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Big Apple Helicopter Tour: Iconic New York Landmarks
4.3
483 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!
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:
24 hours
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…
- 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.
- 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.
- anding and/or facility fees
- Photos available for purchase as souvenirs.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- anding and/or facility fees
Additional Information
Experience New York City’s most famous landmarks and buildings up close on this popular helicopter tour, departing from and returning to the Manhattan Heliport. This unique tour is narrated by the pilot, offering both modern and historical insights.
As you fly over the city that never sleeps, you’ll get a bird’s-eye view of NYC’s top attractions,…
Experience New York City’s most famous landmarks and buildings up close on this popular helicopter tour, departing from and returning to the Manhattan Heliport. This unique tour is narrated by the pilot, offering both modern and historical insights.
As you fly over the city that never sleeps, you’ll get a bird’s-eye view of NYC’s top attractions, including One World Trade Center, the Empire State Building, Times Square, The Intrepid Museum, Central Park, Yankee Stadium, and Columbia University.
- To ensure a timely departure, passengers are required to arrive at the heliport at least 30 minutes before their scheduled flight. For reservations after 4 PM, please account for heavy commuter traffic and allow at least 45 minutes for travel to the heliport to avoid late fees.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(483 Ratings)
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Katharina_o
Jun 21, 2025
Unforgettable experience - Was super organized and an unforgettable experience! We were there with 2 toddlers who we did not want to take on the helicopter. There is a small waiting area with toilet and there we could then sit alternately with the kids, eat our sandwiches and especially warm up in winter. The crew was very friendly, especially to the children. It was impressive and beautiful to see the city from a different perspective. You didn’t even notice that you were climbing or flying a curve. I had imagined it to be much shakier and somewhat like a fairground ride. Wasn't like that (almost disappointed me :-D). So you can do it if you're more sensitive. You could tell that the pilot has a lot of experience, as even the landing was very calm and controlled. Time flew by. It is really expensive, but a special experience and therefore worth its money. I would recommend it to anyone who comes to NY. Great!
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Jack_b
Apr 1, 2025
Do It!! - It was an outstanding experience, highly recommend, amazing view of New York and all its wonders! A MUST!
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Karenfairweather
Mar 20, 2025
Helecopter Ride - My husband booked this tour for my 60th birthday. This was just magical. The views are incredible, and I had the best time ever, which I will never forget. It is an experience of a lifetime. The staff made you very welcome and explained all the safety measures very well.
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Ryan_c
Feb 20, 2025
Great experience to tour the city - It was a great experience and very wonderful way to view the city of New York. I recommend this tour to everyone who visits New York.
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Mariana_m
Jan 18, 2025
Do not miss - Reccomended! See from the sky the top sights in a totally new perspective. Take your kids even if it s a bit of a bumpy ride
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Hubert_l
Jul 3, 2025
A little expensive with the $40... - A little expensive with the $40 that must be added on site and moreover it would take a maximum of 5 people and not 6 in the helicopter
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Katharina_o
Jun 24, 2025
Nice experience, but on purpose unpunctual - Well organized, friendly staff and a great way to get to know New York.
There are 6 seats on board: one next to the pilot, behind it a row of 3 (i.e. a seat in the middle without sitting directly at the window) and a row of 2 behind it (without a middle seat). Luckily I sat at the window and saw everything great. In the middle, I think that's already more difficult and I would think it would be fair if the space cost less.
What wasn't so nice was that you didn't stick to the booked time and on purpose. My husband and I had deliberately booked so that there was an hour in between (so that one could stay on the ground with the children). But my husband was only allowed to fly two hours after me and in between other people were preferred. Probably a group of 6 arrived spontaneously without reservation and because of course there was no longer a completely free time window for 6 people, the staff then apparently pushed bookings of other people back to offer the group a flight option together. My husband was not asked if he might be willing to fly later (which would have been at least polite). Only excuses have been invented as to why he now has to wait longer, but others are allowed to fly to his time slot. That was already very annoying, as we were traveling with 2 toddlers and they of course have no understanding of being bored there for 3 hours. This has messed up our schedule and I would have preferred to see more of NY instead. Those who do not book beforehand are out of luck and should not be treated preferentially!!!
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122javierb
Jul 5, 2025
Not worth the cost. - The original cost was 840. Then there was an additional 40 dollars per person fee. Finally, an additional cost for pictures. The flight is not worth 1k.
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282beverleyj
May 25, 2025
Beware of signing the waiver - Our trip was cancelled by the operator Charm Aviation the day before we were due to fly, partly due to rain and partly as we refused to sign a 6 page waiver document absolving the company of any and all responsibility of anything going wrong while we were on their property or aircraft, this also included any heirs to our estates should the unthinkable happen, basically meaning you fly at your own risk and there is no comeback on them.
The waiver indicates you should seek legal counsel before signing, not sure how that would work when you are only provided with the document less than 24hrs before you fly! We chose not to reschedule the trip as was told we could not fly if we did not sign the waiver, not sure if this is usual practice but had been on a helicopter over the grand canyon the previous week and didn't have to sign anything with them.
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Angel_p
Jan 21, 2025
Worst ever - I have been on helicopter rides and this was by far the worst! we were rushed on the helicopter because we were the last ride it did not tell me it would be with 2 other couples the expierence was very rushed they were rude telling us to run and hurry to take a picture not even a smile on the helicopter the earphones did not work hence why the pilot didn’t get where everyone was from and when we got back they were closed and just said we will airdrop the photos and practically rushed us back out were there all together for 38 mins from steppping in to stepping out! Worst expierence and worst $600 spent in my life! Tell your guys to be pleasant despite the last appointment we deserve the expierence! Ohhh and we ordered it for sunset don’t even see that either….
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