New Orleans Helicopter City Tour

New Orleans, USA

From $114.42

Price varies by group size

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

7 to 22 minutes
Flight time: 7 to 22 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Get amazing aerial views of New Orleans on this 15-mile helicopter tour. While listening to guided commentary from your pilot through your headset, you and just two other passengers will fly over Jackson Square, the French Quarter, City Park, and the Mississippi River, among other landmarks.

Helicopter tour provides a bird's eye view of the city
Great overview for first-time visitors
Choose from various flight lengths to fit your schedule
Ultra small group of just three people or upgrade to a private flight

What's Included

Personalized narrated tour from the pilot.
Safety briefing before every flight.
Upgrade options for each flight.

Gratuity is not included.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Heli Co. New Orleans
6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd Ste. 148, New Orleans, LA 70126, USA
Located in the Main Terminal Building at New Orleans Lakefront Airport. If typing in our address you to google maps you need to enter in the suite number as well to get the correct directions. The best method for using google maps / Uber or Lyft is to type in "New Orleans Lakefront Airport".

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

French Quarter (Pass By)

Bourbon Street (Pass By)

Mississippi River (Pass By)

City Park (Pass By)

Additional Info

Total weight per passenger: 295 lbs
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate

Children must be accompanied by an adult.
A maximum of 3 people per booking.
Due to weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 295 lbs will NOT be permitted to ride.
An entire group cannot exceed the maximum amount of 575lbs.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 3 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Tyrus_S

the most memorable moment of our experience was that it was new to the both of us. it was a new experience that we both got to experience together for the first time and we both enjoyed it

Reviews

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Excellent tour, safe, fun, informative.

Christine_C, Apr 2024

Heath was great! Did a thorough preflight check and startup, explained everything that he was doing. The tour was beautiful and he gave a great description of the sights in detail. Highly recommend!

Adventure to remember

Patricia_B, Feb 2024

You won’t regret doing this! So fun! Dakota took great care of us. Took my daughter with me on a tour above New Orleans.

Memorable

Cassandra_J, Feb 2024

It was a memorable ride and Heath was our driver and explained the historical sites, we had a great time! Definitely will be doing another ride, next time at night

Worth every penny

Tina_F, Feb 2024

The staff were super friendly and knowledgeable. Our helicopter pilot did a great job showing off the city.

Do it!!

Christine_B, Dec 2023

Amazing tour. We had a great pilot Brian. Although the experience was short, we loved every minute of it. I would definitely recommend.

Fantastic experience

LaShawna_S, Dec 2023

It was a fantastic experience, I would most definitely do it again the only thing is I would maybe go for a longer time.

Fun NOLA Birthday Experience

David_E, Nov 2023

This was such a fun birthday experience. I loved being able to see the city of New Orleans from above! The staff and the pilot were friendly and knowledgeable! Loved it!!

Birthday City Swamp tour

Ian_P, Oct 2023

We had a great time. Helicopter pilot was knowledgeable about the area we covered. We went for the doors being taken off. I recommend flying like that over doors on.

Best trip ever.

SONDRA_N, Oct 2023

Riding with the doors off. Best trip ever. The time of my life. Going to do it again. The pilot was incredible. Safe,fun,beautiful day. Pictures were incredible.

Very nice tour , will do...

Sean_M, Jul 2023

Very nice tour , will do the longer one next visit to New Orleans. Pilot was knowledgeable of New Orleans

Surprise flight.

James_K, Jun 2023

19th anniversary surprise flight with my wife. She loved it. Helps that the weather was great. Cameron, our pilot, was great with his history and showed care in our experience.

My daughter first flying experience!

Rami_O, May 2023

I asked my daughter what you want to do today!! she she i want to fly, I literally did the reservation 2 hours proior, the employees were so professional and friendly!!

Amazing

Sterling_D, May 2023

I had a Blast !!!! The Sights were amazing as well as the history lessons. I definitely recommend this

Fly NOLA

Mark_S, May 2023

Best way to view the city! Professional experienced Pilot who knows the area, can't wait to go on the night time tour!

Amazing! Would go again!

kalifa_m, May 2023

It was a blast! The staff was very polite. The informational video was short and sweet. The ride was very smooth, and the pilot was very professional, would do again.

Birthday ride

Kiara_C, Mar 2023

The pilot was super nice! I wish I had it booked longer bc those 8 minutes went by super fast! I will be booking again!

Something different will love to do it again

Carisa_B, Mar 2023

Well me and my sister's experience was everything we really enjoyed it. It was different and really cool.

Nice to check out

Wilkins_P, Mar 2023

The adventure was quiet pleasant. I would recommend to anyone who come to Nola to check it out. I would do it again

You should do a helicopter tour!!!!!

Lola_A, Mar 2023

What a wonderful way to see New Orleans. The view was spectacular and I say this is a MUST!!!! It was worth it and a memorable moment for my cousin and I. We arrived early and met our pilot. He was so nice and helpful. We left to find a Walgreens and returned for our flight. Upon our returned we learned he was our pilot and we were so happy to tour with him. His information was helpful and exciting to learn.

Definitely an Experience to Do

Kristee_D, Jan 2023

I chose this for my husband’s 50th birthday. I am definitely not fond of flying but after reading a review from another person who was not crazy about flying who said it was a good experience I thought I’d give it a try. So glad I did because it was only a 10 minute flight and the pilot was really nice. We both enjoyed our 1st helicopter tour. Definitely would do again.

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