New York City

New York City Helicopter Tour with Statue of Liberty views

New York City, USA
New York Helicopter Tours
  • 12 to 15 minutes
  • Flight time: 12 to 15 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

There's no better view of the Statue of Liberty than from the air, peering out the side of a helicopter. On this quick flyover tour, take in unparalleled views of Ellis Island, Governor's Island, and the must-see Statue of Liberty. As you fly, check out the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges, and get a bird's eye view of Wall Street, the world's financial hub.
  • Fly over Lower Manhattan's landmarks, including the iconic Statue of Liberty
  • Enjoy flexible departure times, so you can fit the tour around your schedule
  • Get a personal experience on this tour, with no more than six guests
  • Enjoy an easy-to-find departure location, next to the South Ferry subway

What's Included

  • Helicopter flight
  • We provide headsets and life vests for the tour
  • $50.00 per person late fee for failing to arrive 45 minutes prior to scheduled flight time
  • $100.00 per person late fee for arriving 30 minutes or less prior to scheduled flight time
  • $45.00 heliport fee per person (must be paid on site on travel date)
  • $45.00 heliport fee for children under the age of 2 (must be paid on site on travel date)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 6 East River Piers, New York, NY 10004, USA

    Downtown Heliport

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Prior to your flight’s departure, make your own way to the Downtown Heliport. After checking in, settle into the 6-passenger helicopter, put your headset on so you can hear your pilot, and get ready to soar over Manhattan.

Your short and sweet flight takes you over New York City’s most-recognizable landmarks. Enjoy bird’s eye views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis and Governor’s Islands, the South Street Seaport, and the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges. After a final sweep over the skyscrapers of Wall Street and the Financial District, it’s back down to earth with a camera full of great photos.

Statue of Liberty (Pass By)

Brooklyn Bridge (Pass By)

Wall Street (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Total weight per passenger: 249 lbs
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Seating goes according to weight and balance. Weight maximum is 250 pounds per person. Passengers are weighed at our facility and passengers weighing over the weight limit are required to purchase an additional seat or will forfeit their flight.
  • Helicopter seats 6 passengers and 1 pilot. All tours are shared with other passengers. All 6 seats must be purchased for a private tour. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative time or date.
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date.
  • Passengers must arrive 45 minutes prior to scheduled flight time with Identification It is strongly advised to arrive prior to check in time to avoid being charged late fee *** ***LATE FEE PRICES*** Passengers failing to arrive 45 minutes prior to scheduled flight time will be charged $50.00 per person late fee. Passengers arriving 30 minutes or less prior to scheduled flight time will be charged $100.00 per person late fee.
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • New York Helicopter has the right to cancel, change or delay any flight any time for any reason, which includes weather conditions, Temporary Flight Restrictions implemented by the FAA, minimum number of passengers not met for tour, helicopter maintenance and all other circumstances outside of our control.
  • $45.00 heliport fee per person (must be paid on site on travel date)
  • $45.00 heliport fee for children under the age of 2 (must be paid on site on travel date)
  • 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.

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Alamdar_H
One of the best experiences, very good service ,I recommend to every one if you want to enjoy it so book this one.

