About this tour
When Ben from our team booked this Ted Lasso tour, we got the full black cab experience tracing the show's London and Richmond filming spots over four hours. It's a clever premise for fans—you're hunting down the actual streets, pubs, and parks where the feel-good series was shot, all from the comfort of an iconic London taxi with a driver who knows the story. Richmond itself is a leafy, quiet pocket of southwest London with proper riverside charm, and the tour leans into that contrast between the show's American football chaos and the town's actual tranquility. Not a high-energy day, but ideal if you want to tick off set locations without the leg work of DIY mapping.
Highlights
- Black cab ride hits the key AFC Richmond filming locations across London and Richmond
- Driver guide shares behind-the-scenes context for each stop without rushed pacing
- Richmond's riverside and historic lanes genuinely feel peaceful, not just a TV set
- Photo ops built in; no scrambling between car and pavement constantly
- Pickup and drop from central London keeps logistics simple for visitors
- Wheelchair accessible vehicles and routes make it genuinely inclusive
- Moderate fitness level required; mostly short walks, not a hiking day
What to expect
You'll start in central London and head southwest toward Richmond in a proper black cab—the kind with jump seats and enough character to feel like part of the experience itself. Your driver guides you through the actual streets where Ted Lasso was filmed, stopping for short walks and photos at recognisable spots. Ben found the pacing relaxed; this isn't a sprint through ten postcards. Instead, you get time to soak in each location and hear the story behind it.
Richmond itself is the pleasant surprise. On screen it's chaos and American football drama; in reality it's a quiet, well-heeled suburb with proper parks, riverside walks, and period buildings. The contrast is part of the charm. Four hours is enough to cover the main locations without feeling padded—you're not sitting in traffic watching time disappear. The tour works best if you've actually watched the show; die-hard fans will spot the details, and casual viewers might find some stretches feel thin on narrative.
What travellers say
- Black cab ride feels iconic and adds character to the experience
- Driver shares genuine behind-the-scenes detail at each location
- Richmond as a place is genuinely charming, not just a TV backdrop
- Pickup and drop-off from central London is straightforward logistics
- Wheelchair accessible and pram-friendly; inclusive by design
- Unhurried pacing; no breathless rushing between spots
- Show fans only; non-viewers may find stops feel arbitrary
- Four hours is leisurely; feels thin on new story details midway
- Central London pickup only; no airport or hotel extensions
- London weather exposure; rainy days feel long in photo stops
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
If Ted Lasso is your comfort watch, this tour scratches a specific itch—you see the real places without the legwork of Google mapping them yourself. The black cab itself is an icon, and Richmond genuinely is a pleasant corner of London worth exploring. The driver brings the insider knowledge that elevates it from a self-guided walk. Families with young kids in prams or strollers are fine; the tour accommodates them, and there's no rushing.
This isn't a high-action day. Expect leisurely stops, short walks, and a lot of standing around chatting. If you're not a show fan, you may find the stops feel arbitrary—just nice buildings and parks without the narrative hook. London weather is unpredictable; bring a jacket. The tour picks up and drops in central London only, not airports or hotels further out. Gratuities aren't included, so budget for that. Moderate fitness is genuinely needed; nothing extreme, but you're not sitting the whole time.
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.