Private Ted Lasso Filming Locations Tour

Richmond is the real star of this Ted Lasso filming locations tour. The show’s fictional world comes to life in a handsome southwest London district of river paths, old streets, open green space, and friendly pubs. You travel there with your private guide, Richard, then walk between the main sites at an easy, flexible pace.

I like the one-guide attention, especially if your group wants to stop for photos or ask about particular episodes. I also like the way the tour adds Richmond’s local and Tudor-era story instead of treating the town as a collection of television backdrops. The main consideration is price: at $213.59 per person, this is a special-interest tour that makes the most sense for devoted fans or small groups who value a private experience.

Key points to know before you book

• Richard leads a private tour: Your group gets the guide’s full attention, with plenty of room for questions and changes of pace.
• The Tube ride is part of the experience: You meet near Victoria Station and travel together to Richmond, using your own contactless debit or credit card to tap in and out.
• The Prince’s Head is the pub to plan around: It appears in the show as Ted’s local, and you may have time for a drink or lunch if a table is available.
• Episode photos add useful context: Richard uses matching images from the show to help you compare the screen location with the real street.
• Richmond deserves extra time: The tour lasts about 3 to 4 hours, but you may want to stay afterward for more shops, food, riverside walking, or dinner.
• The tour earns strong marks for personal care: Richard is attentive to different walking needs and adjusts the outing to suit the group.

Why Richmond works so well as Ted’s London home

The appeal here is not just finding a doorway from a favorite scene. Richmond has a pleasant, lived-in feel that explains why the production used it so often. The town sits on the River Thames, with a broad riverside path, an open green, compact lanes, shops, and pubs close together.

That setting gives the show much of its warmth. You are not being taken from one isolated film set to another across a huge city. Instead, the main locations sit within a walkable part of London, and the scenery between stops is part of the reward.

Richard adds useful context as you go. His focus is not limited to the series or its actors. He also explains the area’s past, including local Tudor connections and other pieces of Richmond’s story. I like this approach because it gives you something to enjoy even during the stretches between filming locations.

The private format matters here. A large group can turn a photo stop into a queue, while a private tour lets you pause, look at the matching scene image, and ask the question that just came to mind. If your group includes fans with different levels of interest, Richard can give more attention to the show or to the town’s history as you prefer.

Meeting Richard near Victoria Station

The stated meeting point is The Shakespeare and Platform 2299 on Buckingham Palace Road, close to Victoria Station. Richard meets you there before escorting the group onto the London Underground.

This arrangement is helpful if you are not fully comfortable with London’s Tube system. Several parts of the experience depend on getting to and from Richmond, and Richard handles the route with you rather than simply telling you which train to take. He has also helped people get their bearings with London public transport, which can make the first part of the outing less stressful.

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, so have a working card ready for each person who needs to travel. The tour includes escorted Tube travel, not your transport fare.

The ride to Richmond is more than a transfer. It gives Richard time to outline the plan, answer early questions, and set the scene before you begin walking. The total experience runs about 3 to 4 hours, with roughly an hour allocated to arriving in the Richmond area and reaching the main filming spots.

Walking along Richmond Riverside

The riverside section takes about 20 minutes. You follow the path used as a backdrop for a number of scenes and get a first look at why Richmond fits the series so naturally.

This is a good early stop because it gives you room to settle into the tour. Rather than crowding around one doorway, you can walk, talk, and compare the real setting with the scenes you remember. Bring a camera or phone, since the open path and river views provide some of the best general photo opportunities of the outing.

The riverside is also a reminder that this is a walking tour in a real town, not a studio attraction. People live, eat, walk, and work here, so you should expect an ordinary public setting rather than signs, displays, or a formal exhibition.

The pace is private and adjustable, but you still cover several stops in one afternoon. If someone in your group needs frequent rest breaks, tell Richard when booking or at the start. One strong feature of the guiding is his attention to physical needs, including adjusting the outing for a guest with limited mobility.

