NYC Helicopter Tour: Over Historic American Landmarks
3.5
506 Ratings
Kearny
Experience the history and beauty of NYC from above on a thrilling helicopter tour. Fly over iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and Wall Street.
Duration: 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ellis Island - The best way to experience the symbols and sights of America’s freedom is the Taste of NYC Tour. See the Statue of Liberty eye to eye, take in a bird’s eye view of Ellis and Governor’s Island, fly over South Street Seaport and check out the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges on the way to visiting the Wall Street Financial Center.
What's Included
  • Headsets and life vests provided
What's Not Included
  • $50.00 per person late fee for failing to arrive 45 minutes prior to scheduled flight time
  • $100.00 per person late fee for arriving 30 minutes or less prior to scheduled flight time
  • $45.00 heliport fee per person (must be paid on site on travel date)
  • $45.00 heliport fee for children under the age of 2 (must be paid on site on travel date)
Additional Information

Experience history in flight on the Taste of NYC Tour, a true tribute to America’s treasures.

On this aerial expedition, you’ll soar over Ellis and Governors Island, capturing views of the iconic Statue of Liberty - the beacon of hope for millions of arriving immigrants.

Additionally, enjoy an aerial view of the South Street Seaport, fly past the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, and take in the renowned Wall Street Financial Center on this beloved New York City helicopter journey.

  • Seating goes according to weight and balance. Weight maximum is 250 pounds per person. Passengers are weighed at our facility and passengers weighing over the weight limit are required to purchase an additional seat or will forfeit their flight.
  • Helicopter seats 6 passengers and 1 pilot. All tours are shared with other passengers. All 6 seats must be purchased for a private tour. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative time or date.
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date.
  • Passengers must arrive 1 hour prior to scheduled flight time with Identification. It is strongly advised to arrive prior to check in time to avoid being charged late fee LATE FEE PRICES* Passengers failing to arrive 45 minutes prior to scheduled flight time will be charged $50.00 per person late fee. Passengers arriving 30 minutes or less prior to scheduled flight time will be charged $100.00 per person late fee.
  • New York Helicopter has the right to cancel, change or delay any flight any time for any reason, which includes weather conditions, Temporary Flight Restrictions implemented by the FAA, minimum number of passengers not met for tour, helicopter maintenance and all other circumstances outside of our control.
  • $45.00 heliport fee per person (must be paid on site on travel date)
  • $45.00 heliport fee for children under the age of 2 (must be paid on site on travel date)
Location
78 John Miller Way
John Miller Way
Upon arrival to 78 John Miller way,Kearny NJ 07032, please call our shuttle bus (phone # provided on ticket) for pick up to heliport.Meet shuttle bus in front of the Dry Dock Bistro (located at address).The shuttle bus is light blue with a red and white helicopter, the logo says New York Helicopter.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(506 Ratings)
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Gwill_j
Feb 25, 2024
Amazing experience - Flying over the great city of New York was very amazing and the staff was really nice and good at communicating.
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Rob_h
Jan 28, 2024
Great Fun! - Friendly staff, well organised & a really fun experience. Great views of the New York Sky Scrapers & the Statue of Liberty, combining some of New Jersey too
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Fernando_r
Jan 24, 2024
Fun and interesting flight. The scenery in incredible - The preparing process for this event is slow but necessary. I understand these things are quick but hey it was fun. Pilot was very informative on the buildings and scenery. Phone recording or photos aren’t allowed INSIDE the hangar, only outside and within the aircraft. I give it 5 of 5 stars considering it’s the first and only time on a helicopter.
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Dapo_i
Jan 6, 2024
Seamless and fun - Everything went as expected, it went smooth and fun. Ride was great, felt great from up there in the sky
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Annamarija_v
Feb 11, 2024
It was great experience.... - It was great experience. I would definitely do it again. But organization is really bad. We booked at 1pm, they said it’s not possible at 1pm and we should come at 3pm, at the end we waited till 5pm. Everything else was nice.
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Xianny_j
Feb 15, 2024
It was good all together - The pilot was cute that’s what made us more happy lol. but the only problem was they had me waiting for so long. we had made time for 5pm and we didn’t board till 5:30p. mind you we got to get there a hour early.
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Bikram_s
Mar 17, 2024
Scam - I went to NY last week from CA with my wife as it was our anniversary. I had a very short time to visit NY so i booked this Helicopter tour so that i can see all places in very short time. We were supposed to be there at 2 pm. We took uber of 200$ from our hotel and once we reached there we tried to contact them, they said some car is coming to receive us from the spot. We waited 30 minutes but nobody came. Then we tried to contact them. A girl from the other side in call says that our tour is canceled because of the wind. 30 minutes ago she was the one who told a car is coming to receive us and Now she was telling it is canceled. They didn’t even tried to contact us or inform us. They ruined our whole day and we couldn’t go anywhere as we hadn’t buy any tickets for other visiting places. I think these people are Scamer.
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Muriele_h
Feb 20, 2024
shame - really a scam. They send you to a fictitious rendezvous point ... from which you arrive late and then pay a fine of $100 per person. When you try to explain the problem, they just laugh and say you shouldn't use google map. Frankly shameful!
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Nigel_r
Feb 13, 2024
Don’t book with this company - This is the worst company.. they have me waiting in a parking lot for 20mins went they drop me off they say I was late 20mins . They charge me $200 for reaching late . Which the helicopter ride was 4pm yeah.. plus i they have the oldies helicopter no good waste of money .
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Christine_b
Feb 6, 2024
Unfair business and need to change for the better - I paid for experienced I wasn’t provided got there at 4:30 and was told I will be charged 200 extra dollars so I never got to experience the ride. Very unfair company.
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