Houston City Tour and NASA Space Center Admission Ticket
About This Experience
Combine two Houston highlights in one unforgettable day: a mini city sightseeing tour and a visit to Space Center Houston, with round-trip transportation to NASA's Johnson Space Center included. Start on the ground with a short guided loop past some of Houston's most important landmarks before heading roughly 25 miles southeast to the home of American human spaceflight.
At Space Center Houston you'll dive into interactive exhibits and hands-on activities, touch a real moon rock in the Starship Gallery Artifact Museum, and see the shuttle replica at Independence Plaza. Ride the tram toward the NASA control center and the giant space station assembly building, and try the simulator that lets you land a lunar orbiter.
Designed jointly by NASA and Disney Imagineering, the center's exhibits keep both kids and adults engaged — and with transport handled for you, it's an easy, well-rounded introduction to Houston and its space legacy.
Highlights
- Mini city sightseeing tour of Houston's landmarks
- Round-trip transport to Space Center Houston included
- Touch a real moon rock in the Starship Gallery Artifact Museum
- Ride the tram toward the NASA control center and station assembly building
- Hands-on, interactive exhibits for kids and adults
What's Included
- ✓ Houston city sightseeing tour
- ✓ Space Center Houston admission ticket
- ✓ Round-trip transportation to Space Center Houston
- ✓ Guide, map, and orientation
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Parking (not required — transport included)
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Refillable water bottle
- Your mobile voucher
Good to Know & Caveats
- Tram tours to Mission Control are not guaranteed, and on busy days you may face long wait times — arrive ready to grab a boarding pass early.
- Time at the Space Center is shared with the city-tour portion, so prioritize the exhibits and tram you most want to see.
Meeting Point
Houston City Tours Visitors Center (confirmed at booking).
What Travelers Say
Rated 4.3/5 by 515 verified GetYourGuide travelers.
The tour was great and very informative, and the staff were very helpful and friendly. My 8-year-old and 16-year-old both said they learned a lot and had fun.
— Delila, 2025-04
So much to see — we could have stayed all day and still not seen everything. What a wonderful place.
— Judy, 2025-11
Great introduction to Houston and its history, and an awesome visit to NASA.
— Sue, 2025-05
Frequently Asked Questions
How much of the day is at the Space Center?
The day splits between a short Houston city tour and the Space Center visit. Several guests note they'd happily spend even longer at NASA, so head straight for a tram boarding pass and the exhibits you most want to see.
Is transport to NASA included?
Yes — round-trip transportation to Space Center Houston is included, along with a guided city-sightseeing loop of Houston's landmarks on the way.
Is it good for families?
Yes. The interactive exhibits were designed with NASA and Disney Imagineering, and guests regularly report that both kids and teens enjoyed and learned from the day.
