Manhattan Sky Tour: Ultimate NYC Helicopter Experience
4.4
1,404 Ratings
New York
Experience the ultimate NYC helicopter tour and take to the Manhattan skies for breathtaking aerial views of iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, and the Empire State Building.
Duration:
15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Zip Aviation - Helicopter Tours & Charters - ZIP AVIATION offers helicopter tours of New York City and private charter services from NYC to the entire Northeast United States. Three different helicopter tours of NYC are available, ranging from 15 to 30 minutes in length. Visit our location where you will watch a safety video and meet our team.
What's Included
- Breathtaking 12-15 minute Helicopter tour
- All local taxes included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- The listed price does not include a US$40 per person (including infants) heliport/security fee, payable at the time of tour check-in. The heliport/security fee is mandated by the Downtown Manhattan Heliport and is not within our control.
Additional Information
Make your New York City visit unforgettable with an exhilarating helicopter tour over Manhattan, departing from Downtown Manhattan. We provide top-of-the-line Bell 407 aircraft!
Don’t be misguided by low costs and outdated aircraft at other providers that only operate out of New Jersey. Our New York City Helicopter tours afford breathtaking bird’s-eye views of Manhattan. This notable 12-15 minute journey will take you around the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, New York’s Wall Street financial district, and the poignant sight of Ground Zero. Catch sight of the magnificent Empire State Building and the historic Ellis Island for a truly unparalleled perspective of New York City!
- 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
Location
6 East River Piers
East River Piers
Google Maps provides the correct navigation route, all other navigation options will take you to Chelsea Piers. Please ensure the end of route address matches the address above.
Located on Pier 6 (2 Building North of Staten Island ferry and the East River). Look for Zip Aviation.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(1404 Ratings)
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Joachim_l
May 26, 2024
Cool Flight - It was a great feeling and a great event. The people who worked there were friendly. The experience was amazing.
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Ralf
May 12, 2024
Simply a MUST - A MUST when visiting NY. We had a breathtaking view of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty in beautiful weather. The pilot flew excellently, as if you were sitting in a bus.
Unfortunately, everything is a bit expensive.
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Vilmaf388
Apr 30, 2024
Simply fantastic!!! - It was a fantastic experience. Easy to find, attentive and caring staff even for those like me who don't speak English, I would do this experience again a thousand times and I recommend it, it's worth every penny spent.
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Darren
Apr 20, 2024
Helicopter birthday treat - Just amazing. So easy to access. Only a short experience but so worth it. Great views of the entire city. Can't fault from start to finish
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Richard_w
Apr 9, 2024
A fantastic experience everyone should do! - The whole experience was fantastic, I've never been in a helicopter before and although the flight was fairly short it was absolutely amazing. The staff were very professional and our pilot was great and very informative with the sights we were seeing from the air. I would most definitely do another helicopter trip next time i go to New York.
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Sarah_s
Apr 6, 2024
Fantastic experience - We came for my son’s 11th birthday. Being asked if he could sit in the front made the experience very special
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Suzanne_h
Mar 30, 2024
Fabulous! - amazing trip!! Everyone was super friendly and helpful, a wk Sergio way to celebrate a special birthday with friends!
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Tracy_b
Apr 26, 2024
Meh it was cool but not sure it was worth the price. - It’s a quick trip but cool experience. I ļiked it but was disappointed because I sat furthest from the view out the window. My fiancé got sick from it. Not all seats are equal.
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444sophiaz
Apr 29, 2024
Disappointed - Very small, cramped helicopter. Limited view due to a frame in the window. Depending on which seat is assigned, the view is also limited (middle seat).
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Hector_q
May 5, 2024
Worst Experience Ever - I was very Angry, upset and extremely disappointed with Manhattan Sky Tours. I was told that I could not ride because I was 40 pounds over weight i was even asked my weight when they first took all our information and was told nothing just took our money. That's a bunch of BS because I did the Las Vegas Helicopter tour around Vegas at the same weight twice and there was no problems. This whole trip to New Uork was bassed upon my Dad and I doing the Helicopter Ride around Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty so now we spent $3,000 dollars to take our Bucket list trip to New York only to be denied. Who's going to reimburse us $3,000? Where here till May 8th all I'm asking is make it right I still would like my Helicopter Ride with my Dad around Manhattan.
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