New York Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Manhattan Sightseeing in New York City booking from $279.00

New York Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Manhattan Sightseeing

Overview

Seated in comfort, experience all the sights of Manhattan from the air on a 17-20 minute helicopter flight. Enjoy bird's-eye views of top Manhattan attractions including the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, the Chrysler Building, the World Financial Center, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Central Park and the Brooklyn Bridge. Continue up the Hudson River to the northern point of Manhattan, where you can see the George Washington Bridge, the New Jersey Palisades, Yankee Stadium, Cathedral of St. John the Divine, and Columbia University.

City: New York City

Sat 28 Sep

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Starting at $279.00

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What's Included

Heliport Landing and Facility Fees

Shared Helicopter Flight (shared experience with other travelers)

Fuel surcharge

Live commentary on board, Floor to ceiling windows, Climate controlled cabin

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 275 lbs may be unable to fly. If passengers require a seat belt extender they will not be able to attend
A current valid government issued photo ID is required on the day of travel
All bags are subject to inspection. Complimentary lockers are available to hold belongings while flying
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 2 must sit in an adults lap at no charge.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
We will demonstrate how life preservers are worn and you will put your own life preserver on. You will place your own belongings into complimentary lockers. Headsets will be provided without microphones and will be disinfected between flights. You will have the option to use disposable earplugs.

What To Expect

Brooklyn Bridge

Fly over the Brooklyn Bridge.

Statue of Liberty

Fly past the Statue of Liberty.

Chrysler Building

Fly past the Chrysler Building.

Empire State Building

Fly past the Empire State.

Ellis Island

Fly past the Ellis Island.

The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

Fly by the 9/11 Memorial.

Central Park

Fly past Central Park.

Yankee Stadium

Glimpse the Yankee Stadium from the Hudson River.

Rockefeller Center

Fly past the Rockefeller Center.

George Washington Bridge

Fly over the George Washington Bridge.

Hudson River

Fly over the Hudson River.

Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine

Fly past the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine.

Columbia University

Fly past Columbia University.

Brookfield Place

Fly past the Brookfield Place.

Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex

Fly past Chelsea Piers.

HeliNY

Fly past Helicopter Flight Services.

Palisades Interstate Park

Fly past the Palisade Interstate Park.

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Fly past the Intrepid Sea.

One World Trade Center

Fly by the One World Trade Center

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (386)

264justus

Dec 2021

The tour in itself was simply amazing! Very smooth starting and landing. And the view was breathtaking. It was my first time flying a helicopter and I‘ll have to do it again because the experience and feeling was that amazing. But it was kind of a rip of that they take a couple of pictures of you in front of the helicopter and for 40$ you can get the digital version of JUST ONE of the pictures…

Response from Host

Dec 2021

We're happy to hear that you had an amazing experience flying with us! Thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry you feel our picture pricing is expensive, but our rates are competitively priced for attractions in NYC.

tamima6573

Dec 2021

I loved my experience. It was very fun, safe, & enjoyable, and I had a great time flying in the front. The doors were securely closed and the view was excellent. I highly recommend trying this out!

Response from Host

Dec 2021

Thanks for the recommendation!

Trek02906719022

Dec 2021

4 of us booked in advance for the Ultimate tour advertised at the time 25-30 minutes which we paid £185 for, opposed to £110 for the 15 minutes basic!! 3 out of 4 people first time in a helicopter, the flight was good, saw the big sights of NYC, pilot was good but only at pointing out the obvious! We were in the air for 14 minutes, another couple were in the helicopter with us so when we landed I asked them what they had booked: the basic flight at $110 each!!!!! I then went to the booking clerk and asked him which tour we had - after much discussion (not in English) he said we had the Ultimate, I told him we were only in the air 14 minutes and the other couple had booked the basic, he responded that they were lucky as they got to fill our helicopter. We paid £185 for the Ultimate so whatever you want just book and pay the least possible- don’t waste your money, you don’t get what you paid for!!!

Response from Host

Dec 2021

We're sorry to hear that you feel as if you did not receive the package for which you paid. As I advised in private, upon investigation I concluded that you did indeed fly on the Ultimate tour. I spoke with the Desk Manager who remembers speaking with you and confirmed to you that you flew on the Ultimate tour immediately after the flight. The Ultimate tour is advertised as 17-20 minutes variable flight time which includes the moment the helicopter takes off until the helicopter lands back on the helipad and varies depending on air traffic in the area. It flies from the heliport over to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island and then goes north on the Hudson River flying past the skyline and Central Park to the George Washington Bridge and the northern tip of Manhattan. Regarding the other passengers on your flight, we do reserve the right to upgrade passengers at our discretion. This isn't common but does happen on occasion. As my colleague advised the other passengers were lucky to be upgraded in this case.

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New York Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Manhattan Sightseeing

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