USA · HELICOPTER TOURS IN NEW YORK CITY
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 5 helicopter tours in New York City worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Fly from Pier 6 with Zip Aviation over Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Broadway, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Choose a 12 to 15, 18 to 20, or 30 minute flight, with recorded commentary in several languages when available. Check in 45 minutes early and bring photo ID.
“Brilliant. Expensive but worth every penny. It’s something you will remember for ever. My teenage boys loved it.”
Take a 15 to 30-minute helicopter flight over Manhattan and New York Harbor in a small aircraft with wide convex windows. Your English-speaking pilot points out Central Park, the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and more. Check your departure location carefully, since some flights leave from New Jersey.
“Great. Friendly staff and everyone was very helpful. The ride itself was fantastic and the guide was great! Must do when visiting New York!”
Fly from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport in a shared helicopter for sweeping views of One World Trade Center, the Statue of Liberty, Midtown, Central Park, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Your pilot provides live commentary. Bring photo ID, arrive early, and budget an extra $40 heliport fee per person.
“Viator made this so easy and fun! All waivers can be filled out early online so check in goes quickly and smoothly. Staff are all friendly and helpful. One thing to note is that you will need to put hats, scarves, and bags into a locker.”
Depart from Pier 6 for a small-group helicopter flight over the Hudson River. Choose 15, 20, or 30 minutes to see the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Central Park, bridges, and more. Pilots such as Frenk, Raphael, and Eduardo are praised for calm flying and clear commentary.
“All corworkers had been so nice and friendly Specially the pilot was a dream”
Take a 12 to 15-minute flight from Downtown Manhattan Heliport in a six-passenger Bell 407. You’ll see the Statue of Liberty, Governor’s Island, Ground Zero, Ellis Island, the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, and USS Intrepid from the air, with audio commentary subject to availability.
“I was very Angry, upset and extremely disappointed with Manhattan Sky Tours. I was told that I could not ride because I was 40 pounds over weight i was even asked my weight when they first took all our information and was told nothing just took our money. That's a bunch of BS because I did the Las Vegas Helicopter tour around Vegas at the same weight twice and there was no problems. This whole trip to New Uork was bassed upon my Dad and I doing the Helicopter Ride around Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty so now we spent $3,000 dollars to take our Bucket list trip to…”
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