Helicopter Tours

20-Min Ultimate NYC Helicopter Tour from Downtown Manhattan

Name: 20-Min Ultimate NYC Helicopter Tour from Downtown Manhattan
Start: 2024-12-20T13:30:00
End: 2024-12-20T13:50:24
Location: New York

20 Mins Ultimate NYC Helicopter Route map

Liberty Island from New York helicopter tour

Marvel at the NYC skyline on this exceptional 20-min helicopter tour. Take in the panoramic views and gaze at the most famous cityscape in the world!

Highlights

Soar high and miss nothing among New York's most famous landmarks during this leisurely 20-min helicopter tour of the city.
Marvel at iconic sights, while you soar 1500-2000 ft above the ground, and get a unique view of top attractions like Wall Street!
This extended helicopter ride will let you witness the very symbols of NYC like the Statue of Liberty, the Palisades, and the Empire State Building.
Sit back in comfort and luxury as your experienced pilot gives you live commentary about the sights you will be crossing.
Did you know? Lady Liberty’s crown’s spikes represent the 7 oceans and the 7 continents.

Inclusions

17 to 20-min shared helicopter tour
Aerial view of 12+ attractions
Live commentary by the pilot
Noise-cancelling headsets
Optional helicopter tour upgrade

Exclusions

Heliport fees ($40 per pax) to be collected at check-in

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Eva-maria

4/5

Nov, 2024

The view of New York from above was great and I enjoyed the flight itself. What I didn't like at all: I was sitting in the middle, so unfortunately I couldn't see out of the window as well as I had hoped and I couldn't take as many photos past the people sitting next to me. In my seat, the distance to the ceiling was also less than in the other seats, so I couldn't sit up straight without constantly bumping into the ceiling with my headphones. It was no problem to book at short notice and the ordering process was easy. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Filipe

5/5

Nov, 2024

I really recommend you invest your money to get a incredible helicopter ride. I'll never forget that day. Loved it❤️

Melissa

3/5

Aug, 2024

The flights were cancelled due to awful weather but the team was wonderful to reschedule for better weather. See you in September!!

Allison

4/5

Aug, 2024

The flight was amazing!! We loved it! We did have a bit of a wait, but that was because they needed to give the pilot a break. Other than that it was a wonderful experience! Very professional staff. The pilot gave great commentary. It was definitely worth the money.

Océane

5/5

Jul, 2024

Great. Easy to get to. We even got through early. The pilot also acts as a guide on the flight. Highly recommend!

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Your experience

An aerial view of New York City

Set off on a thrilling 20-min aerial tour of New York City, while you sit in the comfort of a luxury helicopter. Soar above the Big Apple and get up close to the landmarks that form the city's enchanting skyline. Fly past Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, which has been a welcoming beacon to visitors to the New World for over a century! Head north to see the George Washington Bridge, one of the busiest bridges in the world. Admire the best Manhattan tourist attractions from above, without dealing with the crowds, including the Empire State Building, and the One World Trade Center.

One tour, many attractions

Soar up the Hudson as you gaze at popular icons of New York, like the famous Yankee Stadium and the busy Times Square. Cruise past New Jersey’s beautiful palisade cliffs, one of the country's earliest conservation efforts. While you're at it, you'll even get to catch a glimpse of Columbia University and the Chrysler Building, once the tallest building in the world. You will then make your way back to the heliport, having experienced New York in a way that most people never get to! If you want to see the maximum that NYC has to offer, upgrade your tickets to a 30-min helicopter tour.

Sights covered

Statue of Liberty
One World Trade Center
Chrysler Building
Empire State Building
Chelsea Piers
Times Square
The Intrepid
Columbia University
Yankee Stadium
The Palisades
George Washington Bridge
and more popular attractions

Know before you go

Additional information

Children aged under 2 don’t require tickets but must sit on the lap of an adult.
The weight limit is 275 pounds or 125 kg per passenger, passengers who weigh more than this or close to this may have to wait for a flight that can safely accommodate their weight.
The helicopter does not fly over Manhattan itself, but up the Hudson, beside Manhattan.
Book your tickets in advance as the New York Helicopter Tour sells out quickly.
Plan your tour at the start of your NYC trip to account for potential rescheduling due to weather conditions.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Please arrive at the redemption point 30 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.