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Kennedy Space Center Express from Orlando

Recommended by 92% of travelers
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Orlando, USA
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Booked 5+ times last week!
  • 10 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.7
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· Amanda_R ·
Jan 2026
Amazing day out, and to see Artemis on her launch pad and the bonus of a space x launch. A big thank you to our wonderful guide for the journey Bonni and driver Frood from Grayline
· Susan_H ·
Jan 2026
A fascinating day - with an unexpected bonus - witnessing a rocket launch (postponed from the day before)

Overview

Visit the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral with an express bus shuttle service that includes a tour guide who will provide you all the details to ensure you have a great day at the visitor center. Your admission ticket also grants access to the space simulator Shuttle Launch Experience, an IMAX film screening, the rocket garden, and the Space Shuttle Atlantis. Skip the hassles of driving and parking with direct round-trip transportation provided from ICON 360 Plaza in Orlando.
  • Ride in comfort by express bus
  • Includes admission ticket
  • Pickup and drop-off provided from ICON 360 Plaza
  • Explore the exhibits at your own pace

What's Included

  • Round-trip shared transfer from ICON 360 Plaza
  • Admission ticket to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
  • IMAX movies at the Visitor Center Complex
  • Bus Tour to the Saturn V Center at the Kennedy Space Center
  • Professional and Certified Guide on Bus
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Admission on 'black out dates' due to special launch events

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • The Orlando Eye
    8449 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819, USA

    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

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

1

NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

8 hours Admission Ticket Included

2

Space Shuttle Atlantis

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

3

Apollo/Saturn V Center

2 hours Admission Ticket Included

4

Heroes & Legends Featuring The U.S Astronaut Hall Of Fame

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Bring a camera to capture all of the amazing sights!
  • Stroller accessible
  • 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.
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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).
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • 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.
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Express bus service is guaranteed in the mornings, however in the afternoon it may not be the first drop off location.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.7
based on 199 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Out of this world trip

Heidi_S, Mar 2026
Need more time to see it all, everyone on the bus said so. Wonderful exhibits, long lines to do all activities, great learning experience about the space program. Great bus guides, but long ride home. Check ahead and plan a launch day tour!

Great trip

Debbie_L, Feb 2026
I wish I would have known I could catch the bus closer to where we were staying., I am guessing I missed that. We really liked not having to drive.

The guide was pointless....

Chris_C, Feb 2026
The guide was pointless. There was nothing more than a couple of a repeated phrase “let’s make some memories” on boarding the bus and on the microphone on arrival at KSC. Reduced the cost of the experience and just have a bus driver. The return drop off process was a complete mystery, frustrating for all on board.

New memories made

Amanda_R, Jan 2026
Amazing day out, and to see Artemis on her launch pad and the bonus of a space x launch. A big thank you to our wonderful guide for the journey Bonni and driver Frood from Grayline

Day at KSC

Susan_H, Jan 2026
A fascinating day - with an unexpected bonus - witnessing a rocket launch (postponed from the day before)

Space Rocket History

Balaratnam_M, Dec 2025
Kennedy Space Centre a place to visit with Viator Travels for a full day of enjoyment when in Orlando.

Out of this world Tour

Glade_W, Dec 2025
Out of this world, this was so much fun and a great experience for us who grew up in the time frame when we were in a race for the moon. It took us all day to go travel all around the park and do most of the activities. It was very educational, wow this is an active space port. Well worth the time and dollars spent. Our guide on the BUS there was great.

To the Moon and Beyond

Elizabeth_C, Nov 2025
Interesting. Informative. Worth visiting I learned a lot of things I had no prior of. Sorry there was no launch that day.

Worth the experience!...

Chris_R, Oct 2025
Worth the experience! Would recommend to any solo or family travel. To infinity and beyond - Buzz Lightyear

Kennedy Space Center first timer

Diandra_V, Sep 2025
Amazingly organized tour. Our tour guide Maurico was very professional and funny at the same time. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you, Diandra! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour — Mauricio will be thrilled to hear your kind words. Really appreciate the recommendation!

Absolutely amazing. You...

Ian_M, Jul 2025
Absolutely amazing. You have to see everything and immerse yourself in the experience. Saw a satellite launch to boot!.....

Bonny was an excellent...

Hemang_s, Jun 2025
Bonny was an excellent guide, she gave some very useful tips which helped us cover most of major attractions in a very organised manner. she also made the trip very entertaining and informative as a result we enjoyed the whole trip very much

Very Interactive

Zara_G, Jun 2025
Well organised, lots of interactive things and simulators. Easy to fill the day as there is so much to see.

