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The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York (12-15 Minutes)

The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York (12-15 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

City: New York City

Wed 20 Nov

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $229.00

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Wed 20 Nov

Starting at $229.00

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

Governors Island National Monument

Pass By

Ellis Island

Pass By

Statue of Liberty

Pass By

The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

Pass By

MetLife Building

Pass By

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Pass By

Chrysler Building

Pass By

Central Park

Pass By

Empire State Building

Pass By

Brooklyn Bridge

Pass By

Greenwich Village

Pass By

Manhattan Skyline

Pass By

Rockefeller Center

Pass By

New York Harbor

Pass By

Seaport District NYC

Pass By

Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex

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 (1000)

LordLucan2010

Dec 2018

The high point (‘cuse the pun) of our five day trip to NY from the UK. Booked in advance via the New York Pass website where you pay per person then contact Liberty helicopters to agree on a day / time for the actual flight. Sounds complicated but it was very easy. I would advise booking several weeks in advance to get the dates you want if time is critical. Weather smiled on us and we had perfect conditions for the flight clear blue sky which meant we had panoramic view of all of Manhattan. Check in twenty mins to clear registration (separate to the cost of the flight is a local tax $20 ? each I seem to remember). Must take your passport for ID. You have to watch a safety video which was unintentionally humorous e.g. “don’t walk towards the rear rotor blades” and my favourite “please don’t carry children on your shoulders towards the ‘copter” They also ask your weight in order to balance out the total laden weight. Waiting for your flight was a little tedious but once on the flight deck it went very smooth. You have to wear headphones to hear the pilots commentary which was very informative, but can’t talk to each other. You can use camera / video / smart phone but don’t forget you are shooting through a vibrating, scratched Perspex shell so don’t expect high quality results. Our pilot was very professional and the flight went very smooth. The views are spectacular and it really puts NY into perspective. Not cheap but well worth the money. Glad to recommebd

Coco B

Nov 2018

This is not a cheap activity but it is worth the money. I chose the less expensive option, thinking that the tour would be very limited in time and scope. I was very surprised to see how much is covered is 15 minutes. What makes this particular tour a bit cheaper is that we had to wait longer in a less comfortable area. But service was very friendly and the experience was definitely worth the wait.

michaelpr2016

Nov 2018

We did this tour back in 2004 before having kids and there was no way we were going to miss out on the opportunity to do it again. We actually arrived about an hour early but once through security they allocated us on the next but one helicopter so there was not waiting around. The trip isn’t cheap but it clearly gives you a view of the city that you can’t get anywhere else. Do also bear in mind the heliport taxes and an additional cost if you want to buy a photo. It soon adds up for a family of four! Disappointingly they did sit our youngest / smallest in the centre seat on the back row so he wasn’t afforded the best view but he seemed happy enough. The only real complaint we had throughout was that one of the headphones for my children didn’t work so she actually heard none of the tour, which was a shame but with so much to look at it didn’t really impact it the memory of it all. Leaving the heliport you get excellent views of Brooklyn and Downtown Manhattan as you approach and round the Statue of Liberty, from there you travel up the Hudson with Union City to the West and views past the Empire State, past Central Park and all the way up to the Yankees Stadium and George Washington Bridge. My photos didn’t really do the trip justice but in my opinion you really are missing out if you do not experience this whilst in NYC.