Richmond Green and Ted’s football moment

Richmond Green takes only about 10 minutes on the planned route, but it is an important stop. This open park sits at the heart of the town and is linked to the scene where Ted encourages a young girl during a kickabout.

You can also place the green in relation to the nearby pub and Ted’s apartment location. That sense of distance is useful. On screen, a character may move between locations in a few quick cuts. Here, you see how close the settings actually are and how the town’s layout helped shape the show.

The green is used by local people, including those playing football, so the atmosphere can change from one visit to the next. You may find an active park, a quiet patch of grass, or people simply passing through. That unpredictability is part of its charm, but it also means your photo will be a real-world view rather than a carefully staged recreation.

Richard’s scene images are especially useful here. You can stand near the filming spot while looking at the frame that made it familiar. For fans who remember episodes by particular moments rather than street names, this visual comparison helps put the pieces together.

The Prince’s Head, Ted’s local pub

The Prince’s Head is the tour’s most anticipated stop for many people. In the series, it appears under another name and serves as Ted’s local pub. It is also associated with the darts match involving Rupert, one of the show’s memorable pub scenes.

The planned visit lasts about 30 minutes. If a table is available, you can stop for a drink or lunch at your own expense. This is not included in the $213.59 price, and the chance to sit down depends on availability, so do not treat the meal as guaranteed.

That said, this is one of the tour’s most satisfying details. You are not just taking a photograph outside a pub. You may have time to go inside, see the setting, and raise a glass in the place used for Ted’s local. Some groups have stayed for a full meal or dinner after the formal tour, so you can ask Richard about extending your time in Richmond once the guided portion ends.

Plan your expectations sensibly. The pub remains an operating business, not a private film exhibit. Tables may be occupied, and the setting may feel busier or different from the episodes. Richard can help with the stop, but he cannot control the pub’s seating.

If food matters to your day, budget separately and allow extra time. A 30-minute stop is enough for a quick drink if the schedule permits. Lunch or dinner calls for a looser plan.

One Paved Court and Ted’s apartment area

One Paved Court is a small, attractive lane connected with Ted’s apartment location. The tour spends about 15 minutes here, also taking in the pretty alleys and streets used heavily in the series.

This section gives you a close look at the everyday architectural details that make Richmond feel so distinctive on screen. It is an easy place to take location photos, but remember that these are working streets and private buildings. Be respectful of residents, businesses, and people going about their day.

Some nearby stores sell Ted Lasso-related items, which may appeal to fans looking for a small souvenir. The shops add a little browsing time, although the formal tour is focused on locations rather than shopping.

For me, the strength of this stop is the connection between several familiar scenes. You can see the apartment area, the pub, the green, and the surrounding lanes as one compact setting. That makes the town feel less like a set of disconnected references and more like the neighborhood Ted inhabits.

What Richard adds to the experience

A location tour lives or dies by the guide. Here, Richard’s role goes beyond pointing at buildings and naming episodes.

He uses photographs from the show to match scenes with the exact places where you are standing. That helps when a doorway, street corner, or pub exterior looks ordinary without its television context. He also brings in details about the actors and the production, so you get more than a basic map of filming sites.

His knowledge of Richmond is just as important. The extra local history gives the tour a second layer, particularly for anyone in the group who likes British history as much as television. The best moments are likely to come from the conversation between stops, when you can ask about the show, the town, Tube travel, or other places to visit in London.

Because the tour is private, you can shape that conversation. A fan who wants episode details can ask for them. A mixed group can spend more time on the town and its past. This flexibility is a real advantage over a fixed large-group walk.

The format also suits families or couples who want a calm outing. Richard has been praised for clear communication before the tour, an easy meeting arrangement, and sensitivity to a guest’s physical condition. Those details matter more than flashy presentation when you are spending half a day on foot.

How much walking should you expect?

