Bristol: Only Fools & Horses Filming Locations Bus Tour

Summary

Relive classic Only Fools & Horses moments across Bristol streets

You’ll walk (and ride) through Bristol’s real-life Only Fools & Horses filming locations—from Nelson Mandela House to Sid’s Cafe—with a local guide who knows every bit of trivia. Try on Batman & Robin costumes, hear behind-the-scenes stories, and see places that shaped TV history. It feels oddly personal by the end—you might find yourself grinning at strangers too.

What’s the experience like?

We were already laughing before we’d even left the car park—someone in the group started quoting Del Boy, and our guide (who actually grew up nearby) just shook his head and grinned. The bus was proper old-school, not flashy, but it fit the mood. First stop: Nelson Mandela House. I didn’t expect it to feel so familiar, like I’d walked straight into the telly. The building’s not quite as big as it looks on screen, but seeing it up close, with the city noise in the background and a faint smell of fried onions drifting over from somewhere (maybe Sid’s?), just made it all click.

Our guide kept tossing in little facts—like how that famous Batman & Robin scene was filmed right there on a pretty ordinary street. We got to put on capes (I swear mine smelled like every school play ever) and run down the pavement where Del and Rodney did their thing. Someone tried to do Del’s swagger and nearly tripped over a kerb—Li, who was visiting from Singapore, laughed so hard she almost dropped her phone. Honestly, these stops felt less like sightseeing and more like being let in on an inside joke Bristol’s been keeping for years.

I’m not sure what I expected at Sid’s Cafe—maybe something glossier? But it was just a regular spot with locals having tea, one bloke reading his paper like nothing odd was happening while twenty of us snapped photos outside. The lock-up garage looked exactly as dodgy as you’d hope. At Boycie and Marlene’s place, our guide told us about meeting one of the actors once—he still sounded starstruck after all these years.

The last bit was quieter—Rodney’s photo scene location. No big signs or anything; just a little corner that suddenly meant something if you’d watched the show growing up. I stood there longer than I thought I would, trying to picture them all older now. The tour ended back at Temple Meads Station with everyone still quoting lines—I caught myself smiling at nothing on the way home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Only Fools and Horses filming locations tour

• Start tour at Bristol Temple Meads Station
• Visit Nelson Mandela House
• Stop at Sid's Cafe
• See Boycie and Marlene's home
• Photo stop at Rodney's photo scene location
• Visit lock up garage location
• Re-enact Batman and Robin scene
• Visit bar exterior where Del falls through hatch
• End tour at Bristol Temple Meads Station

Top questions

Where does the Only Fools & Horses tour in Bristol start?

The tour starts near Bristol Temple Meads Station.

Does this tour include filming locations for famous scenes?

Yes, you’ll visit over 10 exterior filming locations including Nelson Mandela House and Sid's Cafe.

Can we dress up as Batman & Robin during the tour?

Yes, there are costumes provided so you can re-enact that scene on location.

Is lunch included on this Only Fools & Horses bus tour?

No lunch is included but you will stop at Sid's Cafe where you can buy snacks or drinks.

How long does the Only Fools & Horses locations tour last?

The experience takes an afternoon; exact timing may vary depending on traffic and group pace.

Is this tour suitable for children or infants?

Infants are allowed but must sit on an adult's lap during travel.

Are there public transportation options near the meeting point?

Yes, public transport is available close to Bristol Temple Meads Station where the tour begins and ends.

Will we go inside any buildings during this filming locations tour?

No interiors are visited; all locations are exterior spots used in filming.

What’s included

Your afternoon includes travel by air-conditioned vehicle around Bristol with live commentary from a professional local guide who shares behind-the-scenes stories at each filming location; you’ll also have chances to dress up for photos along the route before returning to Temple Meads Station at the end of your day.