Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comSan Francisco Vista Grande Helicopter Tour
based on 29 reviews
Duration: 25 - 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: San Francisco, California
Product code: 3538VISTAGRANDE
Imagine San Francisco as you've never seen it before! On this Helicopter Tour over San Francisco you will see all the famous sites: Alcatraz Island, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco skyline and of course, the Golden Gate Bridge! Plus, fly north over the spectacular Pacific Coastline, Tiburon, Angel Island, Marine Headlands and Sausalito.
You will be picked up from a central San Francisco meeting point and taken to the heliport to board a Bell Jet Helicopter for take-off on an exciting San Francisco Helicopter Tour.
An accompanying musical soundtrack is choreographed to the flight, along with spontaneous narration by your professionally trained pilot. View the hills of San Francisco where you can see famous districts such as the Castro, the Mission, Pacific Heights, Chinatown and the Presidio. Flying over San Francisco you will get a unique perspective of the city skyline, including AT&T Park - Home of the SF Giants, Coit Tower at the top of Telegraph Hill and the financial district with the famous Transamerica Pyramid.
On this 90-kilometer helicopter flight (25-30 minutes), you will see many of the well-known San Francisco Bay landmarks from the air such as the Ferry Building, Alcatraz Island, the Bay Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf and of course, the Golden Gate Bridge. Weather permitting (clear days only), you have the unique opportunity to fly under the Golden Gate Bridge, a highlight of any trip to San Francisco.
Fly north to take in the Marin Headlands and California's craggy Pacific Coastline. You will also see the artist town of Sausalito, the sleepy town of Tiburon, and the former immigration station of Angel Island - the "Ellis Island of the West".
- 30-minute scenic helicopter tour over San Francisco
- Spectacular views of San Francisco?s famous landmarks, districts and coastline
- Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Coit Tower and financial district
- Choreographed musical accompaniment
- Entertaining and informative commentary
- Choice of morning and afternoon flights
- Pick-up and drop-off from central San Francisco locations
San Francisco Vista Grande Helicopter Tour
Daily
Unavailable Dates:
- January 1 (New Year's Day)
- July 4 (Independence Day)
- November 27 (Thanksgiving Day)
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
Pickup is provided from the following pick-up locations;
- Pier 39 (at the taxi stand in front of Hard Rock Cafe, for all passengers staying in Fisherman's Wharf Hotels)
- Fairmont Hotel (front entrance on Mason St, for all passengers staying in Nob Hill and Financial District
- Hilton Hotel (Mason St side at the corner of Ellis, for all passengers staying in Union Square and So. of Market
- 10:00am pickup, (actual flight time 10:30am)
- 12:30pm pickup, (actual flight time 1:00pm)
- 3:00pm pickup, (actual flight time 3:30pm)
Tour returns to original point of departure
Hotel Pickup:Pickup is available from; Pier 39, Fairmont Hotel and Hilton Hotel. Please advise which hotel you are staying at and which location you require pickup from at time of booking.
- Prices are listed as a guide only. For an exact price quote, select a date
- Infants under 2 years of age are free of charge but must be seated on an adult's lap.
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 2-12 years.
- Prices are per person.
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- San Francisco pickup
- Helicopter flight with tour narration
- Gratuities (optional)
- Meals and beverages
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation of this tour will be received at time of booking
- Minimum of 2 passengers required per flight
- All of the Bell Jet Helicopters are maintained by Bell Factory Approved Mechanics and are flown by Bell Trained, FAA licensed pilots
- All flights are taken in quiet, smooth and reliable Bell Jet helicopters seating 4 or 6 passengers
- Recommended: Comfortable shoes and a extra layer of warm clothing
- All items carried onboard are subject to search. Large bags and backpacks are discouraged
- Weather permitting. If seasonal fog obscures the view, tour route may be altered
- Prior to your travel date, all passenger heights, weights and contact details MUST be advised. If you do not indicate this at the time of booking, you will be required to call the tour operator and advise them of this information directly. The contact details will be on your voucher once you have a confirmed booking.
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I would love to have done it on each of the four days I stayed in San Francisco. The views were breathtaking. ... Read more ›
Mark M, United Kingdom, August 2008
Everything we expected. Absolutely fabulous going under the Golden Gate Bridge on a beautiful summer ... Read more ›
Anonymous, United States, August 2008
