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Golden Gate Helicopter Tour

Aerial view of San Francisco skyline and downtown from a helicopter ride.
Helicopter flying near Alcatraz Island with Golden Gate Bridge in the background, San Francisco tour.
Aerial view of Alcatraz Island from a helicopter, San Francisco, California.
Helicopter flying near Bay Bridge during Golden Gate tour in San Francisco.

Duration

30 min

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the start of your experience

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    • Lift off from Richardson Bay and fly low over the coastline, with clear views of Marin headlands and the ocean meeting the shore.

    • Circle the Golden Gate Bridge at eye level, with time to take in its scale, structure, and the city skyline beyond.

    • Glide past Alcatraz and Angel Island, seeing the island layouts, prison buildings, and ferry routes from above.

    • Fly above downtown San Francisco, passing over Oracle Park, Civic Center, Alamo Square, and the Painted Ladies.

    • Listen as your pilot shares real-time stories, pointing out neighborhoods, history, and the landmarks you’re flying over.

    • 30-min San Francisco helicopter tour

    • Noise-cancellation headset

    • Experienced and knowledgeable pilot

    • 2 passengers per tour

    • Shuttle service

    • Tips

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • What to bring

    • Valid ID proof

    • Sunglasses

    What’s not allowed

    • Luggage and backpacks

    • Smoking

    Accessibility

    • It is not wheelchair accessible.

    • Service animals are allowed.

    Additional information

    • Free parking is available at the Seabase.

    • All passengers are required to sign a waiver before boarding their flight

    • Check in 30 minutes before departure.

    • Provide local contact details at the time of booking.

    • Passengers weighing more than 220 lb (99.7 kg) will not be able to take part in the activity.

    • Passengers taller than 6’1” cannot be accommodated.

    • Infants under the age of 3 can fly on their parents’ laps.

    • Carry noise-cancellation headsets or earplugs for your infant (due to limited availability onboard).

    • Flight route may vary due to weather conditions.

    • In the event of severe weather, the pilot may cancel the flight up to 30 minutes before departure. You can reschedule your seaplane tour for up to one year from the original date.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

    • Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    Redemption point

    • Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.

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