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New York City: Manhattan Helicopter Tour

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New York City: Manhattan Helicopter Tour
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4.7000313 out of 5 stars
6354 reviews

Enjoy a bird's eye perspective of NYC on a narrated helicopter tour as you cruise over Manhattan's iconic skyscrapers, come face to face with the Statue of Liberty, and head uptown past Central Park.

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Duration 12 - 30 minutes
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English
Audio guide included
English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, Portuguese
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Claire – United Kingdom

My daughter loved the helicopter tour, she didn’t want it to end. Lovely experience.

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Andrew – United Kingdom

A brilliant flight with Christian who made the whole flight really enjoyable. The ground staff were also very professional, courteous and looked after everyone in our party really well. Very efficient and because we arrived early we were able to fly slightly earlier as well. A great start to our New York adventure.

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Highlights

  • See Manhattan by helicopter
  • Experience a bird's-eye view of Central Park and the Empire State Building
  • Come face to face with the Statue of Liberty
  • See the lights of Broadway in a completely unique way
  • Fly past Brooklyn Bridge

Full description

Manhattan brings to mind grand skyscrapers, taxi cabs, and a world-class attitude all of its own. See all this and more as an expert pilot flies you over NYC on a 12-15, 18-20, or 30 minute helicopter tour. Soar over the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge, Madison Square Garden, among other landmarks.

After take-off from the Downtown Heliport, swing down over lower Manhattan to see the skyline and streets below. Swoop over Battery Park to glance at Wall Street and its labyrinth of streets.
Then, sail over to Governor's Island, an island once reserved only for the city's dignitaries that now hosts summer concerts and public art. Then, fly over Ellis Island and see Lady Liberty shining brightly in the distance. Cruise right up to her eye for a new perspective of the Statue of Liberty.
Enjoy all this before heading up the Hudson past the piers of Chelsea and the lights of Broadway. On your way back to the pier, head around the Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, and fly over Ground Zero where you can have a look at the exceptional work they're doing at the sight.
Continue past Madison Square Garden and the Intrepid Air and Space Museum. See Central Park as your flight turns around to return to the heliport.
Sights included in the 12-15 Minute tour:
Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, One World Trade Center, 9/11 Memorial, Brooklyn Bridge, Battery Park, Wall Street/Financial District, Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Madison Square Garden, Times Square. U.S.S. Intrepid Museum, Central Park

Sights included in the 18-20 Minute tour:
Brooklyn Bridge, Battery Park, Wall Street, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, One World Trade Center, 9/11 Memorial Site, Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Madison Square Garden, U.S.S. Intrepid Museum, Times Square, Central Park, Grant’s Tomb, George Washington Bridge, Harlem and Harlem River, The Bronx and Yankee Stadium, Palisades Cliffs, Spuyten Duyvil Bridge

Includes

  • 12-15 Minute, 18-20 Minute, or 30 Minute pre-recorded narrated helicopter tour (depending on the option selected)
  • Professional pilot and crew
  • Optional video (available for purchase)
  • Booking fee is included for all customers flying after March 1st
  • Transportation to and from the heliport
  • Optional tips
  • Locker rental (available for purchase)
  • Boarding fee ($40.00 USD per passenger)* On flights before March 1st
  • Infants are free but the boarding fee must be paid

Not suitable for

  • People over 250 lbs (113 kg)

Meeting point

This tour departs from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport, located at Pier 6 on the East River, New York, NY 10004. Check-in starts 45 minutes before the starting time of the tour.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Know before you go

  • Passengers must pay a non-inclusive boarding fee of US$40.00 before the departure of the flight.
  • A minimum of 4 passengers is required to book the 30-minute flight.
  • Anyone over 250lbs or 113kg must purchase an additional seat.
  • You are not guaranteed a window seat and may be seated in the back.
  • The pre-recorded tour narration minimizes the interaction with customers and pilots, so the pilots can focus on air traffic and radio calls within the busiest airspace in the country. This is not meant to create distance from our pilots, but solely a measure of extra safety. Narrated audio language selection is not guaranteed and is based on availability. Should more than 2 languages be requested on the same flight, the audio commentary may default to English. Due to the unpredictable nature of technical difficulties, we cannot ensure the audio functionality of the headsets.
  • For special requests, please let the activity provider know in advance and they will do their best to accommodate you.
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From $289 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 6354 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.1/5

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Claire – United KingdomMay 17, 2025 – Verified booking
My daughter loved the helicopter tour, she didn’t want it to end. Lovely experience.
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Andrew – United KingdomApril 29, 2025 – Verified booking
A brilliant flight with Christian who made the whole flight really enjoyable. The ground staff were also very professional, courteous and looked after everyone in our party really well. Very efficient and because we arrived early we were able to fly slightly earlier as well. A great start to our New York adventure.
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Samantha – United KingdomFebruary 10, 2025 – Verified booking
The activity was well run and the staff were very friendly. The activity was professionally delivered with a keen eye on safety which was reassuring.

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