The tour includes the Tube journey, a walk through the Richmond area, several location stops, and escorted travel back toward Victoria Station or Westminster if preferred. The listed timing includes about one hour in the Richmond area before the specific riverside, green, pub, and apartment stops, followed by about 30 minutes for the return journey.

You should be comfortable walking around town for several hours, with time standing at outdoor locations. Most people can participate, and service animals are allowed. Still, the itinerary includes public paths, streets, and a pub stop, so wear practical shoes and tell Richard about any mobility concern in advance.

The private pace helps, but it does not remove the basic demands of a walking tour. If you want a long meal, extended shopping, or a slow independent visit around Richmond, plan to stay after the guided portion.

Richmond is worth the extra time. You can continue exploring the town, find a place to eat, or walk beside the Thames. One advantage of taking the tour earlier in your London schedule is that Richard can also suggest ways to use the rest of your day in the area.

Is $213.59 per person good value?

This is not a budget sightseeing walk. At $213.59 per person, you are paying for a private guide, personal attention, escorted Underground travel, and a tour built around one television series.

The price makes more sense when you look at the format. You are not sharing the guide with a large crowd, and you can ask as many questions as the time allows. If your group is several people, group discounts may improve the value, so check the available rate before deciding.

The price also covers interpretation, not admission tickets. The locations are public and free to enter, and your Tube fare, lunch, and drinks are extra. That keeps the basic route simple, but you should add those costs to your day’s budget.

I would call it good value for a small group of enthusiastic Ted Lasso fans who want a tailored outing. I would hesitate if you have only a passing interest in the show or if you are trying to cover many major London sights on a tight budget. Richmond itself is free to explore, and independent fans can visit some locations on their own, but they will miss the scene-by-scene guidance, transport help, and local context.

Who should book this private Richmond tour?

This tour is a strong fit for:

• Fans who can identify favorite episodes and want to connect them with real places.
• Couples, families, or small groups who prefer a private guide.
• People who want help using the Tube between central London and Richmond.
• Visitors who enjoy mixing television locations with local history.
• Groups that want time for photos and questions instead of a fixed commentary.

It may be less suitable for anyone who dislikes walking, wants a formal indoor museum, or expects a guaranteed pub meal. The tour also gives only a short formal visit to each stop, so people who want to linger at The Prince’s Head or wander Richmond Green should add their own time afterward.

Book with the weather in mind. Much of the experience takes place outdoors, including the riverside, green, and streets around One Paved Court. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time, but changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted for a refund.

My verdict: a personal tour for serious Ted Lasso fans

I would book this if Ted Lasso is one of the shows that helped shape your London trip. The locations are enjoyable, but the real value comes from seeing how they fit together in Richmond and having Richard connect each place to the scenes, cast, and wider story of the town.

The pub stop is a nice bonus, not the whole point. Bring a camera, keep your Tube card ready, and leave room in your schedule for lunch or a walk along the river after the tour. At this price, casual fans should think twice. Dedicated fans who want a relaxed half-day with a personable guide, useful scene photos, and local history will find a lot to enjoy.

FAQ

Where does the tour begin?

The tour begins at The Shakespeare and Platform 2299, 1 Buckingham Palace Road, near Victoria Station in London.

How long does the experience last?

The tour lasts approximately 3 to 4 hours, including the escorted Underground travel between Victoria and Richmond.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates, and you receive the services of a private guide.

Who is the guide?

The guide is Richard, who leads the walk and provides information about the filming locations, the show, Richmond, and local history.

Is transportation included?

Escorted travel on the London Underground is included, but each person needs a contactless debit or credit card to tap in and out. The transport fare is not included.

Can I eat or have a drink at The Prince’s Head?

The tour may include time for a drink or lunch at The Prince’s Head, subject to table availability. Food and drinks are at your own expense.

Are admission tickets required for the filming locations?

The listed filming locations have no admission charge. They are public streets, paths, green space, and the pub location.

Can I cancel the tour for a refund?

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not accepted for a refund.