Kennedy Space Center Guided Tours

Exclusive behind-the-scenes Explore Tour with space expert guides & rare NASA launch site access.

• Everything you get: Go beyond public areas on the Explore Tour, uncovering hidden gems of a working spaceport. Experience simulated Mars missions, view rocket prep at the Vehicle Assembly Building, see space-flown artifacts and Apollo history, get hands-on with LEGO builds, and stand before Space Shuttle Atlantis. Experience the Holidays in Space show as “Starflake” soars in an all-new drone spectacle set to an original symphonic score, with hundreds of drones lighting up the sky.
• Why choose this: Dive deep into the wonders of space with interactive missions, rare behind-the-scenes access, and real artifacts. It’s an engaging, educational, and inspiring experience for curious minds.
• Upgrades: Upgrade to a 2-day ticket for more exploration time or add Orlando round-trip transportation for convenience.

Inclusions #

KSC Explore Tour

• Bus tour beyond the KSC Visitor Complex

• Space expert guide

• View of spaceship launch pads like Launch Complex 39

• View of NASA Vehicle Assembly Building

• Once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunities

Kennedy Space Center General Admission

• Entry to KSC Visitor Complex

• Kennedy Space Center shuttle bus

• The Deep Space Launch Complex

• Space Shuttle Atlantis & shuttle launch experience

• Apollo/Saturn V Center

• Heroes and Legends

• Rocket Garden guided tours

• Holidays in Space show

• 2-day entry to KSC Visitor Complex (optional)

• Round-trip transportation from Orlando, Kissimmee, Disney, or, Lake Buena Vista (optional)

What to bring

• Florida's weather is unpredictable. Bring a poncho or raincoat, and sunscreen. A sudden rainstorm followed by glaring sun is not uncommon.

Accessibility

• Facilities: wheelchair accessibility, restrooms, restaurants, retail shops

Additional information

• Your guide/driver will assist with transportation, but won't accompany you inside the Visitor Complex.
• The Holidays in Space show takes place nightly at 6:50pm from December 21-30 (excluding Christmas Day) at the Rocket Garden.
• With your general admission tickets, you can visit the Gantry at LC-39, the newest addition to Kennedy Space Center.

Inclusions #

• General admission to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

• Holidays in Space show

• Expert guide/driver during bus ride

• Round-trip transportation from meeting points in the Orlando, Kissimmee, and Disney area or ICON Park (as per option selected)

• Chat with an Astronaut (optional)

What to bring

• Florida is known as the Sunshine State for a reason. Wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and consider wearing a hat.

Accessibility

• This experience is wheelchair accessible.
• Facilities: Restrooms, restaurants, retail shops

Additional information

• The small group tour can accommodate up to 12 people.
• The Small Group refers to the tour vehicle bringing people to and from the Visitor Center; it does not refer to any portion of the day in the facility.
• The 'VIP' experience includes hotel pick-ups, snacks, and extra tickets, as compared to standard bus tours to the Kennedy Space Center.
• With your general admission ticket, you can visit the Gantry at LC-39, the newest attraction at the Kennedy Space Center.
• The Holidays in Space show takes place nightly at 6:50pm from December 21-30 (excluding Christmas Day) at the Rocket Garden.

Inclusions #

• VIP experience at the Kennedy Space Center

• Intimate small group with 12 or less people

• Hotel pickup & drop-off from Orlando, Kissimmee, Disney, or Lake Buena Vista areas

• KSC Explore Tour

• Professional guide/driver (will provide information on the space center en route from Central Florida)

• Continental breakfast

• $15 lunch voucher per person

• Snacks for the return journey

• Holidays in Space show

What to bring

Kennedy Space Center General Admission

• Visitors may bring backpacks and soft-sided coolers into the visitor complex.
• Food and beverages packed in small, soft-sided coolers are permitted.

WonderWorks Orlando

• To participate in the Ropes Course, bring along closed-toe shoes and pants.

What's not allowed

• Glass bottles or containers are not permitted at KSC.

Accessibility

• Facilities at KSC: Wheelchair accessibility, restrooms, restaurants, retail shops.
• Facilities at WonderWorks Orlando: Wheelchair accessibility, with service dogs permitted.

Additional information

Kennedy Space Center General Admission

• The last bus tour runs at 2:30pm.
• Ticket cannot be used on BLACKOUT Dates for Kennedy Space Center - for example Delta Heavy Rocket Launches.
• Note: The Educator Study Pass offers K-12 teachers throughout the USA, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands complimentary access to the visitor complex. To receive the pass, active teachers are required to bring one of the following items to Will Call, located at the entrance of the Visitor Complex.
• An active teaching certificate from the United States, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands.
• A badge with a photo that shows the title Teacher or Educator for K-12.
• Letter on school letterhead, dated and signed by the principal, listing the name(s) of the teachers, stating they are educators at the school.

WonderWorks Orlando

• You will be required to sign a waiver at the amusement park.
• Children aged 3 and under need a ticket to enter, even though entry is free for them! Don't forget to include a ticket for them in your cart.
• This attraction includes exhibits with flashing lights and motion, which may not be suitable for guests with heart problems, diabetes, vertigo, seizures, or any other light/motion-related sickness.

