Guided Tours

Kennedy Space Center Small Group VIP Experience

Family entering Kennedy Space Center entrance for VIP tour experience.

Statues of astronauts holding helmets and flag at Kennedy Space Center, USA.

Father and daughter admiring a Saturn V rocket at Kennedy Space Center.

Visitors admiring a space shuttle at Kennedy Space Center.

Duration

11 hr

Open today

9:00am - 6:00pm

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the start of your experience

Guided tour

Pickup available

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

4.2/5

(959)

Katrina J

Couple

Verified booking

Feb 2026

Amazing VIP tour! We were incredibly lucky to see the Artemis II rocket up close, which made the experience truly unforgettable. Ken, our tour guide, was outstanding, extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and full of fascinating stories. Henry, our bus driver, was also excellent and made the ride smooth and comfortable throughout the day. I highly recommend the VIP tour to anyone interested in space, history, and behind-the-scenes access. It was absolutely worth it and a highlight of our trip!

Clayton L

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Our guide, Ken, was just the most delightful and knowledgeable man. He and our driver, also Ken, went above and beyond to get us suuuper close to Artemis II on its transport platform and on a day when it was moving back to the VAB for repairs. Multiple moments on this tour that just choked me up and made me so proud to be an American. So glad I paid a little extra for this behind-the-gates tour - fantastic experience.

Henriette B

Solo

Verified booking

Feb 2026

Fantastic tour! Seeing the Artemis II rocket was an incredible surprise and definitely the highlight of the experience. Ken was a great tour guide , very informative, friendly, and passionate about what he does. Henry did an excellent job driving and kept everything running smoothly. This tour is a must for anyone interested in space and learning more about the area. We learned a lot and truly enjoyed every moment.

Carina P

Family

Verified booking

Feb 2026

Kevin, who accompanied us on the round trip, was amazing, extremely friendly, and gave us very useful advice during the visit. Our guide Ken was also very kind. We would have liked to stay longer, as the tour and attractions are well worth it.

Chris W

Family

Verified booking

Jan 2026

The shuttle bus ride from our Orlando hotel to the KSC was so much nicer than having to drive ourselves. It was a pleasant drive and some brekafast snacks were provided. Bonni (our driver) shared some of her knowledge about the center and which exhibits to focus on, such as Atlantis and the astronaur talk. She walked us through the stages of our visit and explained what to expect after the KSC bus tour concluded. With that knowledge we were much better prepared to make the most of our time, so it was well worth the incremental price adder above the standard KSC tour price.

Mavis E

Couple

Verified booking

Jan 2026

Very good guide on the bus to the venue. Did his talk in English and Spanish as there was Argentinian family also on the bus. Inside the venue we had an hour to look around and plan our day before the tour bus trip. Over 2 hours, Ken the guide very knowledgeable , seeing and actually going to all the historic sites from space exploration history. Standing under a Saturn 5 rocket, seeing the various capsules astronauts had lived in during the Apollo programme. Then seeing a space shuttle and learning how the space station was built. A day we'll never forget.

Access all prime exhibits with your ticket. Try the Shuttle Launch Simulator, walk under Saturn V, and even touch a piece of moon rock, plus enjoy a bonus $15 voucher for a bite at the café.

Venture on the KSC Explore Tour with a space maestro, unveiling lesser-known facts and pass by launch pads for once-in-a-lifetime photo ops.

Your driver-guide will ensure you have all your questions answered before you head inside the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

Enjoy convenient hotel pickups and drop-offs on comfortable AC vehicles with snacks for the ride.

Celebrate with the Holidays in Space show, where “Starflake” takes to the sky in an all-new drone show set to an original symphonic score, with hundreds of drones lighting up the night.

