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The Empire Helicopter Tour of New York (25-30 Minutes)

The Empire Helicopter Tour of New York (25-30 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
Verrazzano Bridge
Brooklyn

City: New York City

Sun 22 Dec

Other dates

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Starting at $359.00

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Sun 22 Dec

Starting at $359.00

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

The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

Pass By

Empire State Building

Pass By

Ellis Island

Pass By

Rockefeller Center

Pass By

Chrysler Building

Pass By

Coney Island

Pass By

Central Park

Pass By

George Washington Bridge

Pass By

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Pass By

Yankee Stadium

Pass By

Verrazano Narrows Bridge

Pass By

Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex

Pass By

Columbia University

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.

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Reviews (9)

timw607f

Dec 2022

A lack of careful communication and organisation led to a cancelled trip on my partner’s birthday. We were re-arranged - for the next day involving another trip to the bottom of Manhattan - and the flight went as planned. I was somewhat disappointed that we were ‘wedged’ into the middle seats of the helicopter with a reduced opportunity to take pictures - the best seats were taken by the family who turned up 20 minutes late for the trip and were then given prime front and side seats - not proper justice. We were given a complimentary photo for our booking re-arrangements. Overall it was a nice flight but the occasion lost its sparkle once we were ‘bumped’ from the trip on the original day, which was a birthday surprise for my partner, and then soured with poor seating.

molloyp8

Dec 2022

25-30 min tour is a must after 3 days of walking the streets what a way to see New York from above well organised highly recommend

Karolyn_H

Dec 2022

It was a great experience, interesting narrative but the radio crackled a lot. Luckily we had a lovely sunshiny day after many days of rain. It was wonderful to join a family from the UK. If you want to see NYC in a hurry - this is a good bet.