Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comBig Apple Helicopter Tour of New York
based on 154 reviews
Duration: 10 - 12 minutes (approx.)
Location: New York City, New York
Product code: 2770HIGH
See New York's famous landmarks from the air on an exhilarating 12-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 12-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!
Big Apple Helicopter Tour of New York
- Downtown - Daily, except Sunday
- Midtown - Daily
Unavailable Dates:
- January 1 (New Year's Day)
- July 4 (Independence Day)
- November 27 (Thanksgiving Day)
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
- 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
- Prices are listed as a guide only. For an exact price quote, select a date
- Infants aged 2 years and under are free of charge, provided they do not occupy a seat and are under 35lbs in weight (16kg).
- Prices are per person.
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- 12-minute helicopter tour
- Tax
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup 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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It was a gray day when we flew but it was still fabulous and worth every penny. I recommend it to anybody. ... Read more ›
Anonymous, United States, June 2008
