Tours & tickets

Kennedy Space Center

Enjoy many exhibits, shows, and attractions at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, including Space Shuttle Atlantis®, Shuttle Launch Experience, Gateway complex, Rocket Garden, and Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame presented by Boeing®. Experience the exhibit "Journey to Mars: Explorers Wanted", which includes a live interactive theater presentation about the Red Planet. Enjoy the deep space launch by visiting the Gateway complex to discover the current and upcoming cutting-edge innovations of space exploration from NASA and their commercial partners. Then enter the spaceport of the future and launch aboard one of four unforgettable journeys to distant worlds on an immersive ride. Head to the Apollo/Saturn V Center via a Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour, which features a fully restored, massive Saturn V rocket, one of only 3 in the world. At Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex you'll have the opportunity to explore the world’s largest collection of astronaut memorabilia. Not only will you see tributes to the heroes of the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, and Space Shuttle Programs, but what is happening now and next at Kennedy Space Center, America’s multi-user spaceport.

Get the most out of your time at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex by combining a 1 or 2-day admission ticket with the in-depth Explore bus tour. On the Explore tour, you'll ride along with a space expert as they take you on a tour of America’s multi-user spaceport. The KSC Explore Tour goes beyond the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour, making several stops to capture once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunities. Get a photographic view of numerous spaceflight icons like the Vehicle Assembly Building and historic Launch Complex 39, disembarking to capture photos along the way to the Apollo/Saturn V Center. With your admission ticket to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, enjoy many exhibits, shows, and attractions, including Space Shuttle Atlantis®, Shuttle Launch Experience, Gateway complex, Rocket Garden, and Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame presented by Boeing®. Experience the exhibit "Journey to Mars: Explorers Wanted", which includes a live interactive theater presentation about the Red Planet. Enjoy the deep space launch by visiting the Gateway complex to discover the current and upcoming cutting-edge innovations of space exploration from NASA and their commercial partners. Then enter the spaceport of the future and launch aboard one of four unforgettable journeys to distant worlds on an immersive ride. At Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex you'll have the opportunity to explore the world’s largest collection of astronaut memorabilia. Not only will you see tributes to the heroes of the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, and Space Shuttle Programs, but what is happening now and next at Kennedy Space Center, America’s multi-user spaceport.

Learn all about space on a day tour to the Kennedy Space Center from Orlando. Meet an astronaut, jump on board the Shuttle Launch Experience simulator, and watch an IMAX film. Stroll around the rocket garden full of real rockets, and visit the Gateway complex to learn about the future of space travel. Hear interesting facts and stories about the center from your driver and guide during your transfer. Upon arrival, enjoy plenty of time to roam around and visit the many attractions available on-site. Benefit from having your guide on hand who will be available to answer any questions during your visit. Choose from the following options: • Transportation only: Take the worry out of your transportation needs between Orlando, Kissimmee, or Lake Buena Vista to the Kennedy Space Center with a door-to-door transfer. • Transport from Orlando and Entry Ticket: Enjoy the ease of transportation to the Kennedy Space Center and skip the line to get your tickets at the door. • Small-Group Tour: Enjoy hotel pick-up and a breakfast bag en route to the complex on a small-group tour (up to 12 people) with more specialized assistance from your tour guide. Additionally, during the day at Kennedy Space, go on the KSC Explore Bus tour to get inside the NASA gates for photo stops near the launch pads and at the vehicle assembly building. Take advantage of a $15 voucher redeemable for food on the complex. • Kennedy Space Center Express: Meet the bus at the final meeting point (ICON Park) and avoid the hassle of pickups. So you get some extra time in the morning as you board at the last stop.

Head to the meeting point and board a comfortable pontoon boat for your Thousand Islands boat cruise in Cocoa Beach. Travel through hundreds of natural mangroves, home to some of Florida's most interesting wildlife. Enjoy the view as you cruise through the calm waters and look out for dolphins, manatees, pelicans, and other animals that call this protected area home. Listen to interesting commentary provided by knowledgeable naturalist first mates and learn about the history of the area, its waterways, and the Indian River Lagoon ecosystem. We sell soft drinks and alcoholic beverages onboard. No coolers please.

Explore the Seaquarium, Zoo Miami, and the Kennedy Space Center. Take an Everglades tour from Miami, and many more of the best things to do in Miami and beyond. Passes are available for 3, 4, or 5 calendar days, and you can take up to 2 weeks from the first use of the pass to use the remaining days. The Miami All-Inclusive Pass comes with a digital guide including opening times and helpful attraction information. Simply show your QR-coded pass on your phone (or print it at home) at each attraction or tour for free admission. Activities, attractions, and tours include: Island Queen Millionaire's Row Sightseeing Cruise Big Bus Miami Hop-On, Hop-Off Discover Tour Thriller Miami Speedboat Adventures Miami Seaquarium Big Bus Miami: Night Tour Superblue Miami Duck Tours South Beach Paradox Experience Miami Salsa Night! Lessons, Mojitos & Dancing Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Big Bus Miami: Everglades Airboat Tour Everglades Alligator Farm and Airboat Ride Gray Line Miami: Key West Day Trip (from Miami) Ft. Lauderdale Glass Bottom Boat and Snorkeling Trip Lion Country Safari and more! Attractions and tours are subject to change. Check your included digital guide for an up-to-date attraction line-up including opening times and instructions on how to access each attraction with your pass before you go. *Savings based on itineraries on Go City website.

