Guided Tours

Kennedy Space Center Tickets with Guided Explore Tour

Kennedy Space Center was voted the #1 attraction in the US by Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards 2025.

4.5/5(2,913)

Dieter T

Family

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3 days ago

A very exciting, interesting, and entertaining tour, with a friendly tour guide who explained everything very well. I would definitely recommend it!

Frank M

Family

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3 weeks ago

We visited the Kennedy Space Center with our grandchildren (7&9), and took the Guided Explore Tour. Our guide was great, he shared information about the history of the Space Center and the new Private Partnerships with SpaceX and Blue Orgin. Visiting Launch Sites 39A& B was exciting as we have watched numerous launches over the years from these sites. Seeing the size of the "Crawlers" was amazing, to think they can carry the Rockets from the Assembly Buildings to the Launch Pads is really impressive. Seeing the full size Saturn V Rockets suspended above our heads was awe inspiring. It was exciting to see the Lunar Rover and the LEM on display. Overall this was a great tour and our only regret is that we only had one day to visit. We will return and plan to purchase the 2-Day Ticket as there is so much to see!

Nazeera A

Family

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Last week

The guided tour was packed with very interesting information and it was great hearing about the brave and amazing explorers. The extra stops were greatly appreciated. I was fascinated with everything and just thinking about the level of detail and precision to plan and excute a launch is so incredible. It was an experience I will treasure and hope to return for another visit in the future, maybe even witness a launch. (These are my own words, not AI generated)

Paul B

Couple

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2 weeks ago

Kennedy Space Center touched my heart in a way I never expected. Standing beneath the rockets and walking through the stories of those who dared to reach beyond our world filled me with wonder and gratitude. It's a place that reminds you how incredible human determination and imagination can be. I left feeling inspired, humbled, and believing that anything is possible. An experience I'll never forget. PJB.

Gale M

Group

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Last week

Do This!! For any space lover this was the ultimate rush! Being right near the launch pads, getting to see where they assemble the rockets, how they get them to pads, the Saturn rocket and the shuttle... priceless! My husband hates tours ... he was in heaven! Well worth the money for entrance and special tour . Loved it! The guide Dave was super knowledgeable and we learned a lot!

Paul Z

Family

Verified booking

Last week

The complex was amazing!!! Lots to see and experience. We did the 2 hour bus tour and I highly recommend it. Tour guide was very experienced and the bus driver kept everyone on time at the stops. It was quite eerie seeing the moon out of the bus window sitting next to the Apollo launch pad. Great stop on our vacation and highly recommend visiting.

Explore Kennedy Space Center and venture beyond the public sections on the guided Explore Tour to discover hidden treasures of a functioning spaceport.

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 transportation 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.

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 transportation from Orlando, Kissimmee, Disney, or, Lake Buena Vista (optional)

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Sean C
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Going step by step.. Getting there was super easy by car. Loads of parking and well signposted. Entry was well managed, we got there early and queued for opening time, then easy access with our tickets through headout. We had booked the explorer tour. So didn't need to wait in the normal, long bus queue - had a dedicated line. This allowed us to visit the rocket garden first. Epic start to the day. Bus was brilliant, ken our guide was super friendly and informative. The explore tour was also really worth the money with some great additional stops and truly stunning photos of the pads and items near VAB. Then Saturn 5, again, the scale of this is not really shown in images. Breathtaking. Same with the space shuttle back at the main visitor center. I was last here when it was just a replica as a child. The real shuttle now has a whole immersive walk around and amazing interactive learning area. Shop, hale of fame, deep space. All worth visits. We were in the park from opening until 5:30. We didn't dawdle that much and didn't do the kids area. There is plenty to see for a while day. We brought lunch in a collbag backpack. Would recommend, as food is pricey, just like the Orlando parks. I would say sheltered seating is a little limited in places. Overall an excellent day. Great for children and adults. We went as a couple in our early thirties and had an absolute blast!
Jan L
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
We visited Kennedy Space Center in July 2026. There is ample parking with nice, wide spaces. With the Headout app, entry was a breeze, we went through security and then straight to the gates to scan our QR codes, bypassing the lines at the ticket counter. We spent a good 6hrs at the park including the Explore Tour, which was an addon to our Headout tickets. Had a wonderful time and we plan to return within a couple of months in order to witness a launch up close.
Alicia R
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
We took the bus tour first thing in the morning and it was incredible—the staff are super friendly and cheerful, very polite and enthusiastic. They told us lots of details and fun facts. There’s so much to see—we spent the whole day there—and we left at 6 p.m. without even eating because we were so excited, and feeling like we hadn’t seen everything. Highly recommended! The Artemis really impressed us!
Angla Y
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The guide, Ken, was very knowledgeable. He told us about an upcoming launch and how to stay apprised of it. It was very cool. He talked to everyone to make sure they saw and knew about all the cool things. My favorite was him pointing out the tortoises and eagles nest. Well worth the money!
Jef F
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The additions since our last visit have made this a destination requiring 2 days to do justice to all the exhibits. The shuttle experience was fantastic and well worth the wait. The only thing that would have made the visit better was to be able see a launch.

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.

Step into The Gantry at LC-39, now open at Kennedy Space Center

The latest attraction at Kennedy Space Center, the Gantry at LC-39, features 360° views, interactive exhibits, and an exciting simulated rocket test. Learn about NASA’s efforts to protect Earth and see how space technology complements natural ecosystems.

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 transportation from Orlando is available with an upgrade for a hassle-free journey directly to the Kennedy Space Center.

What's not allowed

Big bags/luggage pieces are not permitted inside.

Accessibility

This tour is wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

The newest attraction at Kennedy Space Center, The Gantry at LC-39, is now open for access with your general admission tickets.

Round-trip transportation is 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.

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