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New York Helicopter Tour: Iconic Sights from Above
4.0
285 Ratings
New York
Experience the ultimate New York City adventure with a comprehensive helicopter tour. See iconic landmarks, stunning views, and the city’s five boroughs from above. Book now!
Experience the ultimate New York City adventure with a comprehensive helicopter tour. See iconic landmarks, stunning views, and the city’s five boroughs from above. Book now!
Duration:
30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Brooklyn Bridge - See on your flight!
- Statue of Liberty - See on your flight!
- Chrysler Building - See on your flight!
- Ellis Island - See on your flight!
- Central Park - See on your flight!
- Times Square - See on your flight!
- Yankee Stadium - See on your flight!
- George Washington Bridge - See on your flight!…
- Brooklyn Bridge - See on your flight!
- Statue of Liberty - See on your flight!
- Chrysler Building - See on your flight!
- Ellis Island - See on your flight!
- Central Park - See on your flight!
- Times Square - See on your flight!
- Yankee Stadium - See on your flight!
- George Washington Bridge - See on your flight!
- Manhattan Bridge - See on your flight!
- Governors Island National Monument - See on your flight!
- Zip Aviation - Helicopter Tours & Charters - Departure point
- New York Harbor - See on your flight!
- Queensboro Bridge - See on your flight!
- Williamsburg Bridge - See on your flight!
What's Included
- Scenic 25–30-minute helicopter tour
- Minimum of 4 passengers required to book
- All local taxes included
- Scenic 25–30-minute helicopter tour
- Minimum of 4 passengers required to book
- All local taxes included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- The listed price does not include a $40 per person heliport/security fee
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- The listed price does not include a $40 per person heliport/security fee
Additional Information
Experience a full view of the magnificent New York City on an inclusive 25-30 minute helicopter ride around the Big Apple! In addition to famous attractions like the Statue of Liberty, Ground Zero and New York Harbor, this excursion offers an aerial view of Central Park and notable sites such as the George Washington Bridge and the New Yankee Stadium….
Experience a full view of the magnificent New York City on an inclusive 25-30 minute helicopter ride around the Big Apple! In addition to famous attractions like the Statue of Liberty, Ground Zero and New York Harbor, this excursion offers an aerial view of Central Park and notable sites such as the George Washington Bridge and the New Yankee Stadium. Marvel at the stunning views across New York’s quintuple boroughs on this expansive Grand Island helicopter journey.
This tour requires a minimum booking of 4 participants.
- Helicopter seating is based on a 4- or 6-passenger helicopter, whichever is available at the time of your tour. Minimum 4 people required to book this tour.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.0
(285 Ratings)
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Mark_r
Dec 24, 2023
Great Job By All Involved! - The staff was kind and playful which made my family very at ease. This set the tone for our wonderful flight that was both safe and enjoyable! Great job by all involved!!!
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Nadezda_k
Oct 3, 2021
I am very afraid of... - I am very afraid of heights and thought it would be scary. But our pilot Ed made our flight very soft, insanely beautiful flight. Now I want to come back again😅
Thank you guys!
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Gregg_j
Jul 26, 2020
Amazing. Awesome. Romantic. An unforgettable experience. - The heliport was easy to find and modern. Everything was well organized and extremely safe. Every precaution was taken to ensure our safety - helicopter was clean and modern.
Staff was very professional on every level. Great experience - well worth the money.
The views are breathtaking. Simply amazing. We did it to celebrate a birthday. Made it unforgettable.
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I9462dpmichaelb
Dec 27, 2019
Helicopter ride - I didn´t wait long, a perfect organisation, very friendly staff, safty instructions exelent,
They help you however they can. A trip I woul´d never forget. Very special thank to Santiago the right man at the right position.
The whole team was courteous and helpfull and also very professional.
Thanx the the complete team
Michael (Germany)
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Alistairbrooker1
Nov 21, 2019
Helicopter trip - We actually went on this with my older daughter in Sept 2018.as part of her birthday. Andrew Woods was the pilot. He made the trip very enjoyable, he even took some pictures afterwards. A terrific pilot with a great sense of humour. Would recommend this company.
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Adrian_h
Sep 16, 2019
Very satisfied - From the moment we arrived attendants and staff were very courteous and helpful. The pilot was friendly and the flight was amazing. Highly recommend taking the flight.
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Globetrotteur-flobyr
Sep 3, 2024
To do, but not to do again - As part of a birthday gift, we chose the 20-minute NYC flyover.
Due to complicated weather conditions on the morning of the flight, we asked if it was possible to shift the flight (if possible) via an email exchange. No return from the agency.
My girlfriend whose birthday was seen being placed in the middle (between me and a grandpa who slept the whole flight...).
This is unfortunately the worst place because the view of the city is smaller.
FYI, the seat is the same Award as the one next to the driver.
For the rest, the organization, the security check, the lockers to drop off the backpacks, the meeting time...niquel!
Personally I Trip Tip you to make the different skyscrapers (The Edge, Tof of The Rock, The Summit...) it is cheaper (50€ on average for the duration you want versus 290€ the 20min), and the result will be more spectacular!
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Andrew_s
Nov 27, 2022
It’s was nice seeing the... - It’s was nice seeing the city but it was from a far we did not get very close to any of the sites we traveled up and down the river
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Helena_c
May 18, 2022
Average - The process, the safety, and the flight were great. There were several main things that made the experience disappointing. The pilot was unable to speak because of air traffic so there was almost no explanation of anything, the views were amazing but having no guide talking made it less enjoyable. Also, One side of the cabin fits three people so the person squished in the middle doesn’t have as good of a view or experience as those sitting by a window. And there is a panel separating windows that blocks the view. There was no introduction or talking with the pilot at all, just felt that was lacking in the whole experience.
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Amparof152
May 10, 2024
EVIL - We contracted a 20-minute helicopter flight through Manhattan with Civitatis and we could not fly because they did not send the request to the company that manages the flights at the heliport. We had to contract with another company and pay again on Tuesday, May 7
We are demanding the money and still no response
Regarding the transfer from the airport to the Hotel, we had to pay a penalty, because you contemplate the payment from the moment the plane lands, without considering the time we remain at immigration to pass the police controls.
We are frankly very dissatisfied, TERRIBLE service, we will certainly not use Civitatis again
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