Follow the arc of discovery—from guiding ships along
Florida’s Atlantic shoals to launching rockets that cross the void of space.
150 years. Cape Canaveral Lighthouse still lights the frontier. Climb the tower, scout Hangar C’s vintage missiles, and stand on the very ground where America’s space age began.
Lighthouse & Spaceflight Tour
A fully guided Premier Tour (4 hours) and two excursions (3-hour and 2-hour options), from $35 to $62.50.
Premier Lighthouse & Spaceflight Tour
Begin with a multimedia briefing that traces Cape Canaveral’s evolution from a 19th-century lighthouse outpost to the birthplace of American spaceflight. Built in 1868 and standing 151 feet tall, the lighthouse has guided both mariners and rocket crews for over 150 years. You’ll climb the first five interior floors and, weather permitting, step onto the third-floor exterior platform for panoramic Atlantic views.
Then tour the Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum at Launch Complex 26 and step inside the blockhouse at Launch Complex 5, where Mercury-Redstone rockets launched America’s first astronauts. Stops also include the Navaho sites (LC-9/10) and Minuteman complexes (LC-31/32).
Back at the lighthouse, explore the Lighthouse Museum in the restored Keeper’s Cottage, visit the gift shop, and stroll the historic lawn. Next door, Hangar C—the Cape’s oldest surviving hangar—features a collection of 30+ restored rockets and missiles, including Vanguard, Bomarc, and Pershing vehicles.
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A fully guided, four-hour space and
lighthouse heritage experience
Tour Length: Approximately 4 hours
Cost: $62.50 per person
Key Stops:
- Cape Canaveral Lighthouse (interior climb to 5th floor + exterior 3rd-floor deck, ~1½ h)
- Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Museum & grounds
- Hangar C (indoor rocket garden with restored vehicles)
- Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum galleries & outdoor artifacts
- Historic Navaho launch sites (LC-9/10) & Minuteman launch complexes (LC-31/32)
- Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum blockhouse & firing room
- Views of Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Banana River Aquatic Preserve, and roadside view of Old Pioneer Cemetery
Lighthouse & Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum Excursion
Begin at the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, where you’ll explore its historic grounds and visit the Lighthouse Museum inside the restored Keeper’s Cottage. Continue to Hangar C, the Cape’s oldest surviving hangar, now home to a curated indoor display of restored missiles and early spaceflight hardware. Then head to the Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum at Launch Complex 26, where you'll enter the original blockhouse and see the launch site of Explorer 1, America's first satellite. Along the route, enjoy coastal views, watch for wildlife near the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge boundary, and view the Old Pioneer Cemetery from the roadside.
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Lighthouse & Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum Excursion
— a guided three-hour heritage adventure
Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Price: $45 per person
Key Stops:
- Lighthouse (interior climb to 5th floor + exterior deck, ~1½ h)
- Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Museum & grounds
- Hangar C (indoor rocket garden with restored vehicles)
- Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum blockhouse & firing room
Lighthouse & Hangar C Excursion
Begin with a guided visit to the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, including access to the first five interior floors and the third-floor exterior platform, weather permitting. Afterward, enjoy self-guided time to explore the Lighthouse Museum in the restored Keeper’s Cottage, walk the surrounding historic grounds, or tour Hangar C, which houses an indoor collection of restored missiles and early spaceflight artifacts.
BOOK NOWLighthouse & Hangar C Excursion — quick heritage discovery
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Price: $35 per person
Key Stops:
- Lighthouse climb (interior to 5th floor + exterior deck, ~1½ h)
- Self-guided time at the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Museum, grounds, and Hangar C
Private & Customized Tours
We offer private tours for 6–10 guests following the Premier Lighthouse & Spaceflight Tour itinerary. Customized itineraries—including off-hours scheduling—are available when booking permits.
*Note: Private tours operate Tuesday through Saturday; not available Sundays & Mondays.
Private & Customized Tours — Groups of 6–10 Guests
Capacity: 6–10 guests
Availability: Tuesday–Saturday
Pricing: Contact us for a personalized quote
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Pickup & Navigation
All tours depart from the Sands Space History Center parking lot (100 Space Port Way, Cape Canaveral, FL). The lot is immediately right of the guard lanes onto Cape Canaveral Space Force Station; brown “Sands Space History Center” way‐finding signs mark the turn.
For reliable directions, enter “Sands Space History Center” into your GPS or maps app.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure. Most tours depart at 9:00 A.M.; check your booking confirmation for the exact time.