Activity Details
This is an in-depth tour of the Space Center Houston which is the most popular tourist destination in Houston. Your private guide is a real rocket scientist and an experienced space expert who will explain everything you see and answer all of your questions in a way you will easily understand. The tour provides an extraordinary opportunity to learn about the history, current programs and future plans for space exploration. This is where NASA trains the astronauts and operates the US human space exploration programs. You will see the actual hardware used to fly our astronauts into space, touch a moon rock, go inside a space station, go inside the Space Shuttle, visit Mission Control and tour the massive Saturn V rocket used to fly to the moon.
This interesting and fun tour is suitable for all ages - seniors, youth and children mature enough to enjoy the wonders of space flight.
Face masks are optional and social distancing is encouraged.
Itinerary
Details: - Meet outside the main entrance and receive admission tickets.
- View an excellent introduction to NASA's vision for human space flight.
- Visit the Starship Gallery, touch a real moon rock and walk through an actual space station. These are the real spacecraft that carried NASA astronauts into space.
- Go inside the Space Shuttle at Independence Plaza. Your guide worked on this engineering marvel for 17 years.
- A break for lunch and drinks at the "Zero G" Dinner.
Duration: 2 hour(s)
Admission Ticket Included
Details: - Take a tram ride through the NASA Johnson Space Center. - Visit either the Mission Control facility or the Astronaut Training Facility. - Visit the Rocket Park, including a guided walk tour of an actual Saturn V rocket that launched the Apollo astronauts to the moon. It's really impressive.
Duration: 2 hour(s)
Admission Ticket Included
Details: - The tram ride will return you to the main visitors center. - You will have some personal time after the guided tour ends for souvenir shopping and wandering around the spacesuits and spacecraft on your own.
Duration: 2 hour(s)
Admission Ticket Included
Duration: 2 hour(s)
Admission Ticket Included
Details: - Take a tram ride through the NASA Johnson Space Center. - Visit either the Mission Control facility or the Astronaut Training Facility. - Visit the Rocket Park, including a guided walk tour of an actual Saturn V rocket that launched the Apollo astronauts to the moon. It's really impressive.
Duration: 2 hour(s)
Admission Ticket Included
Details: - The tram ride will return you to the main visitors center. - You will have some personal time after the guided tour ends for souvenir shopping and wandering around the spacesuits and spacecraft on your own.
Duration: 2 hour(s)
Admission Ticket Included
Inclusions
- Dedicated Services of a Real Space Expert as your Tour Guide
- General Admission Tickets with NASA/JSC Tram Tour
Exclusions
- Parking Fees
- You will be on your own for transportation to/from the Space Center Houston
- The "Zero G Diner" offers a wide selection of lunch items and drinks. Typical cost is around $10 per person. You can pay with credit cards or cash.
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs
Change & Refund Policies
- Free cancellation at or before 00:00 at least 1 day before the date of use
- Cancellations made after 00:00 at least 1 day before the date of use will incur a cancellation fee of 100%
- Partial cancellation of this booking is not permitted
How to Use It
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Your voucher will be sent to your email after your booking is confirmed. Please check the usage instructions on your voucher for more info about how to use it
- Any traveler groups not mentioned in the booking options are not applicable for voucher use.
Activity Essentials
Traveller Information
Adult: Age 3–64
Infant: Age 1–2
Important Information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
