Only Fools and Horses Tour

See Bristols most fun tour – The Only Fools and Horses Tour

Join the Only Fools and Horses Tour of locations from Bristol and see familiar locations from this classic British TV comedy. This 3 ½ hour coach tour is a perfect afternoon for fans of the show.

Since Only Fools and Horses was first broadcast in 1981, it has won over legions of fans both in the UK and overseas. Many people consider it to be Britain’s best sit-com of all time.  Only Fools and Horses was set in Peckham in South East London and written by John Sullivan.  However, the show was filmed primarily in West London and Bristol in the West of England.

From the late 1980s and particularly the 1990s, the show was made in Bristol until it ended in 2003. So it is here in Bristol where you will be taken to scenes that have become iconic in the history of British comedy.

What You’ll See on Tour

Your guide, who is also a fan of the show, will take you to numerous outdoor locations around Bristol. At each stop you will be given behind-the-scenes facts on how the show was filmed. The tour will share information about characters, such as Del Boy, Rodney, Uncle Albert, Trigger, Boycie, and Marlene. Your guide will discuss John Sullivan’s scripts in detail too.

Starting from central Bristol, the coach tour will include sites in and around the city centre. There will be several stops and walking required as part of the tour, so please bring suitable footwear and clothing. Along the way you will see clips from the show and get behind the scenes information about how the show was brought to your TV screen.

See the exterior to the bar that Del visits where the famous ‘Falling through the bar’ scene takes place. Discover the Adult Education Centre where Rodney met Cassandra. You can re-enact the scene where Del Boy and Rodney scare off the muggers whilst running through dressed as Batman and Robin. Stop off to get a pic outside Boycie’s fancy house.

Where Rodney gets the photo developed in the very last episode.  See if Sid is smoking whilst cooking at Sids Cafe. Pass by Boycies Motor showroom when Del and Rodney look over the Rolls Royce. Get a picture outside Nelson Mandela House and many other locations.

So don’t be a plonker and book the Only Fools and Horses Tour today.  You know it makes sense!  Cushty!

Departure from Bristol

Meet your guide in central Bristol before setting off on a journey through the filming locations used in the legendary British sitcom Only Fools and Horses.

The Bar Scene Location

Visit the exterior of the bar where Del Boy famously falls through the open hatch in one of the show’s most iconic comedy moments, and hear how this unforgettable scene was filmed.

The Adult Education Centre

See the location used as the Adult Education Centre where Rodney first meets Cassandra, marking the beginning of one of the show’s most important storylines.

The Batman and Robin Scene

Walk along the street where Del Boy and Rodney run through the night dressed as Batman and Robin in one of the series’ most memorable episodes.

Boycie’s House

Stop for photos outside the grand house used as Boycie and Marlene’s home, offering a glimpse into the lifestyle of one of the show’s most recognisable characters.

The Photo Shop from the Final Episode

Visit the location used as the shop where Rodney has a photograph developed in the final episode of the series.

Sid’s Café Location

Pass the exterior used as Sid’s Café where Del and Rodney often stop for food, with Sid frequently seen behind the counter.

Boycie’s Motor Showroom

See the location used as Boycie’s car showroom where Del Boy and Rodney admire the Rolls Royce.

Nelson Mandela House

Visit the location used as Nelson Mandela House, the iconic home of Del Boy and Rodney and one of the most recognisable settings in the series.

Additional Filming Locations

Throughout the tour you’ll see several other locations used in the series while your guide shares stories and insights that bring each scene back to life.

Return to Bristol

Your guide will return you to central Bristol where the tour finishes.

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Luggage Storage

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Is the tour accessible?
– This guided tour is not accessible for wheelchair users or parents with prams or buggies due to the uneven surfaces on the route. British Sign Language is not provided on the tour.

Do children need to be accompanied?
– All people under 18 (i.e. 17 years old and younger) must be accompanied by an adult (aged 18 years or over) on all tours

Is the tour suitable for children?
– Yes as long as they are accompanied by an adult

Does the tour still go ahead if there is bad weather?
– Yes, unless on very rare occasions when we have to cancel e.g Force Majeure

– Free Cancellations – Cancel for free up to 24 hours before departure—no questions asked.

– Unlimited Rescheduling – Change your tour date as many times as you need without extra charges.

– Save £££s Booking Direct – Enjoy the guaranteed lowest price when you book directly with us (the direct operator of the tour).

– Hassle-Free Booking Experience – Get excellent customer service with your questions answered quickly and easily by our expert team who know the tours better than anyone.

– Trip Protection Insurance – Add extra peace of mind with optional trip protection insurance available at checkout. 

– Inclusions: Driver, Guide, Coach

– Exclusions: Gratuities (optional). Car / Booster seats for children under 3 years.

Please note that this is NOT an interior set tour as the sets are not accessible to the general public. You will be visiting only external locations used in the show.