Private Ted Lasso Filming Locations Tour

Richmond is the real star of this private Ted Lasso tour. You follow the show from Victoria Station to the Thames, Richmond Green, Ted’s apartment location, and The Prince’s Head pub, while guide Richard connects each screen scene with the town around it. It feels less like ticking off movie locations and more like spending half a day in a very pleasant corner of London.

I like the one-guide attention, which gives you room to ask about episodes, actors, and filming details at your own pace. I also like the extra local context. Richard brings photos from the show and adds stories about Richmond’s past, so the tour works even if your group includes one person who knows every episode and another who simply enjoys a good London walk.

The main consideration is price: at $213.59 per person, this is a serious spend for a three to four-hour outing. You also pay for any food or drinks, and you need a contactless debit or credit card for the Underground.

Key points at a glance

• Private meeting with Richard: Your group has the guide to itself, with plenty of time for questions and photographs.
• Richmond beyond the television set: The riverside, green, shops, and old streets make this a proper London excursion, not just a checklist of addresses.
• The Prince’s Head pub: Stop at the real pub used as Ted’s local, subject to table availability, for a drink or lunch at your own cost.
• Photos matched to scenes: Richard uses images from the show to help you line up the on-screen moment with the real location.
• Easy escorted Tube travel: You meet at Victoria Station and travel together to Richmond, then return to Victoria or Westminster if preferred.
• A flexible half-day pace: The walk lasts about three to four hours, with time to talk rather than rush from stop to stop.

Why Richmond makes a better setting than a studio tour

The show uses Richmond as more than a backdrop. Its streets, open green, river path, pub, and small lanes give Ted Lasso its lived-in feel. On this tour, you see how those pieces sit together in a real town southwest of central London.

That matters because the locations are close enough to form a walkable route, but they do not feel like a theme park. Richmond Green is still an open park where locals play football. The riverside is still a public path. One Paved Court remains a pretty lane with ordinary shops. The television connection adds a layer, but the place has its own character.

You also get a little breathing room from central London. The trip out by Underground takes you to an area with a calmer, village-like feel and plenty of places to eat or browse after the tour. If you have only seen Richmond through the show, allow extra time after the formal tour to explore independently.

Starting at Victoria Station and riding out together

The meeting point is by The Shakespeare and Platform 2299 on Buckingham Palace Road, close to Victoria Station. Richard meets you there and escorts the group on the London Underground to the Richmond area. This is a useful feature if you are not fully comfortable with London transport, since 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 cost is not included in the tour price. Make sure every member of your group has a usable card before meeting Richard, since this is one of those small details that can cause needless stress at the start of an otherwise easy morning.

The Tube journey is part of the experience rather than dead time. Richard can help with basic Underground know-how, and several people have found his transport tips useful beyond this tour. At the end, the escorted return is to Victoria Station, with Westminster available if preferred.

Richmond Riverside puts the show in context

The first substantial walk takes you along Richmond Riverside, a path used as the setting for several scenes. You spend about 20 minutes here, though the pace is private, so questions and photographs can shape the timing.

This is one of the strongest parts of the tour for people who want more than a quick snapshot. The river gives you a sense of why Richmond works on screen. It is open, scenic, and distinctly different from the crowded center of London. Richard can show you the filming angle and use photographs from the series to make the connection clear.

The walk is outdoors and weather matters. Bring sensible shoes and a rain layer for London’s changeable conditions. The route is not presented as a strenuous hike, and most people can take part, but you should still be ready for several hours on your feet.

Richmond Green brings the football scenes to life

Richmond Green is a short stop of about 10 minutes, but it carries one of the show’s more recognizable local touches. It is the open park in the center of Richmond where Ted encourages a young girl during a kickabout.

The appeal here is the contrast between a filmed scene and an ordinary public space. You are not looking at a sealed attraction with a sign explaining what happened. You are standing in a green used by local people, with Ted Lasso memories layered onto it.

The green also helps you understand the route. It sits close to Ted’s apartment location and the pub, so the walking sequence feels natural. Richard’s photographs are especially useful here. Without a visual reference, a familiar-looking patch of grass can be hard to match to a television scene.

The Prince’s Head is the tour’s social centerpiece

The Prince’s Head is one of the principal locations and serves as Ted’s local pub in the series. It is also the setting for the famous darts match with Rupert. In the show, the pub carries much of the warmth and tension of Ted’s life in Richmond. In person, it gives the tour a welcome pause.

If tables are available, you have time for a drink or lunch. Food and drinks are not included, so plan for an additional expense. The stop is scheduled for roughly 30 minutes, which may be enough for a quick refreshment, but not necessarily a long meal.

This is also where the private format earns its keep. Richard can help with the timing and, based on the information provided, has assisted groups with finding a good table. Still, the stop depends on availability, so do not treat a sit-down meal as guaranteed. If you have your heart set on lunch, keep your plans flexible.

The pub is worth seeing even if you do not eat there. It turns a screen location into a functioning part of town, and it gives you the chance to pause instead of spending the whole afternoon walking.

One Paved Court and Ted’s apartment location

One Paved Court takes about 15 minutes and includes the location used for Ted’s apartment, along with the narrow lanes and streets that appear often in the show. This is a good place for photographs because the surrounding architecture gives the scenes their everyday Richmond feel.

