New York City Grand Island Helicopter Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Breathtaking aerial views of New York City
- Fly over iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty
- Experience the thrill of a helicopter ride
- Capture stunning photographs of the Manhattan skyline
- Enjoy a unique perspective of the Hudson River
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Helicopter flight over New York City
- Aerial views of Grand Island
- Professional pilot commentary
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
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Meeting point
Start Location
6 East River Piers, New York, NY, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- Flights are subject to weather conditions; cancellations may occur.
- Weight restrictions may apply; check with the operator for details.
- Children under 2 years old can fly free on an adult's lap.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes for safety.
- Bring a valid ID for check-in procedures.
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Helicopter seating is based on a 4- or 6-passenger helicopter, whichever is available at the time of your tour. Minimum 4 people required to book this tour.
- Check-in is 45 minutes prior to the scheduled flight time. Failure to do so may result in extended wait times or forfeiture of flight.
- Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 250lbs (113kgs) will be required to purchase an additional seat. This is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour. 300-lb (136kg) maximum weight per passenger.
- All passengers including children must have a government-issued ID/Passport or you may be denied your flight.
- Please note, that audio language selection is not guaranteed and is based on availability. Should more than 2 languages be requested on the same flight, the audio commentary may default to English. Due to the unpredictable nature of technical difficulties, we cannot provide assurance for the audio functionality of the headsets.
- All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.
- Infants 24 months and younger must sit on an adult's lap
- Passengers may be scheduled to fly at any time between their assigned check-in time and their booked tour time. Actual flight times may vary based on operational needs, weather conditions, and passenger flow.
- Flights purchased prior to March 2, 2026, the $40 per person heliport fee was not included in the original booking price. This fee will be payable at the time of check-in.
Traveler reviews
Unique experience
Very friendly staff. All very organized. The stunning experience. More than the views is the helicopter flight itself. Best of the trip to New York.
Just beautiful
A more than perfect supervision by the staff on site. A breathtaking view and the flight is simply splendid for me it is the thing to do when passing through NY to be able to contemplate this city in all its aspects.
To do, but not to do again
As part of a birthday gift, we chose the 20-minute NYC flyover. Due to complicated weather conditions on the morning of the flight, we asked if it was possible to shift the flight (if possible) via an email exchange. No return from the agency. My girlfriend whose birthday was seen being placed in the middle (between me and a grandpa who slept the whole flight...). This is unfortunately the worst place because the view of the city is smaller. FYI, the seat is the same Award as the one next to the driver. For the rest, the organization, the security check, the lockers to drop off the backpacks, the meeting time...niquel! Personally I Trip Tip you to make the different skyscrapers (The Edge, Tof of The Rock, The Summit...) it is cheaper (50€ on average for the duration you want versus 290€ the 20min), and the result will be more spectacular!
EVIL
We contracted a 20-minute helicopter flight through Manhattan with Civitatis and we could not fly because they did not send the request to the company that manages the flights at the heliport. We had to contract with another company and pay again on Tuesday, May 7 We are demanding the money and still no response Regarding the transfer from the airport to the Hotel, we had to pay a penalty, because you contemplate the payment from the moment the plane lands, without considering the time we remain at immigration to pass the police controls. We are frankly very dissatisfied, TERRIBLE service, we will certainly not use Civitatis again
Great Job By All Involved!
The staff was kind and playful which made my family very at ease. This set the tone for our wonderful flight that was both safe and enjoyable! Great job by all involved!!!