About this tour
When Sarah from our BugBitten team did this small-group Ted Lasso tour in South West London, it was a refreshing spin on the typical London sightseeing circuit. You're guided through Richmond's riverside spots where the show filmed, hitting the pubs and streets the characters actually walked — then your guide peels back the layers with proper local history most tours skip. It's two to three hours, intimate enough that you're not shuffling along with 40 others, and genuinely pitched at fans who want the real locations without the tourist treadmill. The Thames-side setting is genuinely lovely, and the neighbourhood itself is worth the trip beyond just ticking off a TV show.
Highlights
- Small-group pacing lets you linger at actual filming spots, not just drive past
- Guide bundles in Richmond's broader history — context most TV tours ditch entirely
- Ted Lasso's real pub tucked into the route; booking ahead crucial for lunch tables
- Picturesque riverside setting away from central London's heaviest crowds
- Four years running with consistent five-star reviews and 'Badge of Excellence' status
- Tube travel fully escorted — no fumbling with Oyster cards or line changes alone
- Suitable for various fitness levels and prams; accessible neighbourhood to explore
What to expect
Sarah found the tour well-paced for two to three hours. You'll meet your guide near Central London, then head together onto the Underground — they handle the navigation, so you're not wrestling with the Tube map. Once in Richmond, the route stitches together filming locations on foot; the guide stops at each spot, points out which scenes played out there, then connects it to Richmond's own character and history. You're not just hearing "Ted Lasso was filmed here"; you get the story of the riverside town itself.
The pub stop is a highlight — it's genuinely where the characters ate on screen, and locals mix with visitors. Lunch isn't included, so you'll buy your own if you want to eat; Sarah recommends booking a table ahead, especially weekends. The neighbourhood feels calm and walkable, nothing grim or industrial. You'll see the Thames, Victorian terraces, and the kind of place Londoners actually choose to spend a Saturday.
What travellers say
- Intimate group size beats herds of 40-plus shuffling through scenes
- Guide weaves local Richmond history into the TV locations — proper context
- Tube travel fully escorted; no navigation stress for London newcomers
- Riverside setting genuinely beautiful; feels neighbourhoody, not touristy
- Four-year track record with consistent high ratings and Badge of Excellence
- Contactless card mandatory for Tube; excludes those without digital payment
- Lunch not included and pub tables book up fast on busy days
- Appeal limited to Ted Lasso fans; historical context alone won't justify the cost otherwise
- Two to three hours is fairly quick; some may want deeper dives into locations
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
If you're a Ted Lasso fan, this hits the mark without the cringe of a massive group tour. The guide's historical layer — Richmond's royal connections, riverboat traffic, how the neighbourhood evolved — actually makes the place stick with you. The small-group setup means your guide remembers your name and can tailor the pace. Service animals are welcome, prams work fine, and the terrain is flat and town-based, not a hike.
You'll need a contactless debit or credit card to tap in and out of the Tube; no cash or older Oyster cards accepted. Lunch isn't included, and the pub books up fast on weekends — don't assume you can turn up and grab a table. The route involves some walking, so comfortable shoes matter. If you're not a Ted Lasso viewer, the appeal drops; you're paying for location knowledge that won't land the same way.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.