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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local Taxes
18-20-minute Helicopter tour
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Heliport Fee (including infants)
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
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Reviews
173 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Funny photo side note
Penny W,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00This was a nice tour. Organized. The guide is a recording you don’t hear from an actual person. Our headsets didn’t work for the first 1/2 of the tour so it was hard to know what the talking point was but the pilot fixed it. You never fly over any part of the city, just along the river. They will also offer to take your photo at the helipad for 25$ for 1 picture or 25$ for all 5 pictures. The funny thing is it’s the same photo! They dont take different photos of you around or in the helicopter. Which was funny that they bragged about the 35$ for 5 photos instead of 1 even though they are all basically the same haha overall a great trip. Beautiful views.
Performance not at all up to standard
Bocadu,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Extremely disappointed by the services of this company. I had booked a “luxury” tour of 30 minutes to go all around New York for my family. Excursion at 1900$ still... If the Bells are good comfortable helicopters to make private transfers from point To to point B, they are not at all suitable for sightseeing’s charters... I was for my part behind the road so I might as well tell you that I did not see much and especially after everyone / less time. At the back of the aircraft there are 4+1 seats. As business is business, the helicopters are armored and the 5 seats are rented... at the high price... so my wife found herself between 2 rather gallant men... super experience... I put 2 stars and not one because my daughter was lucky enough to be next to the pilot
Wonderful experience with small assessment
Maik R,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great tour. Unfortunately, you have to allow a lot of time. On the one hand you have to be there 45 minutes before and then we had to wait about 40 minutes for our flight. Mann should therefore adjust subsequent plans in time. We were lucky we could both sit at the window. There is also a place in the middle, which of course is not very nice because you see very little there.
New perspectives
Torsten H,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It is a new perspective on the city, but depending on where you sit in the Hubi, the view is limited and then really expensive.
Dream helicopter tour
karinaaL4012BB,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Extraordinary Super Friendly Very Good Welcoming and Pleasant Personal Service Everything is clear and well secured sunny weather is a plus I highly recommend!
Everything was perfect
Holger A,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super organized, had wonderful visibility and the German explanation including pilot was great. Could have flown for a few more hours.
Unforgettable Views with the Deluxe Manhattan Helicopter Tour
V6795SYashleyj,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is an unforgettable way to see New York City from above. The ride offers breathtaking aerial views of iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Empire State Building, and One World Trade Center. The helicopter is comfortable, the staff are professional, and the narration adds interesting context to the sights. It's bit pricy but the experience is unique and worth it.
Great experience
Scenic49920547139,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience. Everyone was very nice. My son was allowed to sit in the front, a double highlight. We would have liked to have flown even longer. Our flight was 20 minutes long
Linus
linuse169,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience. Everything went smoothly and well. Easy to find the right and greek staff. Magical to see manhattan from the air.
Good times
Glen S,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Don’t book it when the president is in town they cut the flight short because of that but otherwise was a good time.
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