Astroville Tunnel Tour & NASA Space Center Ticket/Transportation
Overview
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Save money on both admission tickets & round-trip transportation to the NASA Space Center Houston and maximize your time in the Space City on our complimentary walking Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston.
With this best-value combo experience, enjoy General Admission tickets and Round-trip Transportation to the NASA Space Center which is a 35 - 60 minute ride from the center of Houston. Arrive within an hour of the Space Center gates opening and enjoy a wonderful mix of exhibits including the amazing Independence Plaza, International Space Station, Rocket Park, Life on Mars, Artemis and trams! All guests will have about 5 hours to explore the Space Center at own freedom before boarding the shuttle back to Downtown Houston.
On our complimentary tour, walk inside the largest downtown tunnel system in the United States and stop for photos alongside Houston's award-winning architecture including the tallest building in Texas, original Texas skyscraper, and oldest existing bank in Houston.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
To book the optional Mission Control tram tour in advance, please contact us to purchase tickets (limited availability).
On holiday & busy weeks, 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.
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.
In the event of bad weather, travelers may opt to reschedule for another date free of charge at their own discretion.
9:00 AM Tours may be pushed back to 10:00 AM in accordance with NASA's later opening time during non-peak season
Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility or require frequent stops
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Please meet 10 minutes before the start time on the bottom floor or "tunnel-level" of the Bank of America Tower (800 Capitol Street, Houston, TX 77002) for check-in as well as bathroom/coffee opportunity before starting the tunnel tour portion. Please feel free to occupy the seating nearby the Boomtown Coffee Shop if your group arrives early.
Downtown Tunnels
Visit multiple historical and artistic sections of Downtown Houston's tunnels as well as the corporate buildings that lie on top of them including the tallest building 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. * Please note that on busy Holiday weeks, guests will be taken to the NASA Space Center first and do the Tunnel tour following their return from NASA. *
What‘s Included
Access into iconic Houston skyscraper lobbies
Guided air-conditioned walking city tour inside Houston's tunnel system
Round-Trip Transport from meeting point to NASA Space Center in a Mercedes/Ford Shuttle or black SUV
Tips on maximizing NASA experience and booking free tram tours based on NASA's availability
General Admission (GA) ticket into the NASA Space Center
5 hours to explore the NASA Space Center at own freedom
Optional Ticket for Historic Mission Control Tour (please contact us at least 72 hours to purchase)
Options
Standard Tunnel/NASA Ticket
Reviews
39 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Vanessa was spectacular...
Dave R,,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Vanessa was absolutely tremendous and brilliant. One, if not the best tour guide I have ever had on any tour.
A great day underground and in space
Sheridan H,,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tunnel tour had many fascinating insights into Houston’s history and architecture, all delivered with a fun and quirky twist. Our visit to the Space Center was just as impressive. Everything from the transfer to the entry was seamless and well-coordinated. We received some smart, time-saving tips that helped us make the most of our visit, and our return to Houston was right on schedule. All in all, this was one of the best day tours we’ve ever experienced—both informative and enjoyable.
Amazing tour!
Andre R,,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tunnels were the highlight of our day-tour. Visiting Nasa we knew it was going to be amazing. But wasn't expecting to learn and see so much about the Houston's historic tunnels. Such a good additional to the Nasa tour. Our guide Diana was so passionate about the tunnels and having her guiding us through was a blessing. After that we got to be dropped off at Nasa Center and an amazing experience. Make sure to book the Mission Control tour (add-on), it's worth it. The shuttle was clean and nice. We had a movie playing during the drive to and from Nasa.
Retired
Esther H,,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our Vanessa our tour guide was amazing and provided lots of helpful information for our tours. Everthing was on schedule and planned exactly perfect. The exhibits and tram service was great. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Houston's Tunnels
Ian A,,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The Tunnel experience was so unexpected. A truly unique way of life for the people working in the Houston Financial District.
Tunnels/ NASA tour.
Billie R,,Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The underground tunnel tour was too long. Could have added more views around the city on way to and from NASA.
Interesting and informative
Ian S,,Jun 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide for tunnel tour was excellent. Very knowledgable on a wide range of topics and filled in background history without going into too much detail
Must do experience when travelling to Houston
Zarnie M,,May 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very professional company with great customer service and communication from the time of booking up and till the day of the tour. Our guide Vanessa was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout. Her attitude and enthusiasm made the day so much more enjoyable and memorable ,could not have asked for a better guide. I would highly recommend this tour as the Houston tunnel tour was eye opening and the history surrounding the tunnels remarkable . NASA was amazing and so much fun even for adults !
Louie is an excellent...
Lance G,,May 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Louie is an excellent tour guide. Highly recommend. Space shuttle trip and the driving trip afterwards.
Great experience as part of our holiday.
SandraD1930,,May 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great Tour. You learn more about the tunnels then if you try to do it on your own. Knowledgeable and friendly guides. I just would have liked just a bit more time at the space center.
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