Kennedy Space Center Discovery Day Tour (Bus)

4.5 stars 57 reviews

5.0 starsAn excellent day trip. Kennedy Space Centre is a fascinating place. the timings of this tour were good, and the guide was extremely helpful. Reviewed by:Karen C.,
Australia, August 2010
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"A Personal Encounter with the Final Frontier!"

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Take a guided tour of the Kennedy Space Center, with transportation from Orlando included! On a full-day trip from Orlando, visit NASA's Launch Headquarters, the new Shuttle Launch Experience, both IMAX films, all shows, all exhibits & the Astronaut Hall of Fame. Roundtrip transportation by bus from select Orlando locations included. Upgrade options are available to make the most of your Kennedy Space Center visit.

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Information

Operates:April - October: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday. November - March: Monday and Saturday.

Location:Orlando

Region:Florida

Duration:11.5 hours approximately

Tour Code:ORL-B0057

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Starts:Free pickup at select Orlando locations between 6:30am - 7:40am approximately. Tour starts at approximately 7:40am.

Ends:Free return to pickup locations approximately 11.5 hours after tour start time.

Meals Buffet included if Dine with an Astronaut tour option selected

BenefitsTour the headquarters of the NASA space program at the Kennedy Space Center.

Tips

Summer/Fall:In warm weather, dress light, wear sunblock and comfortable shoes.

Winter/Spring:In cool weather, wear layered clothing to ensure comfort.

Payment Details

When do we pay?This product requires a Pre-Payment by credit card. A voucher will be sent to you via email. Just print it off and follow the instructions.

Cancellation Policy

  • If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
  • If you cancel between 6 and 3 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 per cent cancellation fee.
  • If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 per cent cancellation fee.

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Kennedy Space Center Discovery Day Tour (Bus)

Starpoints:

  • Complimentary pickup and return included from select Orlando locations.
  • Embark on a guided tour of the Visitor Complex at the Kennedy Space Center.
  • Stop at the 4-story LC-39 Observation Gantry, where you'll get a bird’s eye view of the Space Shuttle launch pads.
  • Walk beneath the massive Saturn V rocket, relive Neil Armstrong's first steps on the moon & more at the Apollo/Saturn V Center.
  • Enjoy IMAX movie screenings of "Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D" or "Space Station 3-D."
  • Meet a real astronaut at the Astronaut Encounter Show and enjoy the zany live-action show "Mad Mission to Mars 2025."
  • Strap in for this authentic simulation, replicating the sights, sounds & feelings of a shuttle launch!
  • Visit the new U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame to see the world's largest collection of personal astronaut mementos.
  • Try your hand at a mission control console, take a virtual moonwalk, feel the pull of 4 Gs in the G-Force Simulator & land the Space Shuttle!
  • Bring your camera for out-of-this-world photo opportunities!

Tour Options

This tour / activity has the following tour options. Click the "Check Availability" button to select a travel date and confirm availability for your preferred tour option.

Admission Only

  • Price from USD $88.99
  • Admission ticket to Kennedy Space Center with transport from Orlando. Includes MAX Films, all shows & exhibits, Astronaut Hall of Fame, Kennedy Space Center Tour of NASA's Launch Headquarters
  • Code: ADONLY

Dine with an Astronaut

  • Price from USD $118.99
  • Admission ticket & "Dine with an Astronaut" for the chance to meet a member of NASA's Astronaut Corps while enjoying a delicious meal
  • Code: DWAST

Ultimate Space Pass

  • Price from USD $124.99
  • Entry ticket, "Dine with an Astronaut" & Discover KSC:Today & Tomorrow Tour, Space Shuttle launch pads, Vehicle Assembly Building, crawler-transporters, International Space Station Processing Facility
  • Code: USPASS

Kennedy Space Center Discovery Day Tour (Bus)

Description

Let us pick you up from select Orlando locations for your day at the Kennedy Space Center! Listen to expert narration from our knowledgeable guides as we stop at the 4-story LC-39 Observation Gantry, where you'll get a bird's eye view of the Space Shuttle launch pads. 

Then, stop at the Apollo/Saturn V Center to walk beneath the massive Saturn V rocket, to relive Neil Armstrong's first steps on the moon & to experience the thunderous rumble of a Saturn V moon rocket lift-off.

Next, enjoy IMAX movie screenings of "Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D," presented and narrated by Tom Hanks, or "Space Station 3-D, which will take you on a virtual trip to the International Space Station. 

See the 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." 

Check out the new Shuttle Launch Experience, an incredible journey of vertically launching into space and orbiting Earth aboard the Space Shuttle. You are a "crew member" - strap in for this authentic simulation, replicating the sight, sound & feel of a shuttle launch! 

