Helicopter Tours

20-Min Ultimate NYC Helicopter Tour from Downtown Manhattan

Name: 20-Min Ultimate NYC Helicopter Tour from Downtown Manhattan
Start: 2025-10-18T14:30:00
End: 2025-10-18T15:00:00
Location: New York

NYC helicopter route map showing landmarks like Statue of Liberty, Central Park, and Empire State Building.

Helicopter on heliport with passengers boarding for 20-minute tour.

Aerial view of George Washington Bridge over the Hudson River, New York City.

Helicopter view of Liberty Island, New York, with passenger taking photos.

Duration

20 min - 30 min

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Marvel at the NYC skyline on this exceptional 20-min helicopter tour. Take in the panoramic views and gaze at the most famous cityscape in the world!

Soar high and miss nothing among New York's most famous landmarks during this leisurely 20-min helicopter tour of the city.

Marvel at iconic sights, while you soar 1500-2000 ft above the ground, and get a unique view of top attractions like Wall Street!

This extended helicopter ride will let you witness the very symbols of NYC like the Statue of Liberty, the Palisades, and the Empire State Building.

Sit back in comfort and luxury as your experienced pilot gives you live commentary about the sights you will be crossing.

Did you know? Lady Liberty’s crown’s spikes represent the 7 oceans and the 7 continents.

17 to 20-min shared helicopter tour

Aerial view of 12+ attractions

Live commentary by the pilot

Noise-cancelling headsets

Optional helicopter tour upgrade

Heliport fees ($40 per pax) to be collected at check-in

TOTAL DURATION17 minutes - 20 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERHelicopter
FIRST DEPARTUREStatue of Liberty
LAST DEPARTUREStatue of Liberty
Timeline
Map
Start point
6 East River Piers
Get direction
Passes By
Statue of Liberty
One World Trade Center
Chrysler Building
Empire State Building
Chelsea Piers
Times Square
The Intrepid
Columbia University
Yankee Stadium
Palisades Cliffs
George Washington Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge
Battery Park
Madison Square Garden
Central Park
Grant's Tomb
End point
6 East River Piers
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Mutai
Jun 2025
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3/5
　I am surprised to be informed by reception that I need to pay additional 40$ for the tour, it is a vey unpleasant experience
Michael
Jun 2025
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5/5
Our Pilot Brandon did an excellent job & the organisation of our flight was also perfect.. Thank you..! Michael K.
Mathias
Apr 2025
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5/5
Very neatly organized and very safety conscious and friendly. We were very lucky with the great weather. The pilot was very safe.
Manoj
Aug 2025
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4/5
Henrik
Jul 2025
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5/5

An aerial view of New York City

Set off on a thrilling 20-min aerial tour of New York City, while you sit in the comfort of a luxury helicopter. Soar above the Big Apple and get up close to the landmarks that form the city's enchanting skyline. Fly past Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, which has been a welcoming beacon to visitors to the New World for over a century! Head north to see the George Washington Bridge, one of the busiest bridges in the world. Admire the best Manhattan tourist attractions from above, without dealing with the crowds, including the Empire State Building, and the One World Trade Center.

One tour, many attractions

Soar up the Hudson as you gaze at popular icons of New York, like the famous Yankee Stadium and the busy Times Square. Cruise past New Jersey’s beautiful palisade cliffs, one of the country's earliest conservation efforts. While you're at it, you'll even get to catch a glimpse of Columbia University and the Chrysler Building, once the tallest building in the world. You will then make your way back to the heliport, having experienced New York in a way that most people never get to! If you want to see the maximum that NYC has to offer, upgrade your tickets to a 30-min helicopter tour.

Sights covered

Statue of Liberty

One World Trade Center

Chrysler Building

Empire State Building

Chelsea Piers

Times Square

The Intrepid

Columbia University

Yankee Stadium

The Palisades

George Washington Bridge

and more popular attractions

Additional information

Children aged under 2 don’t require tickets but must sit on the lap of an adult.

The weight limit is 275 pounds or 125 kg per passenger, passengers who weigh more than this or close to this may have to wait for a flight that can safely accommodate their weight.

The helicopter does not fly over Manhattan itself, but up the Hudson, beside Manhattan.

Book your tickets in advance as the New York Helicopter Tour sells out quickly.

Plan your tour at the start of your NYC trip to account for potential rescheduling due to weather conditions.

All our tour operators are highly trained, follow strict protocols, and maintain an impeccable safety record to ensure a secure and enjoyable experience.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Please arrive at the redemption point 30 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Ticket redemption point

Please check your final voucher for redemption point details & specific instructions.