Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comComplete New York, New York Helicopter Tour
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Duration: 16 - 20 minutes (approx.)
Location: New York City, New York
Product code: 2770NYNY
Take the ultimate helicopter tour over New York! This 16 to 20-minute aerial tour covers all five Boroughs. You'll see the Statue of Liberty, Chrysler Building, Empire State, Central Park, Yankee Stadium and many other famous landmarks in a way that’s impossible from the ground.
Your New York sightseeing adventure begins as you fly down the Hudson River toward the harbor, passing Manhattan's Financial District, Woolworth Building and Ellis Island. After a bird's-eye view of the Statue of Liberty, you'll fly over Governors Island and the Verrazano Bridge joining Brooklyn and Staten Island.
Returning up the Hudson, you'll pass the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid to view Midtown's famous skyscrapers: Empire State, Chrysler and Met Life (Pan Am) Buildings, along with Central Park, Yankee Stadium, St. John the Divine Cathedral, Columbia University, George Washington Bridge and the Palisade of New Jersey.
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- Comprehensive 16 to 20-minute sightseeing tour of New York City and the five Boroughs by helicopter
- Amazing views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and Midtown Manhattan
- Fly over the Hudson River, along the Financial District and up to Yankee Stadium and Central Park
- Choice of flight times and Downtown or Midtown departure locations
Complete New York, New York Helicopter Tour
- Downtown - Monday to Saturday
- Midtown - Daily
Unavailable Dates:
- January 1 (New Year's Day)
- July 4 (Independence Day)
- November 27 (Thanksgiving Day)
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
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 (contact details will be advised on confirmation voucher).
Return details:Flight returns to original departure point
Hotel Pickup:Hotel pickup not available
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- Infants aged 2 years and under are free of charge, provided they do not occupy a seat and are under 35lbs in weight (16kg)
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- 16 to 20-minute helicopter tour
- Tax
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Security fee USD$2.50 per person
- Passenger Handling Fee USD$25.00 per person
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
- Tours are not private. All helicopters seat 7 passengers
- Tours are wheelchair accessible
- Tour operator reserves the right to upgrade, alter or terminate any or all of our 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 ons 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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Was the best pics looking down over NYC, this was totally awesome. Read more ›
Ruth L, Australia, August 2008
