New York Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Manhattan Sightseeing | 17 minutes to 20 minutes

1009 Reviews | New York City
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Ultimate Manhattan Sightseeing
2 Adults x $329.00
$658.00
Approx Total
$658.00
17-20 Minute Flight

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Heliport Landing and Facility Fees
  • Shared Helicopter Flight (shared experience with other travelers)
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Live commentary on board, Floor to ceiling windows, Climate controlled cabin
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Overview

Seated in comfort, experience all the sights of Manhattan from the air on a 17-20 minute helicopter flight. Enjoy bird's-eye views of top Manhattan attractions including the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, the Chrysler Building, the World Financial Center, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Central Park and the Brooklyn Bridge. Continue up the Hudson River to the northern point of Manhattan, where you can see the George Washington Bridge, the New Jersey Palisades, Yankee Stadium, Cathedral of St. John the Divine, and Columbia University.

Meeting points

Check-in is 30 minutes before your flight time. The heliport is a large gray cement building with a big clock on the front. Please let security know you are flying with Helicopter Flight Services and they will direct you to our staff.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Brooklyn Bridge (Pass By)

    Fly past the Brooklyn Bridge.

  • Statue of Liberty (Pass By)

    Fly past the Statue of Liberty.

  • Chrysler Building (Pass By)

    Fly past the Chrysler Building.

  • Ellis Island (Pass By)

    Fly past the Ellis Island.

  • The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum (Pass By)

    Fly by the 9/11 Memorial.

  • Central Park (Pass By)

    Fly past Central Park.

  • Yankee Stadium (Pass By)

    Glimpse the Yankee Stadium from the Hudson River.

  • Rockefeller Center (Pass By)

    Fly past the Rockefeller Center.

  • George Washington Bridge (Pass By)

    Fly over the George Washington Bridge.

  • Hudson River (Pass By)

    Fly over the Hudson River.

  • Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine (Pass By)

    Fly past the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine.

  • Columbia University (Pass By)

    Fly past Columbia University.

  • Brookfield Place (Pass By)

    Fly past the Brookfield Place.

  • Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex (Pass By)

    Fly past Chelsea Piers.

  • HeliNY (Pass By)

    Fly past Helicopter Flight Services.

  • Palisades Interstate Park (Pass By)

    Fly past the Palisade Interstate Park.

  • Intrepid Museum (Pass By)

    Fly past the Intrepid Sea.

  • One World Trade Center (Pass By)

    Fly by the One World Trade Center

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 275 lbs may be unable to fly. If passengers require a seat belt extender they will not be able to attend
  • A current valid government issued photo ID is required on the day of travel
  • All bags are subject to inspection. Complimentary lockers are available to hold belongings while flying
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 2 must sit in an adults lap at no charge.

Free Cancellation

June 30100% refund
July 01No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.8

1009 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    873
  • 4 stars
    70
  • 3 stars
    31
  • 2 stars
    21
  • 1 star
    14

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 873 reviews with 5 stars

Fantastic pilot Olivia

Published on Jan, 2025

Excellent experience made even more so with our pilot Olivia. Olivia is a wealth of knowledge and a very pleasant and relatable lady. It is a very security conscious company which made us feel at ease, would certainly recommend.

HeliNY helicopter experience

Published on Jan, 2025

Here we go !! After looking at all these companies and checking all the reviews we decided to choose this company as it was family run, it turned out as the best decision I made !! We wanted to get the best and most memorable experience for all of us & especially as it was my daughters 21st birthday! In which the crew made it by allowing our daughter to sit in the front. We found pier 6 really easy and had a warm welcome when we arrived! The staff was welcoming and informative and professional! Dave was our pilot who was friendly funny and very informative throughout the flight !! These flights are a lot of money but it was definitely worth it and a memory we will never forget!! Thank you !

We travelled with our...

Published on Jan, 2025

We travelled with our grandchildren for the helicopter ride, but we only booked them for the ride. We were going to wait for them. Please note that you cannot wait inside the building if you are not going on the ride. It was 16 degrees outside and we are in our 70's...and we literally had to beg to be let inside and get permission to wait for them. If we would have known we would have made arrangements. However, the manager let us in and otherwise it was an excellent experience!

Perfect! Well run felt...

Published on Jan, 2025

Perfect! Well run felt very safe. Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean environment. We had a blast!

NYC flight

Published on Jan, 2025

Awesome. Professional and family oriented. Views were great and they tried their best to make sure you were immersed in the trip.

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