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Private tour in Houston Keith R
Space Center Houston Tour Starting in Houston
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8 hours
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Private tour for 1-5 people
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Keith R.
4.9
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Hi everyone. I am a retired professor and teacher. I taught in middle and high schools, colleges, and universities. I began teaching history and social science classes in August 1981 and continued to December 2015. This led to a comfortable segue into conducting tours by 2000 to share with tourists the information that I had been teaching. I have three collegiate degrees and multiple teaching certificates. I will inundate you with information about the history, government, politics, diversity, growth, economy, businesses, demography, climate, geography, topography, sociology, arts and architecture, taxation, transit, and more of the area and Texas. I will share stories with you about famous and infamous Texans; some are true, some are folklore. I have a dry sense of humor. My intent is to entertain and educate you. I enjoy sharing knowledge with you so that you have a good time and will want to return to or stay longer in our fair city. 1. Certified tour guide with the Professional Tour Guides Association of Houston, 2. Member of the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau since 2001. 3. Certified Travel Ambassador (CTA) trained and member since 2014. 4. Tour guide since 2000. 5. Master tour guide for the City of Houston's Multicultural Tours in 2003 and 2004. 6. Included in AAA Tour Books since 2011. I can take up to nine people with their luggage in our full-size van. I pick-up and drop-off people at cruise terminals. I take tourists to museums, and let them tour exhibits at their own pace, telling them what time we need to meet again at the van.
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NASA
Overview of your Houston tour
Space Center Houston (SCH), sometimes referred to as the Johnson Space Center (JSC), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the second most popular tourist destination in Houston (after shopping) and one of the most popular sites in the nation. Going to the moon in particular has been an inspiration and source of pride to much of humankind. We will run you around the complex to see everything possible in the time that you have there. We want to give you an out-of-this-world experience. This tour can be modified and shortened as requested with some sites eliminated.
Recent Reviews
Philip W.
We had an incredible experience with Houston Historical Tours, thanks to our guide, Keith Rosen. Our group was an extended family of eight—grandparents, parents, and children ranging from 9 to 15 years old. Keith provided us with a comprehensive six-hour tour of the Johnson Space Center (Space Center Houston) before our cruise, and it was truly unforgettable. His knowledge and passion for the subject were evident throughout the day, making the entire experience educational and engaging for all ages. He also went above and beyond by picking us up from our hotel and later providing a brief yet insightful tour of historic Galveston. His excellent service and attention to detail made our trip even more special. Highly recommend Keith and Houston Historical Tours!
Sandra R.
When our trip we booked through Royal Caribbean was cancelled, my husband was bummed. Fortunately, I found Keith and he customized a personal tour for us with pickup right at the cruise terminal and drop off at exactly our airport destination. In between, we saw beautiful architecture of Galveston, learned so much history of the city, then stopped at Buc-ee’s then on to the space center where we saw all the best parts and his pass got us past the lines. All the way he was full of information. My guess is however that no two tours are exactly the same! We can’t recommend him highly enough!
Pam C.Australia
We had a great day with Keith. We had a short layover in Houston and Keith adjusted our tour to suit our timing and also the fact that due to an unforeseen accident while on holiday we had one person in a wheelchair which Keith handled with ease.
Your Houston tour itinerary
9:15 - 9:25 AM - Introductions and enter the van. 9:25 - 10:00 AM - Drive to SCH and take exterior photos. 10:00 - 10:10 AM - Orient the clients to the locations of different activities and bathrooms, take interior photos, and check on getting tickets for the Astronauts Training Facility (ATF). 10:10 - 11:45 AM - Tram ride to Rocket Park and Independence Plaza. See Mercury and Saturn V rockets. Narrative tour. 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM - Tram to the ATF. 12:45 - 1:30 PM - Lunch at The Food Lab Cafeteria. 1:30 - 1:47 PM - See the movie Human Destiny. 1:47 - 2:30 PM - Tour the history museum Starship Gallery. 2:30 - 3:15 PM - See a documentary on a 6-story screen. 3:15 - 4:00 PM - Go to the International Space Station Gallery and the Mission Mars exhibit. 4:00 - 4:30 PM - Hear a spokesperson speak about future NASA plans in the Mission Briefing Center. 4:40 - 5:00 PM - Shop in the SCH Store. 5:00 - 5:30 PM - Drive to the Houston City Hall.
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van
We use a Chrysler Pacifica Touring L minivan for parties of 1 to 5 people.
What's included
Other: The price includes your admission into Space Center Houston, the tram ride, The Starship Gallery museum, the Imax movie, "On Human Destiny" movie, touching a moon rock, and the narrative tour of the history museum.
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Private Transportation
Tickets: ADmission to Space Center Houston
What's not included
Other: Meals and personal expenses. Allow about $20.00 for lunch depending on what you order and or $10.00 for snacks.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location
Houston, Texas, United States
Houston City Hall at 901 Bagby Street, Houston, Texas 77002
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Museums
Tour reference number
261239
Languages
EnglishActivity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
Traveller reviews
5.0
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8 hours
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Private tour for 1-5 people
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8 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-5 people
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