Tour the Kennedy Space Center and NASA up close.

Each guided NASA Up Close tour is narrated by a space program expert, who shares in-depth and often little-known space facts during the 90-minute "mission" past the following areas: Space Shuttle Launch Pads A and B, The International Space Station Center, The Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), Shuttle Landing Facility, Crawler Transporter and Crawlerway.

You've seen photos of Kennedy Space Center's renowned launch pads. Now, you can visit this special site and more in person during the new special interest tour, NASA Up Close.

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Kennedy Space Center NASA Up-Close Tour & Visitor Complex Admission Ticket Length: approximately 2 to 3 hours  Prices - including tax Our Adult Retail Rate: $67.54 Our Adult Internet Rate: $62.54 Savings: $5.00 Our Child Rate (3 to 11): $45.58 Child - Free (under 3): $0.00 Time: daily at 9:40 am, 10:00 am, 10:20 am, 10:40 am, 11:00 am, 11:20 am, 12:50 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:20 pm, 1:40 pm, 2:00 pm, and 2:20 pm - Kennedy Space Center opens at 9:00 am  Summary: Tour does not provide hotel pick-up. Rates include 6% sales tax. PLEASE NOTE: You must have your E-Ticket to take this tour, or you will be charged again with no refund. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-838-8915. This tour includes Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Admission. ** You will receive an E-Ticket for your tour/activity. We attempt to provide your E-Ticket within 72 hours (if your tour/activity is in less than 10 days). If your tour/activity is within the next 72 hours, your E-Ticket will be processed as quickly as possible. You will need to print your E-Ticket at www.reserve123.com/tickets; you must have your E-Ticket, or you will be charged again with no refund. There is a $3.95 processing fee per order. This is a flat fee regardless of the number of tickets or tours purchased on an order.

Where is the Space Shuttle assembled and launched? How does it land? Where do Astronaut crews prepare and train? These are a few of the questions we'll answer on this intriguing guided tour through NASA's Space Shuttle program.

You'll visit KSC's industrial area to see NASA headquarters, and get the closest possible to the Space Shuttle launch pads. Plus, you'll visit KSC's landing facilities, the massive Vehicle Assembly Building, NASA's gigantic Crawler Transporters and the International Space Station Center, where technicians assemble actual components to be launched into space.

Limited seating and departure times. Number of daily departures vary based on operational requirements. First departure at 9:50 am. Last departure is at 1:50 pm daily. Runs approx. 120 minutes. Total tour time with regular KSC tour is approximately 2.5 - 3 hours.

The tour includes a souvenir pin and information kit.

All tour participants 18 and older must present photo identification prior to embarking on the tour.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Admission Ticket Description:

This day at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex includes the Kennedy Space Center Tour of NASA's Launch Headquarters, two IMAX films, all shows and exhibits, and a visit to the Astronaut Hall of Fame. The tour includes stops at the four-story LC-39 Observation Gantry where you get a bird's eye view of the Space Shuttle launch pads and parts of the world's busiest space launch facility.

The second tour stop is the acclaimed Apollo/Saturn V Center, where you will walk beneath a massive Saturn V rocket, relive Neil Armstrong's first steps on the moon, and experience the thunderous rumble of a Saturn V moon rocket lift off.

Your day continues with IMAX movie screenings of "The Dream is Alive," where you experience life in space, or "Space Station 3-D," which takes you on a virtual trip to the International Space Station in a fully immersive big-screen environment.

You may also enjoy the many other shows and exhibits at the Visitor Complex, including a chance to meet a real astronaut at the Astronaut Encounter Show, and enjoy the zany live-action show "Mad Mission to Mars 2025."

The day is topped off with a visit to the Astronaut Hall of Fame, located at the entrance to the Kennedy Space Center. This attraction features the world's largest collection of personal astronaut mementos, historic spacecraft, one-of-a-kind space legacies, and hands-on activities. You may site in a mission control console, take a virtual moonwalk, feel the pull of 4 Gs in the G-Force Simulator, and land a Space Shuttle.

This ticket alllows you to do everything in one day or break up your Kennedy Space Center experience over two consecutive days.

Hours of Operation

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is open at 9:00 am every day of the year, except December 25 and certain launch days. Daily closing time varies during the year, but is never any earlier than 5:00 pm. The Astronaut Hall of Fame is open from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Kennedy Space Center is located on the Atlantic Ocean in Cape Canaveral - 45 minutes east of Orlando.

Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour

Runs approximately 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Tours start at 10:00 am and run continuously every 15 minutes. Last tour departs as early as 2:15 pm at some times in the year. There are two stops along the way, the LC-39 Observation Gantry and the Apollo/Saturn V Center.

Attractions at Kennedy Space Center

John Glenn, Neil Armstrong, Sally Ride and Jim Lovell are just a few names of the brave men and women that have launched into space from Kennedy Space Center, and now it's your turn to become a part of the space program. Your full day of exploration includes real space hardware, authentic attractions, inspiring exhibits and hands-on experiences that will make KSC the highlight of your Florida vacation.

The incredible accomplishments of the Apollo moon program return to life in the amazing Apollo/Saturn V Center. In back-to-back IMAX® theaters, you'll feel the thrill of space exploration on five-story screens as you "float" right alongside NASA Astronauts. On our guided tours into exclusive areas, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at Kennedy Space Center's working space flight facilities.

Strap in and experience interactive space flight simulators at the Astronaut Hall of Fame. Touch a real piece of Mars, see gigantic rockets, board the Space Shuttle Explorer and much more.

Interesting Notes:
~ Meet face-to-face with one of the few who have flown in space, "live" at the Astronaut Encounter
~ Touch a piece of Mars at the Exploration in the New Millennium
~ A chance to see the actual space shuttle and launch pads from the L39 Observation Gantry. ~ See a Space Shuttle model on a scale of 1:1
~ Kennedy Space Center NASA Bus Tour with stops at the International Space Station, the Observation Gantry to see the launch pads, and the Saturn V exhibit area
~ Unlimited access to the Visitors Complex exhibits such as IMAX Space Films, Rocket Garden, Robot Scouts, Universe Theater, Astronaut Encounter, Exploration in the New Millennium, Early Space Exploration, Nature and Technology

In the summer and fall, dress light, wear sunblock, and wear comfortable shoes. In the Winter and Spring, wear layered clothing.

Meals are not included. but there are plenty of places to eat at the Kennedy Space Center.

We also offer a Kennedy Space Center Tour with transportation from Orlando to Cape Canaveral and return.

Tour does not provide hotel pick-up. Rates include 6% sales tax. PLEASE NOTE: You must have your E-Ticket to take this tour, or you will be charged again with no refund. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-838-8915. This tour includes Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Admission.

Kennedy Space Center Tours is an independent ticket seller and is not affiliated with NASA, Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, or Delaware North Companies.