Some shops in the area sell Ted Lasso-related items. That does not make the stop a shopping excursion, but it gives fans an option to look for a small souvenir without adding another major detour.

Do remember that this is an active town rather than a film set built for visitors. You are viewing exterior locations in public streets. Be considerate around shops, homes, and other pedestrians, and follow Richard’s lead on where to stand for photographs.

The guide makes the difference

Richard is the central reason this tour feels more personal than a self-guided list of locations. He does not only point at a doorway or pavement and name an episode. He brings scene photographs, discusses the show and its actors, and answers questions as you walk.

His other strength is Richmond itself. He adds local and British history, including Tudor-related details, which gives the town more substance for anyone who is not a full-time Ted Lasso scholar. That balance is important. A tour focused only on television trivia can feel thin after the first few stops. A tour focused only on history would miss the reason you came. This one aims for both.

The private arrangement also helps if your group has mixed interests. You can spend longer on an episode detail, ask about other filming locations, or shift the conversation toward the town. One account also notes that Richard was attentive to a participant’s physical condition, which suggests a considerate approach, though you should discuss specific mobility needs before booking.

How much walking and time should you allow?

The advertised duration is about three to four hours. The listed stops add up to a route with roughly an hour in the Richmond area, 20 minutes at the riverside, 10 minutes at Richmond Green, 30 minutes at the pub, 15 minutes at One Paved Court, and about 30 minutes for the return journey. In practice, questions, photographs, and the Tube connection fill out the half day.

You should expect regular walking between stops, plus the Underground journey. The activity says most people can participate and service animals are allowed. It is near public transport, but detailed step-free access information is not provided, so ask ahead if lifts, stairs, or walking distance are important for your group.

Plan to wear comfortable shoes. The route is not about speed, but the experience works best when you are free to look around, stop for pictures, and listen without worrying about sore feet.

Is $213.59 per person fair value?

The price is high compared with a large group walking tour, but that is not the right comparison. You are paying for a private guide, escorted Underground travel, a tailored pace, and direct attention from Richard for your own group.

The value improves with two or more people who care about the show. You split the benefit of the private format across the group, and you can shape the conversation around your interests. For a solo visitor, the per-person price is harder to justify unless personal guiding and detailed television knowledge are especially important to you.

There are also extra costs. Underground travel requires your own contactless card, and pub food or drinks are separate. On the other hand, the main locations themselves have no admission charge, so you are not paying for a string of entrance tickets. You are paying for interpretation, transport help, and the convenience of having someone connect the places for you.

With a perfect five-star rating from 45 reviews and 100 percent recommendation, the experience has a strong record. That does not erase the price question, but it does support the idea that the guide is the main product here, not simply the addresses.

Who will enjoy this most?

You should consider booking if you:

• Have watched Ted Lasso and want the real-world settings behind specific scenes.
• Prefer a private outing to a large group with a fixed pace.
• Like mixing screen locations with local history and city orientation.
• Want help using the Underground from Victoria to Richmond.
• Appreciate time for photographs and questions.
• Can afford a premium half-day experience.

You may want to skip it if you only want a quick photo at the pub, are trying to keep sightseeing costs low, or would rather explore Richmond independently. The town is pleasant enough to visit without a guide, and the pub, green, riverside, and lanes can be enjoyed at your own pace.

Still, self-guiding means matching scenes yourself and working out the route. Richard’s photos and commentary solve that problem, while his local stories give the outing more range than a simple filming-location hunt.

Booking details worth knowing

Confirmation arrives when you book. The tour is offered in English, includes a mobile ticket, and is private, so only your group takes part. Group discounts may be available, which is worth checking if you are booking for several people.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the local start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made inside that window are not accepted for a refund.

The tour starts and ends at the meeting point near Victoria Station, unless the return to Westminster is arranged. The pub stop depends on table availability, and lunch or drinks are your responsibility.

Should you book the Ted Lasso tour?

Book it if Ted Lasso is the reason Richmond is on your London list, especially if you want more than a few quick photographs. Richard’s mix of show detail, scene photos, transport help, and Richmond history gives the half day a clear shape and keeps it interesting for mixed groups.

Think twice if the price would bother you or if you mainly want to see the pub exterior. For everyone else, this is a well-focused private outing that lets the real Richmond do much of the work. Add time afterward to eat, shop, or wander, and the tour becomes a satisfying half day rather than a rushed television pilgrimage.

FAQ

Where does the Ted Lasso filming locations tour start?

It starts near The Shakespeare and Platform 2299 at 1 Buckingham Palace Road, close to Victoria Station in London.

Where does the tour finish?

The activity ends back at the meeting point. Escorted travel can return you to Victoria Station, or Westminster if preferred.

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts approximately three to four hours.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates, and you have a private guide.

Who is the guide?

The guide is Richard from Richards Tours.

Does the tour include Underground travel?

Yes. Fully escorted travel on the London Underground is included. You need your own contactless debit or credit card to tap in and out.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch and drinks are not included. If a table is available, you may stop at The Prince’s Head for food or a drink at your own expense.

Can I take photographs during the tour?

Yes. The tour includes plenty of photo opportunities at the filming locations, and Richard uses scene photographs to help match the real places with the show.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours in advance are not accepted for a refund.