Guided Tours

Kennedy Space Center Tickets with Guided Explore Tour

Visitors exploring a rocket exhibit at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, during a guided tour.

Kennedy Space Center rocket display with astronaut interaction experience.

Astronaut suit display at Kennedy Space Center with guided explore tour.

Buckle up for a journey into space exploration at the Kennedy Space Center. Go behind the scenes with a guide with the Explore Tour and see off-limit areas.

Highlights

Go on a bus tour guided by a space expert, visit locations like the Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Complex 39, which are off-limits to the public.
Ready to encounter real space and rockets that propelled us to stars? Visit the Deep Space Launch Complex and take a guided tour of the Rocket Garden.
Upgrade your ticket to enjoy touring the attraction for 2 whole days or enjoy round-trip transfers from multiple areas in Orlando.
Fun fact: Atlantis, displayed at Kennedy Space Center, holds the record for being the first Space Shuttle to launch an interplanetary probe in 1989.

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
2-day entry to KSC Visitor Complex (optional)
Round-trip transfers from Orlando, Kissimmee, Disney, or, Lake Buena Vista (optional)

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Mary

5/5

Feb, 2025

Kennedy Space Center was AWESOME! I was all choked up and crying over the tremendous experience feeling like I was flying out in space and seeing nebulae and then the wall movie screen lifted up and I walked out next to a REAL space shuttle with its bay doors open. It was so moving and music soaring and I just can't describe it.

Randall

3/5

Feb, 2025

The Explore tour was great. Our guide, Patrick, did a super job. If we had not spent the extra money and booked that tour, however, the visit would have been very unsatisfactory. We felt the Visitor Center was just another Disneyworld or Universal Studios site. It was way too crowded to the point that we just got tired of waiting in lines and gave up and left.

Jaime

5/5

Feb, 2025

David our bus tour guide was so amazing! He was a wealth of knowledge. It was interesting to see all the stuff up close and personal, but Kennedy is definitely too big to do in one day. The food ordering system was ridiculous. The whole restaurant was waiting forever after ordering.

Raymond

5/5

Feb, 2025

The guide John was awesome and Daniel did a great job driving. John was clear and concise with the fact and even was entertaining with a bit of humour My only complaint were the passengers that can't keep quiet...but what can you do??

Dan

5/5

Feb, 2025

Our group was made up of 2 healthy senior couples. We have never been to Kennedy Space Center but had far lower expectations than what we actually experienced. Parking was simply and very close to the main entrance. The moment we walked up to security we knew we would be safe and could easily approach any security person with questions. They were so friendly. The exhibits were amazing and the presentation was as first class as any exhibit or ride we have loved over the years at Walt Disney World. I do wish we would have thought to take our kids to see NASA and Kennedy Space Center when they were young, and we will be encouraging them to go now. There certainly was more to see than we could see in one day. For someone not interested in the space program, past, present and future, they could walk through most of the exhibits and be ready to go in 5 or 6 hours. But are there really people who would not be itnerested? I was so amazed at how much our group had to rush past in order to see as much as we could before the center closed down. After I complete this write up I will be checking the cost for an annual pass because I know that I want to go back at least 2 more times because I missed so much on this visit. I recommend Kennedy Space Center to everyone and don't forget purchase the $25 bus ticket for the longer bus tour. We saw the actually launch pads up close and heard so much from the tour guide we never would have picked up anywhere else.

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Your experience

Prepare for blast-off

Your space adventure begins with meeting your guide, who will be your mission control throughout the day. They'll provide insider tips and historical knowledge to enrich your experience at the Kennedy Space Center. First, head to the iconic Space Shuttle Atlantis. Get up close and personal with this spacecraft; its payload bay is open just as it was during missions. Feel the G-forces of a launch in a simulator, practice docking the International Space Station, or experience the weightlessness of space in a virtual spacewalk. Delve into the "Heroes and Legends" exhibit, and hear the stories of the brave men and women who have pushed the boundaries of space exploration.

Go beyond the exhibits

Hop aboard a special bus with a space expert guide. They'll whisk you past restricted areas, like the Vehicle Assembly Building where rockets are prepped for launch. See Launch Complex 39, where the Apollo missions blasted off, and witness the future of space travel at the launch pads used by SpaceX and ULA. This experience offers 1-day or 2-day ticket options. The 1-day option is perfect for a whirlwind adventure, while the 2-day ticket allows you to delve deeper into the exhibits. Round-trip transfers from Orlando are available with an upgrade for a hassle-free journey directly to the Kennedy Space Center.

Know before you go

What's not allowed

Big bags/luggage pieces are not permitted inside.

Accessibility

This tour is wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

Round-trip transfers are available from Orlando, Kissimmee, Disney, or Lake Buena Vista areas, if the option is chosen.
Please note: All exhibits are subject to change and tours may be altered or closed due to operational requirements or launch preparations.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.
Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.