The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York
Overview
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Experience the beauty of the New York Harbor including an up-close view of the Statue of Liberty on this helicopter ride over NY. If you think New York City is impressive from the ground, you haven't seen anything until you experience it from the air.
Explore classic NYC landmarks including: One World Observatory, Chrysler Building, Empire State Building, Chelsea Piers, The Intrepid Museum, Central Park and Time Square.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A valid government-issued photo ID (passport or driver’s license) is required at check-in. Passengers without ID will not be permitted to fly and no refund will be issued.
Children aged 2 and over must have their own seat and pay the full fare.
Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled flight, or 45 minutes if traveling after 4:00 PM due to traffic.
You may fly anytime between your check-in and flight time.
All passengers must complete security screening before entering the building.
Seating is arranged according to weight for safety. Passengers over 275 lbs (124 kg) must purchase an additional seat.
A rebooking fee will apply for changes made within 24 hours of your flight or for missed flights. Missed flights are considered a no-show and are non-refundable.
Flights may be canceled if minimum requirements are not met; in such cases, you will be offered an alternative flight or a full refund.
No parking is available on site; please plan accordingly.
Sunset views are not guaranteed.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Statue of Liberty
Pass By
Ellis Island
Pass By
What‘s Included
Helicopter flight with shared experience among other travelers.
On-board live commentary and cabin with climate control.
Photos available for purchase as souvenirs.
Hotel pickup and drop-off.
Heliport fee
Options
Shared Helicopter Flight
Reviews
1,842 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Frank the pilote was awesome
Sensbdelmoughit M,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Frank the pilote was awsome he told us about every place we passed and he was so funny i fully recommend
Birthday Helicopter Ride
Kaleah G,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Took my wife on a ride around NYC for her birthday and we had the greatest experience ! The pilot and staff were excellent and we 100 % recommend trying this ! 10/10 💫
Unforgettable
Aude B,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had booked on Saturday but on Thursday we received a message informing us of the cancellation because the weather was bad. I gave my vacation dates and the establishment offered us the next day. It was a unique experience. A very nice team.
Great experience!
jorgesB8729VX,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great.First time flying on an helicopter and couldn’t be a better place to fly above than NY city.Our pilot Frank was 10/10
Review
Footprints641357,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was my daughter’s college graduation trip and she was slightly terrified of flying in a helicopter but they seated her next to the pilot and she absolutely loved it!!! Great crew!!
See Manhattan from the air
Suzanne H,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was worth it. Got to see Manhattan skyline and took fantastic pictures. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Great views would of been 5 star if a bit longer for cost
Ashley B,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Really good got to see a lot in 15 mins. As we booked through Viator we were made to feel a bit stigmatised like we had done something wrong. We also got hit with another 40 dollars per person on arrival but other than that it was great.
So fun and easy! Amazing views and good commentary.
Allie S,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Viator made this so easy and fun! All waivers can be filled out early online so check in goes quickly and smoothly. Staff are all friendly and helpful. One thing to note is that you will need to put hats, scarves, and bags into a locker.
Southwell Christmas 2025
Rachael S,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The view from 1500ft is amazing..!! Expertly piloted by Frank. Ground staff were professional and executed our experience perfectly. Thank you!
Excellent the best excursion in New York
Salvatore C,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent the best excursion in New York unbelievable amazing day amazing stuff see you soon bye bye
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From US$236.55Was US$249.00
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