Reviews

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Won’t regret
Rosanna_R, Apr 2024
Flying over Statue of Liberty ❤️is amazing the staff pleasant and the pilot funny would recommend hands down
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for choosing New York Helicopter Tours and for your kind words.
A great NYC experience!
Gregory_D, Mar 2024
The staff was hospitable and the pilot was very inviting, friendly and safe. Safety was a priority for everyone. Each person welcomed us with a smile and comfort. We felt secure with our pilot at the controls and he was very knowledgeable about the various landmarks. A great NYC experience!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for choosing New York Helicopter Tours and for your kind words.
Very poor customer service
Lynda_D, Mar 2024
The customer service was appalling and the receptionist was very rude. The address given on the confirmation email took us to the Hudson River side of Manhattan- I rang the company to explain what had happened and we would be with them asap - we were 5 mins late (we were required to be there 45 mins before our flight time of 2 pm, so arrived at 1.20 pm) we were charged $200 penalty!! Whilst I appreciate the policy is clear, when we tried to explain that the address given took us to the wrong location, she said that wasn’t her fault and that the pilot had been waiting for us, which was clearly a lie as the helicopter was in the air - our flight time was 2 pm and we actually took off at 1.45 pm - I would NOT recommend this company. There are other companies offering flights with our friends booking with another operator and was only required to be there 15 mins beforehand. So whilst I would recommend the flight - do NOT use this company!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
The address is quite clear on the booking, no one has had any issue. You were more than 5min late that is why you were charged a late fee. As for your flight it had already left with other passengers.
Thank you for the experience
Patrick_S, Feb 2024
Everything worked well the organisation the communication as well as the booking. Extremely nice to the customer
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you for choosing New York Helicopter Tours and for your kind words.
Out class
Alamdar_H, Feb 2024
One of the best experiences, very good service ,I recommend to every one if you want to enjoy it so book this one.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you for choosing New York Helicopter Tours and for your kind words.
Be prepared for below par service
Rachel_L, Jan 2024
The ride itself was amazing, the views on a clear sunny day were just perfect. However, the gentleman on the ‘door’ to gain access to the heliport was rude, unwelcoming and totally unprofessional. The service was annoyingly running 2hrs behind schedule but instead of him just being honest all he said was “wait here and the manager will come out”, bearing in mind in was very cold out etc. I simply asked for an update and he was very unhelpful and accused myself and others waiting in the queue of being ‘aggressive’ to him simply by asking for an update. He should not be the face of this NY Helicopters. The staff once inside were the opposite but the occasion had already been tarnished by the front of house meet and greet and the 2 hour delay.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you for choosing New York Helicopter Tours and we apologize for any delays.
Once in a lifetime, must do.
David_C, Jan 2024
What an amazing experience. From the staff inside the terminal to the pilot and then the experience itself. WOW. To see the city from that vantage point, on what was the most clear day of weather all week was absolutely something the four of us will never forget. Can’t recommend this highly enough.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you for choosing New York Helicopter Tours and for your kind words.
A superb experience.
Daniel_B, Nov 2023
A great experience. We arrived very early for our trip and the staff couldn’t of been more accommodating and even got us an earlier slot. I would highly recommend booking this experience.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Thank you for choosing New York Helicopter Tours and for your kind words.
Travel on this for my...
Jenay_S, Nov 2023
Travel on this for my daughter birthday . It was an amazing experience and we live in ny .. her first time on a helicopter and we loved it .. the staff was helpful and great …
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Thank you for choosing New York Helicopter Tours and for your kind words.
Need to read this part
Gert_B, Oct 2023
The experience was great. However, my eldest daughter was sitting opposite an unknown older man. Later it turned out that he paid more attention to my daughter than to the flight. (My daughter had a bad experience with it, felt very uncomfortable) Unfortunately I didn't notice... Yes, there isn't much I can do. So pay attention to which strange people you go with... Can have a major influence on the experience. The company was great, lovely people, happy to help you and very clear...Safety first
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you for choosing New York Helicopter Tours and for your kind words. Don't know what happened on the flight we never had any complaints regarding passengers and the seatings.
Bad experience
Aldona_C, Sep 2023
I definitely don't recommend this company. No information about important details. There is a lack of professionalism and total ignorance of customers.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
All details are on your booking, it is customer RESPONSIBILITY to read, understand and follow directions. Ignorance is not our problem.
Great experience. WORTH IT!
Kevin_F, Apr 2023
We had a terrific experience all things considered. The helicopters were the nicest ones on the helipad and the pilot was fun and informative. Be sure and arrive 1 hour ahead of your flight time or there’s a charge. But great experience all around. Was our favorite part of our trip!
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Thank you for choosing New York Helicopter Tour and for your kind words. Glad that you followed directions and were on time, wish more customers would be more like you.
DONT GO HERE
zara_a, Feb 2023
BEEARE of their SCAM!!! They ask me for additional $75 to upgrade the time but we were only 15 mins flying and they cant refund my money! They all liars and scammers
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Please explain what SCAM you are talking about! You took the tour in which YOU booked, you were asked if you wanted to upgrade no one is forced to upgrade if they don't want to. You CANNOT take your ride and ask for a full refund because the tour was short!
Awful service
Jayne_W, Feb 2023
Absolutely appalling service and extremely rude and arrogant staff. A bunch of bullies who would benefit in being shown what “customer service” actually is. Would definitely not recommend!
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Please be more specific on your post. Our staff are very well trained in customer service, customer service does not mean that customers are always right.
Should have flown with FlyOnNY
Thomas_S, Jul 2022
This was definitely not the experience we wanted. We were picked up by a van in front of ANOTHER helicopter tour's business and brought to a hangar to sit and wait. Then we boarded and the pilot was PHENOMENAL, seriously entertaining and my son who sat copilot loved the pilot's humor. However, my younger son and I sat in the back with two very rude passengers who continued to stick their cameras literally IN our faces. We felt like cattle being led into and out of the helicopter, very transactional experience. But the really sad part was when we went to leave and were dropped off in front of the competitors business. That competition was FlyOnNY and we were shocked at how amazing their experience was before and after the flight. They offered longer flight options, doors off options, an air conditioned lobby with snacks and drinks and restrooms and really friendly staff. And that was AFTER we flew with Viator and missed out on the opportunity for FlyOnNY. We're now debating whether to pay for the real experience we wanted and fly with FlyOnNY. You probably won't read this review though because I'd imagine they'll filter it out.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Anyone can fly with whom ever they want. You never mentioned anything after your flight.
An Absolute Must.
Kona_M, Mar 2022
Their staff went out of their way to help us. The ride was spectacular! The views incomparable! Would definitely recommend!!!
Response from Host, Mar 2022
Thank you for choosing New York Helicopter Tours, and for your kind words.
Worth every penny!
Mandie, Mar 2021
Staff were so easy to work with and the experience was worth every penny. Even when there was a delay due to weather I was contacted and re-booked.
Response from Host, Mar 2021
Thank you for choosing New York Helicopter and for your kind words.
Great experience
Nick T, Jul 2019
Expensive, but, after doing the helicopter ride then there's no need to spend money going up the ESB or Top Of The Rock, so you save mkney on that!
Response from Host, Jul 2020
Thank you for choosing New York Helicopter
Fantastico
Andrea_P, Apr 2024
Servizio impeccabile ed efficiente. Prezzo adeguato per l’esperienza fantastica che è stata. Consigliatissima
Indescriptible experiencia.
BettyConstanza_O, Apr 2024
La atención fue muy buena, no tuvimos que esperar mucho para poder realizar el viaje, todo fue puntual, fueron organizados a la hora de prepararnos para el viaje. Nos encantó la experiencia fue indescriptible.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for choosing New York Helicopter Tours and for your kind words.

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