New York Manhattan Scenic Helicopter Tour

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Overview

Available languages

German
Russian
Portuguese
Chinese
Japanese
English
Italian
French
Spanish

20 minutes

Mobile ticket

Take to the skies on a helicopter tour to see New York's amazing skyline! On this scenic 18-20-minute helicopter flight you'll soar through the sky and experience a bird's eye view of Manhattan's world famous landmarks. This is the best view you can get of New York City!

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

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.

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

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

1

Statue of Liberty

After taking off from Downtown Manhattan Heliport, you will fly over Governor's Island, a former Revolutionary US Army post, and the birthplace of New York. Next you will come face-to-face with the Statue of Liberty, which has become synonymous with America's most fundamental value, freedom.

Admission Not Applicable
2

Ellis Island

Fly over Ellis Island.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Manhattan Scenic Tour

A $40 (USD) heliport fee per person (including infants) is due at check-in.

Reviews

4.44

794 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Truly amazing...

    Rasa M,

    Oct 17, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Truly amazing experience... It was my first time on a helicopter. First adrenaline, than trust of a proffesional pilot made my experience exceptional and really calm. Truly feel like winning a lottery that is worth taking to have a chance to sit in front! Thank you Zip Aviation and Viator!

  • It was really...

    ellahjaelle m,

    Sep 14, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was really interesting, I really liked the welcome and everything The photos, the flight, the views too incredible

  • Our helicopter ride in...

    Muna A,

    Aug 9, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our helicopter ride in New York was absolutely amazing and so much fun. We got to see the landmarks of New York, including the Statue of Liberty and the skyscrapers

  • Worth it

    trobinsontracey,

    Jul 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Was amazing to see Manhattan from up a height. The day was a bit hazy but still worth doing. Highly recommend this trip.

  • Unforgettable

    Marc F,

    Jul 24, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    From start to finish a great experience... Run professionally The pilot was super friendly and took us on an unforgettable lap. For our daughter (8 years) a mega experience Every cent worth at the happy children's eyes u smile Always happy to return Thank you

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4.44
794 reviews