New York City

Manhattan Helicopter Sightseeing Tour

Name: Manhattan Helicopter Sightseeing Tour
Brand: Manhattan Helicopters
SKU: 167148P1
Price: 229.00 USD
Rating: 4.0 (123 reviews)

New York City, USA

12 to 15 minutes
Flight time: 12 to 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Explore our promoted experiences

Likely to Sell Out

New York City, New York

The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York

1,657

from $249.00

Likely to Sell Out

New York City, New York

New York Helicopter Tour: City Lights Skyline Experience

429

from $284.00

New York City, New York

Hamptons Beach Picnic with Private Helicopter from Manhattan

from $20,100.00

Per group

Viator earns higher commissions on experiences featured here

Overview

Rise above the noise of Manhattan on an unforgettable helicopter ride that offers the best views in all of New York City. Soar over iconic sights like the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, and much more. It's a thrilling and affordable way to see the entire Big Apple in just 15 minutes.

Marvel at aerial views of the NYC skyline and its landmarks by helicopter
Get a new perspective of sights like Ellis Island and Times Square
Experience a dose of luxury on this flight with just six travelers
Convenient departure from a Downtown Manhattan heliport is included

What's Included

12-15-minute Helicopter tour
Local Taxes

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
The listed price does not include a USD40.00 per person (including infants) heliport/security fee

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

6 East River Piers, New York, NY 10004, USA
Google Maps provides the correct navigation route, all other navigation options will take you to Chelsea Piers. Please ensure the end of route address matches the address above. Our building is located just north of the Staten Island Ferry and just south of the Pier 11 South Street Seaport.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Manhattan Helicopters

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Total weight per passenger: 249 lbs
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Most travelers can participate
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.
A $40 (USD) heliport fee per person (including infants) is due at check-in.
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.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 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.

Traveler Photos

Featured review

Melanie_B

A dream come true! Easy booking, easy location! Pay no attention room to any negative comments about these guys. They made a once in a lifetime experience as good as it gets. From arrival to departure everyone was so friendly and explained everything. Amazing views and the best photo opportunities anywhere so far! Pilot was fab too. Make the booking and take the flight 🚁

Reviews

4.0

123 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

We perform checks on reviews

Showing 1-10 of 123 reviews

Looking down to see how...

Lucile_C, Nov 2023

Looking down to see how beautiful it is very nice staffs well trained ♥️I will encourage my friends to take a tour

Honestly we were the last...

Joanna_C, Nov 2023

Honestly we were the last ones on… so it seems like they were in urge to heading out, the pictures taken were terrible 😢 they were taken so quick and just a snap 🫰 and boom let’s go, we got in it was fine until we lifted from the floor, and the windows were so dirty so most of my videoes are blurt and not as clear for the view to actually be enjoyed. I feel like they should be wiped off every after couple trips just for the price I expected a lot more …

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hello! Thank you for leaving your review. We're sorry to hear you did not have a great Tour. It's truly not what we want our passengers to experience. Thank you for your comments about the windows, we will forward this to our Maintenance Team.

Wonderful experience

Tamara_A, Oct 2023

Absolutely stunning! Awesome nice stuff. Would recommend anytime!! Check in was easy, the flight comfortable.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Hello! Thank you for leaving a review. We are grateful for your recommendation! Fly with us again! Cheers!

30th Birthday Celebration!

Ivette_M, Oct 2023

I had the best time ever with my son. We were celebrating his 30th birthday. He loved it, as he had never been on a helicopter ride before. the crew and staff were very friendly, safety conscious, and very helpful. Unforgettable experience. Thank you.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Hello Ivette, What a great review! Thank you for sharing his Birthday Celebration with us! Cheers!

Don't expect what you booked

Sergio_M, Oct 2023

We booked the tour in Spanish, subject to availability, which I understand. However, they provided the tour in German...

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Hello Sergio, Thank you for your review. When more than 2 languages are requested, the system defaults to English or to the first audio language requested. Our sincerest apologies.

Helicopter trip NYC

Gordon_K, Oct 2023

Great experience and well organised. Needs to be on things to do list when visiting New York City. We'll worth the cost an experience you will never forget, enjoyed every minute of the trip, amazing sights.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Hello Gordon, Thank you for your review. We're so happy you had a great experience flying with us! Cheers!

what a wonderful adventure !

JOERG_I, Oct 2023

We always felt safe and really enjoyed this trip. It was perfectly organized and everything was on time. Thx a lot to all crew members....we will never forget it

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Hello Joerg, Thank you for leaving a review. So glad you had a wonderful time! Cheers!

Shorter flight not mentioned about refund

MarekMarcin_S, Sep 2023

Everything was all right besides that flight was September 19 and because of UN summit or something flight was 12 instead 15 minute, was inform about that, but why was not partly refund or even mention about that.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hello all. We sent the email about the modified 12-Minute Tour and gave you the choice of rescheduling or cancelling. Every year, due to tight security when the UN General Assembly is in town, Helicopter Tours are restricted from entering the airspace of midtown Manhattan. There is no fee to reschedule and a Full Refund would have been given to you had you decided to Cancel. Thank you.

