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Manhattan Scenic Helicopter Tour: Breathtaking Skyline Views
4.4
753 Ratings
New York
Experience breathtaking views of New York’s stunning skyline by embarking on an 18-20 minute helicopter journey! Soar high above Manhattan and take in the astonishing sight of the world-renowned landmarks from a unique vantage point. It doesn’t get any better than this for views of New York City!
Duration:
20 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Statue of Liberty - After taking off from Downtown Manhattan Heliport, you will fly over Governor’s Island, a former Revolutionary US Army post, and the birthplace of New York. Next you will come face-to-face with the Statue of Liberty, which has become synonymous with America’s most fundamental value, freedom.
- Ellis Island - Fly over Ellis Island.
- Central Park - This is the perfect vantage point to take in New York’s skyline. Don’t miss out on this incredible scenic helicopter flight!
- Times Square - This is the perfect vantage point to take in New York’s skyline. Don’t miss out on this incredible scenic helicopter flight!
- George Washington Bridge - This is the perfect vantage point to take in New York’s skyline. Don’t miss out on this incredible scenic helicopter flight!
- Governors Island National Monument - This is the perfect vantage point to take in New York’s skyline. Don’t miss out on this incredible scenic helicopter flight!
- Manhattan Skyline - This is the perfect vantage point to take in New York’s skyline. Don’t miss out on this incredible scenic helicopter flight!
- Madison Square Garden - This is the perfect vantage point to take in New York’s skyline. Don’t miss out on this incredible scenic helicopter flight!
- Zip Aviation - Helicopter Tours & Charters - This is the perfect vantage point to take in New York’s skyline. Don’t miss out on this incredible scenic helicopter flight!
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What's Included
- 18-20 minute scenic helicopter ride
- Local taxes included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- The listed price does not include a USD40.00 per person (including infants) heliport/security fee
Additional Information
- Check-in is 45 minutes prior to the scheduled flight time. Failure to do so may result in extended wait times or forfeiture of flight.
- A $40 (USD) heliport fee per person (including infants) is due at check-in.
- Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 250lbs (113kgs) will be required to purchase an additional seat. This is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour. 300-lb (136kg) maximum weight per passenger.
- All passengers including children must have a government-issued ID/Passport or you may be denied your flight.
- Please note, that audio language selection is not guaranteed and is based on availability. Should more than 2 languages be requested on the same flight, the audio commentary may default to English. Due to the unpredictable nature of technical difficulties, we cannot provide assurance for the audio functionality of the headsets.
- All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.
- Infants 24 months and younger must sit on an adult’s lap
Location
6 East River Piers
East River Piers
Google Maps provides the correct navigation route, all other navigation options will take you to Chelsea Piers. Please ensure the end of route address matches the address above. Located on Pier 6 (2 Building North of Staten Island ferry and the East River). Look for Zip Aviation.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(753 Ratings)
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Magdalena_h
Aug 2, 2024
NY helicopter 🚁 - All instructions were cleared and friendly service From all the staff. I would recommend it for everyone who is there first time in NY to see the big picture of NY
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Saahil_k
Jul 28, 2024
Great Experience! - Great experience from start to finish! I'm a local and really enjoyed the experience. No issues with safety, felt very comfortable.
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Ruby_r
Jul 24, 2024
Amazing experience!! 🚁 - An amazing and memorable experience!!! No view from any high rise building can compare. Communication with the organizers was excellent. Procedures were clear. I felt safe during the experience. I was also too excited to be scared!
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Lindsey_r
May 19, 2024
Can’t wait to go back! - We had the absolute BEST time! The staff and pilot were super friendly. It was our first stop after getting to Manhattan, and that was the perfect start to our day! 10/10
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Therese_a
Mar 30, 2024
The staff was so friendly... - The staff was so friendly and professional.
Enjoyed every minute , can highly recommend.
Me and my daughter will never forget the experience
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Fellowtraveler162065
Mar 14, 2024
Helitour New York - Great flight, with fantastic weather (bright blue skies and sunshine), a great experience. Not exactly cheap, but what is as cheap in New York as it was 20 years ago? We would do this again.
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Jamescthomasson
Feb 22, 2024
Great time. - It was fantastic. Loved being able to see the whole city at once. Worth it for sure! Loved it so much I would do it again!
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Isa60
May 29, 2024
great views - Great experience, 20 minute flight postponed until the next day due to the storm, it was quickly and well managed. It's a great experience and worth the price...
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Fabien1969
May 31, 2024
Bad experience, better climb on top of skyscrapers - very unfriendly staff, tour organized mechanically
distribution in the helicopter made in spite of common sense, two people together were able to choose their places, the others not
if you are on the left of the helicopter (3 seats out of 6) you will take beautiful photos of New Jersey!!!
in short, climb the different skyscrapers, it’s cheaper, safer and just as good.
unfriendly staff
tour done very mechanically
if you seat on the right of the heli, 3 places out of 6, you will make nice pictures of New Jersey
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752christophw
Feb 25, 2024
Big disappointment - Zero customer orientation. No welcoming culture.
The entire process was uncaring and communication was monosyllabic. No safety information before the flight, no conversation with the pilot.
In one of the side windows of the helicopter there was a 10 cm round opening, which was probably used to equalize the air in the air conditioning, which we were told after the flight when we asked, with the comment "you wouldn't want to fly with fogged up windows either".
In any case, the ventilation hole meant that the passenger sitting in front of it was hit by ice-cold air (it was February) from very close range from the first minute, and there was no way to escape it.
This person and the passenger sitting opposite were busy for the entire flight trying to somehow ward off the air flow by pulling down their coats. The air was so cold that both passengers could hardly feel their hands afterwards because they were so severely hypothermic. As a result, two of the four family members didn't get to see much of the flight itself and we weren't able to enjoy the truly magnificent view.
We were so looking forward to this flight. As a result, two of our family of four weren't able to enjoy the flight at all. That's very disappointing considering the costs involved.
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