New York Manhattan Scenic Helicopter Tour

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About the Activity
Pricing and Availability
Inclusions & Exclusions
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Itinerary
Meeting and Pickup
Additional Information
Language And Guide
Ticket Details
Cancellation & Refunds
Reviews from Travelers

About the Activity

Take to the skies on a helicopter tour to see New York's amazing skyline! On this scenic 18-20-minute helicopter flight you'll soar through the sky and experience a bird's eye view of Manhattan's world famous landmarks. This is the best view you can get of New York City!

20 minutes

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Mobile ticket

Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Travel Date

Travelers

Adult : 1

Inclusions & Exclusions

Local Taxes

18-20 minute Helicopter tour

Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Fees : anding and/or facility fees. Heliport Fee (including infants)

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Travel Itinerary

Maximum 6 travellers in this tour.

Locations in the itinerary

Statue of Liberty(Pass By)

Liberty Island, New York City, United States, 10004After taking off from Downtown Manhattan Heliport, you will fly over Governor's Island, a former Revolutionary US Army post, and the birthplace of New York. Next you will come face-to-face with the Statue of Liberty, which has become synonymous with America's most fundamental value, freedom.View Location

Ellis Island(Pass By)

New York Harbor, New York City, United States, 10017Fly over Ellis Island. View Location

Central Park(Pass By)

59th Street to 110th Street, between Fifth Avenue and Central Park West, New York City, United States, 10019This is the perfect vantage point to take in New York's skyline. Don't miss out on this incredible scenic helicopter flight!View Location

Times Square(Pass By)

Broadway, , New York City, United States, 10036This is the perfect vantage point to take in New York's skyline. Don't miss out on this incredible scenic helicopter flight!View Location

George Washington Bridge(Pass By)

W 179th Street, , New York City, United States, 10033This is the perfect vantage point to take in New York's skyline. Don't miss out on this incredible scenic helicopter flight!View Location

Governors Island National Monument(Pass By)

New York Harbor, Ferry Terminal, New York City, United States, 10004This is the perfect vantage point to take in New York's skyline. Don't miss out on this incredible scenic helicopter flight!View Location

Manhattan Skyline(Pass By)

Manhattan Bridge Pedestrian Path, Sophie Irene Loeb Playground, New York City, United States, 10002This is the perfect vantage point to take in New York's skyline. Don't miss out on this incredible scenic helicopter flight!View Location

Madison Square Garden(Pass By)

4 Penn Plaza, , New York City, United States, 10001This is the perfect vantage point to take in New York's skyline. Don't miss out on this incredible scenic helicopter flight!View Location

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Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

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.View Location

End point

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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

Language And Guide

Audio Guide Available In

German
Russian
Portuguese
Mandarin
Japanese
Italian
French
Spanish

Tour Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCheck-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. All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/New_York time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by Zip AviationCreated on 30 Nov 2008Created on 13 Jun 2025

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