From Belfast to Glory
Step Into the World of a Legend: George Best House Tours & Walking Trail
Explore the childhood home of one of the greatest football legends the world has ever known.
Public Tours
From April to September, most Friday afternoons, and once per month from October to March, public tours are available to book here. Tickets £14.50 / £9.50 (concession rate over 65s & under 16s). Online booking fee applies.
Private Group Tours
Available to book year-round for groups up to six with prices from £50 for two people. Subject to availability. Contact us directly with your request. Tours in German, Italian, or French can also be arranged by contacting us.
Self-guided walking trail - guide also bookable
Can’t find a house tour that suits? Or want to explore George’s home neighourhood further? Pick up a copy or download the George Best Trail here. A tour guide can also be booked to guide you on this trail by contacting us.
Tours of the house last 45 minutes and are led by expert local EastSide Tour Guides. They offer an exclusive deep-dive into George’s early years growing up in east Belfast, packed with intimate family stories and untold moments from his iconic career. Imagine flipping through George’s old school reports, reading letters he wrote when he first arrived in Manchester—each artifact giving you a glimpse into the boy who became a global superstar. Every tour helps preserve this cherished piece of local history. Every tour helps preserve this cherished piece of local history.
Allow 1-2 hours for the self-guided trail and don’t miss a stop at Templemore Baths - the only restored Victoran bath house on the island of Ireland. George would have swam and socialised here as a young boy.