Empire Helicopter Tour: Aerial View of NYC Landmarks
4.3
39 Ratings
New York
Experience the thrill of an Empire Helicopter Tour and get a bird's eye view of NYC's iconic landmarks. Fly over the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Times Square, and more!
Duration: 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Brooklyn Bridge - Pass By
  • Statue of Liberty - Pass By
  • The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum - Pass By
  • Empire State Building - Pass By
  • Ellis Island - Pass By
  • Rockefeller Center - Pass By
  • Chrysler Building - Pass By
  • Coney Island - Pass By
  • Central Park - Pass By
  • George Washington Bridge - Pass By
  • Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum - Pass By
  • Yankee Stadium - Pass By
  • Verrazano Narrows Bridge - Pass By
  • Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex - Pass By
  • Columbia University - Pass By
  • One World Trade Center - Pass By
What's Included
  • Scenic helicopter flight with a group.
  • Live on-board commentary.
  • Comfortable 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 New York City’s most emblematic landmarks and structures close up on this coveted helicopter journey, that takes off and lands from Manhattan Heliport. This is a unique tour narrated by a pilot, covering both the modern and historic aspects of the city.

As you fly over the city that always buzzes with activity, get a glimpse of everything NYC has to offer. Attractions you’ll see include:

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
(except on match days)
The Palisades
George Washington Bridge
Northernmost Point of Manhattan
Verrazzano Bridge
Brooklyn

  • 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 weighing over 275 lbs./124 kg. are required to buy an extra seat at 100% of the 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.
  • Passengers are required to undergo scanning by a metal detector.
  • All bags are subject to inspection. Free lockers are provided to store your belongings during the flight.
  • 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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(39 Ratings)
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J8032bnwaynej
Jan 24, 2024
No better way to see New York! - This is no way a cheap experience but was defiantly the highlight of my trip, certainly for views of NYC, if you can afford it! The ride is only 30 minutes but the views are spectacular. We went up and down the Hudson and saw the New York skyline in such a perfect way. I was speechless at the views of New York and much further away. You just need to do it the once but worth every penny (or dollar)
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Richard_m
Oct 19, 2023
Absolutely brilliant. - The whole experience was brilliant - from booking through to the actual flight. Really informative and easy to chose which type of flight we wanted and the Pilot, Todd, was so friendly and knowledgable. Would strongly recommend.
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Irina_g
Oct 1, 2023
Great trip over NYC - Well organized and planned tour. Amazing views and experience! We had 30 minutes flying over NYC to enjoy. Thank you!!!
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Daniel_a
Sep 23, 2023
The Experience - It was a very wonderful experience. I will always cherish the tour in the sky. I look forward to my next ride just very soon.
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Mattheus_b
Aug 29, 2023
I gave myself a 51st birthday present😍🎂🎉 - I gave myself a birthday present😍🎂🎉 I had promised my daughter a tour in New York five years ago. So I decided to give her this gift, on my 51st birthday. It was very pleasant to see the happiness stamped on her face. But it wasn't just my daughter, but my son-in-law and granddaughter too.😍 The most memorable thing during my ride was the pilot's smile. I think I fell in love.😍🥰🥂 I will definitely be back.
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Kevinsm534pe
May 10, 2023
Totally Awesome. - Truly an amazing experience. Customer service is unbelievable. My wife and I were treated with such class. 5 star, top notch, would highly recommend. Thank you everyone.
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Trip600125
May 3, 2023
New York 🚁 flight - Everything we expected and more from the flight The pilot was very informative The views were stunning and we took lots of photos
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Getaway42405313591
Apr 28, 2023
Fantastic - A great experience if you are visiting the city, gives you all the best views my friends and I really enjoyed ourselves, I did it to get over my fear of heights, appeared to work! 😊
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Relax05072764780
Nov 27, 2023
Horrible - Llegamos 45 min antes y nos sentaron de espaldas a La nevé, llegamos mareados y vimos solamente New Jersey no Manhatan We arrived 45 min before hour flight and they sent us to the helicopter 5 minutes after our arrive sat us whit our back to the helicopter we arrived sick and only saw New Jersey
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Jon_c
Aug 5, 2023
Waste of 400 dollars. Misleading description. - Over crowded and given an center seat with very limited outside view. The as350 helicopter has 4 across seating in the rear with the outside passengers blocking most of the window from the 2 inside passengers. The forward part of the helicopter had the pilot seat and 2 passenger seats squeezed in. Result was three heads blocking forward view from the rear seat. Waste of 400 dollars for my seat. Asked before our departure about seating next to a window and given the impression that each passenger would have a window for a view. Very dissatisfied with this trip.
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