NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Houston City Tour
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
After your amazing Houston city tour, experience the excitement of outer space on a visit to Space Center Houston, the official visitor center for NASA’s Johnson Space Center where you can hop aboard a tram for an orientation tour. One of Houston’s top attractions, Space Center Houston boasts a number of interactive displays with everything from space artifacts to a full-size rocket and space shuttle. See real astronauts at work at the NASA facility and learn about space exploration from fascinating hands-on exhibits. Your day also includes a morning 75 minute Houston city sightseeing tour by open-top bus before your visit.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
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.
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
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Houston City Tour
Ticket + Mission Control Tram
Ticket + Mission Control Tram: City Tour + Admission Ticket + tram tour to explore the center where Apollo 11 trip was monitored.
Reviews
743 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very aggravated
Jerry B,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Trip was canceled and they haven’t refunded our credit card yet we ended up taking the tour on our own plus they didn’t put anything so we got there and found out then. Very aggravated our credit card hadn’t been reimbursed yet
We really enjoyed the...
Ashwin K,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed the excursion. the tour started in the downtown area of the Houston city. The narrator was very knowledgeable of the downtown area. We have been living in the city for almost a quarter century and did not know the saliant features of the downtown Houston.
Inconvenienced
Deborah K,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Viator cancelled my tour and I have not yet been refunded. I had to scramble to get another tour with another company at the last minute. Really inconvenient!
Space travel
Debra K,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Always something to learn. Should have allowed more time to see all the shows and ALL the exhibits. Outer space isn’t my thing but found many areas of interest.
Nice!
Katie M,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The transport to Johnson Space Center was good the pick up location was handy and the driver was helpful and courteous. He made sure we were safe . The lady that checked us in made sure we knew where to go to get on the trams and other space center experiences. Personally I can’t walk for the 4 hours spent in the center but there was enough to keep me interested.
Friendly and knowledgeable
Khristina B,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ben and Yolanda and the other staff at the Houston City Tour company were friendly and knowledgeable. Ben, the tour guide, made jokes and helped ease any awkwardness from traveling with strangers can cause.
Houston City tour and Nasa transport
Sightseer42834321128,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great way to see downtown Houston.Excellent commentary from Ben who not only showed us the city the artwork and top spots but also explained a lot of the history of Houston and Texas. Recommend! Great wat to get out to Nasa after the tour as well.
NASA and city tour the good, bad and ugly
815cliffordh,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00NASA tour was kind of a let down. First, started 35 min late due to waiting on people to arrive that never came after being told to be there early like 9:30 for a 9:45 tour. Then told would not leave until 10 am. Finally left at 10:05 am and when got to space center was in a traffic jam due to a car accident at the entrance for another 15 min delay. Raced to get to tours with training center to be a letdown. Nothing to see but large metal testing pods and computers. Rocket center nice. Best part was talk with former astronut on space station. Huston city tour was nice with alot of info.
A Great Trip That Was Well Worth The Price
Brenda V,,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It takes a while to get to everything, but even if you don’t get to everything(I didn’t) the trip and experience is worth it. Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable . I was greatly inspired by the space movies, especially the astronauts sharing their perspectives. Tram tours are great for getting around.
Highly recommended
Michelle B,,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great informative city tour, followed by transportation and entry to NASA. Does exactly as it says on the tin!
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