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

You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Clayton L
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Our guide, Ken, was just the most delightful and knowledgeable man. He and our driver, also Ken, went above and beyond to get us suuuper close to Artemis II on its transport platform and on a day when it was moving back to the VAB for repairs. Multiple moments on this tour that just choked me up and made me so proud to be an American. So glad I paid a little extra for this behind-the-gates tour - fantastic experience.
Aswin S
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
The small group experience was amazing. Hazle free pick up and drop off to your hotel. It was a great guide on the way. The explorer tour was worth and additional there was a rocket launch. Highly recommended.
Jose M
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Excellent tour, the driver was top notch, the meals were very good, the tour of the NASA facilities was impeccable, the guide Ken was excellent, highly recommended.
Eugene M
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Seeing the launch pad up close. Our tour guide was great, as was Bonni, our driver to and from our hotel. I would highly recommend!
John M
Group
Verified booking
2 days ago
Getting to see the Artemis on the launch pad was amazing. Access to the camera platform was cool.

A premium space adventure with expert guidance, exclusive perks, and behind-the-scenes access; tailored for curious explorers and space enthusiasts.

Getting started

Hotel pickup is included. Enjoy breakfast en route. Upon arrival, orientation is provided before ticket check and security screening.

What to expect

Kennedy Space Center

Visit major exhibits like Heroes & Legends, Atlantis, Shuttle Launch Simulator, and IMAX Theater.

Features

Guided behind-the-scenes tour: Visit the launch control room, Saturn V, shuttle pads, and more.

The Gantry at LC-39: Understand propulsion like a real engineer with the Rocket Engine Mock-Up, visit the hands-on interactive exhibits, and more.

Earth Science Display: Discover NASA’s ecological research.

Souvenir stop: Visit the largest space shop before departure, and use the $15 voucher to pick up a keepsake of your visit.

Your driver/guide brings you back to Orlando with snacks for the journey, making it the perfect way to end a day filled with stellar discoveries.

Kennedy Space Center

Monday	9:00am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Tuesday	9:00am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Thursday	9:00am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Friday	9:00am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Saturday	9:00am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Sunday	9:00am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:00pm

What to bring

Bring a camera to capture all of the amazing sights.

Visitors may bring backpacks and soft-sided coolers into the visitor complex.

Food and beverages packed in small, soft-sided coolers are permitted.

What's not allowed

Glass bottles or containers are not permitted.

No outside alcoholic beverages are permitted.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair accessible.

There are restaurants, restrooms, and souvenir shops available on-site.

Additional information

With your general admission ticket, you can visit the Gantry at LC-39, the newest attraction at the Kennedy Space Center.

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 is for the hotel pick-ups, snacks, and extra tickets included in comparison to standard bus tours to the Kennedy Space Center.

Maximum group size: 12

Pick-up will be on a sharing basis with other people in the group. This ticket does not include separate transportation.

For security, all bags are subject to search.

If your scheduled tour date becomes a rocket launch, please contact us, as regular packages may not be permitted (launch-dependent).

The Holidays in Space show takes place nightly at 6:50pm from December 21-30 (excluding Christmas Day) at the Rocket Garden.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the time of pick-up.

Please arrive at the pick-up point 10 minutes before the scheduled time to avoid any delays.

Bring valid photo ID proof for verification.

Please contact Gray Line Orlando in advance of the tour day to let them know where you are boarding the tour bus, as we don’t automatically stop at all locations. Phone or WhatsApp +1-407-522-5911, or email reservations@graylineorlando.com

Wait outside the pick-up point, as the guides will not go into lobbies or stores to look for you.

Pick-up points:

7am: Charley's Steakhouse Parkway Blvd - Kissimmee.

7:10am: Disney Swan Hotel (1190) Zone 4.

7:20am: Golden Corral Lake Buena Vista.

7:35am: Universal - Pacifica Ballroom at Royal Pacific.

7:50am: Avanti Palms Resort and Conference Center Orlando.

8:00am: ICON Park (Back of Complex below the Wheel).

Getting there

If you choose to reach Kennedy Space Center on your own, you will miss the tour guide-narrated bus journey from Central Florida.

You would be able to meet the tour guide upon arrival, and they would provide your admission and bus tour ticket, but you would have missed the guided transport.

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Note:

Late arrivals and people who miss their tour pick-up will be considered no-shows and will not be eligible for a refund.

The tour reservations have strict timings. If you are late, you will not be able to join the group or reschedule unless you pay for the activity again (subject to availability).