Deluxe Manhattan Helicopter Tour
Overview
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An exciting and comprehensive helicopter 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 several 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!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
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
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.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.
Passengers may be scheduled to fly at any time between their assigned check-in time and their booked tour time. Actual flight times may vary based on operational needs, weather conditions, and passenger flow.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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
What‘s Included
Local Taxes
18-20-minute Helicopter tour
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Heliport Fee (including infants)
Options
Departure
Reviews
185 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic; amazing, fab-u-lous!
Roving102233,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. Our pilot, Ely, was lovely and joined in with the family ‘banter’ One thing our booking agent hadn’t informed us of was the main part booker had to take ID. Luckily we found some but make sure, if booking, you have some with you.
Great evening in the skies
J1856QFjackd,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great people and amazing experience. The views are incredible. This is the second helicopter tour we did and this one was light years better than the one we did a few years back.
ID is required upon...
Yuyang S,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00ID is required upon arrival which was not made clear on the tour description, also, an additional $82 for Tax needs to be paid, this was not listed either, for anyone not familiar with add on tax this could come as a surprise because when booked online it says Paid. With that said, the experience itself is amazing, I still give a 5 star truly base on the experience of the tour, the above are communication problems which can be improved.
Our trip
Jane C,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Truely amazing trip, so much more than expected i would reccommend everyone takes a ride and get to see New York from the top
Good experience
2016cathrine,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Easy to find, friendly and flexible staff, really nice trip across Manhattan, feels safe and confident. It's worth the money.
do it once
K1181ZIpetern,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Honestly, it's a lot of money, but it's one of those "do it once" things. The whole thing was really well-run from start to finish, which I appreciated. The staff was friendly and got us all checked out without any fuss. My husband got to sit up front with the pilot and was grinning from ear to ear the whole time. The views are just insane, you really can't comprehend the scale of the city until you see it from above. My only tiny complaint is that you have to be there so early and then just wait, but I get why they do it. The flight itself is smooth and feels way too short. Would I do it again? Probably not, because of the price. But am I glad I did it? 100%. It was the highlight of our trip.
Family on air
Francesco t,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy to find for us foreigners.... Arrived early, but we went up without waiting our turn, more than an hour. The staff was very friendly.
Amazing experience really to live
Alexandre G,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We were very well received by the helicopter tour provider everything was very well indicated in the app to get to the heliport Nothing to say thank you amazing
I recommend
A3584NHlauraf,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Expensive but unique experience. Friendly staff We were lucky to have clear skies. The flight lasted 20min but the audio guides did not work.
Great Flight. Professional Staff.
theshakeycompass,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked this tour as the other half had not been to New York before and it's something I think you should do. We booked the Deluxe Tour as you got 20 minutes flying time. We wandered down to Pier 6 which is next to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal and easy to find. A very friendly welcome from the staff and well organised. You get weighed as you enter (yes, I know, but it determines where you sit in the helicopter) then you pay the $40 each for the port fee (it's in the small print). There's a nice waiting room with toilets, drinks machine and comfortable chairs. You have to be there 45 minutes before and if anything changes with the flight schedule on, the communication is really good! Ours changed by an hour, they emailed and they called us to make sure we were ok with the time slot. You then have a training video and are given your life jacket, then off you go to meet your pilot. The other half was lucky enough to sit up front with the pilot (made his day!) and I was on the back seat (too many hotdogs is my only excuse!) then off we went. A great flight over the hudson, up to the Statue of Liberty and along the skyline, great views and a smooth flight. We landed back after 20 minutes and returned to the waiting room. We thoroughly enjoyed it, the staff were professional and would definitely recommend this one.
From US$279.00
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