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Space Center Houston: Interactive NASA Experience Plus City Tour
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650 Ratings
Houston
Embark on an interactive NASA experience at Space Center Houston, the official visitor center for NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Explore space artifacts, see real astronauts at work, and take a city tour of Houston.
Embark on an interactive NASA experience at Space Center Houston, the official visitor center for NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Explore space artifacts, see real astronauts at work, and take a city tour of Houston.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Houston City Tours - Start your tour at a Cowboy-themed Visitor Center, complete with Texas heritage artifacts and photo opportunities. In the waiting area, you’ll find a coffee shop and souvenirs.
- Discovery Green - See this beautiful urban park located in the heart of the GRB convention center area.
- Minute Maid Park - See the home of…
- Houston City Tours - Start your tour at a Cowboy-themed Visitor Center, complete with Texas heritage artifacts and photo opportunities. In the waiting area, you’ll find a coffee shop and souvenirs.
- Discovery Green - See this beautiful urban park located in the heart of the GRB convention center area.
- Minute Maid Park - See the home of the 2017 World Series Champions, the Houston Astros.
- Downtown Historic District Market Square - Discover this historic Old Union square - an old place for commerce, a new place for art.
- Tranquility Park - Built to commemorate the Apollo 11 moon landing in July 1969. It includes walkways, pools, and cylindrical water fountains.
- Downtown Aquarium - Place for an adventurous and immersive experience in dining and activities
- Sam Houston Park - Dedicated to the buildings and culture of Houston’s past. The park, which was the first to be established in the city, was developed on land purchased by former Mayor Sam Brashier in 1900.
- Space Center Houston - Lastly, make your way to Space Center Houston. Discover the exciting future and remarkable past of America’s human spaceflight program set among the largest collection of space artifacts in the southwestern United States. Also discover amazing new attractions.
Guided tram tour is included in your admission tickets.
What's Included
- Transportation to NASA Space Center and admission ticket
- Guided tram tour at Space Center
- 75-minute Houston city tour
- Tour map and orientation
- Transportation to NASA Space Center and admission ticket
- Guided tram tour at Space Center
- 75-minute Houston city tour
- Tour map and orientation
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Following your fantastic tour of Houston city, carry on the thrill with a trip to Space Center Houston, the official visitor center of NASA’s Johnson Space Center where an orientation tour awaits on a tram ride. Being one of the prime attractions in Houston, Space Center Houston features a variety of interactive displays ranging from space artifacts to…
Following your fantastic tour of Houston city, carry on the thrill with a trip to Space Center Houston, the official visitor center of NASA’s Johnson Space Center where an orientation tour awaits on a tram ride. Being one of the prime attractions in Houston, Space Center Houston features a variety of interactive displays ranging from space artifacts to a full-size rocket and space shuttle. Witness real astronauts at work at the NASA facility and engage yourself in the wonders of space exploration with amazing hands-on exhibits. Your day will also include a 75-minute open-top bus tour of Houston city before your visit.
- Driving time to and from the Space Center may vary due to high traffic and road construction (Space Center is 26+ miles from the city)
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark.
Location
1302 Dallas St
Dallas Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(650 Ratings)
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Marilyn_c
Dec 19, 2024
NASA ‘s Space Center in Houston - Good! NASA’s space center is amazing place to explored Space ship 🚀. Learning on Historical of the Space, Universe and Moon 🌖.
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Elaine
Dec 6, 2024
Visit if you can ! - The guy guiding the city tour was very knowledgeable and answered any questions travellers may have . The afternoon tour to NASA was on different transport, taking 35/40 mins to reach the Space centre. The centre is extremely interesting & well organised. Tours available of the Rocket park & Astronaut training facilities. We felt that the time allowed at the Space centre was sufficient to see most exhibits . A good day .
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Soonling_c
Nov 18, 2024
Houston city tour and NASA Space Centre Houston experience - Good city tour with interesting info from tour guide. Good careful driver. Pity it rained during the morning tour. As for the Soace Centre, it was a great experience seeing the rockets and viewing the many exhibits, past and present endeavours.
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Pamela_j
Nov 15, 2024
Wonderful trip to Nasa in Houston - The trip was brilliantly organized by the tour group: Houston City Tours. The shuttle bus was on time and we arrived at NASA quite quickly. We took the tram tours straight away, as they
can get very busy. My husband and I enjoyed the whole experience , especially Saturn 5 rocket. The Nasa centre also put on a wide variety of exhibits in the main hall-which were excellent.
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Seaside19218537505
Nov 7, 2024
Awesome! - Great value for must see attractions in Houston on a short trip! Tour guide and transportation were great. Space Centre was awesome.
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Lindseyd356
Dec 16, 2024
International Space Centre an interesting excursion suitable for adults, children etc - A very interesting excursion to see NASA International Space Centre. Lots to look at, read and trips sometimes at additional cost to see Control Centre, Astronauts Training Area etc.
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Bongo88
Dec 10, 2024
Not as “cool” as we expected. - Very interesting, but a bit disappointing that everything beyond the “basic” exhibition was an extra charge. Not as “cool” as we expected it to be. Some of the staff seemed less than happy to actually talk with guests…
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Manavdost
Dec 5, 2024
A must-visit for space enthusiasts - Our visit to the NASA Space Center in Houston, TX, was an overall enjoyable experience. We arrived shortly after it opened for the day to ensure we could reserve a spot on one of the three tram tours. The center is a fantastic destination, especially for those fascinated by space exploration. The exhibits were impressive and provided valuable insights into the history and future of space travel.
However, navigating the center proved challenging due to inadequate signage. Without the help of a tour guide, we struggled to locate various areas. Unfortunately, the staff was not very helpful either. When I inquired about the day's film shows, I was directed to the theater, only to find the area barricaded and inaccessible. Seeking further assistance, I approached an elderly staff member who took me back to the Help Desk, where another staff member informed us that no shows were being held that day, though it was mentioned in their brochure. This miscommunication wasted a frustrating 30 minutes of our time.
The Mission Control tram (White) tour felt overhyped and left much to be desired. The primary feature was a replay of the Apollo 11 moon landing video, highlighting the last few minutes before touchdown—content already widely available in the public domain. The experience would have been far more engaging if a guide had walked us through the various screens in the control room, explaining their significance in real-time operations.
To fully explore the center and appreciate all its exhibits, dedicating an entire day is essential. While there were some logistical drawbacks, the Space Center remains a must-visit for space enthusiasts.
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Ah_l
Nov 25, 2024
No tram seats - Missed the astronaut training and mission control, the main purpose of my trip. All seats were booked. Viator should advise about this in their ad.
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Mobile742836
Nov 25, 2024
Sad - Booked for 2 tours, turned out needed a reservation for the second tour. We were not given notice of a need to have a reservation. Paid for the second tour. Not cool.
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