NASA Space Center Houston Ticket + Transport & Tunnel Tour

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About this activity

Save on Space Center Houston Tickets & Transportation + Free Houston Tunnel Tour! Experience two of Houston’s top attractions in one best-value combo.

Enjoy General Admission to NASA Space Center Houston plus convenient round-trip transportation from Downtown Houston. Located 25+ miles from central Houston, Space Center Houston is typically a 45–60 minute drive. Arrive near opening time and enjoy approximately 5 hours to explore at your own pace. Discover NASA favorites including Independence Plaza, International Space Station, Rocket Park, Artemis, Mission Mars, spacecraft, moon rocks and tram experiences.

Then return Downtown for a complimentary Houston Tunnel Tour inside the largest downtown pedestrian tunnel system in the United States. See Houston’s award-winning architecture and iconic landmarks, including Texas’ tallest building, an original Houston skyscraper and one of Houston’s oldest surviving banks.

One booking. Two unforgettable Houston experiences. Maximum value.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 11 people
People per booking: 1–15
Written guide: German, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, Malay, Greek, Cantonese, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Czech, Arabic, Vietnamese, Thai, Ukrainian, Japanese, Persian, Polish, Romanian, Hebrew, Turkish, Dutch
Guide: English
Operated by: Astroville Tours & Houston Charter Transportation

Ages: Children (0–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Access into iconic Houston skyscraper lobbies
Included: Guided 1-hour Tunnel Tour inside Houston's tunnel system
Included: Skip the long lines at the busy entrance gate with your professional driver (as applicable)
Included: Round-Trip Transport from meeting point to NASA Space Center in a Mercedes/Ford Shuttle or black SUV
Included: General Admission (GA) ticket into the NASA Space Center
Included: Tip Sheet to maximize your NASA experience & booking free trams per Space Center's availability
Included: 5 hours to explore the NASA Space Center at own freedom

Not included

Not included: Food / Optional Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

5 min

Please meet for check-in outside the Bank of America Tower (Capitol St. side) about 5 minutes before your departure time. Look for NASA shuttle to arrive in front of the giant, colorful Miro sculpture.
Space Center Houston

5 hours Admission included

Travelers will have about 5 hours to explore and enjoy the NASA Space Center at their own freedom before being picked up at the Space Center's front entrance / drop-off point. There is a 15-minute pick-up window.

The Space Center has a wonderful mix of interactive, family-friendly exhibits including the amazing Independence Plaza, International Space Station, Rocket Park, Life on Mars, Artemis and must-do Tram tours!
Stop 3

Passing by

After travelers enjoy 5 hours at the NASA Space Center, our Mercedes Shuttle typically will depart from the NASA Space Center entrance to return all travelers back to the original downtown meeting location at the Bank of America Tower for a restroom break if necessary before starting the 1-hour Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston.
Downtown Tunnels

1 h 15 min Admission included

Visit multiple historical and artistic sections of Downtown Houston's tunnels as well as the corporate buildings that lie on top of them including some of the tallest buildings in Texas, the oldest bank in Houston, the original skyscraper in Texas, and the most award-winning building in the state. Following the conclusion of the tunnel tour portion, travelers will depart to the Space Center Houston.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Using your ticket

SHUTTLE PICK-UP POINT: Bank of America Tower 800 Capitol Street, Houston, TX 77002.

Please meet 5 minutes before departure outside in front of the colorful Joan Miro art piece across from the Bank of America Tower's exit doors on Capitol Street.

IMPORTANT:

Please make sure to arrive on time. Failure to arrive on time may result in a postponed activity subject to availability or an abandoned activity if we do not hear back before the start time.
For guests who did NOT book the Mission Control Tram (add-on tour) with their original combo booking, you can still reserve this optional add-on experience at least 48 - 72 hours in advance by visiting the following site: https://www.astrovilletours.com/service-page/add-on-historic-mission-control-tram?referral=service_list_widget
If you have any trouble locating the shuttle by the scheduled departure time, please call our dispatch unit at 713-469-2365.
Water, electronics, small packaged snacks, and backpacks are generally permitted onboard and inside the Space Center.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
SHUTTLE PICK-UP POINT: Bank of America Tower, 800 Capitol St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
To book the optional Mission Control Tram add-on tour, choose the MISSION CONTROL upgraded combo or please contact us at least 48 - 72 hours in advance to purchase tickets (LIMITED AVAILABILITY).
Guests will be taken to the NASA Space Center first and do the Tunnel Tour following their return from NASA.
Tram Tours at the Space Center are subject to availability determined by NASA dependent on seasonal & staffing factors.
In the event of bad weather, travelers may opt to reschedule for another date free of charge at their own discretion.
The NASA Historic Mission Control tram tour included with select packages is non-refundable and can be cancelled by NASA due to inclement weather.
The 1-hour Tunnel Tour may be unavailable due to federal holidays and/or inclement weather. In this event, travelers will be offered a partial refund or option to do the extended 2-hour tunnel tour for an available date.
Failure to arrive on time may result in a postponed tour subject to tour availability or an abandoned tour if we do not hear from you in advance of the scheduled start time.
Children below age of 6 are welcome to join the tour but require their own valid ticket.
Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility or require frequent stops

Options

Tunnel/NASA + MISSION CONTROL

NASA Tunnel + MISSION CONTROL: Includes our NASA Ticket & Transport along with Historic Mission Control Tram (add-on) boarding ticket and 1-hour Tunnel Tour
Standard Tunnel/NASA Ticket