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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Raymond

5/5

Mar, 2025

It was a great experience!!! Very educational, the amazing feeling you get from just being close to where historical actions happened.

Karla

5/5

Mar, 2025

The explore tour guide and bus driver were so informative and knowledgeable. Our bus driver even took a detour when there was a road block for a piece of machinery being moved. We learned all about the buildings and launch pads besides the wildlife around the area. We walked the same path as all astronauts do . How cool!

Mark

5/5

Feb, 2025

Head out ticketing was easy to provide access to Explore bus tour. And can the driver and Ken the guide? Provided an awesome trip, especially getting very close access to launch pad 39 and the starlink falcon 9 being launched that day. That was unbelievably close to that launch pad.

Francis

5/5

Feb, 2025

We loved the bus tour. Never would have seen the launch pads and our tour guide was very knowledgeable. Even though the day was foggy and cold, we were so glad we went. We will go again and see more!

Lesley

5/5

Feb, 2025

We were welcomed by our tour guide Patrick. He kept us up-to-date on what was happening where to go and when it would happen. He was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and had a good sense of humor. Great tour guide. Leslie and Pepper our drivers, were professional and courteous. It would appear everyone that works at Nasa is happy to be there and was reflected in the courteous service we received. My daughter looks forward to a future in aerospace engineering and the behind the scene tour gave her a glimpse into what it might be like. Thank you

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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.