New York City Scenic Helicopter Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Breathtaking aerial views of Manhattan
- Fly over the Statue of Liberty
- Soar past the Empire State Building
- Glide over Central Park's vast expanse
- Capture stunning photos of the Brooklyn Bridge
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Helicopter ride over Manhattan
- Aerial views of iconic landmarks
- Professional pilot commentary
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point
Start Location
6 East River Piers, New York, NY, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- Flights are subject to weather conditions; check the forecast before booking
- Weight restrictions may apply; confirm with the operator
- Children under 2 years old can fly free on an adult's lap
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes
- Bring a valid ID for check-in
- 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
- 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.
- For passengers with mobility issues, you will need to transfer from your wheelchair to the helicopter seat and be able to sit with your legs bent. For passengers weighing under 150 lbs, our staff can assist you into the helicopter and will ensure your wheelchair is brought to and from the heliport during your flight. For passengers over 150 lbs, you must either be able to transfer on your own or have someone with you who can assist in getting you into the helicopter. Please let us know about any mobility issues in advance.
Traveler reviews
Incredible!
Incredible, unique experience!!
Very good flight, but hidden t&c's
The helicopter ride was fantastic, views were superb and the whole experience was simply brilliant with one caviat. During booking Viator do ask for you weight, what they don't mention at the time or anywhere in the t&c's until after you have paid it that their is a 113kg weight limit, above this then the provider may force you to purchase an extra seat depending on demand on the day. Thankfully we went on a quiet day but had it been busy then we could have had problems and could well have been forced to pay for an extra seat. It's dissapointing that at no point before payment is made that this is mentioned, not when you input your weight when asked, not in the terms and conditions and not until the tickets are issues a few days before the flight and again in small, easily unnoticeable text buried away that you miss until it's too late. That was dissapointing but thankfully wasn't an issue in the day, but onku because it was quiet and the flight wasnt full
Everything was great
It was excellent, thank you very much!
Amazing tour over the city!
It was a great experience. I flew with a helicopter for the first time and luckily the weather was also pretty good. It's not the cheapest option but it gives a great view over the city. Definitely recommended.
Fantastic
This excursion was amazing from start to finish, staff were lovely talk you through everything. Pictures were brilliant fantastic from start to finish 😀😀