I very much enjoyed the...

Stela_K, Apr 2025
I very much enjoyed the experience. The guide was entertaining and knowledgeble. we departed and arrived on time

Response from Host, Apr 2025

We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour experience and appreciated your guide's entertaining and knowledgeable approach. Punctuality is very important to us, so we're glad to know you found the timing perfect. We hope to welcome you on another Gray Line Orlando adventure soon!

Good tour

Anne_M, Apr 2025
It was a great tour. We enjoyed it. The service was good, and the guide provided us with accurate information. Overall, we were very happy with Viator.

Great place to visit

Kenneth_B, Mar 2025
Very interesting and a very well designed facility. The food was good at the restaurants. A great place to visit for adults as well as children

A fascinating day out

Nicky_G, Mar 2025
An excellent way to experience the Kennedy Space Centre. The drive from Orlando takes around one hour and you are then free to spend the agreed time as you wish. There's a great deal to experience at the Kennedy Space Centre and I enjoyed learning about historical, contemporary and planned space missions. It was fascinating to see rockets and the space shuttle and deepen my knowledge of space exploration. You really need at least two full days at the centre to see it all.

Best bus ride ever,,,, best tour guid in years,,,grab a subway sandwich and a big coffee,,

Joel_H, Mar 2025
It's a smooth ride on the bus,, best tour guide(,,brad) and carlos our driver was excellent,,we had a great time.. tks guy,s.. joel.

Wonderful time

Svetlana_N, Feb 2025
Wonderful time. Driver gave a lot of tips on how to efficiently spend time and what to see. Bob and Vince were the best.

Connect with your inner child.

Julian_P, Jan 2025
Brilliant experience. Thoroughly enjoyed it however I'd of liked more on the future of space rather than the passed but it was all still amazing 👏

Great experience & easy arrangements

Christopher_C, Jan 2025
Was easy to book the trip. Great instructions for how to find them in the morning. Also great experience at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Overall would highly recommend.

Absolutely worth it.

b42sgrbfzk, Nov 2024
There is so much to see and it is really interesting. Grayline coaches were great to travel with. So much information and Bob our tour guide was a wealth of knowledge.

Amazing day at Kennedy Space Centre!

Maria_F, Nov 2024
I had a phenomenal day at The Kennedy Space Centre on 11th November! I managed to see two SpaceX rocket launches and for no additional charge! I loved all exhibits at the centre, especially space shuttle Atlantis, and all the useful info our guide Oscar provided us in the morning was very handy. Pick up was prompt at Icon Park but the drop off in the evening two twice as long, as my stop was the very last one at Icon Park. Still, an absolutely outstandingly fantastic day seeing those rockets go up and to feel the sheer force of it even from over 5 kms away at the Saturn 5 viewing platform! It was very loud! Mind blown and blown again!

Great day ta the space center

William_P, Nov 2024
great, it was on time, well organized. The space center was incredible, and additionally we witnessed and real rocket launch

Fun tour

Michael_C, Aug 2024
The guide Bob provided a lot of tips for utilizing the time for exploring the center. The center bus tour, Atlantis and the Gateway are the most attractive points.

A great day

Michael_N, Aug 2024
The tour guy Brad was excellent. We were there on a launch day that ended up being scrubbed. But was still a fun day lotta good information but highly recommend this tour guide very easy to understand his expectations of us and for us to still enjoy the part with his advice

Scottish Couple

AlexandraK_D, Aug 2024
Brilliant day, our driver gave us tips of how to get the best out of our day. We were able to see most of the attractions. We found it very interesting. Great day out.

Marvellous

Gopalakrishnan_C, Jul 2024
A perfect tour. Pick up and Drop by Grayline tours in a luxurious bus with a nice guide Kevin. He detailed everything about the KSC. Inside the KSC everything was well organised. The Atlantis and Apollo Saturn shows and the exhibits are mind boggling. We enjoyed the tour the whole day.

Best spot to go in Orlando for fun and learning

Queenie_S, Jul 2024
Definitely made our Orlando trip memorable. We loved everything about this place from the real space crafts on display to the special shows and experiences. Worth going whenever in Orlando/ had a better time here than magic kingdom, tbh

Super shuttle tour to KSC

Gordon_G, Jul 2024
Great guide with usefull advices for the tour. Bus was nice and clean. I bought an additional Explorer tour at the KSC-website to get ‘close’ to the launch pods. Recommended. KSC is so cool, and the displays and tours are awesome! Only minus: the trip back took two hours travelling arond half of Orlando. Not so express-ish.

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