moving on. If you secure a table, you can pause in the setting, discuss scenes, and enjoy a proper break during the walk. Some groups have stayed for a meal after the formal tour, which is easy to do if your schedule allows.

I would not make the pub stop the sole reason for booking. Table availability cannot be guaranteed, and the tour remains worthwhile for its outdoor locations. But if you are a devoted fan, having a drink in the place used as Ted’s local can be the most satisfying moment of the afternoon.

One Paved Court and Ted’s apartment

One Paved Court takes about 15 minutes and brings you into the pretty lanes and streets used heavily in the show. This is the location associated with Ted’s apartment, and it offers some of the tour’s best small-scale photo opportunities.

The appeal is in the details. Narrow passages, shopfronts, and close-set buildings create the kind of setting that television can make instantly familiar. You may also find Ted Lasso-related items in some local stores, adding a bit of fun browsing to the stop.

Because this is a real residential and commercial area, be considerate when taking photographs. Keep entrances clear and follow any local signs. Richard’s scene photos help you identify the precise angles, which is more useful than simply being told that a building appeared somewhere in an episode.

This stop also shows the advantage of touring with someone who knows the area. A casual visit to Richmond might take you past One Paved Court without realizing its connection to the show. With Richard, the street becomes part of the story.

The history woven into the television tour

The tour is built around Ted Lasso, but it does not stay locked inside television trivia. Richard adds stories about Richmond and wider British history, including Tudor-related details. That extra material has been one of the strongest parts of the experience for people who enjoy a place as much as a show.

This matters if your group includes mixed interests. A dedicated fan can ask about actors, episodes, and filming locations, while someone less invested in the series can still learn about Richmond’s streets and past. The private setting makes that balance easier than it would be on a large group outing.

The historical information also gives the filming locations more meaning. You are not looking at a blank set built for television. You are walking through a real London district with its own identity, and the show has made use of that identity rather than replacing it.

Do not expect a formal museum lecture or a full chronological history of Richmond. The history appears as you walk, connected to the places in front of you. That keeps the tour lively and prevents the location material from becoming a list of dates.

How much walking and travel to expect

The listed stops add up to roughly two hours and 15 minutes, before allowing for Tube travel, transitions, pauses, and conversation. The full experience runs about three to four hours.

You should be comfortable walking through streets, along the riverside, and across open public areas. Most people can take part, and one review specifically notes that Richard paid close attention to a participant’s physical condition. Still, this is not a seated sightseeing trip. Wear shoes you can walk in and tell the guide early if your group needs a slower pace or extra pauses.

The Underground journey is fully escorted. That is a practical benefit, particularly if you are still learning London’s transport system. You will need your own contactless card, and the transport fare is not described as included in the tour price, so check your card and payment arrangements before meeting.

The tour returns to Victoria Station, with Westminster available as an alternative end point. That makes it fairly easy to connect with another London plan, though I would avoid scheduling a major timed attraction immediately afterward. Pub time, photo pauses, and Tube delays can all affect the finish.

Is $213.59 per person a fair price?

At $213.59 per person, this is a premium London walking tour. It is not the cheapest way to see Richmond, and the price does not cover lunch, drinks, or your contactless Underground fare.

The case for the price is the private guide. You are paying for Richard’s time, direct attention, route planning, show-specific images, local stories, and escorted transport. If several people share the booking, group discounts may improve the value. A private tour also avoids the common problem of a large group stopping for only a few seconds at each site.

I see the value most clearly for a small group of committed Ted Lasso fans, especially if you want to ask questions about specific scenes or take careful comparison photographs. The value is weaker if you only want a quick list of filming addresses or if you are happy to explore Richmond independently.

Another point in its favor is the setting itself. You are not spending the entire price on screen trivia. The outing gives you a half-day in one of southwest London’s most pleasant areas, with time near the Thames, on Richmond Green, in local streets, and possibly at a pub. Plan to stay afterward if you can, and the day will feel less like a narrowly focused excursion.

Who will enjoy this private tour most?

I would choose this experience for:

• Dedicated Ted Lasso fans who want scene-by-scene context and photographs that match the show.
• Small groups and families who prefer a private pace and do not want to share questions with strangers.
• Visitors new to the London Underground who would welcome an escorted trip from Victoria.
• People who enjoy walking tours with local context, not just film locations.
• Mixed-interest groups, since Richmond’s history and town center add something for non-fans.

I would think twice if your mobility makes several hours of walking difficult, if you need a guaranteed pub table, or if you want a studio-style production tour. The locations are public, and the experience depends on the atmosphere of the real town.

The tour is offered in English. Service animals are allowed, and the activity is near public transport. Confirmation is provided at booking, and free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted for a refund.

Six practical ways to get more from the outing

1. Rewatch key episodes first. The locations will mean more if scenes are fresh in your mind.
2. Bring a contactless card. You need it to tap in and out of the Underground.
3. Wear practical shoes. The route includes streets, a riverside path, and open parkland.
4. Leave room for the pub. A drink or lunch is at your own cost and depends on table availability.
5. Ask for scene comparisons. Richard’s photos can help you line up the real view with the television image.
6. Keep time afterward. Richmond has shops, places to eat, and enough charm to reward a longer stay.

Should you book the Ted Lasso tour?

Book it if you want more than a quick photo outside a pub. The strongest feature is the combination of Richard’s personal attention, clear show knowledge, useful scene photos, and his ability to bring Richmond’s own story into the walk.

I would especially recommend it for a small group that can share the cost and stay for lunch or dinner. You get the main Ted Lasso locations, an easy escorted Tube journey, and a pleasant half-day in Richmond. Skip it if the price feels high for public locations or if you need a guaranteed pub meal. For fans who believe the show is best enjoyed through its characters, places, and small details, this is a well-focused way to see the real AFC Richmond.

FAQ

Where does the Ted Lasso filming locations tour start?

The tour starts at The Shakespeare & Platform 2299, 1 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 0RP, near Victoria Station.

How long does the tour last?

The experience lasts approximately three to four hours, including escorted London Underground travel and the walking route in Richmond.

Does the tour include travel to Richmond?

Yes. A private guide escorts your group on the London Underground from the Victoria area to Richmond and back.

Do I need a contactless payment card?

Yes. You need a contactless debit or credit card to tap in and out of the London Underground. The card and transport costs are not included as part of the tour.

Can I eat or drink at the Prince’s Head pub?

You may have time for a drink or lunch at the Prince’s Head, subject to table availability. Food and drinks are not included in the tour price.

Is the experience private?

Yes. Only your group participates, and you have a private guide rather than joining a large shared group.