8 Space Center Tours in Florida & Texas That Earn the Road Trip

1.Merritt Island: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,637 reviews · from $83Our pick

Use your ticket to explore Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at your own pace. See Space Shuttle Atlantis, the huge Saturn V rocket, Rocket Garden, Gateway, live shows, 3D films, and the Shuttle Launch Experience. A Kennedy Space Center bus tour takes you to the Apollo/Saturn V Center. Transportation, food, and special astronaut programs cost extra.

“Superb day out with lots to see and do,a day isn’t really long enough to get around it all properly. Highly recommend a visit.”

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2.Kennedy Space Center: Entry Ticket with Explore Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,670 reviews · from $92

Spend one or two days at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, then ride the Explore Bus Tour with a space expert. Stop for views of the Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Complex 39 before reaching the Apollo/Saturn V Center. Your ticket also covers Shuttle Atlantis, Gateway, Rocket Garden, shows, films, and most attractions.

“The guide is very good and professional , very interesting explanations , it was a wonderful experience in family. We recommand this experience.”

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3.Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,274 reviews · 1 day · from $29Best value

Spend a full day at Space Center Houston, where you can examine 400 space artifacts, see moon rocks, board a NASA tram, explore the Starship Gallery, and view the SpaceX Falcon 9 booster. Your timed admission includes the main exhibits and NASA tram access, but Historic Mission Control requires a separate ticket.

“It’s a clean space with a lot of different areas to learn about space discovery history. The information are clear and some of the interactive activities are great, especially for kids. The best is still to come rather early to be sure to have the tickets for the train rides to the two different tours surrounding the Apollo 11 mission”

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4.Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,403 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $32

Spend a full day at Space Center Houston with a mobile admission ticket covering the main exhibits, NASA tram access, Mission Briefing Center, and Starship Gallery. Plan to arrive early for limited tram and Mission Control tour times, then set your own pace through moon rocks, spacecraft displays, films, and hands-on science exhibits.

“The whole operation is run by poorly trained teenagers. You’re on your own to figure out that there is a map of the venue and a schedule of events. Be quick when perusing the scrolling screen of event times, it moves on quickly. You might want to take a screen shot of each slide. The Astronaut Training Facility Tour was narrated by a young lady that mumbled loudly and incoherently into the microphone (zero stars).”

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5.Kennedy Space Center with Transport from Orlando and Kissimmee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,260 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $89Top rated

Spend about 11 hours traveling from Orlando or Kissimmee to Kennedy Space Center with Gray Line. You’ll see Space Shuttle Atlantis, the Rocket Garden, Heroes and Legends, and interactive NASA exhibits. Upgrade for an airboat ride, astronaut chat, lunch, or an enhanced bus tour. Guides such as Mike, Bob, Bonnie, and Brad help you plan the day.

“Mike and the driver (failing to remember his name) were the bomb. Pick up and drop off were smooth. Space Center was a great experience.”

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6.NASA’s Space Center Admission Plus Houston City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 744 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $108

Start downtown with a 75-minute open-top bus tour led by guides such as Ben, then ride to Space Center Houston for four hours of exhibits and a NASA tram tour. See Mission Control, the Saturn V rocket, Apollo 17, and a space shuttle replica. Transport and admission are included, but extra tram tours depend on availability.

“The tour is fantastic and Ben has a great energy. We don't recommend doing NASA and city tour at the same day. We ended missing shows and tours at the NASA because they picked us earlier. You will need a whole day just for NASA”

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7.From Orlando: Kennedy Space Center Trip with Transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 719 reviews · 10 hours · from $88

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Orlando to Kennedy Space Center with an English-speaking guide such as Oscar, Bob, or Kevin. See real rockets, the Saturn V, moon rock, Shuttle Launch Experience, IMAX films, Gateway, and selected NASA areas. Choose transport only, transport with admission, a small-group tour, or an express pickup.

“The bus driver was excellent, ensuring a safe and smooth ride throughout the trip. Our tour guide, Shawna, was on point with all the information she shared. When I had an issue with purchasing tickets, both Shawna and Susan stepped in and took care of everything for me and my sister. Shawna’s ability to keep us entertained with laughter and joy made the journey even more special both going and coming back. Her warm personality and outstanding customer service truly made a lasting impression.”

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8.City Tour and NASA Space Center Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 488 reviews · from $99

Spend seven hours combining a short Houston city tour with roundtrip transport and admission to Space Center Houston. You’ll see spacecraft artifacts, touch a moon rock, explore hands-on exhibits, and take a tram toward the International Space Station Assembly Building and NASA control center. English guiding, maps, and orientation are included.

“The tour was great. It was very informative, all the staff were VERY helpful and friendly. My 8 year old daughter and 16 year son both expressed to me that they learned a lot and that it was fun! We went there for their spring break and I didn’t get any complaints about the tour from them. Shocking!”

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