Guided Tours

Kennedy Space Center Tickets with Guided Explore Tour

Visitors exiting a tour bus at Kennedy Space Center, greeted by a guide.

Kennedy Space Center tour bus parked near space shuttle exhibit.

NASA globe sculpture at Kennedy Space Center with space shuttle in background.

Visitors taking a selfie at Kennedy Space Center with NASA building in the background.

Open today

9:00am - 5:00pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Guided tour

Transfers available

Pickup available

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

4.5/5

(5,977)

Robin

Jan 2026

Verified booking

The bus tour was excellent. Our driver, Ken, and our guide Ken, we're both very considerate, very knowledgeable, and very pleasant to deal with. The venues that we visited on the property were excellent. We went to the orbit café, and the food was terrific, but their management of people was less than desirable. You place your order on a kiosk and there are signs that tell you if your order is ready. Those signs never changed. One side had low numbers and one had high numbers, so with order 723. I stood on the high side after an hour wait my order showed up on the low side. Somehow people management needs to improve. Overall, I'm not letting that spoil my day KSC is amazing

Mary

Jan 2026

Verified booking

We bought our tickets online. We had the best experience from the moment we arrived in the parking lot. Lots of spots to park, very easy to get in the park. We had a guided tour for 10am. We had plenty of time to find our spot in line. Ken the tour guide was super friendly with assuring us a wonderful day on his bus. Quesadently the bus driver's name was Ken too. He was sweet and comical making our trip a pleasure. We learned so much about the astronauts, space crafts, workmanship and knowledge. The Kennedy Space Center grounds are kept spotless and the staff workers friendly. I plan on going back when I'm in the area.

Stephen

Mar 2026

Verified booking

Enrolled for the guided explorer tour from 12.30. Without knowing more, we showed up at 11:45 in time for our tour. The tour was EXCELLENT, lasting 2 hours but there is so much to see over & above the tour, that U really need to spend all day there to get thru all of the exhibitions, rides & displays. Can't rate the place highly enough. Loved it & was able to finish our tour with a Space X rocket launch, which we didn't know about until our tour guide told us - so we drove to Titusville & watched the launch across the water, as recommended by our guide.

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.

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.

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

Holidays in Space show

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
Stephen
Mar 2026
Verified booking
Enrolled for the guided explorer tour from 12.30. Without knowing more, we showed up at 11:45 in time for our tour. The tour was EXCELLENT, lasting 2 hours but there is so much to see over & above the tour, that U really need to spend all day there to get thru all of the exhibitions, rides & displays. Can't rate the place highly enough. Loved it & was able to finish our tour with a Space X rocket launch, which we didn't know about until our tour guide told us - so we drove to Titusville & watched the launch across the water, as recommended by our guide.
Jessica
Mar 2026
Verified booking
The tickets from Headout were easy to validate at the front of the complex and the Exolore Tour was well worth the upgrade! We had a tour guide who had been working for or with NASA for over 50yrs and so we got so many great insights. The extra stops not available in some of the other tours/options were also a great opportunity to immerse ourselves in the experience. The staff at KSC were also extremely pleasant and helpful. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we upgraded to annual passes so we could go back throughout the year.
David
Mar 2026
Verified booking
This tour was "out of this world!!" Captain Sean was amazing...it is clear he was a SpaceXpert. He was friendly, funny, and informative. The lenght of the tour was perfect and took us took place far beyond the galaxy. Each stop was unique and clearly important to the space program. The "authentic" nature of the stops and artifacts made the tour even more special. I felt like I was invited to a NASA family picnic for a few hours and the potato salady was great! Thanks! Looking forward to coming back soon!
Lisa
Mar 2026
Verified booking
We took the guided explorer tour and it was wonderful. It was informative and we were able to get somewhat close to certain launch pads. All of the other exhibitions were great. There is so much to see. I'm glad we bought a two-day ticket. One thing that could be improved is the food in the cafe. By the time you get your food and find a place to sit, your food ends up being cold, especially the french fries.
David
Mar 2026
Verified booking
I booked for the wrong day and immediately realized it and tried to correct it. Even though I was just trying to change my ticket to the following day, Headput wouldn't let me do it. Both days were weekdays with low crowds so it should've been easy to switch but they wouldn't allow it. Other than that, the space center was awesome.

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.

Kennedy Space Center

Monday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Tuesday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Thursday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Friday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Saturday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Sunday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm

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.

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 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.

Ticket redemption point

Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.