Inclusions #

Kennedy Space Center

• 1-day entry to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

• Kennedy Space Center shuttle bus

• The Deep Space Launch Complex featuring Spaceport KSC

• Space Shuttle Atlantis and the Shuttle Launch Experience

• Apollo/Saturn V Center

• Heroes and Legends featuring the US Astronaut Hall of Fame

• Rocket Garden guided tours

WonderWorks Orlando

• Entry to Wonderworks Orlando

• Access to:

  • 1 game of laser tag

  • 4D motion theater

  • Glow-in-the-dark ropes course

Exclusions #

• Additional experiences and tours at KSC

• Additional experiences at WonderWorks Orlando

• Food and beverage

• Transportation

Dive into Florida’s best with this combo, combining space exploration and 3 experiences at ICON Park in one convenient package.

• Everything you get at KSC: Your 1-day admission to KSC includes a bus tour of the Visitor complex, with the chance to explore the Space Shuttle Atlantis, the Saturn V rocket, and thrilling simulations for an immersive space experience.
• Everything you get at ICON Park: Visit 3 legendary attractions at ICON Park in Orlando: Madame Tussauds for your celebrity fan moment, The Wheel, for some added thrills, and SEA Life Aquarium to meet and greet diverse marine wildlife.
• Why choose this: Save the hassle of booking separate tickets and enjoy two must-visit attractions in one go, and enjoy flexible booking to explore both in one day or spread your visit across different days.

Inclusions #

Kennedy Space Center General Admission

• 1-day entry to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

• Kennedy Space Center shuttle bus

• The Deep Space Launch Complex featuring Spaceport KSC

• Space Shuttle Atlantis and the Shuttle Launch Experience

• Apollo/Saturn V Center

• Heroes and Legends featuring the US Astronaut Hall of Fame

• Rocket Garden guided tours

ICON Park 3 Attractions Package

• 1 ride on The Wheel at ICON Park

• Admission to Madame Tussauds Orlando

• Admission to SEA Life Aquarium Orlando

• Parking in the ICON Park parking garage

What to bring

Kennedy Space Center – General Admission

• Backpacks and soft-sided coolers are allowed inside the visitor complex.
• You may bring food and beverages as long as they are packed in small, soft-sided coolers.

What’s not allowed

Kennedy Space Center – General Admission

• Glass bottles and containers are strictly prohibited.

ICON Park – 3 Attractions Package

• No food or drinks are allowed inside any of the attractions.
• The voucher only covers the selected three attractions and does not grant access to other attractions at ICON Park.

Accessibility

Kennedy Space Center – General Admission

• Offers wheelchair accessibility and includes accessible restrooms, restaurants, and retail shops.

ICON Park – 3 Attractions Package

• All three attractions are fully wheelchair accessible.
• Free wheelchair borrowing is available at Madame Tussauds on a first-come, first-served basis.

Additional information

Kennedy Space Center – General Admission

• The last bus tour departs at 2:30 PM.
• Tickets are not valid on BLACKOUT Dates, such as during Delta Heavy Rocket Launches.
• Educator Study Pass: K–12 teachers from the US, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands can receive complimentary access by presenting one of the following at Will Call:
• A valid teaching certificate from the US, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands
• A photo ID badge showing the title Teacher or Educator for K–12
• An official letter on school letterhead, dated and signed by the principal, listing teacher names and confirming their educator status

Orlando HOHO

Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points.

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket. 

Red Line

First bus: 8am from stop #1 (Oak Ridge Rd)

Last bus: 10:30pm from stop #1 (Oak Ridge Rd)

Frequency: Every 20 minutes

Popular stops: Oak Ridge Road, American Way, Aquatica

Green Line

First bus: 8am from stop #1 (Oak Ridge Rd)

Last bus: 10:30pm from stop #1 (Oak Ridge Rd)

Frequency: Every 45 minutes

Popular stops: Westwood Blvd, Sea Harbor Drive, Central Florida Parkway

Inclusions #

Orlando HOHO

• 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off trolley pass by I-Ride

• Access to Red & Green routes

• AC on-board

Kennedy Space Center

• 1-day general admission entry to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

• Behind-the-scenes glimpse on a KSC Bus tour

• Access to Space Shuttle Atlantis, Shuttle Launch Experience, Rocket Garden and IMAX® Spacefilms

• Access to Apollo/Saturn V Center

Exclusions #

Kennedy Space Center

• Chat with an Astronaut

• Astronaut Training Experience

Orlando HOHO

• Food & beverages are not allowed on this experience. 
• Pets are not allowed on-board, however, guide dogs are welcome.
• Wet swimwear isn’t allowed when traveling to or from waterparks.
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• Be sure to wear shoes and shirts to board the I-Ride trolley service.
• You may bring luggage on-board, but will need to keep it with you at your seat.
• You can transfer between the Red Line and Green Line trolleys for free with your I-Ride trolley pass.
• Trolley wait times may vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of year.

Kennedy Space Center

• Visitors may bring backpacks and food packed in soft-sided coolers into the visitor complex. 
• Strollers, electric scooters, and wheelchairs are available for a nominal fee.
• There is an English descriptive audio tour for the visually impaired.
• Tickets cannot be used on BLACKOUT Dates for Kennedy Space Center.  (For example, Delta Heavy Rocket Launches).
• As these are working space launch facilities, tours may be altered or closed due to operational requirements.