Avoid if booking under groups of 4

Kieran_D, Sep 2023

The experience is amazing and unforgettable, the flight staff are super helpful however the desk staff not so much, I arrived 45 minutes as indicated otherwise you would be refused entry if you were late stated on the confirmation email of the trip. I sat and watched 3 other groups of 5 be taken before me and not one member of staff approached myself. Once we had been sat there for over and hour and 15 minutes scheduled to fly at 12:30 we asked when we would be flying, we were told by the staff that our other party of 4 joining us was late and we had no choice but to sit and wait for them. After questioning why their cancellation policy was not met, we waited another 15 minutes to be matched up with a group who walked in the door and got straight on a flight after us sitting waiting for an hour n a half. This completely ruined the whole experience as this is not cheap as it is and for the staff to lie to us and have no sympathy over the situation was not the service we expected.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hello Kieran, Thank you for your review. Glad you had an amazing Tour. Our sincerest apologies for the long wait you had to endure and the seeming indifference of our Heliport Staff. Since like Tours are grouped together, sometimes there's no choice but to wait for the other parties. Again, our apologies. Thank you.

Second or lower helicopter experience

Charles_L, Sep 2023

My headphones didn’t work. Pilot was not bother about it so I didn’t hear any of the commentary. We were so crammed into the back seats that my wife in the middle seat saw very little of the flight. My seat covering was badly ripped. Shows a sloppy approach to the experience. They need to go to Las Vegas on see how they do the trip to the Grand Canyon.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hello Charles, Thank you for your review. Sorry you didn't have a great experience flying with us. Our sincerest apologies.

Beautiful tour in a cramped space

Zack_S, Sep 2023

We were cramped, (left hip still hurts). Headphones weren’t working properly so was difficult to hear tour info, but noise was much. But the instructors were good and safety conscious. The sights were beautiful though.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hello Zack, Thank you for your review. We appreciate your comments. Thank you.

Great views! Excellent pilot, put us at ease. Professional services.

Diego_M, Sep 2023

The views and the commentary, the whole experience was amazing. Highly recommended to everyone I know.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hello Diego, Thank you for your review. We love your recommendation! Thank you.

Booked a all inclusive...

Nicole_F, Sep 2023

Booked a all inclusive flight, payed all fees to viator. At the heli port we must pay it again. No reaction from viator

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hello all. The $40 per person Heliport Fee is paid at the Heliport. It is not and have not been collected by Viator. You did not pay Viator for this fee. Thank you.

Do it, you know you want to!

Julie_W, Aug 2023

Fantastic way to see the sights in New York. Although not a very long flight it’s well worth doing. A great experience you won’t forget!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Hello Julie, We totally agree, just do it! You won't be disappointed! Cheers!

This is a MUST DO!!!!

Jamie_H, Jul 2023

We had an awesome time!!! The employees were fantastic, especially at helping me in an out as I’m disabled.!! We’ll be back!!! ♥️♥️

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hello Jamie, Thank you for your great review. We are so glad you had an awesome time! We hope to see you soon! Cheers!

Amazing but dissatisfaction

Sabine_L, Jul 2023

The tour was amazing but it was disappointing that we could not hear anything of the audiotour. It was the reason I booked this tour. Please consider compensation, thanks in advance. Best regards Sabine Lagerwaard

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hello Sabine Lagerwaard, Thank you for your review. We try our best to ensure that the audio syncs but sometimes at 1200 feet, the system glitches. Our sincerest apologies. Thank you.

Excellent experience

Marko_K, Jul 2023

The whole family joined to the helicopter ride. It was very pleasant experience. We came to the place good time in advance and luckily it was possible to join to the ride a bit earlier (without any waiting). Service was friendly and helpful all the way.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hello Marko, Thank you for your review. So happy to hear you had an excellent and pleasant experience! Cheers!

Amazing flight

RuthHelena_d, Jul 2023

It was amazing! The views was incredable and the safety was good. The crew was very polite. Thank you for this experience.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hello! Thank you for your review. So happy to hear you had an amazing time! Cheers!

Birthday Treat

Tanya_T, May 2023

This experience was a memorable birthday experience. I enjoyed it and would highly recommend all to try.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Hello Tanya, Such a wonderful review. We are so glad we were able to make your birthday a memorable one! Cheers!

Once in a lifetime type experience!

Aaron_S, May 2023

It was very fun and exciting! The staff was very friendly and efficient. We got there about an hour early and were on the helicopter in 10 minutes after we got there. The rIde is not long, but it does feel like a good amount of time.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Hello Aaron, Thank you for your review. It is truly a fun and exciting ride! Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!

...