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4.7(27 reviews)

Astroville Driving Tour & NASA Space Center Ticket/Transportation

From$100
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420 minutes – 480 minutes
Houston, USA

Full description

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 driving City Tour of 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 driving city tour, take in first-hand views of Houston’s unique architecture and monuments, the beautiful Museum District, and colorful street art. We will have planned stops for some fun cowboy or cowgirl photo opportunities & wonderful Space City memories.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided city driving tour in air-conditioned Mercedes shuttle
  • Nearly 5 hours to explore the NASA Space Center at own freedom
  • Recommended tour stops for hop-off photos
  • Round-Trip Transportation from meeting location to NASA Space Center
  • General Admission (GA) ticket into the NASA Space Center
  • Food/ Beverages & Optional Gratuities
  • Ticket for Historic Mission Control Tour contact us to purchase tickets (limited availability)

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This combo package includes NASA Historic Mission Control Boarding tickets to the iconic Christopher C. Kraft Jr. Mission Control Center and General Admission tickets. The Space Center has a wonderful mix of interactive, family-friendly exhibits including the amazing Independence Plaza, International Space Station, Rocket Park, Life on Mars, Artemis and must-do Tram tours! Visit the iconic Christopher C. Kraft Mission Control tram and discover the Historic Mission Control. This is the facility where NASA monitored nine Gemini and all Apollo lunar missions, including the historic Apollo 11 trip to the Moon and the final Apollo 17 trip to the same lunar body. In fact, from this room, the NASA team exercised full mission control of Apollo 11 from launch at the Kennedy Space Center to splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. You can feel the history in the room from the monitors to the rotary dials. The Gemini and Apollo space programs were only the beginning for mission control!

Admission: YES

Meeting point

Start Location

Unknown location

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Stroller Accessible
  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • Tram Tours at the Space Center are subject to availability determined by NASA dependent on seasonal & staffing factors.
  • The NASA Historic Mission Control tram tour included with this package is non-refundable and can be cancelled by NASA due to inclement weather. 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 but require their own valid ticket.
  • Upon purchase, you will receive the tram boarding tickets via email & text message/whatsapp as applicable.
  • In the event of bad weather, travelers may opt to reschedule for another date free of charge at their own discretion. Water, electronics, small packaged snacks, and backpacks are generally permitted inside the Space Center.

Traveler reviews

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Historic and original

This was so cool! Everything is still original from that era and we got to see the video and hear the audio from Apollo 11.

beth_1125Jul 7, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Right choice to join the trip

Pickup and drop off on time, arrangement is good, tip to ensure we finish the space center well. The city tour covers mid town, which is nice, our driver and tour guide are professional.

ec24ever2018Jan 9, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Quick City Tour and Travel to NASA Space Center.

Although very quick as was advertised, the city tour was very informative. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating.

Joe_MNov 23, 2025VIATOR

It was a meaningful time.

The tour of Houston was interesting, as was the NASA tour, and the guide's explanation was very good. He explained the history of Houston from its inception to the present.

naokit751Nov 8, 2025TRIPADVISOR

NASA worth a visit but i wouldnt book through viator again

The Nasa trip was worthwhile but viator provided the wrong pick up Address in conflict with the message from the provider very confusing The city tour was not really a high point driving through masses of city buildings listening to a mon stop monologue of "huston exceptionalism" which could do with a little fact checking I also do not like a driver playing with her phoneas we drive

Nora_GOct 9, 2025VIATOR

Additional information

SHUTTLE PICK-UP POINT: Bank of America Tower, 800 Capitol St, Houston, TX 77002, USA On weekends/holidays, guests will be taken to the NASA Space Center first and do the Driving tour following their return from NASA. Please contact us in advance to schedule your Historic Mission Control Tram Tour. Tram Tours at the Space Center are subject to availability determined by NASA dependent on seasonal & staffing factors. Upon payment of tour fees, the tour booking leader & the accompanying participant(s) acknowledge they agree to Astroville Tours' Terms of Service where the link can be found at the ticket once booked. Children below age of 6 are welcome to join the tour but require their own valid ticket. Please make every effort to meet your tour guide on time. 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. Tour is offered rain or shine. In the event of bad weather, travelers may opt to reschedule for another date free of charge at their own discretion.
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