Big Apple Helicopter Tour: Iconic New York Landmarks
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423 Ratings
New York
Experience the thrill of a helicopter tour over New York City and get up close to its iconic landmarks. See the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Times Square, and more!
Duration: 20 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Brooklyn Bridge - Pass By
  • Statue of Liberty - Pass By
  • Chrysler Building - Pass By
  • Empire State Building - Pass By
  • Ellis Island - Pass By
  • The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum - Pass By
  • Central Park - Pass By
  • Yankee Stadium - Pass By
  • Rockefeller Center - Pass By
  • George Washington Bridge - Pass By
  • Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine - Pass By
  • Columbia University - Pass By
  • Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex - Pass By
  • Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum - Pass By
  • One World Trade Center - Pass By
What's Included
  • Scenic helicopter flight with group.
  • Live on-board commentary.
  • Climate-controlled cabin.
What's Not Included
  • Photos available for purchase as souvenirs.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • The heliport fee of $40 per person must be paid during check-in.
Additional Information

Experience firsthand the famed landmarks of the Big Apple during this popular New York City helicopter tour, departing and returning to Manhattan Heliport. This unique tour offers a pilot-led journey through the city’s modern and historical sites.

Feel the adrenaline rush as you soar over the city that’s forever awake, taking in the best of what NYC has to offer. You will be able to witness attractive landmarks such as:

  • Statue of Liberty
  • Ellis Island
  • One World Trade Center
  • Chrysler Building
  • Empire State Building
  • Chelsea Piers
  • Times Square
  • The Intrepid
  • Central Park
  • Columbia University
  • Grant’s Tomb
  • Yankee Stadium (not available on game days)
  • The Palisades
  • George Washington Bridge
  • Northern Tip of Manhattan
  • To ensure timely departure, passengers must arrive at the heliport at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled flight time. For reservations scheduled after 4 PM, please consider heavy commuter traffic and allow yourself at least 45 minutes of travel time to reach the heliport.
  • Passengers exceeding 275 lbs./124 kg. will be required to purchase an additional seat at 100% of the applicable retail price. Due to weight restrictions seat assignments cannot be guaranteed.
  • A valid photo identification, such as a passport or driver’s license, is required and match reservation.
  • Must walk through a metal detector.
  • All bags are subject to inspection. Complimentary lockers are available to hold belongings while flying
  • Helicopter window seats aren’t guaranteed due to weight and balance factors.
  • No parking on site
Location
6 East River Piers
East River Piers
Charm Aviation NYC- Downtown Manhattan Heliport 6 E River Piers, New York, NY 10004, USA
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Helen_s
May 21, 2024
Loved it! - Fantastic experience and very well organised. We booked a 5pm trip and it couldn’t have worked out better. We had perfect weather ☀️ which helped a lot.
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Emily_w
Apr 26, 2024
Amazing! - This is a must for any visit to New York. Really once in a lifetime experience and it was amazing. Go around the Statue of Liberty up the Hudson River up to Columbia university and the Yankee stadium. The pilot gave a commentary along the way. Was able to take lots of photos and videos. Be mindful that you have to pay 40 dollars when you get there. You can’t take a photo on the helipad or by the helicopter but they take one for you which you can buy after. As soon as your strapped in though you can take as many as you like. Would definitely recommend
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Rebecca_d
Apr 16, 2024
Highly recommend - Wonderful experience! Guide and staff were friendly, helpful, and kind. I would recommend this service to anyone.
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Mario_w
Apr 10, 2024
Great experience - Cool Pilot with Lots of Infos about New York, beautiful weather and nearly No waiting time, great experience, was worth it!
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Jenn_w
Apr 10, 2024
Amazing experience - The Helecopter ride was amazing! I would recommend this to see all of NYC, the staff on the ground were really friendly and explained what to do etc Once in the air the pilot gave a commentary on what land marks you were seeing amd passing over. Really enjoyed with all the family.
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Gregory_g
Feb 16, 2024
Excellence - I loved it will do over and over again it was a great experience and I will recommend everyone do it
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Birgittef2016
Jan 22, 2024
Absolutely amazing! - If you are going to NYC, this is really something that should be on your to do list! A unique experience to see the skyline from the air. We made the trip in 17-20 minutes and it was worth every penny.
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Kayla_m
Jan 7, 2024
Helicopter tour - Amazing views of the city. I was apprehensive booking it due to the price, but I can now say it is 10000% worth it! The tour guide was lovely too and he gave us lots of information on different buildings we flew by!
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Brad_w
Mar 20, 2024
Viator Bait & Switch - The trip was great and so is the company that flies around New York. I felt safe and they were very friendly. What wasn't good was the fact that after paying almost $500 for 2 people through Viator we had to pay another $80 fee when we got there. Nothing from your company mentioned that. Since I didn't want to lose my $500, I paid the additional amount. But I'd like to sue you to get my money back for your bait and switch tactics. You'll hear from me soon. Won't use Viator again
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Agathelaurek
Jan 4, 2024
Does not match the ad - Does not match the ad Although we paid the highest price to fly at sunset we had more than an hour of waiting so we flew into the night. In addition, the photographer supposedly present on site was not. I do not recommend the excursion with this company
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