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New York Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Manhattan Sightseeing

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icon17 to 20 minutes  (Approx.)
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iconOffered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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Overview

See New York City’s breathtaking skyline and the many iconic sights of the city on this helicopter flight. Soar over the Big Apple with an exclusive sightseeing tour of the Manhattan skyline and beyond, including the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, One World Trade Center and Central Park, to name just a few, plus Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and much more. Then continue up the Hudson River to see even more of Manhattan. A variety of departure times are available throughout the day to fit into almost any schedule.
  • Enjoy a helicopter sightseeing tour around New York City
  • Choose from multiple departure times throughout the day
  • All facility and service fees plus a fuel surcharge are included
  • See landmarks like Yankee Stadium, Central Park, and Ellis Island

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

This tour puts you in the sky for views from the Statue of Liberty to Yankee Stadium.
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Live commentary on board
Heliport Landing and facility fees
Fuel surcharge
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Departure Point

Helicopter Flight Services, Downtown Manhattan Heliport, 6 East River Piers, Manhattan, NY 10004, USA
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 275 lbs may be unable to fly. If passengers require a seat belt extender they will not be able to attend
  • A current valid government issued photo ID is required on the day of travel
  • All bags are subject to inspection. Complimentary lockers are available to hold belongings while flying
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infant rates apply for children under 2; infants will sit on their parents lap.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Helicopter Flight Services

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during New York Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Manhattan Sightseeing?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
See all safety measures taken by New York Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Manhattan Sightseeing.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during New York Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Manhattan Sightseeing?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by New York Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Manhattan Sightseeing.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during New York Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Manhattan Sightseeing?
A:
The policies on social distancing are:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
See all safety measures taken by New York Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Manhattan Sightseeing.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during New York Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Manhattan Sightseeing?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by New York Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Manhattan Sightseeing.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during New York Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Manhattan Sightseeing?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by New York Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Manhattan Sightseeing.

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Traveler Tips

  • "But time passes too quickly, so be careful: If you spend all your air time taking pictures you miss the experience!" See review
  • "If you're willing to pay that amount but you want to focus on Manhattan, I recommend this one." See review
  • "The duration was indeed 20 minutes as described and there were no extra costs to pay." See review

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Great experience!
Melissa_M
, Nov 2020
My husband and I went for my 40th birthday and had a wonderful time, very professional, safe and fun!
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Happy Birthday Melissa! Thanks for sharing your 40th birthday with us it's so great to hear that you had a wonderful time!
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Great trip
Bratish_D
, Nov 2020
Great trip ! I took it on 50th Birthday- very professional and courteous staff - enjoyed a lot !Very nice view of NYC from sky !
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icon Response from Host , Nov 2020
Thanks for sharing your 50th birthday with us Bratish! Thank you also for sharing your review on Viator!
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Covid Safety not followed
Aman
, Oct 2020
Hated the entire experience. They had too many people on one flight. They separated me from my boyfriend!!!! It was supposed to be something romantic and they seriously made us sit away from each other. Worst experience ever. Customer service was also terrible! Please beware before booking with them. Total waste of my money.
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2020
Hi Aman, I'm sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your experience flying with us. Our tours are currently flown as shared flights, the seating in the helicopter is arranged by the weights of all passengers as we need to safely balance the helicopter. Our helicopters have 1 seat next to the pilot, which is generally considered the best seat. If we receive a request for a couple not to be split up during a flight our team will always do their best to make sure that group is seated in the cabin if it is safe to do so. We have a a Covid-19 health and safety plan in place involving all passengers requiring masks, our headset microphones are pulled up to discourage talking in the helicopter and there is regular sanitation of all high touch points. Our safety plan is sent to all passengers before the flight to advise them that the helicopter is shared and to keep everyone informed about what we are doing. We work hard to be as transparent as possible to ensure that there are no surprises at check-in. If passengers do not feel comfortable sharing with other people we do offer private tours.
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ITS A MUST DO WHEN YOUR IN NEW YORK CITY !
OCTAVIANO_CARDENAS
, Oct 2020
Well, at the begining we felt a bit nervous; no doubt about the security protocols before taking the helicopter. We both liked the experience and would repeat it, but as a private tour for the Two.
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2020
Thank you for sharing us as a must do in New York City! We are working hard to ensure the safety of our passengers during shared flights and trying to make our passengers feel as comfortable as possible. We understand sharing a space with other passengers isn't for everyone at the moment. We look forward to seeing you again on a private tour next time!
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Breath taking views
Shelome_T
, Sep 2020
Everyone was professional and extremely nice. Our pilot was so sweet. It was a pleasure having him. The views were magical! It’s so much better seeing the city from above.
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Thanks for sharing your experience with us! It's great to hear our whole team helped you to enjoy the magical views!
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Dont miss it!!
Hemica_R
, Aug 2020
Wonderful experience. 20 min ride from the downtown to uptown Manhattan. Totally worth it! A shared ride will be better than a private ride. If you are going with a couple, the other passengers will help you to take pictures of you guys and you do the same for them
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icon Response from Host , Aug 2020
Thanks for sharing your experience on Tripadvisor! It's great to hear that everyone on your flight was so friendly!
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For a sunny day in NYC
Julie_W
, Jul 2020
I reserved this for my husbands bday right after quarantine and it was perfect. He loved it. Definitely will do it again.
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icon Response from Host , Aug 2020
Thank you for choosing us to help you celebrate your husbands birthday! We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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New York Helicopter Tour
grigorvassilev
, Oct 2019
Great visit, a bit short. Personally I have expected to see some spots from East river side. Well organised. Amasing views of Manhattan.
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If you have the chance: do it!
HaroldJdK
, Sep 2019
During the booking stage I was not so sure if I had made the right choice helicopter flight. There are many offers, would this be the right one?? But let me reassure you: from welcoming us, giving safety instruction to the flight itself, all was organized in a personal and very efficient way. The 18 to 20 minute fight we booked was worth every dollar. Of course we were extremely lucky with the weather. The pilot gave us some useful information about all the mayor sights down below. From every seat we had a excellent view. I can recommend this tour.
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So neat
f3wcraj
, Jul 2019
No problems at all , worth every penny............ Wonderful experience. Plan to do it again ; and take my grandchildren
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