Manhattan Deluxe Helicopter Tour
from
$279
New York
NY
1-6
people
price for
1 participant
20
minutes
  • • Ride in a Helicopter Over the Big Apple
  • • Learn About Manhattan's Famous Landmarks
  • • Birds Eye Views of Yankee Stadium and the Bronx
or

Why We Love This Unique Experience

New York City Experience Gifts: The best way to see New York is from above! This thrilling adventure is your chance to get a bird's eye view of Manhattan during a twenty minute helicopter tour. 

You will take off from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport and head north, flying over the Hudson with views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and One World Trade Center. As you pass over Lower Manhattan you will see Battery Park, Wall Street and the Brooklyn Bridge. Next, you will make your way through Midtown with views of the Chrysler Building, the Empire State Building along with Madison Square Garden, Times Square, Central Park and the U.S.S. Intrepid. Columbia University, the GWB, Harlem, Spuyten Devil Bridge and the Palisades Cliffs are the final highlights before the tour concludes. 

Whether this is your first trip to New York City or you're looking for a unique gift for New Yorkers, this Deluxe Helicopter Tour is one of the best things to do in Manhattan!

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Experience Overview:

Deluxe Manhattan Helicopter Tour

An exciting and comprehensive tour of New York City with breathtaking views and excellent photo opportunities! This extended version of the Classic Tour will treat you to the best views of New York City including the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building and Central park. In addition to these must-see attractions, passengers will enjoy a flight over historic Uptown Manhattan (Columbia University & Harlem) and The Bronx (Yankee Stadium). Consider upgrading from the Classic Tour and you'll know New York better than a native!

Sights Include:

• Statue of Liberty
• Ellis Island
• One World Trade Center
• 9/11 Memorial
• Battery Park
• Financial District
• Empire State Building
• Chrysler Building
• Times Square
• Central Park
• U.S.S. Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
• Grant's Tomb
• Columbia University
• George Washington Bridge
• Harlem
• Spuyten Devil Bridge
• Palisades Cliffs

Available Times

Monday - Saturday 9am - 6:30pm

Policy Information

Disclaimer & Heliport Fees
Pricing is per seat. Each helicopter is filled with 4-6 passengers. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the scheduled departure time as well as no-shows will incur 100% of tour charges. Please contact Manhattan Helicopters at least 24 hours in advance and we will re-schedule your tour at no cost. Late arrivals will be addressed on a case-by-case basis depending on seating and aircraft availability. Reservations made at the heliport forfeit their right to cancel after payment has been made. 300 lbs max weight per passenger. Passengers weighing over 250 lbs will incur an additional seat charge. The scheduled duration of our tours may vary based on flight routing and weather conditions.

Manhattan Helicopters reserves the right to amend the flight paths without notice. Flight routes will be altered during Yankee home games to avoid restricted airspace. All passengers must pass a metal detector and present a government-issued ID for security purposes. Prices are subject to change without notice. Management reserves the right to refuse boarding to a passenger or to upgrade passengers at any time. Manhattan Helicopters reserves the right to alter or terminate any flights due to security maintenance, aircraft availability, emergencies, weather, or acts of God.

Details & Important Info

Additional Experience Details & Important Information

Check in time is 45 minutes prior to your scheduled flight time. All passengers are required to provide a government issued photo ID. A photo ID of the person providing payment is required at the time of check-in. We reserve the right to refuse boarding to passengers that do not provide a government issued ID of the person making payment for services provided.

Heliport Fees

The $40 Heliport Fee per Person is mandated by the Downtown Manhattan Heliport. Heliport fees MUST be paid upon arrival at the time of check-in and can be paid with either Cash or by Credit Card.

Additional Information

No bags are allowed onboard the helicopter. You will be able to take cell phones, tablets, smartphones, cameras, and sunglasses into the helicopter, EXCEPT Galaxy Note 7, everything else has to be left at the heliport. For your convenience, token-operated lockers are provided at the heliport. Tokens can be purchased for $2 at the token dispenser machine.

Please note that any changes to this flight would have to be made at least 24 hours in advance via email or by calling us at 212-422-1700.

Please remember to bring each passenger’s government-issued photo ID (valid Passport or Driver’s License or State ID) in order to take the flight.

Credit/Debit cardholder MUST be present at the heliport at the time of check-in for the tour. The card that was used to purchase the tour must be displayed and must match the cardholder’s photo identification. This is a security measure to help protect cardholders from fraudulent charges. There will be no exceptions.

If the cardholder will not be present, he/she must email or fax a copy of his/her credit card (front and back) and photo identification to us no later than 24 hours prior to the tour.

Passengers weighing 250 lbs. (113 kg) or more are required to purchase an additional seat. The maximum weight per passenger is 300 lbs. (136 kg).

Cancellations & Refunds

Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds

Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.

All gift certificate sales are final and not refundable. Gift certificates can only be exchanged prior to redemption.

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Helicopter Tours NYC

Our helicopter tours of NYC provide you spectacular views and a very unique experience. We offer you a new look at this beloved city like no other helicopter tour can! Zip Aviation is committed to maintaining your proven customer satisfaction and an impeccable safety record. See all of New York City’s historical sights today from the most breathtaking aerial angles during your helicopter ride around the Big Apple! All tours are offered in the following nine languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, and Portuguese.

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Manhattan Deluxe Helicopter Tour

New York
NY
1-6
people
price for
1 participant
20
minutes
  • • Ride in a Helicopter Over the Big Apple
  • • Learn About Manhattan's Famous Landmarks
  • • Birds Eye Views of Yankee Stadium and the Bronx
or

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