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NASA DOUBLE PLAY (Admission Ticket & Mission Control tram add-on)

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: Meet at 8:45 AM on the bottom floor or "tunnel-level" of the Bank of America Tower (800 Capitol Street, Houston, TX 77002) for check-in as well as bathroom/coffee opportunity before starting the driving city tour portion at 9:00 AM..

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Overview

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.

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What's Included

✓ Included

Round-Trip Transport from meeting point to NASA Space Center in a Mercedes/Ford Shuttle or black SUV
Recommended tour stops for hop-off photos
Guided city driving tour in a Mercedes/Ford Shuttle or black SUV
General Admission (GA) ticket into the NASA Space Center
Tip Sheet to maximize your NASA experience & booking free trams per Space Center's availability
5 hours to explore the NASA Space Center at own freedom

✗ Not Included

Optional Ticket for Historic Mission Control Tour (please contact us at least 72 hours to purchase)

Itinerary

Stop 1

Please meet for check-in outside the Bank of America Tower (Capitol St. side) about 5 minutes before your departure time. Look for NASA shuttle to arrive in front of the giant, colorful Miro sculpture

Stop 2

Travelers will have about 5 hours to explore and enjoy the NASA Space Center at their own freedom before being picked up at the Space Center's front entrance / drop-off point. There is a 15-minute pick-up window. 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!

Stop 3

After travelers enjoy 5 hours at the NASA Space Center, our Mercedes Shuttle typically will depart from the NASA Space Center entrance to return all travelers back to the original downtown meeting location at the Bank of America Tower before starting the 1-hour Driving Tour of Houston.

Stop 4

Cruise through the largest financial district in Texas with the tallest skyscrapers in the state and Houston's City Hall.

Stop 5

Take in the prestigious Rice University and surrounding leafy neighborhood.

Stop 6

Take in the 2nd largest Theater District in USA and learn about the performing arts scene in Houston.

Stop 7

Time for some cowboy or cowgirl photos with Sam Houston! Also enjoy skyline photo opportunities from an observatory garden and learn about the most-visited Museum District in Texas offering a mixture of beautiful city parks and monuments.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

Meet at 8:45 AM on the bottom floor or "tunnel-level" of the Bank of America Tower (800 Capitol Street, Houston, TX 77002) for check-in as well as bathroom/coffee opportunity before starting the driving city tour portion at 9:00 AM.

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End Point

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Good to Know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
SHUTTLE PICK-UP POINT: Bank of America Tower, 800 Capitol St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
To book the optional Mission Control tram tour in advance, please contact us to purchase tickets (limited availability).
Guests will be taken to the NASA Space Center first and do the Driving tour following their return from NASA.
Tram Tours at the Space Center are subject to availability determined by NASA dependent on seasonal & staffing factors.
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.
Children below age of 6 are welcome to join the tour but require their own valid ticket.
In the event of bad weather, travelers may opt to reschedule for another date free of charge at their own discretion.
Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility or require frequent stops

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Special Instructions

To reserve the Mission Control tram tour in advance, visit the following site: https://tickets.spacecenter.org/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=apollotramcg&c=apollotramc

SHUTTLE PICK-UP POINT: Bank of America Tower 800 Capitol Street, Houston, TX 77002.
Please meet 10 minutes before tour departure outside in front of the colorful Joan Miro art piece across from the Bank of America Tower's exit doors on Capitol Street

Our shuttles typically arrive at the pick-up location about ten (10) minutes early for express check-in.

If you have any trouble locating the shuttle by scheduled the departure time, please call our dispatch unit at 713-469-2365

Water, electronics, small packaged snacks, and backpacks are generally permitted onboard and inside the Space Center