NASA Expert Guide (With Houston Space Center Ticket & Transport)
Overview
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With this combo package, enjoy round-trip transportation and general admission tickets to Space Center Houston with your NASA expert who will navigate your group through the Space Center's most noteworthy exhibits, presentation theaters, and the amazing "Rocket Park".
During this 5 hour daily excursion, our expert guide will have you experiencing the Space Center like a true NASA All-Star including boarding a 905 Space Shuttle, seeing a live presentation from a real-life NASA astronaut currently stationed at the International Space Station, learning about the possibilities beyond planet Earth with the Life on Mars displays, marveling at the future of special travel with the futuristic Artemis exhibit, and riding the trams!
With so many amazing things including the Saturn V Rocket, one-of-a-kind Independence Plaza, and stargazing Starship Gallery, your NASA guide can also take group photos for memories to last a lifetime!
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
SHUTTLE PICK-UP POINT: Bank of America Tower, 800 Capitol St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
To book the optional Mission Control tram tour in advance, please contact us to purchase tickets (limited availability).
Tram Tours at the Space Center are subject to availability determined by NASA dependent on seasonal & staffing factors.
To best ensure all Tram Tour availability, we would recommend choosing the earlier (9:30 AM & 10:45 AM) departures.
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Tips on maximizing NASA experience and booking free tram tours based on NASA's availability
NASA Exhibits & Recommendations Sheet
General Admission (GA) ticket to the NASA Space Center
Round-Trip Transport from meeting point to NASA Space Center in a Mercedes/Ford Shuttle or black SUV
English-speaking Expert Guide will accompany group inside Space Center for visit
Optional Ticket for Historic Mission Control Tour (please contact us at least 72 hours to purchase)
What To Expect
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
Travelers will have about 5 hours to explore and enjoy the NASA Space Center with local Expert Guide before being picked up at the Space Center's front entrance / drop-off point. There is a 15-minute pick-up window.
Options
Space Center Ticket & Guide
Reviews
195 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Bravo Victor!!
Q7964BYjaimer,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Victor was one of the best city tour guides I’ve had in recent memory. Personable, knowledgeable and helpful with offering photos. To be honest, we did not really like Houston before doing this tour but he completely changed our perspective and captured the heart of the city within just 2 hours. My favorite part was stopping for cowboy pictures with the monument of the horse and nearby beautiful park. I would recommend to do this early in your trip because he gave us a lot of food and attractions to return to but we only had 1 night left
Houston tour by VAN recommended
Tonia J,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Vanessa was a knowledgeable tour guide. Very friendly and we got to see off the beaten path locales in Houston and of course the iconic WE LOVE HOUSTON image
The guide was great and...
Michael F,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was great and provided a good initial overview of the city! Having never been to Houston before, this was the perfect initial tour.
Great tour
EggGirl,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour and overview of Houston. My husband, myself and our 19 year old daughter all enjoyed. Van was well air conditioned which was very necessary. Tour guide was really informative, friendly and helpful. Only improvement would be to have bottled water available as it got very hot.
A Houston Must!
Michelle J,
Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Need to explore Houston and not sure where to start? Vanessa is your girl. I took the tour before I went to see Beyoncé, and this was the perfect way to pregame. On the morning of the tour, Vanessa texted me with details on exactly where to meet her, which was greatly appreciated. I was pleasantly surprised when I approached the van and heard her playing Beyoncé music, which got me in the mood for the show. Vanessa was incredibly knowledgeable and took us to all the must-see places downtown. You can tell she takes great pride in her city, which made the tour that much more enjoyable. I appreciated exploring the city from a Mercedes van with AC instead of suffering through muggy heat and rain. Our bus was full of Beyhive members, and I truly appreciated her going the extra mile to take us to the new Beyoncé mural. I had an amazing time despite the weather, and will look into taking other Astrovile tours when I am back in town.
Best Intro to Houston
Ashley A,
Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Vanessa was great! The tour was packed with information, but never got dry. I’ve never been to Houston and this was the perfect way to get a little exposure to a wide range of things it has to offer! Will definitely recommend to friends and family.
Houston history. Trip
William H,
Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Very informative and educational experience. Was really impressed to learn where everyone was during the day in the city. This tour is a muct
Washout fun
Fadjana J,
Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was such a fun experience. Although it rained hard during the excursion, Vanessa still did her best to make it enjoyable. We got to see some nice areas around downtown Houston and some excellent recommendations were made for further exploration and dining. Vanessa was awesome.
City houston tour
Sandra N,
Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great tour of the city of Houston for the first time visiting. Our tour guide Venessa was great and very informative
Thorough Tour
Pamela W,
Jun 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Vanessa was great! We enjoyed her personalization of the history. She was attentive, courteous, and professional. I would definitely recommend for family, couple, or solo travelers!
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