Kennedy Space Center Max 14 Small Group Tour from Orlando

About This Experience

A driver-guide collects your group of up to 14 from one of six pickup points near the Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, Celebration and airport areas and drives about an hour east to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. On the way, reviewers say, the driver maps out a sensible order for the day so you do not waste time once you arrive.

You then get around seven hours on your own. The suggested plan starts in the main complex, takes the bus out to the Apollo/Saturn V Center, then heads to Space Shuttle Atlantis, where kids can stand under the real orbiter and, if they are 44 inches or taller, ride the Shuttle Launch Experience. Heroes and Legends and the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame follow, with time at the space shop at the end. Planet Play, the indoor play area for ages 2 to 12, is a good break for younger siblings.

The guide drives and advises but does not walk the complex with you, so parents run the day. Admission is included only on the All Tickets Inclusive option, and meals are extra. Children under 6 may need a booster seat, arranged with the operator. The bus tour to the Saturn V takes a big chunk of the day, and it is a working spaceport, so tours can change at short notice.

This is a good fit for families who like a smaller vehicle, a flexible plan and help with timing, especially with kids about 5 and up. Families who want a guide beside them all day, or who would rather pay once for everything, should check the option details carefully before booking.

Highlights

• Stand beneath Space Shuttle Atlantis, displayed as if just back from orbit
• Walk the length of a Saturn V rocket at the Apollo/Saturn V Center
• Meet the heroes of spaceflight at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame
• Get about seven hours of free time with an order-of-visit plan from your driver
• Travel in a group of 14 or fewer, sized to the number of guests

What's Included

• ✓ Round-trip transport between Orlando and Kennedy Space Center
• ✓ Driver-guide
• ✓ Vehicle sized to the number of guests, group capped at 14
• ✓ Pickup and drop-off at one of six listed Orlando-area locations
• ✓ Kennedy Space Center admission, on the All Tickets Inclusive option only

Not Included

• Kennedy Space Center admission on the Tour Only option
• Meals, snacks and drinks
• Personal expenses
• Gratuities for the driver-guide
• Paid extras such as Chat With An Astronaut or ATX training stages

What to Bring

• A small soft-sided cooler with snacks and drinks, which the complex allows
• Sun hats, sunscreen and refillable water bottles
• A light rain jacket for summer storms
• A booster seat for children under 6 if you have one
• Comfortable walking shoes

Good to Know & Caveats

• Travelers under 18 must be with an adult. Children under 6 may need a booster seat; a rental is available through the operator.
• Pregnant travelers are allowed only if under 24 weeks.
• Third-party tickets and city passes are not accepted. Admission bought on the day is charged at the gate price.
• Your pickup time may differ from the start time on your voucher, so confirm it with the operator after booking.
• Children under 3 enter Kennedy Space Center free, and the Shuttle Launch Experience has a 44-inch height minimum.
• Kennedy Space Center is a working launch site, so tours can change or close without notice.

Meeting Point

Pickup is from one of six points chosen at checkout: DoubleTree by Hilton at SeaWorld, Nike Factory Store Celebration, Hampton Inn Orlando-International Airport, Fairfield Inn & Suites Lake Buena Vista in Marriott Village, Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort or 1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd.