NY Helicopter Tour: Ultimate NYC Sightseeing
Description
Experience Manhattan from a breathtaking new perspective on a 17-20 minute NYC helicopter tour with HeliNY! Your helicopter ride will lift off from downtown Manhattan and fly past iconic New York City landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Times Square, and Central Park, all the way up to the tip of Manhattan complete with live pilot narration. HeliNY’s NYC helicopter tours are great for guests of all ages, making it the perfect addition to any New York City itinerary! Complete days worth of New York City sightseeing in just minutes, with the Manhattan skyline as your backdrop. Several departure times are available throughout the day to fit your schedule! *HeliNY is Wingman/TOPS certified!
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Fly by HeliNY!
As you take off, you will see the famous Brooklyn Bridge!
Fly by Brooklyn, NY!
Fly past the historic Governors Island with downtown Manhattan as your backdrop!
Fly above New York Harbor.
Glide past the famous Statue of Liberty and get ready for the perfect photo op!
Fly past Ellis Island.
Experience a breathtaking view of New York City’s iconic skyline without the crowds!
Experience incredible views of the One World Trade Center, the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere!
Fly past the National 9/11 memorial.
Experience unforgettable aerial views of the Empire State Building.
Fly past the Chrysler building.
Fly by Little Island.
Enjoy aerial views of the Intrepid Museum.
Fly by Chelsea Piers.
Fly past Rockefeller Center.
Enjoy stunning views of Hudson Yards.
Fly by the Vessel.
Experience aerial views of the world's most famous arena, Madison Square Garden.
Fly past One Vanderbilt.
Fly by Times Square, the most famous intersection in the world.
Fly by Central Park Tower, the world's tallest residential building.
Fly by Central Park and experience a stunning birds-eye view of the most filmed location in the world.
Fly past Columbia University!
Fly above the George Washington Bridge!
Fly past the famous Yankee Stadium!
Fly by the Palisade cliffs of New Jersey.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 275 lbs may be unable to fly. If passengers require a seat belt extender they will not be able to attend.
- A current valid government issued photo ID is required on the day of travel.
- All bags are subject to inspection. Complimentary lockers are available to hold belongings while flying.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 2 must sit in an adults lap at no charge.
- All passengers are required to sign a waiver prior to flying.
Reviews(1,184)
1st Rate all the way. we arrived way too early, but were accommodated straight away. shown in, checked in and made very welcome by the very friendly & professional staff. we would highly recommend this.
It was cancelled due to bad weather conditions - we were unable to rebook as we were scheduled to return home the following day
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by weather-related cancellations. Due to New York’s coastal location, weather conditions can change rapidly and unpredictably. Our pilots continuously monitor real-time conditions and forecasts, and they make the final decision regarding flight safety. In some cases, cancellations may occur at the last minute due to sudden or unforeseen changes in weather. The safety of our passengers and crew is always HeliNY’s top priority.
An excellent experience. My son and I throughly enjoyed the helicopter ride 🚁
Thank you for your 5-star review! We are delighted to hear that you and your son enjoyed the helicopter ride!
Incredible family experience. Staff before/after the flight very professional. Top-notch driver. Our best memory of our trip to NY!
Thank you for flying with us! We appreciate your comments regarding our team.
A truly incredible experience. The views are amazing and everyone, from the pilot to instructors, were professional and very welcoming. I cannot recommend this enough if you are visiting NYC.
Thank you for your 5-star review! We appreciate your kind comments regarding our team.
It’s an exceptionally smooth operation from start to finish. From the moment you arrive, you’re escorted to the check-in desk, watch a safety briefing, and securely store your valuables (only a phone or camera can be taken on the flight) before being whisked away to your aircraft. The flight itself was incredible, and the pilot was excellent—professional, reassuring, and clearly very experienced. Seating is allocated based on passenger weight for safety, but if you’d like to guarantee a front seat, you can request one in advance for an additional fee. Overall, it was a fantastic experience that I thoroughly enjoyed and would absolutely recommend. It was well worth it.
Thank you for your wonderful recommendation! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience and that your pilot made a memorable impression.
Brilliant company, weather was not great on the Thursday we arrived at 3pm to fly at 4pm. Another company was still flying so we were no the wiser that Heli had not flown due to the weather. Safety first in this world. So obviously being a tourist they had sent emails I didn’t get but on arrival quickly re-booked us for the following day. No issues well handled and the process the following day was so slick. Then out on the flight it was fabulous, so smooth and worth the money to experience it. My 15yr old son was beside himself during and after. Superb company who deliver a first class product. Expensive yes, worth it definitely.
Thank you for flying with HeliNY! We are sorry for any inconvenience the weather delay may have caused and we are happy to hear that our team was able to promptly reschedule you.
Very impressive and well-organized
Thank you for your 5-star review!
This was an excellent helicopter experience. Great views of Manhattan, New Jersey and the Hudson River 👌
Thank you for your excellent review! We are glad you enjoyed your experience.
That was amazing! Goosebumps, tears of happiness and joy! You have given great pleasure! Seeing New York from above was really cool and amazing! High service! We arrived with our daughter before our flight time but we were taken with another group and we didn't wait! Thank you for that attitude and gorgeous flight and our emotions of delight!
Thank you for your lovely 5-star review! We are delighted to hear that you and your daughter enjoyed your HeliNY experience.
