Kennedy Space Center Express from Orlando, Orlando

About this activity

You’ll be over the moon for this awesome look into the science and history of the Space Program. See how it feels to take off in a space shuttle by watching the 3D IMAX movie or riding the Shuttle Launch experience simulator. Have an encounter with an astronaut, touch a moon rock, see Space Shuttle Atlantis up-close and much, much more!

With our express option, you will meet the bus at our final meeting point and avoid the extra time on the bus in the morning. During the ride to the complex our knowledgable tour guides will give you all the needed information to ensure you are set up to enjoy a great day at the facility. Our guides are experts on the complex and can speak to you individually to make sure you visit the attractions you wish to see.

There is so much to do during the day at the space center, but don't forget to hit up the worlds largest space store for your souvenirs before you board the bus back to Central Florida in the late afternoon!

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 55 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Gray Line of Orlando

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional and Certified Guide on Bus
Included: Admission ticket to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Included: Bus Tour to the Saturn V Center at the Kennedy Space Center
Included: IMAX movies at the Visitor Center Complex
Included: Round-trip shared transfer from ICON 360 Plaza

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Not included: Admission on 'black out dates' due to special launch events

Itinerary

NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

8 hours Admission included

This visitor center is inspirational. Wander through a garden of rockets, encounter an astronaut, watch a 3D IMAX movie, touch a piece a moon rock, ride the shuttle launch experience simulator and see the Space Shuttle Atlantis up-close -these are just some of our teams favorite things to do.

The visitor center has so many options. We get you there for 9am, and you can spend the day exploring. On the bus ride over the tour guide will give you a lot of information to ensure you make the most out of your time.

Opened in summer 2022, Gateway: the deep space launch complex is a bold new attraction that explore the future of space travel what highlighting what is happening right now in the space program. With your commander steering the path, launch aboard one of four unique journeys through the solar system and beyond during an immersive ride. 'Journey to Mars' and you can immerse yourself in the future of space exploration.

The space center is always a highlight of a Florida trip.
Space Shuttle Atlantis

one hour Admission included

A ship like no other, the space shuttle launched like a rocket and landed like a glider while transporting astronauts to space and back for thirty years. Stand in awe of this American icon at Space Shuttle Atlantis®, permanent home of the orbiter. Explore shuttle missions that secured the future of Hubble Space Telescope and the International Space Station. Learn how to dock and land the shuttle with training simulators. Discover the legacy of NASA's Space Shuttle Program.
Apollo/Saturn V Center

2 hours Admission included

There are lots of exhibits at this center.......

Some of our favorites are -

Saturn V Rocket

Every human who stepped foot on the Moon launched from Kennedy Space Center atop a Saturn V rocket. Learn about the power of this rocket and imagine what it was like to launch into space on this massive machine.

The Apollo 8 Firing Room

Experience the thrill of the space race with the launch of Apollo 8. Watch history unfold in the Firing Room as the first crewed Saturn V mission blasts into space.

Exploring the Moon - and touching the moon rock!

Experience the wonder of the Apollo Moon landings through various interactive exhibits and artifacts. Seeing a real lunar module and touching an actual Moon rock are only a few of the ways you too can explore the Moon!
Heroes & Legends Featuring The U.S Astronaut Hall Of Fame

30 min Admission included

Celebrate the pioneers of NASA’s early space programs which inspired a nation to reach for the stars. Heroes & Legends, presented by Boeing®, also features the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We pick up at the rear of Icon Park facing Universal Blvd. Near the back entrance to the Icon ticket office, between the wheel and the garage. Free parking is available. Departure is 08:00AM.

End point

We pick up at the rear of Icon Park facing Universal Blvd. Near the back entrance to the Icon ticket office, between the wheel and the garage. Free parking is available. Departure is 08:00AM.

Using your ticket

Meet the bus at the REAR of ICON Park, near the base of the wheel, at 8:00am. We suggest arriving 10-15 minutes prior to this time.
Contact the supplier: [email protected] -- USA Local or Whats App # 407-522-5911 / USA Toll Free 1-800-537-0917
If your tour date becomes a launch date, please contact us. Some tickets will be blacked out and not have admission policies for select launches
Dress code is smart casual
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

The following items are not permitted at the KSCVC:

Firearms of any type (with or without a permit) and/or ammunition
Pepper/mace sprays
Knives of any size, box cutters or like items and/or sharp/pointed items including scissors or nail files

Additionally:

Coolers, luggage or other large bags are not permitted
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 and employees are actions taken as part of the increase in security and not part of a specific threat)

If any of the above items are discovered, you must surrender them to a Security Officer. Surrendered items will not be returned to you. Since all guests have to go through the metal detectors, please reduce the number of items you normally carry. Visitors could face delays entering the park as a result of the searches.

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Bring a camera to capture all of the amazing sights!
Visitors may bring backpacks and soft-sided coolers into the visitor complex. Food and beverages packed in small, soft-sided coolers are permitted.
Glass bottles or containers are not permitted.
For security, all bags are subject to search.
If your scheduled your date becomes a rocket launch please contact us, as regular packages may not be permitted (launch dependent).
Wheelchair accessible vehicles have to be arranged. Not all tour vehicles have wheelchair lifts/ramps so please contact vendor to notify in advance if needed.
Express bus service is guaranteed in the mornings, however in the afternoon it may not be the first drop off location.