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The Big Apple Helicopter Tour of New York City (17-20 Minutes)

The Big Apple Helicopter Tour of New York City (17-20 Minutes)

Overview

See the Big Apple’s most iconic landmarks and building up close on this popular helicopter tour of New York City, while taking off and landing out of Manhattan Heliport. This is a one-of-kind pilot narrated modern and historical tour.

As you soar above the city that never sleeps, take a look at all NYC has to offer. You’ll see attractions such as:

Statue of Liberty
Ellis Island
One World Trade Center
Chrysler Building
Empire State Building
Chelsea Piers
Times Square
The Intrepid
Central Park
Columbia University
Grant's Tomb
Yankee Stadium
(except on game days)
The Palisades
George Washington Bridge
Northern Tip of Manhattan

City: New York City

Sat 25 Jan

Other dates

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Starting at $269.00

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Sat 25 Jan

Starting at $269.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Live commentary on board, Climate controlled cabin

Heliport Landing and Facility Fees

Shared Helicopter Flight (shared experience with other travelers)

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Passengers must arrive 30 minutes prior to departure.
Passengers exceeding 275 lbs./124 kg. will be required to purchase an additional seat at 100% of the applicable retail price. Due to weight restrictions seat assignments cannot be guaranteed.
Must have a valid photo ID (i.e. - Passport or Drivers License)
Must walk through a metal detector.
All bags are subject to inspection. Complimentary lockers are available to hold belongings while flying
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Brooklyn Bridge

Pass By

Statue of Liberty

Pass By

Chrysler Building

Pass By

Empire State Building

Pass By

Ellis Island

Pass By

The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

Pass By

Central Park

Pass By

Yankee Stadium

Pass By

Rockefeller Center

Pass By

George Washington Bridge

Pass By

Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine

Pass By

Columbia University

Pass By

Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex

Pass By

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Pass BY

One World Trade Center

Pass By

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Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

Reviews (244)

Barry_B

Jun 2019

We took our 11 year old granddaughter on this lovely helicopter trip. The views were unique and lovely. People were nice and everything was safe. The pilot, however, had to spend time talking to local controllers about air traffic. The trip would have been even better if he would have given more dialogue to the passengers on the sites and history.

Rattown

Apr 2019

This was to be the highlight of our New York week (trip of a life time) and it was mainly for my benefit. I was the one who had always wanted to do it, that is see New York from a helicopter, my thirty year old son came along for the ride, company and support. Anyway they coupled us with another couple. That made four passengers and the pilot. The young woman got the front seat next to the pilot, my son was given the back starboard window seat and the other guy, partner of the young woman, was given the back port window seat and I was stuck in the back middle seat. Once in the air everyone is monopolising their particular window, taking as many pictures as they like. But all I got was the odd glims over someone's shoulder and by the time I've got my camera pointing at anything they have either moved across my field of view or the helicopter banks and/or turns. The cameras reading the available light in the cabin and anything that can be see through what small crack of window I do get is there fore over exposed. Got great shots of the helicopter controls, instruments and pilots shoulder but everything outside the helicopter is over exposed, were as my sons shots from right up against the window are brilliant and just what I was hoping to get. No if I'd know how limited the view from where they made me sit was going to be I would have refused to go and would have demanded a refund. I booked to see New York, and have the opportunity to take photo's, from an helicopter from what I got I might as well have been in a lift. All those five and four star reviewer's probable all got window seats and had I got a window seat I would more than likely be giving a four or five star review. However in the middle of the back seat you can see nothing. But you don't get a choice; they say who sits where for even weight distribution. So if you're the unlucky one they say is in the middle of the back seat ask for your money back and don't go because it's a waste of time and money.

Lionel1953

Apr 2019

We were still at home when we booked our tour and it was easy and seamless. The greeting was friendly and the pre-boarding instructions is our anxiety. With our adrenaline heightened we took off into the air and saw the sights of New York from a totally different perspective. It really helped that we had a very clear sunny afternoon. The flight along the Hudson river gave spectacular Views. We strongly recommend this helicopter ride.