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See New York's famous landmarks from the air on an exhilarating 11 to 15-minute helicopter tour. You'll come face-to-face with the Statue of Liberty, the silver Art Deco brilliance of the Chrysler Building, and the sprawling green expanse of Central Park.
On your 11 to 15-minute New York sightseeing helicopter flight you'll experience the grandeur of Manhattan's famous skyline in a way that's impossible from the ground. You'll also see the most famous landmark in the US, the Statue of Liberty, from the air!
Your flight takes you past the World Financial Center, Empire State, Chrysler, Woolworth, and Met Life (Pan Am) Buildings, Ellis Island, New York Harbor and the George Washington Bridge.
Escape New York's queues and crowds by taking to the skies!
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- 11 to 15-minute sightseeing tour of New York City by helicopter
- Amazing views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the west side of Manhattan
- Choice of flight times and Downtown or Midtown departures
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Tour options:
Big Apple Helicopter Tour of New York
- Downtown - Daily, except Sunday
- Midtown - Daily
Flights operate from:
- Downtown - Pier 6 and East River
- Midtown - West 30th Street and 12th Avenue
- Downtown - flights leave every hour and half hour, Mon-Fri from 9:00am to 7:00pm, last flight at 6:30pm. Sat 9:00am to 6:00pm, last flight at 5:30pm (not operating on major holidays)
- Midtown - flights leave every 15 minutes, daily 9:00am - 7:00pm
You will be required to call the tour operator upon arrival in New York to confirm flight time
All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.
Duration: 11-15 min. Return details: Returns to original departure point- Helicopter tour
- Local taxes
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Security and Passenger Handling Fee USD $30.00 per person
Additional Info:
- Confirmation for will be received at time of booking
- Tours are not private. All helicopters seat 7 passengers
- Wheelchair accessible
- Tour operator reserves the right to upgrade, alter or terminate any or all sightseeing tours due to security, weather or acts of God
- Must have a valid photo ID (i.e. - Passport or Drivers License)
- Must check in all bags with security
- No handbags or carry on bags will be allowed on the flight
- Must walk through a metal detector
- Personal cameras and video cameras are allowed onboard once they clear through security (disposable cameras available for purchase at heliport and will be allowed onboard the aircraft as well)
Security Requirements: All guests must observe the following security requirements:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
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Fabulous trip. Pilot very friendly and informative. A great way to see the bits of New York that you ... Read more ›
Jayne S, United Kingdom, November 2009