Your tour to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex promises an exciting day for the whole family. Learn all about space travel on your visit to this amazing institution. During the narrated NASA bus tour, you will find yourself standing inside the launch control room and looking at an actual Saturn V rocket, the largest rocket ever to fly. You can also take pictures of the shuttle launch pads. With a little luck, you might even see a space shuttle there! Also at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, enjoy the Shuttle Launch Experience. This simulator ride began in May 2007 and replicates the sights, sounds, and feelings of a shuttle launch. Feel the incredible journey of launching into space and orbiting Earth from an astronaut's point of view. Guest Crew members strap in and go vertical for launch in a one-of-a-kind motion-based simulator, the only realistic simulation of a launch ever created. The 5-minute experience sequence culminates with a breath-taking view of the Earth. After the bus tour, sit back and enjoy an IMAX movie. Be sure to check out the new 3D IMAX Magnificent Desolation. Why not choose to stroll through a real-size space shuttle, look at a moon rock or try space ice cream? This is a day of fun for the whole family. Your tour includes a 30-minute airboat ride to discover the beauty of the nearby swamps! Look for exotic plants, flowers and wildlife including the most famous inhabitant of the swamp — the alligator.

Blast off and experience a trip like no other to NASA's Kennedy Space Center and Visitor Complex. Shake hands with an astronaut, learn about various Apollo missions and see Space Shuttle Atlantis®.  Visit the space station in the morning or afternoon, depending on what tour you choose. Explore your surroundings, enjoy either breakfast or lunch paired with one alcoholic drink (for adults) or light refreshments. Enjoy exhibits, shows, and attractions, including the world's largest collection of astronaut memorabilia. Walk around, visit the Space Shuttle Atlantis®, Shuttle Launch Experience, Rocket Garden, and Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame presented by Boeing®. Meet a real astronaut, one of the coolest experiences you will get on Earth. Chat with them as they tell you about their missions, and get a photo taken with them. Experience a great day out with all the family. That's one you can tick off your bucket list.

Be ready to be inspired as you dive into the past, present and future of space travel. Experience the greatest space adventure on Earth at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Choose from several tour options. Walk under the largest rocket ever flown. Take a virtual moon walk. Meet a veteran NASA astronaut. Stand nose-to-nose with Space Shuttle Atlantis and try the thrilling Shuttle Launch Experience. Explore all the fascinating interactive exhibits and check out awe-inspiring 3D films This tour will have a maximum of 5 travelers per van/SUV

Train to go to Mars and become an astronaut for the day at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Be a part of the next generation of space explorers inside the Astronaut Training Experience® Center. - Exploring with Lockheed Martin. Be inspired by authentic NASA science and engineering. In the Astronaut Training Experience (ATX), join the crew as they begin a spectacular series of mission simulations including launching, landing, and walking on Mars. Perform a spacewalk through exciting and immersive microgravity simulation technology. Participate in the launch of NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket as a member of either the launch control team or the Orion capsule crew. Throughout the training, create personalized video logs to revisit after you complete your mission.

Embark on a Journey Through Space: Kennedy Space Center Full-Day Tour Prepare for an unforgettable adventure as you step into the heart of American space exploration at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. This immersive full-day experience takes you behind the scenes of NASA’s most iconic launch sites, offering a rare glimpse into the technology, history, and future of space travel. Your journey begins with convenient hotel pickup, followed by a relaxing ride to the Kennedy Space Center. Along the way, your driver-guide will provide useful tips to help you plan your visit and make the most of your time at the complex. Departure from Orlando Your journey begins with convenient hotel pickup, followed by a relaxing ride to the Kennedy Space Center. Along the way, your driver-guide will provide useful tips to help you plan your visit and make the most of your time at the complex. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (4 hours) Step into the legendary home of NASA, where rockets launch and inspiration begins. Rocket Garden – Walk among historic spacecraft, including towering rockets that paved the way for space exploration. Space Shuttle Atlantis Exhibit – Witness the real Atlantis orbiter, suspended as if in flight, and explore interactive displays showcasing NASA’s Space Shuttle Program. Shuttle Launch Experience – Feel the thrill of launching into space in this dynamic simulator, designed to replicate the intensity of a real shuttle takeoff. Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour – Go behind the scenes and access restricted NASA areas, including the Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Complex 39, where historic missions began. Heroes & Legends Featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame (1 hour) Celebrate the pioneers of space exploration through immersive exhibits, personal stories, and historic artifacts. This inspiring attraction honors NASA’s legendary astronauts and their contributions to human spaceflight. Space Shuttle Atlantis Exhibit (2 hours) Get an up-close view of the real Atlantis orbiter, suspended mid-air as if in flight. Learn about Atlantis’ 33 missions, including its role in building the International Space Station. Experience interactive displays that bring NASA’s Space Shuttle Program to life. Discover the engineering marvels that made space travel possible. Return to Orlando After a day filled with space exploration and discovery, we’ll head back to Orlando, leaving you with unforgettable memories of NASA’s incredible achievements. We provide total of 4 boarding locations 08:30am Departure Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village; 08:45am Departure DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld; 09:05am Departure Hampton Inn Orlando-International Airport; 08:10am Departure Disney Dolphin Resort; Please be aware of the pick-up points and times at various times of the season.