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

09:00am - 05:00pm

Free cancellation

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

Guided tour

Hotel pickup

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards 2025 named KSC the #1 US attraction.

4.2/5

(924)

Maria

Nov 2025

Verified booking

5/5

this was a same group travelling to the Space centre, it truly was a memorible moment I was not very keen to begin with, but the trip down way amazing driver very imformative of Orlando. The bus driver once we arrive at Kennedy Space centre was very easy to understand, was very knowledgeable of NASA and what happens at the plant. Very good day :)

Rodolfo

Nov 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The VIP tour was the best, excellent service and punctual time we were picked up at the hotel, excellent attention from Mauricio who gave us recommendations before arriving at NASA to enjoy the place more, I highly recommend it.

Carlos

Aug 2025

Verified booking

4/5

We had a great day and Mauricio was a very good driver. He was very informative and entertaining and went above and beyond. We were disappointed with the quality of the snacks provided however which were very sugary, low quality and unhealthy and could really benefit from an upgrade. Apart from that everything was good thank you.

With this amazing journey through the science and history of NASA, you'll be over the moon!

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.

Find out what it feels like to walk on the moon through a special IMAX showing.

Walk in the rocket garden, touch a piece of moon rock, and walk under the Saturn V rocket.

Pose at the great Shuttle Launch Simulator, feeling the might of a real shuttle launch.

Join a space tour guide for a ride through the center on a KSC behind-the-scenes tour.

Use your $15 voucher for dining or souvenirs- the choice is yours.

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

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.

4.2
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What our guests say
Maria
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
this was a same group travelling to the Space centre, it truly was a memorible moment I was not very keen to begin with, but the trip down way amazing driver very imformative of Orlando. The bus driver once we arrive at Kennedy Space centre was very easy to understand, was very knowledgeable of NASA and what happens at the plant. Very good day :)
Rodolfo
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The VIP tour was the best, excellent service and punctual time we were picked up at the hotel, excellent attention from Mauricio who gave us recommendations before arriving at NASA to enjoy the place more, I highly recommend it.
Federico
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The shuttle launch experience was amazing and seeing both the saturn v rocket and the space shuttle Atlantis was breathtaking. Our guide was great, friendly and knowledgeable and the tour was on time and perfect.
Sebastian
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The trip to the Kennedy Space Center with the "Small Group VIP Experience" was a fantastic and wonderful day. The pickup right at our hotel in a minibus was very convenient and time-saving – and of course, the same goes for the return trip. Our driver and guide provided us with all sorts of useful information during the ride – not only general facts about NASA and the Kennedy Space Center, but also especially helpful tips about which sights and attractions are particularly worthwhile and how to get to them quickly and efficiently without wasting time. The Kennedy Space Center itself was breathtaking! It would almost be unfair to single out specific attractions since everything was truly worth seeing. My personal highlights were the real Saturn V rocket and the launch pads – but that was just the tip of the iceberg of highlights. I would book it again exactly the same way anytime.
Christiane
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Good value for money, pleasant return transport, guided tour by a very competent guide.

Your tour begins with a convenient hotel pickup and breakfast on the go. Head to the East Coast for a remarkable day exploring the Kennedy Space Center, one of Florida's most renowned attractions. At the visitor complex, you'll undergo orientation and visit highlights like the Heroes and Legends, the Atlantis exhibit (including the Shuttle Launch Simulator), and even make a stop at the IMAX theater.

At noon, grab some lunch and ride the KSC behind-the-scenes tour for a comprehensive look at the center's main highlights. Make use of your $15 voucher for dining or merchandise (the choice is yours). After riding past the launch control room, the Saturn V rocket, the shuttle launch pads, and more, you'll head to the largest space shop to pick up some souvenirs and displays. In the end, your driver/guide will take you back to Orlando with snacks for the ride back home.

Experience the Gantry at LC-39 – Kennedy Space Center’s newest highlight

Take your Kennedy Space Center visit to new heights with The Gantry at LC-39. This new experience features a rocket engine mock-up, hands-on exhibits, and a deep dive into Earth science, all part of the guided bus tour.

Kennedy Space Center

Monday	09:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:00pm
Tuesday	09:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:00pm
Wednesday	09:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:00pm
Thursday	09:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:00pm
Friday	09:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:00pm
Saturday	09:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:00pm
Sunday	09:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:00pm

Important 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.

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. Glass bottles or containers are not permitted. Beer is for sale at select locations, and no outside alcoholic beverages are permitted.

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.

Get Directions to Kennedy Space Center

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).