From Belfast to Glory

Explore the childhood home of one of the greatest football legends the world has ever known.

Scheduled Public Tours

From April to September, tours run most Friday afternoons, and once or twice per month from October to March. Public tours are available to book here. Tickets from £12.50 (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 starting from £60 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.

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.

Self-guided walking trail - tour 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 be booked to guide you on this trail by contacting us. Allow 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. The trail does not include access to the house.