Guided Tours

Kennedy Space Center Small Group VIP Experience

4.2/5(977)

Dennis C

Couple

Verified booking

Aug 2026

This was a must do on anyone's bucket list. Totally blown away by the professionalism, excitment, and memories the VIP Tour provided. Our guide gave us so much information that you typically won't read about the space program. It simply amazed us. If this tour isn't on your bucket list, add it now.

Nelson P

Group

Verified booking

Jul 2026

We had a group of 11 people and were staying at a resort less than a mile from our pick-up location. The tour accommodated our request to pick us up from our resort so that we did not have to figure out a way to get to the original pick up location. Our driver, Kevin, was excellent and provided a ton of information and he recommended the order of attractions to visit to make the most of our day.

Steve P

Group

Verified booking

Jul 2026

We had a great time on our VIP KSC tour. FYI, this is a none guided tour. They drove us from our hotel and back, with snacks. However, our driver/guide was very informative. I would recommend you take a few notes on the map they give you in your snack bag. We followed his advice and it worked very well.....

Mike F

Couple

Verified booking

Jul 2026

The tour organized through Headout went absolutely smoothly. We were picked up at the hotel right on time, and the tour guide (Maurice?) was super nice and very entertaining. The Space Center is definitely worth a visit. Everything was very impressive, with a few "wow" moments.

Royce G

Family

Verified booking

Jun 2026

Our private ride over with Ismael was absolutely worth the price. Great driver, nice conversation, beautiful comfortable vehicle and nothing to think about. As for the space center itself, what an incredible tour. My ticket stated that the additional cost was only for the drive over and back. However, we did receive a small group guided VIP tour of the grounds that take you to areas not included in the GA ticket. It has been over 20 years since my first visit and so much has been added! WHAT A GREAT EXPERIENCE FOR OUR FAMILY OF 6. I would do it over and over again!

Cayden Q

Solo

Verified booking

Jun 2026

I'm a science teacher. My classes this year was following all of the Artemis 2 mission. So being able to see a lot of this stuff in person was absolutely magical!

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
Mike F
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026
The tour organized through Headout went absolutely smoothly. We were picked up at the hotel right on time, and the tour guide (Maurice?) was super nice and very entertaining. The Space Center is definitely worth a visit. Everything was very impressive, with a few "wow" moments.
Nelson P
Group
Verified booking
Jul 2026
We had a group of 11 people and were staying at a resort less than a mile from our pick-up location. The tour accommodated our request to pick us up from our resort so that we did not have to figure out a way to get to the original pick up location. Our driver, Kevin, was excellent and provided a ton of information and he recommended the order of attractions to visit to make the most of our day.
Steve P
Group
Verified booking
Jul 2026
We had a great time on our VIP KSC tour. FYI, this is a none guided tour. They drove us from our hotel and back, with snacks. However, our driver/guide was very informative. I would recommend you take a few notes on the map they give you in your snack bag. We followed his advice and it worked very well.....
Dennis C
Couple
Verified booking
Aug 2026
This was a must do on anyone's bucket list. Totally blown away by the professionalism, excitment, and memories the VIP Tour provided. Our guide gave us so much information that you typically won't read about the space program. It simply amazed us. If this tour isn't on your bucket list, add it now.
Molly B
Family
Verified booking
Jun 2026
The exhibits were put together nicely. I would've left 5 stars but some of the staff were unfriendly and it took us a long time to find the lockers as they aren't indicated on any map and the employee we asked didn't know where they were located.

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.

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).