Houston 6-Hour Day Trip: NASA Space Center Admission Plus City Tour
by Houston City Tours
Choose from 1 available option
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$197.90Overview
This tour focuses on Houston’s role in space exploration and its local landmarks. It begins with a 75-minute open-top bus ride around Houston, passing notable spots such as a Cowboy-themed Visitor Center with Texas heritage displays, an urban park near the GRB convention center, the home stadium of the Houston Astros, historic Old Union Square, a memorial for the Apollo 11 moon landing, and other cultural sites. The city tour provides an orientation and a map to help understand the area. After the city sightseeing, the tour proceeds to Space Center Houston, the official visitor center for NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Here, the included admission and guided tram tour offer access to a large collection of space artifacts, hands-on exhibits, a full-size rocket and space shuttle, and views of astronauts working at the NASA facility. Visitors spend about four hours at Space Center Houston, exploring exhibits that cover the history and future of American spaceflight. Transportation between Houston and the Space Center is provided. The entire tour takes about six hours and includes the city bus tour, Space Center admission, tram tour, a tour map, and orientation. Food, drinks, gratuities, and hotel pickup or drop-off are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cowboy-themed Visitor Center
The tour begins at a Visitor Center with a cowboy theme featuring Texas heritage artifacts and photo spots. There is a coffee shop and souvenir area in the waiting space.
15 min
Urban park near GRB convention center
View a well-maintained urban park located centrally within the George R. Brown convention center area.
Houston Astros home stadium
Pass by the stadium where the Houston Astros, 2017 World Series Champions, play their home games.
Historic Old Union Square
See Old Union Square, a historic site that was once a place of commerce and now features art installations.
Apollo 11 moon landing memorial
View a memorial built to honor the July 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing, including walkways, pools, and cylindrical water fountains.
Dining and activity area
Pass an area known for offering a range of dining options and activities designed for visitors.
Houston's first established park
See the city’s first established park, created on land bought by former Mayor Sam Brashier in 1900, which preserves Houston's historic buildings and culture.
Space Center Houston
End the tour at Space Center Houston, home to the largest collection of space artifacts in the southwestern US. Visitors receive admission and take a guided tram tour covering the history and future of American spaceflight. Attractions include hands-on exhibits, real astronauts at work, a full-size rocket, and a space shuttle. Visitors spend about four hours here.
240 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
Houston 6-Hour Day Trip: NASA Space Center Admission Plus City Tour
by Houston City Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$197.90Overview
This tour focuses on Houston’s role in space exploration and its local landmarks. It begins with a 75-minute open-top bus ride around Houston, passing notable spots such as a Cowboy-themed Visitor Center with Texas heritage displays, an urban park near the GRB convention center, the home stadium of the Houston Astros, historic Old Union Square, a memorial for the Apollo 11 moon landing, and other cultural sites. The city tour provides an orientation and a map to help understand the area. After the city sightseeing, the tour proceeds to Space Center Houston, the official visitor center for NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Here, the included admission and guided tram tour offer access to a large collection of space artifacts, hands-on exhibits, a full-size rocket and space shuttle, and views of astronauts working at the NASA facility. Visitors spend about four hours at Space Center Houston, exploring exhibits that cover the history and future of American spaceflight. Transportation between Houston and the Space Center is provided. The entire tour takes about six hours and includes the city bus tour, Space Center admission, tram tour, a tour map, and orientation. Food, drinks, gratuities, and hotel pickup or drop-off are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cowboy-themed Visitor Center
The tour begins at a Visitor Center with a cowboy theme featuring Texas heritage artifacts and photo spots. There is a coffee shop and souvenir area in the waiting space.
15 min
Urban park near GRB convention center
View a well-maintained urban park located centrally within the George R. Brown convention center area.
Houston Astros home stadium
Pass by the stadium where the Houston Astros, 2017 World Series Champions, play their home games.
Historic Old Union Square
See Old Union Square, a historic site that was once a place of commerce and now features art installations.
Apollo 11 moon landing memorial
View a memorial built to honor the July 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing, including walkways, pools, and cylindrical water fountains.
Dining and activity area
Pass an area known for offering a range of dining options and activities designed for visitors.
Houston's first established park
See the city’s first established park, created on land bought by former Mayor Sam Brashier in 1900, which preserves Houston's historic buildings and culture.
Space Center Houston
End the tour at Space Center Houston, home to the largest collection of space artifacts in the southwestern US. Visitors receive admission and take a guided tram tour covering the history and future of American spaceflight. Attractions include hands-on exhibits, real astronauts at work, a full-size rocket, and a space shuttle. Visitors spend about four hours here.
240 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.