Finally, visit the new U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, located at the entrance to 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. 

Try your hand at a mission control console, take a virtual moonwalk, feel the pull of 4 Gs in the G-Force Simulator & land the Space Shuttle before returning to Orlando! 

Tour Options:

  • Choose Admission Only
  • Add on the popular "Dine with an Astronaut" and have the chance to meet a member of NASA's Astronaut Corps while enjoying a delicious meal.
  • Go for the Ultimate Space Pass, including all of the above plus the NASA Up-Close Tour for up-close views of the Space Shuttle launch pads, Vehicle Assembly Building, massive crawler-transporters and a special stop at the International Space Station Processing Facility.
  • Tickets to view a launch are not included with these tour options and must be purchased separately

Kennedy Space Center Discovery Day Tour (Bus)

Pickup Locations

  • Howard Johnson Maingate West
  • Best Western Lakeside
  • Howard Johnson Maingate East
  • Ramada Eastgate
  • All Star Music Resort
  • Cirque Du Soleil
  • Comfort Inn LBV
  • Holiday Inn I-Drive
  • Quality Inn I-Drive
  • Sizzler South I-Drive
  • International Resort
Security Information

Due to the military action being taken abroad, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has increased security on property. As of this time, the following items are not permitted at the Visitor Complex:
  • Firearms of any type (with or without a permit)
  • Ammunition (live or spent)
  • Pepper/mace sprays
  • Knives of any size
  • Box cutters or like items
  • Nail clippers with knife blades
  • Any other sharp/pointed items, including pointed scissors or nail files

    Additionally:
  • Coolers, luggage or other large bags are not permitted through the front gate.
  • All bags, purses and other items will be opened and inspected at the Visitor Complex. (Procedures to search all bags carried into the complex by visitors & employees are actions taken as part of the increase in security and not part of a specific threat to our facilities.)

    If any of the above items are discovered, you will be asked to return them to your tour vehicle. If you choose not to return the items to your tour vehicle, you must surrender them to a Security Officer. Surrendered items will not be returned to you.
  • Reviews & ratings from fellow travelers

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    Reviews 1-10 of 57
    5.0 stars

    An excellent day trip. Kennedy Space Centre is a fascinating place. the timings of this tour were good, and the guide was extremely helpful.

    Reviewed by: Karen C., Australia, August 2010

    5.0 stars

    We were blessed with GREAT weather. The bus ride and driver/guide was terrific. We highly recommend this tour. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

    Reviewed by: Leslie T., USA, July 2010

    5.0 stars

    A thoroughly professional and informative tour. We enjoyed it immensely.

    Reviewed by: Anonymous, Australia, June 2010

    5.0 stars

    just one word fantastic

    Reviewed by: JERRY N., USA, May 2010

    5.0 stars

    Our driver was awesome. She had a great sense of humour and she shared tips on how best to enjoy our stay at Kennedy. The astrounaut hall of fame stop before we got to kennedy was also an amazing surprise. My husband loved the ride there and the information and displays were great, a definite stop worth the early morning.

    Reviewed by: D Z., Canada, April 2010

    5.0 stars

    The Kennedy Space Center Tour was absolutely fabulous! The bus picked us up at the exactly the time stated. The bus itself was comfortable and the driver knowledgeable. The tour itself was thorough and very enjoyable. We felt so proud to be Americans after having visited the Kennedy Space Center!

    Reviewed by: SUE M., USA, March 2010

    5.0 stars

    Great, they do such an excellent job showing and telling from the bus drivers to the interpative persons and shows. What an incredable experience Thaks

    Reviewed by: George P., Canada, March 2010

    5.0 stars

    It was a wonderful time!

    Reviewed by: Christian S., Brazil, March 2010

    5.0 stars

    We thoroughly enjoyed this tour & would highly recommend it to others. Our guide was personable & knowledgeable and took good care of us. He made the day even more interesting by sharing all kinds of interesting facts. The bus was comfy & gorgeous. We packed as much as we could into the day & followed our guides helpful advice on how to plan the day. There was tons to see & do, it was a lot of fun & an amazing learning experience. Visiting the Kennedy Space Center was very inspiring, we would love to go back & catch all the things we werent able to fit in. A must-see for Florida tourists!!

    Reviewed by: Angela B., Canada, February 2010

    5.0 stars

    It was not rushed and at our most convenient flow rate. The commentary was very good and driver plus Tour Guides were most willing to answer any questions we had. If only we could have another day in Orlando we could have come in again for no extra charges. Please maintain the standards. Thank you very much.

    Reviewed by: RUPEN C., New Zealand, January 2010

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